Aircraft Exterior Inspection w/Engine Warm-up 912
Starting at the Front Wheel (proceed clockwise)
- Front Axle Bolt and Nut in Place – no wheel wobble
- Steering Tiller Attached - all Items on it Firmly in Place
- Right Steering Bar in Place – Mounting Bolts and Nuts in Place
- Right Steering Bar - No Excessive Movement
- Steering Bar Pulley Attached and Not Restricted
- Steering Line not Frayed and Tied Off to Airframe
- Right Line Lock in Place and Operational
- Shake Unit to see if Anything is Loose
- Front Seatbelt is Mounted – Loosen the belts
- Insure CG Plate is Mounted Firmly and CG is Set Correctly
- Line Pulley at CG Plate is attached and not Restricted
- Gas Tank is Full – Remove Gas Cap to Visually Check
- Replace Cap
- Rear Seatbelt is Mounted – Loosen the belts
- Right Shock Absorbers Firmly Mounted – Slight Movement When Pulled
- Right Axle Bolt in Place
- Right Axle Nut in Place
- Confirm no Lateral Tire Movement – Note Torque Paint Not Damaged
- Move Right Tang into Place
- Check prop for Nicks or any Damage
- Move Left Tang into Place
- Check Gascolator for any signs of fuel leakage - insure safety wire is intact
- Left Shock Absorbers Firmly Mounted – Slight Movement When Pulled
- Left Axle Bolt in Place
- Left Axle Nut in Place
- Confirm no Lateral Tire Movement – Note Torque Paint Not Damaged
- Insure CG Plate is Mounted Firmly and CG is Set Correctly
- Line Pulley at CG Plate is attached and not Restricted
- Left Steering Bar in Place – Mounting Bolts and Nuts in Place
- Left Steering Bar - No Excessive Movement
- Steering Bar Pulley Attached and Not Restricted
- Steering Line not Frayed and Tied Off to Airframe
- Left Line Lock in Place and Operational
Engine Warm-Up
Confirm all switches are in the “Off” position on the Instrument Panel
- Return to Engine Area – Remove Oil Res. Cap - Place on Front Seat
- Rotate the Prop Counter-clockwise until Oil Res. Burps
- Oil Level Confirmed – Replace Oil Res. Cap
- All Caps in Place
- Minimum Fluid Level in Radiator Overflow Bottle
- All Sparkplug wires in place
- No Loose Items in Engine Area
- Start Engine – Full Choke – No Throttle
- Mags “ON” – EIS ‘OFF” – Start Switch unmoved – Boost Pump “ON”
- CLEAR PROP!!!!!
- Hold Start Switch Until Engine Starts
- EIS “ON” – Insure Oil Pressure is over 12 psi
- Boost Pump “OFF”
- Choke “OFF”
- RPM to 2400 Until Oil Temp is 120 degrees
- RPM to 3000 Check Mags One at a Time for RPM Drop
- Return to Idle – Wait a Few Seconds
- Shutdown Engine – Mags “OFF” – EIS “OFF”- Start Switch “OFF”
- ALWAYS LEFT TO RIGHT
Before Takeoff Checklist
- Chute Lines Not Near Prop Ring – Untangled
- Brief Passenger – Insure They are Buckled In
- Get in Seat
- Buckle Seat Belt
- Eye Protection - Put On and Buckle Helmet
- Turn on Radio/Intercom
- Put on Gloves
- Check Wind Direction
- Mags. “ON” – EIS “OFF” - Start Switch Unmoved – Boost Pump “ON”
- Clear Area and Check Chute Lines One More Time – CLEAR PROP!!!!!
- Put Feet on Ground or Hold Brake
- Turn Start Switch Until Engine Starts – EIS “ON” (Insure Oil Pressure) – Boost Pump “OFF”
- Check Chute Area
- Place Feet Onto Steering Bars
- Release Brake – Begin Takeoff Roll
