Rans Inc.
Section 6
Model S-7LS COURIER
Normal Procedures
Original Issue
March 3, 2005
6- 11
AMPLIFIED-PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
The importance of thorough preflight cannot be over-emphasized. Follow the
recommended preflight procedure and develop a systematic, habitual approach. The
use of good, sound, reasonable judgment in tandem with the preflight checklist is
essential. Ensure "yourself", all parts and components, and the entire aircraft are in an
airworthy condition before attempting flight. If you have any reservations,
DO-NOT-FLY!
ALWAYS
do your own preflight.
Refer to Figure 6-1. Starting at the nose, work around the Rans S-7LS aircraft in a
clockwise manner as illustrated.
NOTE:
This suggested outline for a preflight inspection generally covers the critical
areas that
MUST
be checked prior to each flight. In addition,
EVERY
component should
be examined, properly maintained, correctly stored or transported, and inspected before
each flight to ensure structural integrity and proper flying characteristics.
BEFORE STARTING THE POWERPLANT
Adjust the pilots seat to the correct position to ensure the rudder pedals can be reached
and actuated in a comfortable manner.
Adjust the seat belts and shoulder straps to ensure all controls can be operated.
MAKE
sure the seat belt buckle is securely closed. Check the fuel selector valve position.
CHECK
to see the avionics switch is OFF and all circuit breakers are set.
NEVER
use the brake as a parking brake with the intention of leaving the aircraft
unattended. The S-7LS is a light aircraft!
STARTING THE POWERPLANT
The powerplant starting procedure on the Rans S-7S aircraft involves only a few simple
steps. When followed correctly, the powerplant should start with a few turns of the
electric starter. The procedure for starting the powerplant when it is cold differs
somewhat from a warm engine start.
Starting the engine when it is COLD is done in the following manner. Ensure that the
Ignition Switch is OFF and the propeller area is clear (announce "CLEAR PROP").
Place the throttle lever in the IDLE position and the choke in the "ON" position. This is
accomplished by pulling the choke handle (pull and hold)
Turn the Master Switch ON. Turn the ignition switch to "START". After the engine starts,
RELEASE the ignition switch (should automatically release to the both position) and
advance the throttle slightly. After the engine has run for a short time- “CHOKE OFF”.