Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task M. Propellers

AM.III.M.R1

Risk management

Ground operation.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-14
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Turboprop Engines
Check sumps for water. Inspect air inlet areas for general condition and…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-13
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Hand Cranking Engines
engine. While touching a propeller, always assume that the ignition is on. The switches that control the magnetos operate on the principle of short-circuiting the current to turn the ignition off. If the switch is faulty ... magneto primary circuit. This condition could allow the engine to start when the switch is off. Be sure the ground is firm. Slippery grass, mud, grease, or loose gravel can lead to a fall into or under the propeller. Never…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-12
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Ground Movement of Aircraft › Reciprocating Engines
Figure 1-14. Securing helicopter blades and fuselage. Before starting a radial…