Aeros ANT-70, Owner'S And Service Manual

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7.2 Complete Ultralight Pre-Flight inspection
A full pre-flight inspection should precede every flight you make, not just the first flight of the day.
Daily inspections as outlined in the Engine Operator’s Manual should be carried out in conjunction with
the follow inspections.
WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE KEY ARE OFF PRIOR TO INSPECTION.
7.2.1 Trike Pre-flight Inspection
- No leaks from fuel system and engine.
- Fuel filter clean and operational.
- Sufficient fuel for flight.
- No splitting, denting or delaminating of the propeller.
- Propeller hub assembly secure and tie wired.
- No cracking in tire treads, or evidence of cracking around the rim. Wheels are secured.
- No bolts bent, fractured, no evidence of corrosion.
- Electrical system secure and operational.
- Throttle operation. Verify free and full movement.
- Seat belt attachments secure.
- All engine components secure - air filter, muffler, plug leads.
- Mechanical components. Rotate propeller and observe for noise or excessive resistance.
7.2.2 Wing Pre-flight Inspection
The complete preflight inspection of the wing is outline in the wing Manual.
7.2.3 General inspection of complete ultralight.
Check that the hang bolt and hang bracket are secure.
Check that the back up strap is secure.
Check that there is enough fuel to complete the flight.
7.3 Before Starting Engine
NOTE
Your trike is carefully test flown at Aeros factory. However the brake-in procedure of the engine is rather
continuous and has not been finished. It needs about 10 flying hours for the brake-in to be completed.
During this period it is forbidden to use maximum power, except for very short time during take-off.
Good braking-in will prolong the life of your engine.
Safety is everyone’s business. Included are only some important safety tips. Keep a good lookout, be
thoughtful and always show your intentions prior to starting.
Prior to flight a thorough pre flight inspection of the ultralight should be carried out. Details of the pre
flight inspection are shown earlier in this section. Make sure all engine controls are operative and you
understand the on/off positions of the throttle and ignition. These controls are readily accessible and you
must be able to operate them instinctively without hesitation.
The ignition switch forward is for ”on” and rearward is for ”off”. It disables the start button.
CAUTION
BEWARE OF LOOSE STONES IN THE RUN UP AREA. LOOSE STONES CAN BE SUCKED UP BY
THE PROPELLER AND CAUSE SEVERE PROPELLER DAMAGE IN A VERY SHORT TIME. RUN
UPS ARE BEST CONDUCTED ON A CLEAR SURFACE OR ON GRASS, NEVER ON GRAVEL
Never run the engine on the ground with the propeller turning unless you are doing so in a
run up area and can observe anyone or anything entering the danger area. It is
recommended that the engine not be run for any long periods whilst stationary on the
ground. Possible damage to the engine may occur due to overheating.
Before starting your engine you should read and be familiar with the engine manual.