©
A
ir
B
orne
W
ind
S
ports
P
ty.
L
td.
SECTION 4
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
NORMAL PROCEDURES
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 63
4.5 Complete Trike Pre-Flight inspection
Ensure that the ignition switches are off prior to inspection. Daily inspections as outlined in the Rotax
Operator’s Manual should be carried out in conjunction with the following inspections.
Trike base Pre-flight Inspection
No leaks from fuel system and engine, fuel lines secure.
√
√
√
√
No Leaks from oil system and engine.
√
√
√
√
Fuel On/Off valve in the ON position.
√
√
√
√
Fuel filter clean and operational.
√
√
√
√
Fuel drain valve - check for any water in tank sump by draining a small quantity
into a container.
√
√
√
√
Sufficient fuel for flight.
√
√
√
√
Coolant Level. Between max and min level on coolant bottle.
√
√
√
√
Oil Level. Check level as per Maintenance Manual (12.10.20)
√
√
√
√
Radiator hoses secure and operational.
√
√
√
√
Propeller: free of splitting, denting, delamination, nicks. Blade tape condition.
√
√
√
√
Propeller hub assembly secure and tie wired.
√
√
√
√
No cracking in tyre treads, or evidence of cracking around the rim.
√
√
√
√
Rear end and Wheel Spats secure.
√
√
√
√
No bolts bent, fractured or evidence of corrosion.
√
√
√
√
Electrical & instrumentation system secure and operational.
√
√
√
√
Throttle operation, both foot and hand throttle. Verify free and full movement.
√
√
√
√
Seat belt attachments secure.
√
√
√
√
Steering damper - adjust to desired setting.
√
√
√
√
All engine components secure - air filter, muffler, plug leads, locking wires
√
√
√
√
Mast brace PIP pins secure.
√
√
√
√
Mast over centre latch loaded and secure.
√
√
√
√
Windscreen extension secured (if fitted)
√
√
√
√
Engine cowl secured (if fitted)
√
√
√
√
Vents: oil tank, fuel tank, Pitot entry.
√
√
√
√
Mechanical Components. Rotate propeller anti-clockwise and observe for noise
or excessive resistance. Ensure ignition switch is off
√
√
√
√
General inspection of complete trike.
√
√
√
√
Wing & base universal bracket secure. Back up webbing strap secure.
√
√
√
√
Table 4 Section 4. Complete Trike Pre-Flight Inspection
