Rans Inc.
Section 6
Model S-7LS COURIER
Normal Procedures
Original Issue
March 3, 2005
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TAXIING
(1)
Brakes - CHECK.
(2)
Control deflection as required for wind
BEFORE TAKEOFF
(1)
Cabin Doors - CLOSED OR SECURED.
(2)
Parking Brake - SET.
(3)
Flight Controls - FREE and Correct.
(4)
Flight Instruments - SET.
(5)
Elevator Trim - SET FOR TAKEOFF (center of indicator)
(6)
Fuel Selector Valve - ON
(7)
Fuel Quantity - CHECK
(8)
Throttle – 4000 RPM
a. Magneto - CHECK (Magneto drop should not exceed 300 RPM
on either Magneto and the differential between magneto's should
not be more than 120 RPM).
b. Engine Instruments and Voltmeter- CHECK
c. Carburetor heat – CHECK – RPM drop
(9)
Throttle – IDLE – adjust friction lock
(10)
Choke - OFF.
(11)
Radios - SET.
(12)
Fuel pump - ON
(13)
Wing flaps – SET for take off
(14)
Brakes - RELEASE
TAKEOFF
NORMAL
TAKEOFF
(1)
Flaps – UP or HALF.
(2)
Carburetor heat – COLD
(3) Fuel pump - ON
(4)
Throttle – SLOWLY FULL OPEN.
(5)
Elevator Control - LIFT TAIL WHEEL
(6)
Climb Speed – 65 - 70 MPH
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
(1)
Flaps - HALF.
(2)
Carburetor heat - COLD
(3)
Fuel pump - ON
(4)
Brake - APPLY.
(5)
Elevator Control- FULL BACK
(6)
Throttle – FULL OPEN.
(7)
Brake - RELEASE.
(8)
Elevator Control – LIFT TAIL WHEEL
(9)
Climb Speed - 55 MPH until all obstacles are cleared.