VL-3E-1 Pilot Operating Handbook
date of issue:
22/39
4.3
Normal procedures
4.3.1
Before entering cockpit
1.
Aeroplane surface - check of covers and caps
2.
Cockpit
- items inside the cockpit
3.
Ignition
- off
4.
Master switch - off
4.3.2
After entering cockpit
1.
Rudder control - free movement check
2.
Brakes
- check of function
3.
Hand control - free movement check
4.
Trim
- check control movement
5.
Flaps
- check of function
6.
Undercarridge - down
7.
Engine controls - throttle and choke lever movement
8.
Fuel valve
- off
9.
Fuel gauge
- fuel quantity check
10.
Switch box
- off
11.
Circuit breakers - off
12.
Ignition
- off
13.
Instruments, COMM- condition check
14.
Safety harness - check of integrity and attachment
15.
Cockpit
- condition and canopy lock function
4.3.3
Before engine starting and starting of engine
1.
Fuel valve
- on
2.
Switch box
- turn the key
3.
Circuit breakers - on
4.
Propeller
- minimum propeller pitch
5.
Throttle
- set for idling
6.
Choke
- according to engine temperature
7.
Control stick
- fully pulled
8.
Check free area - clear
9.
Master switch - on
10.
Ignition box
- on (both circuit) by turning the key in two steps to the right
11.
Brakes
- fully applied
12.
Start
- by turning the key to the right, untill the engine start and then release
pressure on the key
13.
After starting - set throttle to idling
14.
Oil pressure
- within 10 sec. min. pressure
15.
Choke
- off
16.
Engine warm - according to 4.3.4
Summary of Contents for VL-3E-1
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