Pre-Flight Checks - Parajet Cyclone 160 Pilot's Manual

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS

(every 5 – 10 hours of flying)
Frame/ Prop
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Guard
2 Harness
3 Propeller
4 Gas tank
5 Crankshaft
6 Reduction unit
7 Reduction belt
8 Rotor Block
9 Spark plugs
10 Throttle lever
11 Kill switch
12 Starter motor
13 Electrics
14 Battery terminals
Carburetor
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settings
WARNING!!! Use of the powered paraglider is at your own risk.
Check for loose bolts/nuts or cracks
Check all belts, material for tears, worn or burnt parts of harness.
Check for cracks, chips in blades; sufficient prop and guard
clearance; loose or missing prop bolts/nuts.
Remove cap, check inside and outside for cracks and holes. Check
bolts are tight on top of tank. Check fuel line for scuffs or kinks.
Remove dirt or change filter if blockage is discovered.
Turn prop slowly, listen for compression and check for "grinding
metal" sound
Check for loose bolts and excess play in propeller shaft bearings.
Check for proper tracking, belt squarely in Pulley track. Look for
cracks or worn spots on belt.
Check for cracks and oil leakage.
Check gap clearance (0.8 mm ± 0.1) check for burnt electrodes and
carbon deposits. (every 10 hours)
Throttle lever/cable move smoothly and return.
Button depresses and returns.
Pinion gear activates and returns. Grease if necessary.
Check for broken wires and loose connections.
Check for loose terminals, heat bubbles, corrosion etc.
Check idling, and full power rpm settings. Adjust as directed in this
manual- see Carburetor Adjustments.
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