Jabiru J160-C, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 4
CASA APPROVED
Model J160-C NORMAL PROCEDURES
JP-FM-06 Revision: 0 1 2 3 1 Dec 2008 Page 4-8
4.4.11 After Landing/Securing
Wing Flaps ...............................................UP
Fuel Pump ...............................................OFF
Parking Brake ..........................................ON/AS REQUIRED
Avionics ...................................................OFF
Ignition .....................................................OFF
Master Switch ..........................................OFF
Controls ...................................................SECURE
4.5 AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
This section is provided to supply the pilot with additional information concerning normal procedures
in general. Elaboration of the procedures specified in the NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS
as well as the inclusion of some more generalised procedures that can be better covered by a
general descriptive procedure rather than a formal check list are included in this section. This will
give the pilot a more complete understanding of these procedures.
4.5.1 Preflight Inspection
The Preflight inspection as covered by the PREFLIGHT INSPECTION CHECKLIST is
recommended prior to the first flight of the day. Inspection procedures for subsequent flights can be
abbreviated provided essential items such as fuel and oil quantities, security of fuel and oil filler
caps are satisfactory. After refuelling fuel samples must be taken from all drain points, three in
total, one in each of the two wing fuel tanks and one under the fuselage.
Aircraft operated from rough strips, especially at high altitudes, are subject to abnormal
undercarriage abuse. Frequent checks of all undercarriage components, tyres and brakes is
warranted in these situations.
4.5.2 Electric Fuel Gauges (where equipped):
The fuel gauges used in the J160-C use a sender unit which has a built-in analogue needle
indicator for fuel level. These senders are located in the wing roots and are visible to the crew.
these units may be used to confirm the fuel level being displayed by the gauges fitted to the
instrument panel. Note that due to the shape of the wing tanks, the gauges will read full from when
the tank is full until it’s level has dropped below around 50 litres. This must be taken into account
by manually checking fuel quantity (dipping the tanks) before a long flight.
4.5.3 Starting Engine
The Jabiru 2200 engine is fitted with a dual electronic ignition system. The engine will not start
below 300 RPM, which precludes the option of hand swinging or "propping" an engine when there
is insufficient charge available in the aircraft battery for a normal start. Starting using an external
power source involves removing the upper engine cowl, attaching jumper leads to the battery
terminals and proceeding with the normal start sequence.
WARNING
When the engine is started, and battery charge restored, shut down before re-fitting the
engine cowl