Instruction and Maintenance Handbook
a.r.v. TANARG 912
EDITION
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JUNE 2005
PAGE : 7
AIR CREATION
Aérodrome de Lanas - 07200 AUBENAS - France
Tél. : 33 (0) 4 75 93 66 66 - Fax : 33 (0) 4 75 35 04 03 - Internet : www.aircreation.fr – [email protected]
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Passenger footrest
The footrest can be adjusted by pivoting on its axis once it has been unlocked. To do so,
remove the locking pin allowing moving each foot clip by pulling it outwards, then put it back
to place into the chosen position.
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Pilot’s backrest
The front seat backrest can be inclined in various positions thanks to both adjustable straps
set along the bucket seat. The lower fixation on the frame can also be moved back for tall
people.
e) Pre-flight check
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Check the wing as indicated in the user’s manual.
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Check the trike-to-wing fastenings and every safety device (bolt, nut and split ring).
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Check the front strut fastening on the front of the frame and on the upper beam
(bolts, nuts and split rings).
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Check the fastening of the upper arch on the back of the frame (bolts, nuts and split
rings).
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Check the propeller, the exhaust and its fastening springs, air filters and rubber
mounts condition ( exhaust).
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Check the fuel filter, the fuel valve and hose condition.
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Check the coolant level in the expansion tank located behind the passenger seat
and any leakage from hoses. Make sure the water cooler box is unobstructed and
check the fixations of the whole part.
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Check the oil level with the gauge placed in the bottle located on the engine’s left
side, behind the rear strut’s shock absorber
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If you suspect any water to be in the fuel tank (condensation, fuel quality) get rid of
it with the help of the emptying system located on the right side, behind the
passenger seat. To proceed to draining, open the trap of the luggage container,
take the draining tube out and push the press-button. Fix the draining tube back into
place after use.
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Check the sidebags, the bag placed on the passenger seat while flying solo and the
trap of the luggage container at the level of the water cooler’s right intake.
f) Inboard settling
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Pilot on the front seat
Get on board by the left-hand side of the trike. The pilot should place his heel on the
right pedal while holding the front strut with the left hand and resting his right hand on
the articulation of the upper arch. The reverse operation is recommended to exit the
trike.
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Passenger
Once the back of the pilot seat has been pulled down, the passenger embarks on the left of
the trike by stepping the left foot on the passenger’s footrest and by holding the front strut
with the left hand
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