Rans S-7S COURIER, Text Manual

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11/10/08
10B-02
The entire outer surface of the AC should be inspected for damage of any kind
during the preflight inspection. This is especially important due the fact that the
AC is fabric covered.
1 Cabin
(1) Parking brake – SET
(2) Ignition switch - OFF
(3) Master switch - OFF
(4) Avionics Master - OFF
(5) Circuit Breakers - CHECK IN
(6) Fuel Selector Valve – ON
(7) Fuel Quantity Indicator – CHECK QUANTITY
(8) Throttle Lever – MOVEMENT - free
(9) Seats – ADJUST POSTION – CHECK PINS
(10) Cabin – CHECK FOR FOREIGN ARTICLES
(11) For Solo flight – SECURE rear seat belts
Check fuselage.
2 Empennage
(1) Tail brace rods and attach hardware - CHECK
(2) Horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin - CHECK
(3) Control surfaces – CHECK freedom of movement and security
(4) Tail gear and attach, cable and springs – CHECK freedom of
movement
(5) Tail Tie Down – DISCONNECT
(6) Fabric (Surface) - CHECK - for rips, tears, damage
Check fuselage.