Jabiru Aircraft
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Model J120-C
JP-FM-10
Revision:
0
28 Nov 2007
Page 44 of 50
7.4
NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS
7.4.1
Before Starting Engine
Pre flight Inspection..................................COMPLETED
Passenger Briefing...................................COMPLETED
Harnesses................................................SECURE
Brakes......................................................ON/PARK
Avionics ...................................................OFF
Circuit Breakers........................................IN
Fuel Level Warning Light (if fitted) ............CHECK OPERATION using test switch
7.4.2
Starting Engine - Cold
Master Switch ..........................................ON
Fuel Shutoff Valve....................................ON
Carburettor Heat ......................................OFF
Choke ......................................................ON*
Throttle.....................................................CLOSED
Fuel Pump................................................ON
Ignition switches.......................................ON
Starter ......................................................ENGAGE
when engine fires
RELEASE**
Oil Pressure .............................................CHECK
(pressure to be indicated within 10 secs)
Choke .....................................................Closed
Throttle ....................................................900 – 1000 RPM
Alternator Warning Light...........................CHECK OFF
Avionics ...................................................ON
* - If the engine is hot, proceed as for cold engine, but do not use choke.
** - If the engine is turning at less than 300 RPM it will not start.
7.4.3
Before Take-Off
Park Brake ...............................................ON
Ground Check & Run Up
Warm Up..................................................1000-1200 RPM
avoid prolonged idle at low RPM
Ignition Check ..........................................2000 RPM
Both-L-Both-R-Both. Max drop 100RPM
Carburettor heat .......................................2000 RPM – ON – slight drop in RPM
Carburettor heat ......................................2000 RPM – OFF – RPM restored
Power Check............................................2850 RPM +/- 150 RPM
Idle Check ................................................700 – 900 RPM
Trim..........................................................SET – Neutral
Pre Take-Off
Master Switch ..........................................ON
Ignition switches.......................................BOTH ON
Fuel Shutoff Valve....................................ON
Fuel Quantity............................................CHECK
sufficient for task
Fuel Pump................................................ON
Flaps ........................................................TAKE OFF (first stage)
Instruments ..............................................SET AND CHECK ALL
Switches ..................................................SELECTED
as required
Circuit Breakers........................................CHECK