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AIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – VIRUS 912 S-LSA GLIDERCAUTION! Should you end up in power lines (carrying electrical current), DO NOT underany circumstances touch any metal parts inside or outside the cockpit. This also applies toanyone attempting to help or rescue you. Be aware that anyone touching any part of theaircraft while standing on the ground will probably suffer major injury or death fromelectrocution. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to confine your movements untilqualified rescue personnel arrive at the site to assist you.After the parachute rescue system has been used or if you suspect any possible damage tothe system, do not hesitate and immediately contact the manufacturer!Handling and maintenancePrior to every flight all visible parts of the system must be checked for proper condition.Special attention should be paid to corrosion on the activation handle inside the cockpit.Also, main fastening straps on the outside of the fuselage must be undamaged at all times.Furthermore, neither system, nor any of its parts should be exposed to moisture, vibrationand UV radiation for long periods of time to ensure proper system operation and life.CAUTION! It is strongly recommenced to thoroughly inspect and grease the activationhandle, preferably using silicon spray, every 50 flight hours. All major repairs and damagerepairs MUST be done by the manufacturer or authorized service personnel.For all details concerning the GRS rescue system, please see the “GRS - Galaxy RescueSystem Manual for Assembly and Use”.8. NORMAL PROCEDURES.8.1 Pre-Flight Inspection.WARNING! Every single inspection mentioned in this chapter must be performed prior to EVERYFLIGHT, regardless of when the previous flight took place!The person responsible for the preflight inspection is the pilot, who is required to perform thecheck-up in the utmost thorough and precise manner. Provided the status of any of the partsand/or operations does not comply with conditions stated in this chapter, the damage MUST berepaired prior to engine start-up. Disobeying this instruction may result in serious furtherdamage to the plane and crew, including injury and loss of life!Page 21
Schematic of preflight inspectionAIRCRAFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – VIRUS 912 S-LSA GLIDER1 Engine, engine cover 8 Right wing - trailingedge15 Hor. tail surfaces(left)2 Gascolator 9 Right air brake 16Fuselage, continued(left)3 Spinner, Nose wheel 10 Fuselage (RH side) 17 Fuselage (LH side)4 Propeller 11Fuselage, continued(right)18 Left air brake56Undercarriage, RHwheelRight wing - leadingedge12 Hor. tail surfaces (right) 19Left wing - trailingedge13 Vert. tail surfaces (right) 20 Left wingtip, lights7 Right wingtip, lights 14 Vert. tail surfaces (left) 2122Left wing - leadingedgeUndercarriage, LHwheelEngine, engine cover Cooling fluid level: half way to the top Oil quantity: within designated limits Throttle, choke and oil pump wires: no mechanical damage, smooth and unobstructedmovement Radiators and hoses: no mechanical damage and/or leakage, air filters clean andintact Exhaust pipes and muffler: firmly in position, no cracks, springs intact and inPage 22
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