ELA 07-07S PILOT OPERATOR´S HANDBOOK
Version: V07-05
Last modification: September 2017.
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4.2 STARTING THE ENGINE
The engine must be started in accordance with the latest applicable version
of the relevant Rotax operator´s manual.
STARTING ENGINE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Pre-flight inspection completed.
2. Aircraft in position:
Make sure the aircraft is in a suitable position
where blast from the propeller will not cause damage to people or other
aircraft.
3. Wheel brakes ON:
Pull up the parking brake lever on the front cockpit
throttle and engage the parking brake lock.
4. Seat belts and helmet fastened:
Pilot and passenger both verify that
their own seatbelts are fastened.
5. Rotor brake ON:
Make sure that the Flight/Brake selector is in “Brake”
position. Check the trim pressure shows “zero”.
6. Master switch ON:
7. Note: Battery charge indicator light ON.
8. TCU lights (914 UL only):
Check that the TCU lights come ON for a
few seconds then go OFF.
9. Fuel pumps ON:
Switch ON the fuel pump/s. 2 pumps for 914, 1 pump
for 912.
10. Fuel pressure:
Verify that the fuel pressure gauge indicates 0.2 to 0.4
bar.
11. Choke:
Pull the choke handle if the engine is cold and outside temp is
low. With warm engine don´t use the choke.
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. Variable pitch propeller (if fitted) set to climb.
13. Propeller:
Shout “CLEAR PROP”!
WARNING
Never attempt to start the engine until the area around the engine is
completely clear of any persons or objects. Do not start the engine
while standing beside the aircraft as you will easily be struck by the
propeller in case of a brake failure or an operating error.
