Section 4 – Normal procedures
Pre-Flight Inspections
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Right main landing gear; check inflation, tire condition, alignment, fuse-
lage skin condition.
L
Right flap and hinges: visual inspection.
M Right aileron, trim tab and hinges: visual inspection, check free of play,
friction; Right side tank vent: check for obstructions.
N Right leading edge and wing skin: visual inspection.
O Right fuel filler cap: check visually for desired fuel level. Drain the right
fuel tank by the drainage valve using a cup to collect fuel. Drainage opera-
tion must be carried out with the aircraft parked on a level surface. Check
for water or other contaminants. Close filler cap.
P
Set the fuel selector valve to OFF. Drain circuit using a cup to collect fuel
by opening the specific drainage valve (part of the gascolator). Check for
water or other contaminants.
Q Nose wheel strut and tire: check inflation, tire and rubber shock absorber
discs condition.
R Propeller and spinner condition: check for nicks, cracks, dents and other
defects, propeller should rotate freely. Check fixing and lack of play be-
tween blades and hub.
S
Open engine cowling:
1.
Check no foreign objects are present.
2.
Verify coolant level in the overflow bottle: level must be between min.
and max. mark. Replenish if required.
3.
Only before the first flight of the day:
a.
Verify coolant level in the expansion tank, replenish as required
up to top (level must be at least 2/3 of the expansion tank).
b.
Turn the propeller by hand to and fro, feeling the free rotation of
15°or 30° before the crankshaft starts to rotate. If the propeller
can be turned between the dogs with practically no friction at all
further investigation is necessary. Turn propeller by hand in di-
rection of engine rotation several times and observe engine for
odd noises or excessive resistance and normal compression.
c.
Carburettors: check the throttle cable condition and installation.
d.
Exhaust: inspect for damages, leakage and general condition
4.
Check radiators. There should be no indication of leakage of fluid
and they have to be free of obstructions.
Summary of Contents for P2002-JF
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