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DAILY INSPECTION |
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PRE FLIGHT CHECK |
| 1 |
check ignition switched off |
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check ignition switched off |
| 2 |
drain water from system |
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check to make sure you have enough fuel for planned trip |
| 3 |
check carb rubber socket or flange for
cracks |
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| 4 |
check float bowl for water or dirt |
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check air filter clamps and condition |
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check radiator condition and mounting |
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check for coolant leaks |
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check coolant overflow bottle and cap security |
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check coolant system for contamination |
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check coolant hoses for leaks and chafing |
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| 9 |
check engine for coolant leaks at cylinder head - base - waterpump |
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| 10 |
check rotary valve tank for oil and secure cap |
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10 |
check for rotary valve oil contamination |
| 11 |
check oil hoses on rotary valve and oil injection system for security,
leaks and chafing |
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check injection oil tank level |
| 12 |
check ignition coils/electronic boxes for secure mounting. check ignition
leads and all electrical wiring for secure connections and chafing |
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12 |
check spark plug caps and spark plug tips for security |
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check electric starter for secure mounting, check cover for cracks |
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| 14 |
check engine mount rubbers and plate for security and damage |
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| 15 |
check fuel pump mounting for security. Check all fuel hose connections,
filters, primer bulbs &taps for security leakage, chafing, kinks and UV deterioration |
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DAILY INSPECTION |
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PRE FLIGHT CHECK |
| 16 |
check fuel pump impulse hose for secure
connection, chafing, kinks and UV deterioration |
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| 17 |
check wire locking of gear box drain and level plugs |
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17 |
visually check engine and gearbox for oil leaks |
| 18 |
check rubber coupling for damage and perishing (C & E type gearbox
only) |
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18 |
visually check engine and gearbox for loose or missing nuts, bolts and
screws. check security of gearbox to engine mounting |
| 19 |
rotate engine by hand and listen for unusual noises - double check to make sure ignitions turned OFF FIRST |
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| 20 |
check prop shaft bearing for play by rocking propeller |
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20 |
check propeller for splits and chips. If any damage, repair/rebalance or
replace before use. |
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check security of prop mounting |
| 22 |
check throttle, choke and oil pump lever cables for damage (end fittings,
outer casing, and kinks) |
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22 |
check throttle, oil injection pump and choke
actuation for free and full movement |
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check cooling fan turns when engine is rotated (air cooled engine) |
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check exhaust for cracks, security of
mounting, springs and hooks for breakage and wear, check wire locking or springs |
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start engine after ensuring area clear of bystanders |
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26 |
single ignition engines - check operation of ignition switch (flick
ignition off and on again at idling) |
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dual ignition engines - check operation of both ignition circuits |
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check operation of all engine instruments during warm
up -warm engine up to proper operating temperature before attempting flight. |
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if possible, visually check engine and exhaust for excessive vibration
during warm up (could indicate propeller out of balance) |
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Check engine reaches full power rpm
during take off roll |
