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5.5
Preflight check
The following is a brief summary of the minimum pre-flight inspection, which assumes
that the scheduled maintenance checks outlined in the maintenance manual has been
performed.
If you are unsure, it does no harm to increase the number of items in your inspection in
accordance with the recommendations of the maintenance manual.
Check the wing as indicated in the user's manual.
1.
2.
Ignition switches and master switch OFF
3.
Check the trike-to-wing fastenings and every safety device (bolt, nut and split ring).
4.
Check that the pylon backup cable is correctly positioned and fastened.
5.
Check the lower and upper fixing of front strut and every safety device (bolts, nuts and split rings).
6.
Pylon fixation bolts secure and pinned.
7.
Engine fairing secured
8.
Engine mount, rubber mounts, security and condition
9.
Check the propeller, the exhaust, its fastening springs and rubber mounts.
10. Check the fuel tank, sight gauge and cap, the fuel filter, the fuel valve and the fuel hose for
security, integrity, and leaks.
11. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank located behind the passenger seat and any leakage
from hoses. Make sure the water cooler box is unobstructed.
12. Check the oil level with the gauge placed in the bottle located on the engine's left side, behind the
rear strut's shock absorber, in accordance with the recommendations given in the Rotax engine
manual (rotation of the propeller).
13. Check that the radiator's lower air inlet is not obstructed.
14. If there may be water in the fuel tank (due to condensation, fuel quality) eliminate it with the help
of the drain system located on the right side, behind the passenger seat. To drain, open the door of
the luggage container, take the draining tube out and press the button. Fix the draining tube back
into place after use. Also drain the fuel prefilter located behind the rear seat on the right side of the
trike.
15. Lock check of steering, brake lines, position and fixing of pedals, tires condition and inflation.
16. Rear wheels, brake lines and wheel spats security and conditions, tire and suspension units
condition and inflation.
17. Seat cushions and backrests, position and security
18. Condition of seat belts and function of buckles
19. Check the storage bags and the bag placed on the passenger seat while flying solo.
20. Check the operation and friction of the hand and foot throttles to detect possible jamming of the
throttle cables. Starting the engine under these conditions may cause loss of control of the aircraft
and cause a serious accident, or even death, due to the strong push after starting.
21. Brake pedal operation
22. Security of windscreen
23. Loose item check in cockpit fairing (if installed).
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