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Pilots Manual for Parajet Maverick Lite Trike - © 2022 Parajet International Ltd
Pilots Manual for Parajet Maverick Lite Trike - © 2022 Parajet International Ltd
PRE & POST FLIGHT
SAFETY CHECKLIST
1. HARNESS
Check all webbing and stitching for wear or damage.
Check the harness attachment points are secured to the
Maverick airframe and free from excessive wear.
Check the seat board is secure and free from wear or
damage.
Check the 5 main hangpoints: 2 x leg straps, 1 x waist strap,
2 x karabiners are free from wear or damage.
IMPORTANT:
For reason of safety it is imperative
to carry out a thorough check of your equipment both
before and after
EVERY
flight. This recommended
Checklist should only take fifteen minutes to complete.
These checks will help you familiarise yourself with your
equipment and enable you to identify wear and tear
or any potential mechanical problems while safely on
the ground. Should any issues occur during your safety
checks
DO NOT
start the engine or attempt to fly until
you have had the chance to make adequate repairs or fit
replacement parts.
Check paracord is attached to harness using correct
settings on both sides. Ensure mallions are secure and free
from wear or damage.
2. MAVERICK AIRFRAME
Check airframe and cage for damage and misalignment.
Check cage connections fit correctly and are secure.
Check netting is tensioned correctly and free from wear or
damage.
Check the hinge blocks and pivot arms are secure and free
from wear or damage.
Check for excessive lateral movement of the pivot arms.
Small amount of movement is acceptable.
Check the offset blocks are set one position forward of
your standard foot launch setting. Check bolts are secure
and free from wear or damage.
3. FUEL SYSTEM
Check tank, primer bulb and fuel lines are in good condition,
connectors secure and free from fuel leaks or spillages.
Ensure adequate fuel for your planned flight duration. The
engine requires a mixture of regular unleaded gasoline or
equivalent, and 2-stroke oil. Check engine manual for
correct ratio.
Check the fuel pickup pipe reaches the bottom of the tank.
4. HAND CONTROL & THROTTLE
Check throttle trigger is free from twists, operates
smoothly when depressing and releasing and is clear from
wear or damage.
Check the throttle arm, located on the carburettor,
operates smoothly with a full range of movement from the
idle pin through to the throttle stop.
5. PULL STARTER
(IF APPLICABLE)
Check pull cord is correctly mounted to the top spar. The
pull-start handle should face towards the harness. Ensure
pull cord is free from wear or damage.
Check there is good compression by pulling gently on the
pull-start handle. You should feel some resistance.
6. ENGINE
Check condition of the spark plug and ensure spark plug
cap is secure and has a tight seal
Check carburettor for any signs of fuel leaks.
Check air filter is securely mounted to the carburettor and
Maverick airframe.
Check the cylinder head for signs of oil leaks and ensure
crankcase bolts are tight.
Check engine mounts are secure and free from wear or
damage.
Check all nuts, bolts and springs on the exhaust system are
secure and that the exhaust is free from wear or damage.
Check the exhaust silencer is clean and not coked.
7. HUB & PROPELLER
Check the hub is fully engaged with the spline and the
central hub bolt is secure. Ensure hub is free from wear or
damage.
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