VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
23/40
4.3
Normal procedures
4.3.1
Before entering cockpit
1.
Aeroplane surface
- check of covers and caps
2.
Cockpit
- items inside the cockpit
3.
Ignition
- off
4.
Master switch
- off
4.3.2
After entering cockpit
1.
Rudder control
- free movement check
2.
Brakes
- check of function
3.
Hand control
- free movement check
4.
Trim
- check control movement
5.
Flaps
- check of function
6.
Undercarridge
- GEAR DOWN!
7.
Engine controls
- throttle and choke lever movement
8.
Fuel valve
- off
9.
Fuel gauge
- fuel quantity check
10.
Switch box
- off
11.
Circuit breakers
- off
12.
Ignition
- off
13.
Instruments, COMM
- condition check
14.
Safety harness
- check of integrity and attachment
15.
Cockpit
- condition and canopy lock function
4.3.3
Before engine starting and starting of engine
1.
Fuel valve
- on
2.
Switch box
- turn the key
3.
Circuit breakers
- on
4.
Propeller
- minimum propeller pitch
5.
Throttle
- set for idling
6.
Choke
- according to engine temperature
7.
Control stick
- fully pulled
8.
Check free area
- clear
9.
Master switch
- on
10.
Ignition box
- on (both circuit) by turning the key in two steps to the right
11.
Brakes
- fully applied
12.
Start
- by turning the key to the right, untill the engine start and then
release pressure on the key
13.
After starting
- set throttle to idling
14.
Oil pressure
- within 10 sec. min. pressure
15.
Choke
- off
16.
Engine warm
- according to 4.3.4
Caution
The starter should be activated for max.10 sec., then 2
min. pause for engine cooling.
After engine starting adjust the throttle for smooth
running at 1 500 rpm. Check oil pressure which should
increase within 10 sec. Increase engine speed after oil
pressure reaches2 bars and is steady.
Only one magneto should be switched on (off) during
ignition magneto check.
