Pilot´s Operating Handbook of ATEC 322 Faeta LSA with Rotax 912iS engine
ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic
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4.1.1. Procedures Before Entering the Cockpit
1.
LANE A
switched off
2.
LANE B
switched off
3.
Main switch
switched off
4.
Wings
check surface condition, ailerons and flaps free movement, clearances,
hinges and connections of the controls, securing of wing pins, Pitot tube
5.
Tail surfaces
check surface condition, elevator and rudder secure connections, clearances
and free movement
6.
Fuselage
check surface condition
7.
Landing gear
check laminate spring
surface
condition, secure fixation of main and front
wheels and their covers, screws and nuts security, correct tire pressure, brake function
8.
Engine
check condition and fastening of engine cowlings, the condition of engine
bed, intact fuel, oil and cooling system hoses, screws and nuts security, exhaust pipe and
carburettor attachment, cooling liquid and oil level, fuel system drain
9.
Propeller
check surface condition, intactness, propeller cone condition and tightness
4.1.2.
Procedures After Entering the Cockpit
1.
Cockpit
check fastening and locking of the canopy, correct function and
condition of electrical installation of instruments, condition of flight instruments, fuel level
check, correct function of controls
2.
Foot-operated steering
check function
3.
Brakes
check function, brakes on
4.
Hand–operated steering
check function
5.
Flaps
check function, retract
6.
Fuel valve
turned off
7.
Engine controls
switched off, throttle idle
8.
Fuel level indicator
check fuel amount
9.
Main switch
switched off
10.
Circuit switch LANE A
switched off
11.
Circuit switch LANE B
switched off
12.
Instruments
check condition, zero values, altimeter adjustment
