
Rally Pilot Operating Handbook
Copyright 2008, Rally Aircraft
Revision 4.1
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7.11 SECURING AIRPLANE
Engine shutoff:
1. Brakes ................................... SET
2. Radios, electrical equipment ...... OFF
3. Throttle ................................. 1500 RPM
4. Ignition switch .......................... OFF
5. Master switch ............................ OFF
6. Control lock ............................. INSTALLED
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
7.12 BEFORE ENGINE START
Carry out pre-flight checks.
7.13 PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
WARNING
Ignition "OFF"
Before cranking the propeller switch off both ignition circuits and
anchor the aircraft. Have the cockpit occupied by a competent person.
WARNING
Risk of burning and scalds.
Carry out pre-flight checks on the cold or lukewarm engine only! Check for any oil
-, coolant- and fuel leaks. If leaks are evident, rectify before flight.
Coolant Level
Check coolant level in the overflow bottle.
NOTE
: The level in the overflow bottle
should be between min. and max. mark.
Oil Level
Check oil level and replenish as required. Prior to oil check, turn the propeller by
hand several times to pump oil from the engine into the oil tank (be sure mater
switch is “OFF”), or let the engine idle for 1 minute. This process is finished when
air is returning back to the oil tank and can be noticed by a murmur from the open
oil tank.
NOTE
: Oil level should be between max. and min. mark of the oil level gauge but
must
never
be below min. mark. Before longer periods of operation, ensure that
oil level is at least up to mid-position. Difference between max.- and min.- mark =
0.75 litre (1.6 pt)