ELA Aviacion ELA 07 Operator's Handbook Manual page 34

ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-04
20. Engine cooling fluid ................................................ Level
Make sure the white tank has at least ¼ of its capacity of cooling fluid.
Make sure the black tank is full. Open only with cold engine!
21. Left leg of landing gear, wheel & brake ........... Condition
Check the physical condition of the left main landing gear, the wheel, the
fairing and the brakes. Verify tire condition and pressure. Tire pressure is 2
bars.
22. Electrical wiring (Right) ................................. Condition
Inspect the electrical wiring harness on the right side of the mast up to the
rotor head. Make sure all wiring is secure with no damage. Make sure the
rear light on the mast is secure.
23. Rotor control rods (right) ............................... Check
Inspect the rotor control rods on the right side. Move the rods by hand to
make sure the joints are free, the rods are securely attached to the mast
and that the red paint marks all align.
24. Control fork ...................................................... Check
Make sure the rotor control fork bolts are secure and verify the red paint
marks are in alignment.
25. Rotor head and blades ................................. Check
Verify that the rotor head is clean and all bolts are secure (split pins in
position and locked). Verify that red paint marks on bolts are in alignment.
Check the pre-rotator Bendix pinion.
26. Fuel ................................... Drain, inspect for water
Take a fuel sample from the gascolator. Make sure there is no water in the
fuel.
27. Fuel quantity ........................................ As required
Verify fuel quantity of the tank is sufficient for the planned flight
(Full tank: 75 litres, of which approx. 3 litres are unusable.)
28. Cockpit left side ............................................ Secure
Verify the left side of the cockpit is secured to the airframe.
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