Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
September 1, 2014
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12. Oil INSPECT - oil quantity (between MIN and MAX marks) and for
any leakage. If the oil level appears low, turn the propeller a few times
in the direction of rotation until you hear a bubbling noise coming from
the oil tank. Ensure the magneto switches are "off" and key out of the
ignition switch before turning the propeller.
13. Engine INSPECT - electrical system, ignition, cable connections
14. Fuel
INSPECT - fuel system and carburetors
INSPECT
– draining-off water and dirt from the header tank. Fuel system
must be sampled daily to assure lack of contamination. Inspect the type
of fuel. Fuel caps secured, correct vent orientation
– open end facing
forward.
Preflight inspection (when not the first flight of the day)
Take a brief walk around before you board the aircraft. This short inspection might discover damage or
problems that occurred during the last flight. It is especially important to make this inspection when you
are taking over the aircraft from another pilot.
Use chocks for the main wheels when possible and practical to prevent the aircraft from moving. Always
make sure that the person you asked to remove your chocks while engine is running is aware of propeller
danger. The best practice is to use chocks only for engine warm-up and engine check, then shut-down the
engine and remove chocks while the engine is stopped. Before using chocks make sure they do not
collide with wheel fairings to prevent any damage.
Cockpit
- INSPECT COCKPIT INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- INSPECT SAFETY BELTS
- CONTROL SYSTEM - FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, DAMAGES
Wings
- INSPECT WING SURFACES
- INSPECT WING AND STRUTS ATTACHMENTS
- INSPECT FLAPERONS
Fuselage - INSPECT
Tail unit
- INSPECT
Landing gear
- INSPECT
Engine and propeller - INSPECT
5.2 Engine starting
Lack of oil pressure within 10 seconds after engine starting can lead to serious engine damage so be sure
to shut the engine down immediately by turning off both the ignition switches.
Make sure nobody and/or nothing is near the propeller when starting the engine.
