Aeropro CZ - A240 - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
September 1, 2014
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- avionics and other switches
OFF
- ignition (mag) switches
OFF
- master switch
OFF
- main fuel valve
CLOSED
- secure the aircraft
chocks and tie-down ropes or other ways to prevent the aircraft
from unintended movement, lock the controls (using seat belts)
During normal operation, the engine is usually sufficiently cooled during the approach and landing. Make
sure that all avionics and other instruments are switched off before the engine is shut down.
Do not rely on only parking brake to hold unattended aircraft.
5.9.6 Post-flight check
- check
- check fuel system, check for fuel leakage
- check oil system, check for oil leakage
- check cooling circuit, check for liquid leakage
- check of aircraft exterior - fuselage
- wings, flaperons
- tail unit
- landing gear
- fiberglass fairings and covers
- wash the aircraft as necessary
- cover the cockpit with a protective cover if available
5.10 Short field take-off procedure
The standard take-off procedure should be followed. The only difference is that the full throttle is applied
with brakes on. Brakes are released when the maximum RPM is achieved by the engine.
5.11 Aborted landing procedures
- power
full throttle, maximum RPM
- airspeed
75 MPH
- engine instruments
CHECK
- wing flaps
TAKE-OFF
- trimming
TRIM as necessary
- wing flaps
RETRACT AT A HEIGHT OF 150 FT
- trimming
TRIM as necessary
5.12 Information on stalls, spins and any other useful pilot information:
WARNING
Aerobatics and Spins are prohibited.
5.12.1 Rain
When flying in rain, no additional steps are required. Aircraft qualities and performance are not substantially
changed.