BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook
Rev.03 5 March, 2008
Page 29 of 52
3.
Control Surface Locks, Pitot cover and Tie Down ropes
Remove and store safely.
4.
Wing (left)
a)
Inspect Pitot tube for blockage
. Never
blow to clear.
b)
Inspect condition of struts
c)
Before first flight of the day, take fuel sample from fuel drain and check for water.
Repeat until no water remains. Verify that fuel type is correct (premium auto gas) Check
that drain is not leaking.
d)
Check fuel level by removing fuel cap from top of wing.
5. Trailing edge of wing (right).
a) Verify that the aileron moves smoothly over full range of travel
b) Verify that the aileron hinges, bell crank locknuts are secure.
6.
Tail
a)
Inspect the tail wheel and tire pressure
b)
Verify that the elevators move smoothly over a full range of travel. (Rudder travel
verified from cockpit before takeoff.)
c)
Verify that the control surface hinges and locknuts are secure
.
7. Wing trailing edge (left)
a)
Verify that the aileron moves smoothly over a full range of travel
b)
Verify that the aileron hinges, bell crank locknuts are secure
8.
Wing (Right
)
a)
Inspect the condition of the struts
b)
Before the first flight of the day, take a fuel sample from the fuel drain and check for
water. Repeat until no water remains. Verify that the fuel type is as per engine
manufacturer’s recommendations.
c)
Check the fuel level by removing the fuel cap from top of wing
9.
Landing gear and wheels
a)
Check shock chords for fraying and wear
b)
Check safety cables
c)
Check that tires show no excessive wear, and for adequate inflation
WARNING!
VERY IMPORTANT
: Replace fuel cap but do not over tighten. Make sure that
the vent openings (2 per cap) in the fuel cap are not blocked.
Blocked vents can
cause fuel
starvation
WARNING!
VERY IMPORTANT:
Replace fuel cap but do not over tighten. Make sure
that the vent openings (2 per cap) in the fuel cap are not blocked.
Blocked vents
can cause fuel starvation
