BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook
Rev.03 5 March, 2008
Page 30 of 52
d)
Check for brake fuel leakage
e)
Check condition of brake pads.
10.
Propeller,
(As per manufacturer’s recommendations.)
a) Check ground beneath propeller for foreign objects
b) Check for nicks cracks
c) Check spinner
5.2 Pre-Start
1.
Perform pre-flight inspection
2.
Attach seat belts
3.
Fuel Selector “LEFT” or “RIGHT”
4.
Check instrument panel:
¾
Altimeter set
¾
Vertical speed indicator – zero
5.
Radios Off
6.
Doors closed and locked
7.
Elevator trim set to neutral
8.
Verify controls free and moving
9.
Ensure that the area around propeller and aircraft is clear
5.3 Start
1.
Choke engine if necessary (as per engine manufacturer’s instructions)
2.
Turn Master ON
3.
Turn Magneto Switches ON
4.
Check gauges to verify they are operating normally
5.
Close throttle to START position
6.
Start Engine. If unable to start after 10 seconds, wait 2 minutes and retry.
7.
OIL PRESSURE MUST RISE WITHIN THE FIRST TEN SECONDS OF START
8.
Follow “engine” manufacturer’s ground run and warm up procedures
5.4 Before
Take-off
1.
Visually check area around aircraft for obstacles
2.
Verify that doors and seat belts are secure and locked
3.
Verify that all controls are free and moving
4.
Verify instruments and gauges
5.
Verify fuel selector
6.
Verify CDI units as per manufacturer’s recommendations. (RPM drop check)
7.
Verify liquid and oil temperatures as per manufacturer’s instructions
WARNING!
WINTER OPERATING PROCEDURES MAY BE DIFFERENT. Follow engine
manufacture’s recommendations, if not, engine damage can occur.
