ALPHA Trainer Manual Final.pdf - Pipistrel

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ALPHA Trainer 7-3
Normal procedures REV. 0
Engine, engine cover
1
Cooling fluid level: half way to the top
Oil quantity: within designated limits
Throttle, choke and oil pump wires: no mechanical damage, smooth and unobstructed movement
Radiators and hoses: no mechanical damage and/or leakage, air filters clean and intact
Exhaust pipes and muffler: firmly in position, no cracks, springs intact and in position, rubber
dumpers intact
Fuel and/or oil leakage: no fluid on hoses, engine housing or engine cover
Reduction gearbox: check for eventual oil leakage, all bolts and plugs attached firmly
Fasteners and engine cover screws: tightened, engine cover undamaged
Gascolator
2
Drain approximately 1 cup of fuel and check for contamination.
Spinner
3
Spinner: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks, impact spots), screws tight
Bolts and nuts: secured
Nose wheel: grab aircraft’s propeller and push it towards the ground to verify proper nose wheel
suspension operation. Then lift the nose wheel off the ground and check for nose leg strut free play.
Bolts: fastened
Tire: no cracks, adequate pressure
Wheel fairing: undamaged, firmly attached, clean (e.g. no mud or grass on the inside)
Propeller
4
Hub and blades: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks), both immaculately clean
Bolts and nuts: secured
Undercarriage, wheels
5
22
Bolts: fastened
Landing gear strut: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks), clean
Wheel: no mechanical damage (e.g. cracks), clean
Wheel axle and nut: fastened
Fluid line (hydraulic brakes): no mechanical damage and/or leakage
Tire: no cracks, adequate pressure