6.2.5 Instrument Panel
Check the fittings on the instrument panel and inspect all instruments. Make sure all
instruments, marks, symbols and placards are legible and in good condition.
6.2.6 Undercarriage
Inspect the condition of the front, main and tail wheels and their surrounding area. Check the
side clearance (max. 3 mm). When installing the wheel after a previous removal pay attention
to the correct application of spacers – the wheel must be freely rotating. The bearings are
covered, they have a permanent lubricant inside.
Inspect the function of the wheel brake. The brake must not rub when not activated, but must
be sufficiently effective when braking. This may be adjusted by screws on the ends of the
Bowden cables below the brake lever, on the undercarriage fork, or on both places.
Check the air pressure in the tire: 0.25 MPa (26 psi). Check, whether the valve is in vertical
position and is not deformed by the rim.
6.2.7 Flight Control Instruments
Check the condition and zero values of the instruments. Check the legibility of all values and
marks.
6.2.8 Fuselage
Visually inspect the surface of the fuselage. Look for cracks and damaged places. Tiny
scratches can be repaired by acrylic dope, colour RAL 9016. Deeper grooves can be filled
with a lute (filler).
Check the connecting pins between the fuselage and the wing.
Check the connection of the fuselage – horizontal tail. The brackets must not be damaged.
The vertical clearance on the end of the stabilizer must not exceed 10 mm – if greater, the
brackets must be replaced.
Check the connection fuselage-rudder.
6.2.9 Tail Section
Visually inspect the surface of the horizontal and vertical tail.
Inspect the rudder and elevator for free movement and check the attachment of the stabilizer.
Check the clearances of the movable parts.
6.2.10 Canopies
Check the canopies and their hinges and locks.
6.2.11 Wing
Visually inspect the surface of the wing. Check the clearances of the controls. In case of a
greater clearance exchange the bearing or the pin.
Check the ailerons and dive brakes for free movement, full deflections and clearances.
Check the fixation of the wing tips (or winglets).
TST-14 M – Aircraft Manual
rev.0 issued 2006-11-29 – page 33 of 40
