Area forward of instrument panel clean and free from obvious
damage.
Tail rotor controls and supports secure.
Antenna secure and free from damage.
First aid kit; contents and security of attachment.
Seat base structure for evidence of deformation.
Fire extinguisher for charge pressure and security of attachment.
Seat belts, shoulder harnesses and inertia reels for general condition
and security; proper operation of buckles and inertia reels; all belts
securely fastened or stored when not in use.
Instrument covers and trim panels for secure closure.
Cyclic, collective and tail rotor controls; visible push rods for
excessive bearing looseness and free movement. Check tail rotor
pedal quick-release locking pins for condition and security. Check
for minimum cyclic friction adjustment (resistance to turning of
spring with fingers).
NOTE: With main rotor blades stationary, some friction drag is felt
in the cyclic. The collective also has some drag, plus resistance of
the collective bungee spring.
Collective stick(s) and cyclic stick(s) for condition, secure closure
and free movement throughout stick travel. Refer to Paragraph 7-12
for correct collective stick installation and rigging alignment.
Magnetic compass correction and V
NE
cards in place and legible;
helicopter checklist and Pilot’s Flight Manual in helicopter.
Airworthiness, registration and related certification in aircraft.
All loose equipment for proper stowage.
Handling, Servicing & Maint.
Schweizer RSG, LLC.
Model
269D
Helicopter
Pilot's Flight Manual
7-3
Reissued:
16
Jan 2019
Book 3.indd 165
8/4/19 1:25 PM
