9.ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Change engine oil and clean filter screen every 25 hours. Change engine oil at least every 4 months, regardless of hours.
Clean or replace induction air filter every 50 hours (or sooner in dusty environments) Wash in fuel and then apply K&N filter oil
Disassemble and clean fuel strainer every 100 hours
Clean, test and regap spark plugs every 100 hours
REFER TO IO-360 A2B MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR FURTHER DETAILS
10.OPERATING CHECKLISTS
PREFLIGHT ---------------------------------------- Inspection completed
DOORS ------------------------------------------------- Closed and locked
SEATS --------------------------------------------------- Locked in position
HARNESS ------------------------------------------------------------- Secure
PANEL FOR PANEL CHECK ENSURING:
ELECTRICS ---------------------------- Master on, strobe on, avionics
off, circuit breakers in
IGNITION -------------------------------------------- Key positioned at off
FLAPS -------------------------------------------------------------- Retracted
FUEL ---------------------- Contents checked, emptiest tank selected
THROTTLE --------------------------------------- Checked, open 1-2 cm
MIXTURE ------------------------------------------ Checked, set fully rich
THROTTLE FRICTION ----------------------------------------- Nut loose
PRIMER ---------------------------------- Engine primed, primer locked
BRAKES ----------------------------------------------------- Park brake set
LOOK OUT ------------------------------------------- Propeller area clear
ENGINE START -------------------------------------------- Accomplished
THROTTLE ------------------------------------------------ Holding rpm set
OIL PRESSURE --------------------------- Reading within 30 seconds
MIXTURE --------------------------------------------------------- Set for taxi
MAGNETOS ------------------------ Test individually, dead cut check
PANEL FOR PANEL CHECK ENSURING:
ALTERNATOR ------------------------------------------ On and charging
INSTRUMENTS --------------------------------------- Flight instruments,
temp+press and suction checked
AVIONICS --------------- Radios and navigation aids on and tested
COMPASS ----------------------------------------- Checked, D.I. aligned
FUEL -------- Select fullest main tank, pump off, pressure checked
BRAKES ------------------------------------------------------------- Checked
INSTRUMENTS -------------------- Check serviceability during turns
AVIONICS --------------------------------------- Navigation aids tracking
BRAKES ----------------------------------------------------- Park brake set
THROTTLE ------------------------------------------------ Holding rpm set
FUEL ---------------------------------------------- Selection as for take-off
INSTRUMENTS --------------------- Check temp+press in the green
THROTTLE -------------------------------------- Set recommended rpm
MIXTURE --------------------------------------- Checked, set for take-off
MAGNETOS ------------------- Checked individually and set on both
INSTRUMENTS ------------------------ Temp+press, volts+amps and
suction checked
COMPASS ----------------------------------------- Checked, D.I. aligned
THROTTLE -------------------------- Check slow idle, set holding rpm
(Too Many Pilots Go Fly In Heaven Early)
THROTTLE --------------------------------------- Friction nut finger tight
TRIM ---------------------------------------------------------- Set for take-off
TEST CONTROLS ----------------------- Correct and free movement
MAGNETOS --------------------------------------------- Selected on both
MIXTURE ---------------------------------------------------- Set for take-off
MASTER --------------------------------------- Battery and alternator on
PRESSURES --------------------------------- Temp+press in the green
GYROS ------------------------------ Instruments and suction checked
FUEL ----------- Selection, contents, pumps and pressure checked
FLAPS -------------------------------------------------------- Set for take-off
INSTRUMENTS ----------------------------------------- Set and checked
HARNESSES -------------------------------------------- Tight and locked
HATCHES ---------------------------------------------- Closed and locked
ELECTRICS ------- Circuit breakers, alternator, switches checked
and set as required
REVIEW SPEEDS --------------- Rotate, Climb, Best glide/Blue line
ABORT PROCEDURE ------------------ Sufficient runway remaining
ENGINE FAILURE ------- After T/O, insufficient runway remaining
Speed, Field, Fault, Flap, Final checks
DEPARTURE CLEARANCE ----------------------- Obtain and review
COMPASSES ---------------------- D.I. aligned with runway heading,
check compass within 5°
STROBES ------------------------------------------------------- Selected on
