Jabiru Aircraft
Pilot Operating Handbook
Model J230-D
Revision:
6
28/2/2020
Page 39
Control rods & cables ............................... CHECK Security. Check rod ends for
freedom of rotation & excess movement.
* - Holding the wingtip, push the tip up & down, forwards & backwards. If a wing / strut attachment
is degrading, free-play will be felt.
5.
Left Undercarriage
Mount bolts .............................................. CHECK SECURE*
Tyre ......................................................... CHECK CONDITION / INFLATION
Brakes ..................................................... CHECK condition
* - Lock the hand brake on, then pull the aircraft forwards. Some flexing of the undercarriage legs
is normal, but there should be no movement of the top of the leg relative to the fuselage.
6.
Static Source
Static Source ........................................... CHECK for blockage & straightness
7.
Empennage
Control surfaces ...................................... CHECK Security & Full & Free Movement
Rudder, Elevator & Trim Cables .............. CHECK Security & Full & Free Movement
Control Hinges ......................................... CHECK secure & pin retainers in place.
Trim / elevator mechanism....................... CHECK through inspection hole in ventral fin
Lights ...................................................... CHECK Security.
8.
Right Wing
Leading Edge .......................................... CHECK for dents, cracks, hangar rash
Tip ........................................................... CHECK for dents, cracks, hangar rash
Tip ........................................................... SHAKE fwd-aft, up-dn: check for free-play*
Aileron ..................................................... CHECK Security & Full & Free Movement
Aileron cable clamp ................................. CHECK secure through inspection window
Control Hinges ......................................... CHECK secure & pin retainers in place.
Flap ......................................................... CHECK Security
Right fuel cap ........................................... CHECK security
Landing Light ........................................... CHECK security.
Wingtip Lights .......................................... CHECK security
Control rods & cables .............................. CHECK Security. Check rod ends for
freedom of rotation & excess movement.
Pitot Tube ................................................ CHECK for blockage.
AOA / Pitot Head (where equipped) ......... CHECK. All openings open / unobstructed
AOA / Pitot Head (where equipped) ......... CHECK. Installation secure
* - Holding the wingtip, push the tip up & down, forwards & backwards. If a wing / strut attachment
is degrading, free-play will be felt.
9.
Right Undercarriage
Mount bolts .............................................. CHECK SECURE*
Tyre ......................................................... CHECK CONDITION / INFLATION
Brakes ..................................................... CHECK condition
* - Lock the hand brake on, then pull the aircraft forwards. Some flexing of the undercarriage legs
is normal, but there should be no movement of the top of the leg relative to the fuselage.
