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Jan. 01/2007
Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI,
582 DCDI
OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0
BRP-Rotax
10.3.3) Pre-flight checks
▲ WARNING: Repair as necessary all discrepancies and
shortcoming before flight.
- Verify ignition "OFF".
- Check fuel content.
- Inspect for coolant leaks.
- Verify oil tank content (oil injection engines).
- Verify spark plug connectors for security.
- Inspect engine and gearbox for oil leaks.
- Inspect engine and gearbox for loose or missing nuts, bolts and
screws. Verify security of gearbox to engine mounting.
- Inspect propeller for splits and chips. If any damage, repair
and/or rebalance before use.
- Verify security of propeller mounting.
- Check throttle, oil injection pump and choke actuation for free
and full movement.
- Verify that cooling fan turns when engine is rotated (air cooled
engines).
- Inspect exhaust for cracks, security of mounting, springs and
hooks for breakage and wear, verify safety wiring of springs.
- Start engine after assuring that area is clear of bystanders.
- Single ignition engines - check operation of ignition switch
(flick ignition off and on again at idling).
- Dual ignition engines - check operation of both ignition circuits.
- Check operation of all engine instruments during warm up.
- If possible, visually check engine and exhaust for excessive
vibration during warm up (indicates propeller out of balance).
- Verify that engine reaches full power rpm during take off roll.
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