Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS - Pre-flight inspection checklist

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Overview

This document is a pre-flight inspection checklist for the Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS aircraft. It outlines the necessary steps and checks to ensure the aircraft is safe and ready for flight, covering various components from the entire airplane to specific systems like the power plant and landing gear.

Covers and clamps must be removed before inspection.
All fluid levels should be checked for the engine.
Tyre pressures and conditions must be verified.
Control locks should be removed before flight.
Fuel leaks must be checked and none should be present.
Cabin must be clean with no loose objects.
Engine warm-up should be conducted at 2,000-2,500 RPM.
Flaps should be set according to wind conditions before take-off.

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Document details

Type: Checklist
Year: 2018
File size: 144 KB
Publisher: liteflightgreen.com
Language: en

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Max takeoff weight kg: 600

Performance

Never exceed (kt): 124
Max flap speed (kt): 80
Stall speed clean (kt): 42
Best glide no flap (kt): 54
Best rate of climb (kt): 54
Best angle of climb (kt): 49
Best glide with flap (kt): 49
Rough air cruise max (kt): 89
Stall speed full flap (kt): 32

V-speeds

IDLE_RPM: 1800-2000
MAX_RPM_5_MIN: 5800
MAX_CONTINUOUS_RPM: 5500

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What is the Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS - Pre-flight inspection checklist?

The Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS - Pre-flight inspection checklist is a checklist for the AEROPRAKT LTD A-22 LS, dated 2018.

Where does the Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS - Pre-flight inspection checklist come from?

This copy of the Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS - Pre-flight inspection checklist was originally published by liteflightgreen.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS - Pre-flight inspection checklist published?

The Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS - Pre-flight inspection checklist — the AEROPRAKT LTD A-22 LS checklist on file — is dated 2018.

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In this document

Entire Airplane

Checks include removing covers, cleaning surfaces, checking rigging, and inspecting for external damage.

Power Plant

Inspection of the propeller, engine fluids, and exhaust system to ensure everything is secure and free of leaks.

Landing Gear

Verification of wheel spats, tyre conditions, brake functionality, and hydraulic fluid for leaks.

Wings

Checks for cleanliness, secure fittings, fuel tank caps, and flaperon conditions on both wings.

Cockpit

Ensures the cabin is clean, seats and harnesses are secure, and all necessary documents are available.

Engine Starting

Steps for starting the engine, including checking fuel levels, setting throttle, and ensuring safety measures are in place.

Safety notes

Ensure all covers and clamps are removed before inspection.
Check for any fuel leaks during the inspection.
All doors must be closed and secure before starting the engine.
Throttle should be set to idle during taxiing.
Brakes must be engaged before take-off.
Monitor coolant and oil temperatures to ensure they are within limits.

