Taurus ELECTRO manual 472 ENG.pdf - Pipistrel

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TAURUS ELECTRO 35
Normal procedures
REV. 0
Glass cannopy
1
Surface condition: clear, no cracks, no wavy patterns, impact spots
Attachment fork: perfect closure, no deformations
De-fogging frame holes: clear for adequate airflow
Locking levers: check for correct and smooth operation, locking pin and bushing clean and greased
Water ballast reservoir: inserted and filled-up as required
LH flank
2
Surface condition: clear, no cracks, no wavy patterns, impact spots
Fuselage - cannopy frame joint: equal spacing, perfect closure
Nose tip
3
Pitot tube: firmly attached, no mechanical damage or bendings. Remove protection cover and make
sure it is not blocked or full of water.
Ventilation ring: firmly attached
Fuselage - cannopy frame joint: equal spacing, perfect closure
RH flank
4
Surface condition: clear, no cracks, no wavy patterns, impact spots
Fuselage - cannopy frame joint: equal spacing, perfect closure
Undercarriage, wheels
5
22
Bolts: fastened
Wheel: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks), clean
Wheel axis and nut: fastened
Oil line (hydraulic brakes): no mechanical damage and/or leakage
Tyre: no cracks, adequate pressure
Wheel fairing: undamaged, firmly attached, clean (e.g. no mud or grass on the inside)
Wheel-bay doors: undamaged, check rubber-rope tension
Retraction mechanism: no visible abnormalities, adequate grease on sliding parts, clean of larger
particles e.g. soil, dirt.
Gear bay: free of larger particles, soil, dirt etc.
Under-belly drain holes: make sure they are not blocked and clean accordingly.
Wings’ leading edge
6
21
Surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots, no paint and/or edge separations
Wing drain holes: make sure they are not blocked and clean accordingly.
Wingtip
7 20
Surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots or bumps, no paint separations