Flight manual DG
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500 ELAN
ORION B Inspection after rigging
Walk around the aircraft
1. All parts of the airframe
a) check for flaws such as bubbles, holes, bumps and cracks in the surface
b) check leading and trailing edges of the wings and control surfaces for
cracks
2. Cockpit area
a) check the canopy locking mechanism
b) check the canopy emergency release see sect. 7.15 (not each day, but
min. every 3 month)
c) check the main pin securing
d) check the securing ropes of the headrest in the rear cockpit for wear
function and length: is it possible that the headrest interferes with the
control stick?
e) check all controls for wear and function, incl. positive control check
f) check the tow release system for wear and function incl. cable release
check
g) check for foreign objects
h) check the instrumentation and radio for wear and function
i) check the radio and other electrical equipment for function. If there is no
electric power it must be assumed, that the battery is not installed in the
fin.
Flying is only allowed with the battery in the fin as otherwise the
forward C.G. limit
may be exceeded.
j) check the brake fluid level
k) check at front and rear canopy if the end of the rear locking rod doesn’t
protrude over the canopy frame contour with opening mechanism in
fully open position.
If the rod protrudes over the contour proceed with instruction 3 of TN
1000/42.
l) Option Canopy warning: Check if with front canopy locked and rear
canopy open a warning burr appears. If not you have to exchange the
battery, see section 7.16.5.
Issued: July 2019
TN500/13
App. 4.7
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