Starboard Fuselage
Main area of fuselage ……………………..Condition
Tail Empennage
Fin and Tailplane………………………….Condition
Elevators and Tabs…………………….….Condition of surfaces, hinges and
linkage. Full and free movement.
Rudder ……………………………………Condition – hinges and linkages.
Full and free movement.
Tail wheel………………………………....Secure – tail wheel spring condition.
Springs secure, tyre for cuts.
Port Fuselage
Main areas of fuselage…….……………...Condition
Cockpit – (from outside)
Perspex panels…………………………….Secure and clean
Pilot’s Operating Handbook VH-SJH Chapter 5
Handling
Canopy………………………………..…Slides freely - locking securely
Safety Harness………………………….From outside for condition and security
Baggage area…………………………….Contents for weight and security
Loose articles………………………..…..nil
2 Cockpit Check Before Starting
Fasten and adjust harness, then check :-
Flaps……………………………………...UP
Canopy……………………………………Closed and latched.
Master
switch…………………………….ON
Fuel Pump ……………………………….ON
Instrument
Switch………………………..ON
Generator…………………………………ON
Fuel Selector……………………………..ON
Fuel Gauge………………………………Check Contents
Mixture…………………………………..Full
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Carburettor air temp …………………….cold
Radio…………………………………….OFF
Ignition Switch…………………………..ON (both)
Starting Cold Engine
Hold Brakes on, hold control column back.
Pilot’s Operating Handbook VH-SJH Chapter 5
Handling
Prime engine by opening the throttle twice, close throttle, call CLEAR and pull
“T” handle.
NOTE:- The starter should not be used continuously for periods longer than 30
seconds, allowing short intervals between each attempt to avoid running down the
battery and overheating the starter motor.
WARNING:- If the oil pressure does not rise after 30 seconds the engine
should be closed down and the cause investigated.
Hot start
Do not prime, engage starter with the throttle closed, when engine starts advance
throttle and check oil pressure.
4 After Starting
