Jabiru Aircraft
Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Model J120-C
JP-FM-10
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28 Nov 2007
Page 42 of 50
* - Lock the hand brake on, then pull the aircraft forwards. Some flexing of the undercarriage legs
is normal, but there should be no movement of the top of the leg relative to the fuselage.
3. Fuel
Quantity in both tanks...............................Check
Fuel caps .................................................Secure
Water Check ............................................Both tanks and header tank
4. Static Source
Static Source............................................CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE
5. Empennage
Tail tie-down.............................................DISCONNECT
Control surfaces .......................................CHECK Security & Full & Free Movement
Rudder, Elevator & Trim Cables ...............CHECK Security & Full & Free Movement
6. Right Wing – Trailing Edge
Aileron......................................................CHECK Security & Full & Free Movement
Flap..........................................................CHECK Security
Control rods & cables ...............................CHECK Security. Check rod ends for
freedom of rotation & excess movement.
7. Right Wing
Wing Tie-Down.........................................DISCONNECT
Wing Strut Mount Bolts.............................CHECK Security**
Wing Root Mount Bolts.............................CHECK Security***
Pitot Tube.................................................REMOVE COVER, CHECK for blockage.
** - Wing strut bolts must not be tightened. Nut should just bear on washer.
*** - Holding the wingtip, push the tip up & down, forwards & backwards. If a wing / strut
attachment is degrading, slop will be felt.
8. Nose
Propeller & Spinner ..................................CHECK for nicks & security
Cowl.........................................................CHECK Security, rubbing on engine.
Engine Oil ................................................CHECK using oil filler door.
Nose Wheel .............................................CHECK condition & pressure.
9. Left Wing
Wing Tie-Down.........................................DISCONNECT
Wing Strut Mount Bolts.............................CHECK Security**
Wing Root Mount Bolts.............................CHECK Security***
10. Left Wing – Trailing Edge
Aileron......................................................CHECK Security & Full & Free Movement
Flap..........................................................CHECK Security
Control rods & cables ...............................CHECK Security. Check rod ends for
freedom of rotation & excess movement.
11. “Pulling Through” The Engine
