Arty Trost
Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 205
Location: Sandy, Oregon
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 Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:29 am Post subject: Another Check List |
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I think this checklist came out for the GT 400/500.
Can certainly be adapted for a Kolb.
Arty
Cabin
Ignition OFF
Strobe switch ON
Master switch ON
Check strobe FLASHING
Strobe switch OFF
Master switch OFF
Loose objects SECURE
Hobbes REECORD
Fuel tank cap SECURE
Chute release pin REMOVE
Rear Compartment
Fuel shut-off valve ON
Fuel level CHECK
Fuel filter CHECK FOR DIRT AND
SECURITY
Wiring harness SECURE
Fabric buckles SECURE, TOP AND BOTTOM
Side zipper CLOSED
Left Wing
Left brake line CHECK FOR BUBBLES
Main left wheel tire CHECK INFLATION
Lower surface fabric CHECK
Upper surface fabric CHECK
Left wing tie-downs DISCONNECT
Aileron hinges and control fittings CHECK
Flap hinges and control rod CHECK
Strobe SECURE
Wing zipper CLOSED
Empennage
Rudder hinges SECURE
Rudder control cables, nuts, pins SECURE
Elevator hinges SECURE
Elevator push rods, nuts, pins SECURE
Internal tube fittings SECURE
Fabric NO DAMAGE, TIGHT
Tail Strobe SECURE
Tail tie-down DISCONNECT
Engine (503 dual carb)
Propeller bolts & nuts CHECK
Propeller condition CHECK
Muffler SECURE, CHECK SAFETY WIRES
Spark plugs TIGHT
Spark plug caps SECURE
Engine temp wires SECURE
Right Wing
Flap hinges and control rod SECURE
Aileron hinges and control fittings SECURE
Right wing tie-down DISCONNECT
Upper surface fabric CHECK
Lower surface fabric CHECK
Main right wheel tire CHECK INFLATION
Right brake line CHECK FOR BUBBLES
Strobe SECURE
Wing zipper CLOSED
Nose
Pod CHECK FOR CRACKING
Nose wheel CHECK INFLATION AND
SECURITY
Nose wheel brake CHECK CONDITION &
OPERATION
Pitot tube OPENING CLEAR
Before Engine Start
Preflight inspection COMPLETE
Seats, belts, shoulder harn. ADJUST & LOCK
Helmet CHIN STRAP SECURE
Fuel shut off valve ON
Radios, electrical equipment OFF
Strobes OFF
Brakes TEST & SET
Engine Start
Prime AS REQUIRED
Throttle SLIGHTLY OPEN
Propeller area VISUAL CHECK
Master switch ON
"Clear Prop" CALL
Choke HOLD ON AS NEEDED
Ignition switch ON (release on start)
Throttle ADJUST TO IDLE A 2,000 RPM
Strobe switch ON
(Radio) (REPORT START TAXI)
Before Take-off
Brake SET
Controls check REE AND CORRECT
Flaps SET
Instruments SET
Gas and fuel valve CHECK LEVEL AND VALVE
OPEN
Throttle TO 4,000 RPM
Left & right sparks CHECK FOR RPM DROP
Throttle IDLE
Engine instruments, ammeter CHECK
Engine temps CHT, EGT CHECK
Strobe ON
(Radio) (CALL)
Final scan 360 DEGREE TRAFFIC
CHECK
Brakes RELEASE
After Take-off
Wheels BRAKE TO STOP WHEEL SPIN
Before Landing
Cabin SECURE LOSE OBJECTS
Harness and helmet SECURE
Slow flight SET FLAPS IN WHITE ARC
Approach speed 40 MPH
(Radio) (CALL DOWNWIND, BASE &
FINAL)
After Landing
Flaps NEUTRAL
Strobe, master and key OFF
Hobbs RECORD
Fuel FILL
Chute pin INSTALLED
Tie downs SECURE
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