Rans S-20 RAVEN, Text Manual

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RANS S-20 RAVEN TEXT MANUAL
13D-3
09/01/2013
5.
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Main Gear - CHECK
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Main wheel tire - PROPERLY INFLATED
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Brakes - SECURE
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Fuel Filler Cap - CLOSED
6.
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Remove Cowling
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Fuel quick drain valve on bottom of cowling (left side); - DRAIN &
CHECK for water, sediment and proper fuel grade.
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Engine oil dipstick/ filler cap - CHECK oil level, than check filler cap
secure
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Carburetor and air filter – CHECK security
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Radiator fluid over-flow bottle – CHECK fluid level
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Propeller and spinner – CHECK for nicks, dents and security
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Engine cooling air inlets and oil cooler – CHECK of obstructions
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Engine cooling air outlet, radiator – CHECK of obstructions
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Exhaust – CHECK – loose or damaged
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TRIKE - NOSEWHEEL - CHECK
7. Repeat Step #5
8.
Repeat Step #4
9.
Repeat Step #3
10. Repeat Step #2
11.
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Tailcone - Check for bent tubes, holes or tears in the fabric.
12.
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Tail brace rods and attach hardware - CHECK
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Fuselage connections - CHECK
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Horizontal stabilizer and Vertical stabilizer - CHECK
13.
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Control surfaces - CHECK - free movement and SECURE
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Hinge points - SECURE