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c) Preflight checks
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Check the wing as indicated in its operating manual.
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Check the trike-to-wing attachments and all back-up devices.
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Check the front strut attachments to the trike upper and lower beams.
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Check the safety bolt on the upper beam-to-engine support attachment.
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Check propeller, exhaust and exhaust spring fasteners, air filter and rubber shocks mounts
condition.
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Check fuel filter, fuel primer bulb, fuel tank valve, and fuel hose condition.
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Check coolant level in the expansion tank, water hose integrity, ensure that the radiator grill
is free of debris, and check the radiator mount for water-cooled engine.
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If you suspect any water to be in the fuel tank (condensation, fuel quality), get rid of it with
the help of the emptying system located on the top of the tank, opposite to the cap. Use the
fuel primer pump located in the pouch behind the pilot seat. Replace carefully the
obstruction cap at the end of the emptying system afterwards.
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Make sure the sidebags, the back of seat container and the luggage container, if installed,
are closed.
d) Trike and engine operation
− Foot Throttle
The power of the engine increases when pushing the top of the right pedal forward and
decreases once you release the pressure on it.

− Hand throttle

Pushing the throttle lever forward increases power and pulling it back reduces power.
− Ground steering
The steering bar operates the front wheel direction. Push on the right side with your heel:
the aircraft will turn to the left, and vice versa.
− Brake
Push the left pedal forward to operate the brake upon the front wheel.

− Ignition switch

Down : ON
− Fuel cock
The fuel valve is open when the lever is set horizontally in comparison with the ground, in
the direction of the fuel flowing. The fuel valve is closed when the lever is pointing
vertically.
Instruction and Maintenance Handbook GTE - CLIPPER
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