CHECKLIST 912iS

one engine to idle and the other one to full power. If the prop damage is causing vibration the powered-up engine will see an increase in the intensity and frequency of vibration. If altitude and single engine performance allow, shut down the engine that is vibrating and land as soon as possible. If not, maintain full power on the smooth engine and reduce power on the vibrating engine to the minimum level required to maintain flight. Find a safe place to land as soon as possible. EMERGENCY IN FLIGHT INSPECTION OF DAMAGED PROPELLER 3 Once identified and shut down - the damaged propeller may be visually inspected in flight to determine the severity of blade damage. When an AirCam engine is shut down in flight the prop will stop and one blade will be below the wing in view. With the lane switches off, on the stopped engine, the pilot may tap the starter on the dead engine turning the prop small amounts allowing the pilot to see each blade one blade at a time. (Note: pilot must hold the start power switch in the direction of the stopped engine to activate the starter) Using this technique, the pilot may assess the damage and determine if restarting the engine with the damaged propeller is an option. ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT 3 Both throttles full forward 3 Maintain 55 - 60mph indicated ASI 3 Rudder as needed 3 Both Aux fuel pumps on 3 Identify the bad engine 3 Verify – bad engine, point to the tach with low RPM and pull throttle to idle 3 5 degrees of bank into the good engine 3 Add 5 degrees of flap if additional climb performance is needed 3 Gear up for minimal drag and for water landing 3 The bad engine will produce zero thrust at normal idle at 55 -60 mph IAS. Anything above normal idle will yield some thrust and help climb performance. If engine RPM drops below 2,000 in flight and does not respond to the aux electric fuel pump then shut it down to reduce drag. 3 Shut Down – if necessary 3 Land at the nearest safe location Note: If the bad engine completely shut down on its own, attempt a restart with the Aux fuel pump on once the aircraft is in stable single engine flight. Vmc 43 mph IAS Vsse Minimum Single engine speed 50 mph IAS VYse 55 mph IAS with 5 degrees of flap CHECKLIST 912iS AirCam Equipped with Clamar 2180 Amphibious Floats PREFLIGHT 1) Inspect floats and rigging for damage. 2) Verify all float compartments are free of water. Remove water as needed. 3) Close and secure all float compartment covers 4) Inspect landing gear and tires. 5) Sump left and right gascolators and fuel tank drains. (Total of four points) 6) Check pitot and static tubes under nose and remove covers if installed. 7) Standing on left float, left of the forward cockpit, turn on master and note indicated left and right fuel quantity. 8) Check battery voltage greater than 12V. If less than 12V charge battery. 9) Turn off master and check all ignition Lane switches are off. 10) Move to left of rear seat and check ailerons and elevator for proper function with rear control stick. 11) If flying solo latch rear seatbelt harness. 12) Check baggage area for loose cargo and secure as needed. 13) Remove left fuel cap and verify fuel quantity matches the fuel gauge indication previously observed. Secure the fuel cap. 14) Inspect ELT antenna 15) Visually inspect left engine radiator, cooling fan, hoses and air filter. 16) Inspect the left wing root to wing center section gap-seal to insure it is properly secured. 17) Look back at tail section leading edges and upper horizontal stabilizer surfaces. 18) Climb down and walk around left wing, visually inspecting the wing leading edge, wing tip. Aileron, flap and wing struts. 19) Visually inspect left engine. a) Inspect propeller blades for damage. b) Inspect exhaust system for cracks and leaks and look for all 8 springs in place and safety wired. c) Look for signs of fluid leaks under the engine and on the ground and float below. 20) Inspect the aft fuselage and tail section. 21) Visually inspect the Elevator trim tab on the left elevator. 22) Check rudder for free movement and good stops. 23) Inspect right engine. a) Inspect propeller blades for damage. b) Inspect exhaust system for cracks and leaks and look for all 8 springs in place and safety wired. c) Look for signs of fluid leaks under the engine and on the ground and float below. 24) Walk around the right wing inspecting the flap, aileron, wing tip, wing leading edge and wing struts. 25) Climb up onto the right float and fuselage and make a visual check of the fuel quantity in the right fuel tank. Verify the fuel quantity matches the fuel gauge indication previously observed. Secure the fuel cap. 26) Visually inspect right engine radiator, cooling fan, hoses and air filter. 27) Inspect the right-wing root to wing center section gap seal to assure it is properly secured. 28) Check front and rear seat positions for correct adjustment. 29) Note Hobbs time before start up. BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY Engines: 3 Use a ladder to check oil and coolant levels. Oil must be in the flat section of the dip stick. If oil is low burp engine and recheck oil level before adding oil. If oil is needed add Aeroshell SPORT PLUS 4. Do not add more than ½ liter of oil per engine without carefully rechecking the level. 3 If coolant is needed top with a 50/50 mix of Dexcool and distilled water. 3 Make certain oil and coolant caps are properly secured. 3 Look over engine and check for fluid leaks. 3 Check the propeller blades for damage. Pay attention to the leading edges. 3 Check the exhaust for cracks and leaks. 3 Check all 8 exhaust springs to be sure none are broken and all 8 are safety wired in place. Tail: 3 Inspect elevator trim tab hinges and actuating push rods for play and condition. 3 Inspect horizontal stabilizer cables for tension and condition. Floats: 3 Check the condition of the tires and if the pressure looks low check it. Mains should be 50 – 55 psi and the nose wheels should be 30 psi. Add air as required.