AIRCRAFT PREPARATION

Chapter 2.3

Objective

To know the contents and systematics involved in AIRCRAFT PREPARATION, especially that of the WALK AROUND

Technical Acceptance of the Aircraft

When taking over an aircraft, the condition report / TECH LOG is checked for entries. If such entries are present, you decide whether you will carry out the flight under these circumstances.

CARRY FORWARD ITEM

NO GO ITEM

Refueling

You know the necessary quantity of fuel according to your calculations: whether you fill it up yourself or you are present during the refueling you will be able to insure that:

• refueling is done properly (bonding, handling of tank caps)

• the proper fuel is chosen
  

• the calculated quantity is filled
  

• the proper distribution of fuel in the tanks
  

• the fuel tanks are properly closed
  

The contents of the fuel tanks are visually verified after the refueling.

Loading, distribution and securement of payloads

Basic flight planning

Securing against movement

Accessability before / during / after the flight

Walk Around, Removing Locks and Protective Covers

Personal confirmation of the removal and storage of devices that are used to anchor the aircraft to the ground are an important part of the external control.

• Tow bar
  

• Tiedowns (ropes / straps)
  

• Chocks for front and rear wheels
  

• Flight control restraints, inside or outside the cockpit
  

• Covers for openings
  

• Canopy protection
  

• Safety Pins
  

The Walk Around

The WALK AROUND and parts of the aircraft to be verified are described in the AFM.

Questions

What is the purpose of a safety check inside the cockpit?

• In order to avoid inadvertently starting the engine during walk around.

The WALK AROUND is one................element of the preparations of a flight.

• indispensable

Is a defective LANDING LIGHT a "NO-GO ITEM"?

• It depends on the planned flight.
  
• During the day: No, as far as traffic and weather permitting.
• During the night: Yes

What is the colour of AVGAS 10OLL?

• Blue