AEROPRAKT-22LS Pilot Operating Handbook
A22LS-POH-04
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5.2.8 Left wing
1. Flaperon control linkage attachment
– INTACT and SECURE.
2. Flaperon hinge brackets
– INTACT, BOLTS SECURE, HINGES GREASED.
3. Flaperon
– CLEAN and INTACT.
4. Tie-down ring
– REMOVED.
5. Fuel tank vent outlet
– CLEAN and INTACT.
6. Fuel leaks
– NONE.
7. Wing fuel tank cap
– IN PLACE and SECURE.
8. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light
– INTACT.
9. Wing and strut attachment fittings and bolts
– IN PLACE, INTACT and SECURE.
10. Wing and strut surface
– CLEAN and INTACT.
11. Pitot/static pressure probe
– COVER REMOVED, CLEAN and INTACT.
5.2.9 Cockpit
1. Cockpit interior
– CLEAN, INTACT, NO FOREIGN OBJECTS.
2. Seats
– INTACT, ADJUSTED and SECURE.
3. Harness belts
– INTACT, ADJUSTED and LOCKED (with pilots in the seats).
4. Doors
– CLOSED and LOCKED.
5. Flight planning including weight and CG check
– PERFORMED.
6. Onboard documentation/maps required for the flight
– AVAILABLE.
7. Baggage container
– BAGGAGE SECURED, CONTAINER CLOSED.
8. Starter key
– REMOVED
9. All electrical switches
– OFF.
10. Flight instruments
– INTACT, CHECK READINGS.
11. Yoke (Stick) fixing pin
– REMOVE.
12. Movements of controls
– check FREE and FULL.
13. Yokes (Stick), rudder pedals, elevator trim tab lever
– NEUTRAL.
14. Flaps
– RETRACTED.
15. Parking brake
– ON.
16. Recovery system (if installed) safety pin
– REMOVE.
5.3 Fuel levels, fuel valve settings and respective actions
1. BOTH TANKS ARE FULL
– CLOSE ONE OF THE FUEL VALVES (to prevent fuel
escaping from the tanks through the air vent).
2. FUEL LEVEL IS BETWEEN 3/4 AND 1/4 IN ONE OF THE TANKS
– OPEN BOTH FUEL
VALVES. It is recommended to keep the fuel level equal in both tanks by using the fuel
valves.
WARNING: Before closing one of the fuel valves in flight make sure that the other
valve is open!