ELA Aviacion ELA 10-Eclipse Pilot Operator's Handbook page 37

ELA 10-Eclipse PILOT OPERATOR´S
HANDBOOK
Version: V10-05
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Issue date: 26 July 2016.
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Last modification: 04 February 2019.
OUTSIDE CHECKS
Protection and pitot tube covers ..................... Removed
Front wheel ..................................................... Condition & pressure.
Check the physical condition of the front wheel. To do this, go down on one
knee and lift the nose of the aircraft with your shoulder. Make sure that the
wheel rotates easily. Look for any damage to the tire including worn or
damaged tread. Correct pressure is 1,5 bar (22.5 psi). Check the slip mark.
Pitot tube ........................................................ Condition.
Sliding window canopy ................................... Condition.
Left cockpit storage compartment door ......... Secure.
Canopy hinges (2) .......................................... Secure.
Left wheel ....................................................... Condition & pressure.
Check the physical condition of the left wheel. Look for any damage to the
tire including worn or damaged tread. Correct pressure is 2 bar (30 psi).
Check the slip mark.
Left wheel fairing .............................................. No cracks & secure.
Left landing gear fairing .....................................No cracks & secure.
Fuel system .......................................................... Drain.
Take a glass and open the drain valve of the gascolator for a few seconds.
Verify the absence of water in the fuel collected.
REMOVE LEFT ENGINE AIR INTAKE
Oil level ............................................................... Check.
Verify the ignition switches are OFF. Open the oil filler cap. Turn the
propeller counter-clockwise until you hear a gurgle. Verify the oil level is
within limits.
914 Air filter ........................................................ Secure.
912 left air filter .................................................. Secure.
Exhaust outlet ..................................................... Secure.
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