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Original Issue Date 28.05.2007 Revision Date: 28.05.2007
POWRACHUTE
Pilot Operating Handbook
Model: PEGASUS 582
5.6 Preflight Checklist (Detailed)
Before each flight the pilot in command of the flight should conduct a
preflight inspection to assure that the aircraft is in a safe condition for
flight. The following is a detailed description of a suggested procedure for
such a preflight inspection. The pilot in command is encouraged to develop
his or her own inspection routine to suit their own individual aircraft
configuration and needs. The following is only a suggested guide.
For convenience this suggested procedure starts at the left side of the
front or nose wheel and proceeds rearward, around and back to the right
front side of the nose wheel examining each point along the way. This is a
detailed description of suggested procedure. An abbreviated checklist will
be repeated afterwards which can be used as a checklist in the field to
remind the pilot of what items are suggested to be covered in the preflight
inspection.
Nose wheel, Brake and ground steering.
Check for security of the nose wheel on it’s axle with nut secure, security
of wheel fork and pivot bolt, brake mechanism secure and operating,
centering springs OK, steering arm secure. Wheel and steering turn
freely.
Left Hand flight steering foot bar, steering line, pulley and trim system.
Check that foot bar is secure, pivots freely, steering line in good order,
pullies in good order and trim system secure, moves freely and in proper
takeoff position.
Instrument Pod, instruments, switches, displays.
Check that instrument pod is secure, all instruments and switches secure,
switches in safe position before engine startup.
Front ground steering .
Check for proper range of steering and check all nuts and bolts.
Front seat & belts left hand side.
Check that front seat and seat belts are securely fastened to airframe.
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