SPORT PILOT PPC CHECK LIST PAGE 1
( ) CK WEATHER-1800-WX BRIEF– TFRs, winds, storms, fronts
( ) AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS.– Airworthy Cert., Registration,
Operating Limitations, Weight & Bal., Logbook Endor., DL
( ) PILOT- "I'M SAFE"-Illness, Meds., Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Eating
( ) ENGINE RUN UP - secure ppc, run to full after warm up to 140
( ) CK FLIGHT GEAR- helmets, goggles, coat, gloves, maps, radio
( ) SET UP CHUTE- clear lines, inspect wing - no twists
( ) CHUTE BAG & LINE SLEEVES-store in bag & close
( ) CK NOSE GEAR-wheel, fork, nut, brake, goose neck, fender
( ) CK FOOT BARS-movement, hardware, pulleys
( ) CK INSTRUMENTS– ignition off, radio, GPS, pod & mount
( ) CK POWER STICK-movement, cable, friction, dual controls
( ) CK NOSE STEERING CONTROL-movement, hardware
( ) CK SEAT & BELTS- shell, hardware, empty seat buckled
( ) CK FRONTAL FUSELAGE BARS-tubes, brackets, hardware
( ) CK LEFT MAIN RAIL-bends, brackets, hardware
( ) CK C.G. & OUTRIGGER TUBES-C.G. set, brackets, hardware
( ) CK RISERS-hardware, webbing, links, pulleys
( ) CK STEERING LINE-tie-off, trim set, pulleys, routing to chute
( ) CK LOWER SAFETY CABLE-frays, elongation
( ) CK LANDING GEAR-wheel, axle, nuts/pins, shock, tubes, brackets
( ) CK PYLON-tube, hardware, brackets
( ) CK PROP GUARD-tubes, brackets, hardware
( ) CK RADIATOR-cap, hoses, overflow bottle, leaks
( ) CK ENGINE-gaskets, plugs/wires, carbs, fuel pump, gear box
( ) CK OIL LEVEL-injection oil, rotary valve oil, caps
( ) CK ENGINE MOUNT-plate, tubes, brackets, hardware
( ) CK MUFFLER– cracks, mounts, springs, leaks
( ) CK BATTERY-box, mount, wiring, strobe light
( ) CK PROP-nicks, cracks, bolts, nuts, tape
PREFLIGHT page 2
( ) CK LANDING GEAR-wheel, axle, nut, shock, tubes, brackets
( ) CK PYLON-tube, hardware, brackets
( ) CK FUEL SYSTEM-quantity, cap, valve on, filter, primer
( ) CK LOWER SAFETY CABLE-frays, elongation
( ) CK STEERING LINE-tie-off, trim set, pulleys, routing to chute
( ) CK RISERS-hardware, webbing, links, pulleys
( ) CK C.G. & OUTRIGGER TUBES- C.G. set, brackets, hardware
( ) CK RIGHT MAIN RAIL-bends, brackets, hardware
( ) CK ANY PART OR ACCESSORY NOT ON THIS LIST
ENGINE STARTING CHECK LIST
( ) CK WEATHER-wind speed/direction, storms, thermals, fronts
( ) CK STUDENT-seat belt, helmet, goggles, briefed on controls
( ) CK COMMUNICATION– Intercom, radios, volume, squelch
( ) PRIME ENGINE– prime as needed
( ) POWER STICK TO IDLE-set throttle to idle
( ) LOCK BRAKE-if equipped
( ) CLEAR PROP– yell “clear prop” clear- chute, lines, no people
( ) MASTER SWITCHES ON– set master switch to on
( ) START ENGINE-turn key or pull rope - add primer as needed
TAKE-OFF CHECK LIST
( ) SEAT BELTS-tight, can reach master switches
( ) INSTRUMENTS-on, set altimeter, GPS, radio
( ) MAG. CHECK– runs smooth with one off
( ) WARM ENGINE-to 140 water temp @ 3000 rpm
( ) CK WINDS - 15 mph max, no X wind or gusts
( ) CK TRAFFIC- Do you have enough runway?
( ) RELEASE BRAKE To start takeoff roll
( ) CK CHUTE "LOC" Lines clear, Open cells, Centered
AFTER LANDING CHECK LIST
( ) IGNITION OFF-switches off
( ) PULL STEERING LINES IN-deflate chute as you roll to stop
( ) BAG CHUTE - secure to frame or seat, don’t flip bag
( ) AVIONICS OFF- instruments, intercom, radio, GPS, key - off
( ) LOG FLIGHT TIME
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