Robin DR400 Series, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Supplement POH DR400/120D, DR400/140B,
DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP
Issue 3
– July 2014
Page 4 - 3
Master engine switch ...........................................................................OFF
Avionics master switch (if equipped) ...................................................OFF
Controls ............................................................................ Free and correct
Battery switch ........................................................................................ ON
▲ WARNING:
When turning on the battery switch, using an external
power source, or pulling the propeller through by hand,
treat the propeller as if the Engine Master switch was on.
Flaps ................................................................................ Check operation
Fuel quantity................................................................................. Checked
Fuel temperature .......................................................................... Checked
Water level .................................................................................. Light OFF
Battery switch .......................................................................................OFF
Aircraft documents ....................................................................... On board
Baggage ........................................................................... Securely stowed
Check flight controls displacements, then make an aircraft walk around
inspection starting at the fuselage left side. See Figure 4-1.
(1)
a) Fuel filler cap .................................................... in place, secured
b) Static vent ..................................................... clean, unobstructed
c) Main tank drain valve ..................................................... actuated
d) Optional tank (when installed) drain valve ..................... actuated
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Note : Left or right depending on airplane bank
attitude. Check for water, sediment and the right type of
fuel (Diesel or JET A-1 versus Avgas [should not be
blue!])