LANDING LIGHTS -------------------------------- Selected as required
WINDSOCK ------------------------------------- Wind direction checked
TRANSPONDER ----------------------------------------- Set as required
INSTRUMENTS ---------------------------------- Temp+press checked
(Safely airborne, can not land back anymore)
THROTTLE ----------------------------------------------- Climb power set
MIXTURE ------------------------------------------ Set, fuel flow checked
FLAPS ------------------------------------------------- Retracted in stages
FUEL --------- Pumps off, pressure checked, selection as required
INSTRUMENTS ------------------------------ Temp+press in the green
ELECTRICS --------------------------------------------- Landing lights off
TOC, TOD & Field approach checks(FREDAASS)
FUEL --------------- Contents, selection, pumps and press checked
RADIOS ------------ Correct frequencies selected, ATC clearances
obtained, navigation aids tuned- identified-tested
ENGINE -------------- Temp+press checked, power set as required
D.I. --------------------------------------------------- Aligned with compass
ALTIMETER --------------- QNH/QNE set at transition level/altitude
ANTI-ICE ------------- Pitot heat and other systems set as required
SECURITY --------------------------------- Harnesses tight and locked,
passengers briefed, no smoking (take-off/landing)
SPEED --------- As required, review approach and landing speeds
Pre-maneuvering checks(HASELL)
HEIGHT ----------------------- Sufficient to recover above 2000’ AGL
AIRFRAME ----------------- Trim neutral, flaps and gear as required
SECURITY ------------ Seat locked, harness tight, no loose articles
ENGINE -------------------- Fuel pump as required, mixture richend,
climb rpm set, temp+press in the green
LOCATION ------------- Clear of aerodromes, controlled airspaces,
build-up areas, high ground, water or cloud
LOOK OUT ------------------------------------------- 360° inspection turn
BRAKES ------------------------------------------- Tested, park brake off
MIXTURE ------------------------------------------- Set richer as required
THROTTLE ----------------------------------- Set for speed as required
FUEL -------- Selection, contents, pump and pressure as required
FLAPS ------------------------------------ Check speed, set as required
INSTRUMENTS ---------------------------------- Temp+press checked
ELECTRICS ---------------------------------- Landing lights as required
HARNESSES -------------------------------------------- Tight and locked
MIXTURE --------------------------------------------------- set as required
FLAPS ------------------------------------------------------------ As required
SPEED ----------------------------------------------------------- As required
Stop clear of all runways
ELECTRICS ---------------------------- Strobes off, lights as required,
radar and transponder off, pitot heat off
MIXTURE --------------------------------------------------------- Set for taxi
FUEL ---------------------------------------- Pump off, pressure checked
FLAPS -------------------------------------------------------------- Retracted
BRAKES ----------------------------------------------------- Park brake set
THROTTLE ------------------------------------------------ Holding rpm set
INSTRUMENTS ---------------------------------- Temp+press checked
AVIONICS ---------------------------- Radios and navigational aids off
MAGNETOS ----------------------------------------------- Dead cut check
MIXTURE --------------------------------------------------------- Idle cut off
ELECTRICS ---------- All switches off, MAGS OFF, MASTER OFF
SECURE AIRCRAFT -------- Locks, chocks, tie-downs and covers
POST FLIGHT INSPECTION --------- Check for damages or leaks
SPEED ------------------------- Throttle closed, best glide speed, trim
FIELD ----------------------------- Select a field within gliding distance
FAULT ------------- Fuel pump on, change tanks, mixture fully rich,
mags on both. Check for power
FLAPS ------------------------------ Use as required to make the field,
before landing checks
FINAL CHECKS --------------- Mayday call, pax briefing, crash drill
ENGINE SHUTDOWN -------- Throttle closed, mixture idle cut off,
mags off, fuel selector off
CABIN VENTILATION ------------------ Vents closed, cabin heat off
EXTINGUISH FIRE --------------- Operate engine fire extinguisher,
dive/sideslip aircraft
MAYDAY CALL ------------------------- On frequency in use or 121,5
LAND ASP ---------------------------------- Forced landing procedures
ELECTRICS --------------------- Master off, all electrical switches off
EXTINGUISH FIRE ------------------------------- Use fire extinguisher
CABIN VENTILATION ---- Vents open only after fire extinguished
LAND ASP -------- Nearest suitable airport, R/T failure procedure
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