F
F
L
L
I
I
G
G
H
H
T
T
T
T
R
R
A
A
I
I
N
N
I
I
N
N
G
G
S
S
U
U
P
P
P
P
L
L
E
E
M
M
E
E
N
N
T
T
for SPORT
STAR
Light Sport Aircraft
Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -
Date of Issue: 15/01/2006
Page:
66/130
19. Visually check that the oil pressure is within the green arc on the oil
pressure gauge (between 2.0 to 5.0 bars for the normal operating
range).
20. Check the voltmeter and confirm that the battery is charged (e.g.
the voltage should between 13.0 to 13.5 volts ).
21. Conduct acceleration and deceleration tests.
This test must only be done with full braking power. Using wheel
chalks is highly recommended, as well as having two people assist,
by holding each wing tip at a point on the leading edge where there
is a wing rib.
The area ahead of the airplane must be free. Do not carry out this
test on a rough or loose surface (e.g. such as small stones or sand
etc.) because the suction created under the propeller can lift
contamination into the propeller and cause damage. In light wind
conditions, the airplane does not need to be pointed into the wind,
however if the wind speed is more than 3 m/s ( 6 knots), then the
airplane should be pointed nose into the wind.
If an in-flight adjustable prop is installed on your airplane, then the
propeller pitch should be set to the take-off position (minimum
pitch).
Reduce the throttle lever to idle , press the button on the lever and
push the throttle fully forward.
Then turn the throttle clockwise to achieve maximum power. At the
maximum power setting, read the tachometer and note the rpm.
The rpm achieved will depend on the type of prop installed and the
propeller pitch setting.
Then reduce power to idle and check that the engine runs smoothly
and can maintain 1600 to 1700 rpm at minimum idle (the idle rpm
set by the Airplane manufacturer).
