Arion Aircraft LS-1 Lightning, Pilot Operating Handbook, Page: 67 / 164

Lightning LS-1 Section 4
Pilot's Operating Handbook Normal Procedures
Issue B 4-9
6. NOSE
a. Engine Oil Level...................................CHECK and
ADD oil if necessary. Clean up any spilled oil.
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NOTE: Normal cold engine oil level is no
more than halfway between dipstick
hash marks. Normal warm engine
oil level is 1/8” from bottom of
dipstick.
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NOTE: Excess oil may cause higher than
normal oil temperature and lower
than normal oil pressure. Excess oil
in the system vents into oil recovery
bottle.
b. Cowl.......................................................CHECK
security of Camlock fasteners and lower cowl
attachment screws
c. Lower Cowl..........................................INSPECT
outlet for evidence of oil leaks
d. Air inlets ...............................................CHECK for
blockages
e. Propeller and Spinner..............................CHECK
for damage and security
f. Nose Wheel Fairing..................................CHECK
for security and condition