BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook
Rev.03 5 March, 2008
Page 5 of 52
GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICING .............................................................................. 37
7.1
Towing and Repositioning ............................................................................................. 37
7.2
Parking ........................................................................................................................... 37
7.2
Landing Gear .................................................................................................................. 37
7.3
Propeller ......................................................................................................................... 38
7.4
Oil ................................................................................................................................... 38
7.5
Fuel ................................................................................................................................. 38
7.5.1.
Fuel grades ............................................................................................................. 38
7.5.2.
Filling Fuel Tanks .................................................................................................. 38
7.5.3.
Draining Fuel Strainer, sumps and lines ................................................................ 38
7.5.4.
Draining fuel system .............................................................................................. 38
CAUTION! ............................................................................................................................. 38
When draining any amount of fuel care should be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists
before starting the engine. Each quick drain should be checked after closing to make sure that it
has closed completely and is not leaking. .................................................................................... 38
7.6
Tire Inflation .................................................................................................................. 39
7.7
Battery Service ............................................................................................................... 39
7.8
Brakes ............................................................................................................................. 39
7.9
Shock Cords ................................................................................................................... 39
7.10
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 39
7.10.1
Exterior Surfaces .................................................................................................... 39
7.10.2
Windshield and Windows ...................................................................................... 39
7.10.3
Interior .................................................................................................................... 40
7.11
Lubrication ..................................................................................................................... 41
SECTION 8 ........................................................................................................................................ 42
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 42
8.1
Familiarization Flight Procedures: ................................................................................. 42
SECTION 9 ........................................................................................................................................ 43
SAFETY TIPS .............................................................................................................................. 43
APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................................... 45
JABIRU ENGINE. ....................................................................................................................... 45
JABIRU ENGINE INSTALLED PERFORMANCE (Standard Air Conditions) ................. 51
References
:
BushCaddy LSA Maintenance Manual.
Rotax Operators Manual for Rotax Engine Type 912 Series
Jabiru Operators Manual for Jabiru Engines.