Aircraft & Engine
Check Oil Quality and Quantity Every Pre-Flight
Check oil quality and quantity every pre-flight, then close the oil cap finger-tight only so the next pilot can open it.
1 min readKapiti Aero Club safety team
Checking the oil quality and quantity is an essential part of every pre-flight. Afterwards, close the oil cap finger-tight – no tighter. Over-tightening can damage the cap and make it hard for the next pilot to open once the engine has heated up and cooled down.
If you can't get the cap undone during your pre-flight, grab an instructor to help.