Pre-Flight Inspection; Wing; Trike - P&M Aviation QUIK GT450 Operating Instructions Manual

5. PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION

5.1. WING

Nose catch secure, locking washer fitted
Leading-edge spar undented, shape correct
Crossboom junction secure (zip flap closed), restraint
webbing ok
Sail secure on tip, tip settings correct
Washout tube secure and undamaged
Reflex retention lines secure & untangled
Crossboom tensioner secure & not twisted, safety pin
fitted
Reflex (luff lines) and trimmer lines straight & secure
Keel pocket components undamaged
Top rigging secure.
Top rigging over centre lever is tensioned
Hang-point secure and freely rotating, hang bolt secure
Control frame safety rings
Trimmer set and functioning properly, trim cord attached
to keel
Cables to control frame secure
Condition and security of composite flexible ribs
All other ribs secure, elastics fitted correctly & undamaged
Nose rib and nose cone secure and correctly fitted
Tip fins secure and correctly fitted
Rigging tool detached and stowed.

5.2. TRIKE

Ignition off; engine controls closed
Front strut secure, safety rings attached
Pylon catch locked
Front tyre inflated and in good condition
Front forks and suspension in good condition
Axles secure
Rear tyres inflated and in good condition
Seat secure; harness straps secure, buckles functioning
Throttles, choke control cables - condition OK, no kinks
Engine mounting secure
Exhaust secure
Carburettor(s) secure, check for water or debris in float
bowl
Gearbox check for oil leaks
Propeller secure and undamaged
Plugs and leads secure
Fuel contents adequate, check drain valve for water
Brakes functioning correctly, check for leaks, parking
brake lever OK
Throttles - check both hand and foot for correct operation
then set closed
Steering functioning correctly
Radiator coolant full, cap secure, overflow bottle pipe
secure
Coolant level overflow bottle approx. 1/3
Hydraulic fluid reservoir level and cap secure.
Engine oil level (nb turn engine SLOWLY till tank gurgles)
Oil radiator cover secure (if fitted) and set appropriately for
ambient temp.
Hang bolt secure and tight as possible using hand
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