ACA Citabria Explorer 7ECA, Flight Operations Manual

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Citabria 3-2
e. Fuel Shut-Off Valve
– ON
f. Seat Belts
– CHECK CONDITION – SECURE rear belt and harness if not In use.
g. Emergency Locator Transmitter
– ARMED
2) Right Wing
a. Wing Root Faring
– CHECK secure
b. Flaps
– CHECK condition, freedom of movement, security (7GCBC)
c. Aileron
– CHECK condition, freedom of movement, security
d. Wing Tip and Light
– CHECK condition
e. Wing and Struts
– CHECK condition, security
f. Tie-Down
– REMOVE
g. Pitot-Static Tube
– CHECK unobstructed (visual check only)
h. Fuel
– CHECK quantity, colour, cap secure
3) Right Main Gear
a. Chocks
– REMOVE
b. Tires
– CHECK condition, inflation
c. Brakes
– CHECK condition, leakage
4) Nose Section
a. Windshield
– CHECK condition, cleanliness
b. Oil
– CHECK quantity, dip stick secure
c. Fuel
– DRAIN gascolator – CHECK leakage
d. Engine Compartment
– CHECK condition, leakage, etc.
e. Cowling and Inspection Door
– CHECK condition, security
f. Propeller and Spinner
– CHECK condition, security
g. Air Filter
– CHECK condition
h. Landing Light
– CHECK condition
5) Left Main Gear
a. Same as right main gear
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION (Continued)
6) Left Wing
a. Same as right wing, in addition
b. Fuel Vent CHECK unobstructed
c. Stall Warning Vane
– CHECK freedom of movement (if installed)
7) Fuselage (Left Side)
a. Fabric
– CHECK condition,
oil, battery acid leakage, etc.
b. Windows
– CHECK condition, cleanliness
c. Fuel Belly Drain
– DRAIN, CHECK leakage
d. Radio Antenna(s)
– CHECK secure
8) Ernpennage