Aircraft Maintenance After Each Ight; Procedures After Cockpit Entering - Skyleader KP 2U Flight And Maintenance Manual

Flight Manual SL 200
3.2.

Aircraft maintenance after each ight

Wash the plane and the propeller with water without addition of detergents after each fl ight. It is recommended to
use any dish washing detergent or car shampoo for washing the surface behind the exhaust for easier removal of the
dirt from the exhaust gas. The canopy perspex should be washed very carefully with a soft sponge after removing
the remains of insects or other matter. The remaining drops may be removed with a wet wash-leather (chamois).
While washing the plane check the condition of riveted and screwed joints, check the condition of the leading and
trailing edges of the aerodynamic areas of the plane. During operation on grass RWY after rainfall, when RWY is wet
and muddy, it is necessary to wash the undercarriage retraction system. It is important to wash the stops on the main
undercarriage and the space inside the tunnel around the front wheel retracted position sensor. Stuck and dry mud
could cause no retracting during the next fl ight. The inside of the cockpit should be kept clean using a small vacuum
cleaner. After cleaning check the levels of fuel, oil and cooling liquids. If it is necessary, fi ll up.
3.3.

Procedures after cockpit entering

1. Check security lock of emergency parachute system (if installed)
2. Adjust seat position, check seat locking mechanism
3. Close and lock the canopy
4. Safety belts – fasten and tighten
5. Control stick – free motion
6. Check brakes function
7. Landing gear control lever in open (down) position – check *
8. Master – "on"
9. Check the landing gear display – push the test button *
10. Instruments – check values and settings ("lock" positions of gyroscopic instruments - if installed)
11. Balancing – function test, neutral position
12. Flaps – free motion, retract
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