POH FK 14 B
FK Lightplanes
Revision 23
Normal Procedures
page 4-3
document code: FK 14 des.002
left landing gear
*check brake line, strut; check main
attachment screws
left tire
pressure 2,4 to 2,9 bar (35
– 42 psi)
left wing
clean, no damage, flaps full up; fuel cap
closed
left drain valve
*check fuel for contamination
pitot tube
installed, clean, cover removed
left aileron
clean, no damage, freedom of movement;
*connection OK + secured
Tail wheel only
tail wheel
wheel OK; *connection OK + secured
4.5.
Engine Start
Specials concerning engine start of the ROTAX 912 iS are mentioned in
Chapter 9.
Seat belts
fastened
Canopy
closed and locked
Fuel selector
fullest tank (right,if both are full)
no TAKEOFF on a tank containing less than 10 Ltr / 2,64 USG
Fuel return line valve
as required
all electrical equipment
OFF
Circuit breaker
check
Instruments
check & set
Rescue system
check safety pin removed
Battery switch
ON
Ignition
ON
Electrical fuel pump
ON (important for starter engagement)
Choke
pull (cold engine only)
Parking Brake
set
Throttle
idIe (
hot engine ½ throttle!
)
Prop area
CLEAR
Starter
engage; set 1600 - 1700 RPM
Oil pressure
check
Choke
OFF
Avionics
ON
Electrical fuel pump
OFF
Fuel return line valve
closed
