User manual

Section 2.2 Part B
Rev No: 01 Stichting Catalina PH-PBY
Page: 2 25 May, 2005
First Flight Of The Day
Emergency Equipment..................................................................... Check
– Check Fire Axe
– Check Fire extinguishers on date and condition
– Check Fire gloves
– Check Megaphone
– Check Life vests
– Check Flashlights
Bilge Pumps..................................................................................... Check
– Check each one of the bilge pumps on running while
– listening, only when water operation is intended
Static Selector.................................................................................. Normal
– Check both selectors in normal position
Warning and Caution Lights............................................................ Check
– Push each light on working condition
Trims................................................................................................ Check
– Check elevator and rudder trim on full deflection and reset in T/O position
– Check aileron trim in neutral position
Avionics........................................................................................... Check
– Check if VHF 1/NAV1 and VHF2/NAV2 and transponder are switched off
– Check if GPS is properly installed and switched off
Cuno Filter....................................................................................... Turn
– Turn Cuno Filter handle 360° clockwise
Hydraulic aux. pump…………………………………………………… Check
– Switch pump on and Check pump momentarily on operation
Clock................................................................................................ Check
– Check if clock is running and showing right time
– Do not wind clock all the way tight
Documentation.............................................................................. Check
– Check if journal is on board,
– Check Authorisation book is completed and if applicable copies are made when book is
carried on board.
– Check if “aircraft documents are on board” and check its contents
– Make sure i.c.o. flight abroad that insurance is covered and overflight clearance
recieved
– Check Aircraft’s Maintenance Log on DDL’s and released for service by T.D.
– Check if navigation maps and charts are available to cover the whole flight
– Flight plan, Notams, and weather are checked and on board.