Page 39 - Aeronca 7A Interactive Service Manual
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DO’S AND DON’TS
DO Tie your ship down.
Cover the pitot tube head when not in use.
Check fuel and oil supply before takeoff.
Keep your ship clean.
Check your mags before takeoff.
Check your oil pressure when starting engine.
Fasten your safety belt before starting engine.
Check freedom of controls before takeoff.
Check sediment bulb for water, daily.
Check traffic before turning, climbing or gliding.
Lubricate oleos every 25 hours.
Check engine and engine mount attachment bolts, every 20 hours for
security and tightness.
Face wind during engine warm up.
Tail airplane into wind when parking if possible.
DON’T Take off until oil temperature reads at least 90°F.
Use the rudder trailing edge to push the airplane.
Use strong soap on the aircraft finish.
Leave your plane untied.
Hangar your plane without filling the fuel tank.
Neglect those 20 and 100 hour checks.
Try to imitate the stunt pilots.
Neglect checking tire pressures (13 to 15 pounds).
Force upper cowling above horizontal when checking oil.
Use waste fabric to clean your windows and windshield.
“Jazz” your throttle.
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