Jabiru Aircraft
Pilot Operating Handbook
Model J230-D
JP-FM-09
Revision:
0
12 April 2007
Page 47
7.6 NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LISTS
7.6.1
Before Starting Engine
Pre flight Inspection ................................. COMPLETED
Passenger Briefing .................................. COMPLETED
Harnesses ............................................... SECURE
Brakes ..................................................... ON/PARK
Avionics (except EMS)............................. OFF
EMS ........................................................ ON
Circuit Breakers ....................................... IN
Fuel Level Warning Light (optional) ......... CHECK using test switch
7.6.2
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.
7.6.3
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
Avionics................................................... Check (pitch, heading, etc)
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
