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Light Sport Aircraft
Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -
Date of Issue: 15/01/2006
Page:
62/130
4.6 Engine
Starting
1. Prior to starting the engine, the parking brake should be released if
installed in your airplane. This is achieved by pushing the lever
down. The parking brake must be released before starting because
the activation of the parking brake disengages the toe brakes. This
means that, if the aircraft starts to move after starting the engine,
the pilot will be unable to use full braking with the toe brakes to
stop the aircraft. Once the parking brake has been released, the
toe brakes are fully engaged and the full braking power should be
available. We also recommend that there is plenty of room in front
of the airplane before starting. There should be adequate room in
front of the airplane to not only move forward, but also to turn if
necessary. The airplane should not be facing an enclosed area
(near a wall , fence or people etc.)
2. Apply pressure to the toe brakes at least two times after releasing
the parking brake. There should be equal resistance pressure on
both brakes. This indicates that there is fluid in both brake lines and
that no leakage has occurred. If there is a lack of resistance
pressure on either brake (it is very easy to press the toe brake to
the full braking position without the resistance), this indicates that
fluid leakage may have occurred. In such a case, the brake system
may not be properly functioning. Do not start the engine if this is
occurring.
3. Set the fuel selector to the LEFT position. To move selector from
OFF (closed) position it necessary pull the safety button on the fuel
selector, turn the handle from the OFF position to the left and then
release safety button.
4. Turn the master switch to the ON position.
5. Visually check the fuel quantity displayed on the fuel gauge.
Confirm that there is enough fuel for the intended flight plus
adequate reserve.
6. Visually check the battery charge indicated on the voltmeter. The
indicated voltage should be between 12 and 12.5 V. If the voltmeter
is indicating a lower charge, this indicates that the battery is low
and you may not be able to start the engine (the battery must be
recharged).