Flight Manual LS1-f
Issued May 2011
4.6
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4.3.2
Inspection after rigging - Walk around the aircraft
1. All parts of the airframe
a) check for flaws such as bubbles, holes, bumps and cracks in the surface;
b) Check leading and trailing edges of the wings and control surfaces for
cracks;
2. Cockpit area
a) Check the canopy locking mechanism;
b) Check the canopy emergency release see section 7.20 (not each day, but
min. every 3 month);
c) Ceck the main pin securing;
d) Check all controls for wear and function, incl. positive control check;
e) Check the tow release system for wear and function incl. cable release
check;
f) Check for foreign objects;
g) Check the instrumentation for wear and function;
h) Check if the correct battery is installed, secured and connected
i) Check all fuses incl. the fuse at the battery
3. Function check of the control quick connectors of ailerons and airbrakes:
After the positive control check try to turn and move the connectors in all
possible directions and pull with a force of 50 N (10lbs.) upwards. If you
can’t pull off the connectors from the balls the controls are connected
properly.
Additional securing should be done with LS- securing sleeves „White“ part
No. 4R10-188 according to TN56 or with safety needles or spring pins.
4. C.G. Tow hook
a) Check the ring muzzle of the C.G. hook for wear and function;
b) Check both tow hooks (if installed) for cleanliness and corrosion;
5.
Landing gear
a)
Check the struts, the gear box, the gear doors and the tyre for wear; dirt
in the struts can hinder the landing gear from locking over centre the
next time!;
b)
Check the tyre pressure;
3 - 3.5 bar (43.5 - 51 psi);
c)
Check wheel brake and cable for wear;
d)
Check wheel brake function:
e)
Check if drain holes in front and behind landing gear box are open;
