Hi gang.
I've just had an instrument in the US for repair, so the -7 has been on the ground since the 16th of Nov.
This week, it'll FINALLY be back so I can get the bird in the air again.
Since the first flight summer -08, I've flown the plane with 1-2 weeks intervals, and sometimes every day.
This so the engine is run with short intervals.
Point is that the engine by now never has been sitting still so long before, so I'm wondering if there's anything special to do before startup?
Ofcourse I'll check both tanks for water, charge the battery if needed, check the engine oil, brake fluid etc, but I'm wondering if there's any other smart things to do? Prime the oil pressure sensor for example? (like you do before the very first engine start)
Maybe I schould pull the prop through 4-8 revolutions? Or maybe not to touch the prop at all?
Good ideas appreciated....
I've just had an instrument in the US for repair, so the -7 has been on the ground since the 16th of Nov.
This week, it'll FINALLY be back so I can get the bird in the air again.
Since the first flight summer -08, I've flown the plane with 1-2 weeks intervals, and sometimes every day.
This so the engine is run with short intervals.
Point is that the engine by now never has been sitting still so long before, so I'm wondering if there's anything special to do before startup?
Ofcourse I'll check both tanks for water, charge the battery if needed, check the engine oil, brake fluid etc, but I'm wondering if there's any other smart things to do? Prime the oil pressure sensor for example? (like you do before the very first engine start)
Maybe I schould pull the prop through 4-8 revolutions? Or maybe not to touch the prop at all?
Good ideas appreciated....