ELA Aviacion ELA 07 Operator's Handbook Manual page 33

ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
13. Propeller ............................................................ Condition
Check each propeller blade and hub for signs of damage, de-lamination etc.
14. Propeller protector (if fitted) ......................... Secure
Make sure that the propeller protector (if fitted) is secure.
25. Tail planes and rudder ..................... Secure, condition
Check the physical condition of the tail surfaces for damage and security.
Make sure the attachment bolts which hold the horizontal tail plane to the
frame are secure. Move the rudder by hand and make sure it is free to
move on its axis without any slackness. Check that front wheel turns in the
same direction as the rudder. Check the tail wheel for signs of damage.
16. Steering cable ............................................ Tension
Check the tension of the steering cables by hand. Pull and sharply release
the cable to verify it. The cable vibration will produce a low-frequency
musical note.
17. Propeller protector (if fitted) ....................... Secure
Make sure that the propeller protector (if fitted) is secure.
18. Pre-rotator system:
Pulley . . . . . . Move, check
self-return and braked
Inspect the drive elements of the pre-rotator system. Make sure the drive
belt is in good condition. Move the piston by hand until the belt tightens.
Release the piston and make sure the pulley returns to the "non-drive"
position. Try to turn the transmission by hand – make sure it cannot rotate.
Check that the universal joints are secure and that no distortion can be
seen.
19. Cooling pipes, exhaust & spark plugs (right) ...... Secure
Make sure that the engine cooling pipes (right side of engine) including the
cooler, the exhaust system and the spark plug connections are secure, no
visible signs of damage or leaks.
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