Full document text

Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS Pre-flight inspection checklist Entire airplane 1. Covers and clamps – REMOVED 2. Airplane - rainwater, snow, frost, ice and dirt – CLEAN 3. Rigging – CHECK visually 4. External damage – NONE Power plant 1. Propeller & spinner – OK & SECURE 2. Top cowling – REMOVE for inspection 3. Oil, coolant and hydraulic fluid – CHECK level 4. Engine mount & vibration dampers – NO CRACKS and OK 5. Cables, fuel, oil and coolant houses – OK & ALL SECURE 6. Fuel, oil, coolant leaks – NONE 7. Exhaust system joints and springs – NO BROKEN SPRINGS 8. Top cowling – RE-INSTALL 9. Cowling and its locks – OK & LOCKED Landing gear 1. Wheel spats (if fitted) – CLEAN, SECURE, OK 2. Tyre pressures – OK 3. Tyres – NO DAMAGE, WEAR OK 4. Main wheel brakes – CLEAN, SECURE, OK 5. Hydraulic fluid – NO LEAKS 6. Nose and main legs – NO CRACKS & OK 7. Nose leg shock absorber – OK & SECURE Right wing 1. Wing and strut – CLEAN & OK 2. Wing and strut attachment fittings and bolts – IN PLACE, SECURE, OK 3. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE & SECURE 4. Fuel leaks – NONE 5. Fuel tank vent outlet – CLEAN & OK. 6. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – OK & SECURE 7. Control locks – REMOVED 8. Flaperon – CLEAN & OK 9. Flaperon hinge brackets – HINGES GREASED 10. Flaperon control linkage attachment – OK & SECURE Right side of fuselage 1. Fuselage surface – CLEAN & OK 2. Cockpit glass – CLEAN, NO CRACKS 3. Door hinges and lock – OK 4. Recovery system condition (if fitted) – CHECK visually 5. Drain valve under RH fuselage – CLOSED, NO FUEL LEAKS 6. Fuel test – DRAIN & CLOSE VALVE Stabiliser & elevator 1. Surfaces – CLEAN, OK 2. Clamps/stops – REMOVED 3. Horizontal stabiliser fittings and bolts – OK & SECURE 4. Rudder, elevator and trim tab – OK & SECURE 5. Rudder, elevator and trim tab hinge brackets – OK, SECURE & GREASED 6. Rudder, elevator & trim tab attachments – OK & SECURE Left side of fuselage 1. Fuselage surface – CLEAN & OK 2. Cockpit glass – CLEAN, & NO CRACKS 3. Door hinges and lock – OK & SECURE 4. Battery and power cables attachment – OK & SECURE 5. Control system linkages in rear fuselage – CHECK visually 6. Baggage container condition – CHECK visually Left wing 1. Flaperon control linkage attachment – OK & SECURE 2. Flaperon hinge brackets – HINGES GREASED 3. Flaperon – CLEAN & OK 4. Control locks – REMOVED 5. Fuel tank vent outlet – CLEAN & OK 6. Fuel leaks – NONE 7. Wing fuel tank cap – IN PLACE & SECURE. 8. Wing tip and navigation/strobe light – OK & SECURE 9. Wing and strut attachment fittings and bolts – IN PLACE, SECURE, OK 10. Wing and strut surface – OK & SECURE 11. Pitot/static pressure probe – COVER OFF, CLEAN & OK 1 2 Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS Pre-flight inspection checklist March 2018Foxbat Australia Pty Ltd, PO Box 237, Black Rock, Victoria 3193, Australia www.foxbat.com.au 03 9592 3101 (landline) 0413 900 892 (mobile/cell) Foxbat Australia Cockpit 1. Cabin – CLEAN, NO LOOSE OBJECTS 2. Seats – OK, ADJUSTED & SECURE 3. Harness – OK, ADJUSTED & SECURE 4. Doors – CLOSED & SECURE 5. Flight planning – PERFORMED 6. Maps, docs required – AVAILABLE & STOWED 7. Baggage – SECURED, ZIPPER CLOSED 8. Starter key – REMOVED 9. All electric switches – OFF 10. Flight instruments – OK, CHECK READINGS 11. Controls – FREE & FULL 12. Controls, rudder, elevator trim – NEUTRAL/SET TRIM 13. Flaps – CHECK & RETRACT 14. Park brake – ON 15. Parachute safety pin (if fitted) – REMOVE Engine starting 1. Starter key – INSERT, TURN TO ON 2. Fuel levels – CHECK BOTH 3. Fuel valves – CHECK ONE ONLY ON 4. Throttle – SET TO IDLE 5. Doors – CHECK CLOSED 6. Carburetor heat (cold engine only) – ON 7. Choke lever (cold engine only) – FULLY FORWARD 8. Propeller – CHECK ‘CLEAR PROP!’ 9. Starter key (cold engine only – IGN OFF) – START FOR 5 SECS 10. Ignition – ON 11. Starter key – START (10 SECS MAX) 12. Throttle – SET 1,800-2,000 RPM 13. Choke lever – FULLY BACK SLOWLY 14. Carburetor heat (if fitted) – OFF 15. Engine – WARM UP 2,000-2,500 RPM 16. Required electrical equipment/insts – ON & ADJUST Taxiing 1. Throttle – IDLE 2. Parking brake – OFF 3. Coolant and oil temperature – CHECK 4. Taxi-way – CHECK CLEAR 5. Throttle – SET REQUIRED TAXI SPEED 6. Elevator – NEUTRAL 7. Ailerons – AGAINST CROSSWIND 8. Brakes – AS NEEDED, THROTTLE IDLE 9. To stop emergency – IGNITION OFF & BRAKE Engine check 1. Face into wind – CHECK CLEAR BEHIND 2. Brakes - ON 3. Throttle – 4,000 rpm 4. Check both ignition circuits – 300 rpm MAX DROP PER SIDE - 115 rpm MAX DIFFERENCE 5. Oil pressure at 4,000 – CHECK 29-73 PSI (2-5 BAR) 6. Temperatures - WITHIN LIMITS 7. Engine idle - MIN 1400 rpm, set 1800-2000 rpm Before take-off 1. Runway threshold – STOP 2. Brakes – ENGAGE 3. Coolant Temperature – CHECK MIN 60°C (140°F) 4. Oil temperature – CHECK MIN 50°C (120°F) 5. Fuel level – CHECK SUFFICIENT 6. Fuel valves – CHECK ONE ONLY ON 7. Flaps (wind under 16 kts) – EXTEND TO POSITION 1 8. Flaps (wind over 16 kts) – FLAPS UP Speeds at MTOW 600 kgs Stall speed with full flap 32 kts Stall speed clean 42 kts Maximum flap speed 80 kts Rough air cruise max 89 kts Never exceed 124 kts Best angle of climb 49 kts Best rate of climb 54 kts Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS Pre-start & take-off checklist 1 2 Aeroprakt Foxbat A22LS Pre-start & take-off checklist Best glide (no flap) 54 kts Best glide (with flap) 49 kts Engine speeds (rpm, engine warm) Idle 1,800-2,000 Maximum continuous 5,500 Maximum (5 mins max) 5,800 March 2018 Foxbat Australia Pty Ltd, PO Box 237, Black Rock, Victoria 3193, Australia www.foxbat.com.au 03 9592 3101 (landline) 0413 900 892 (mobile/cell) Foxbat Australia

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