[The N-# of this plane before 7/1/2024 was N972RD]
- A foldable step stool has been placed in the plane to help check the oil and re-insert the dipsticks during preflight; it’s much easier that way.
Using the step stool is also recommended to use with passengers who are having trouble stepping on the plane’s foot peg.
To be stowed in the right nose baggage compartment near the TKS fluid container (you can easily reach it from the left one without opening the right one) - Plastic chocks for shorter visits or non-windy days and tie-down ropes (look in the R nose compartment) for longer visits or windy days at remote airports (at BFI, always use the tie-down straps provided by the designated parking spots, not the ones described here)
- Engine inlet plugs keep birds, insects, leaves, dust, debris and visible moisture (rain/snow/ice) from getting into the engine inlets of the parked plane. Please install them after every flight; it only takes half a minute to do that.
- An aircraft cover is available to protect the cabin area. Note that there is no expectation to install it during normal business operations between flights, but ideally it does get installed at the end of the last flight of the day or during any longer downtime periods due to MX or WX, and for overnight rental trips.
It is easily installed starting from the nose with just a couple plastic clips, just be careful with all antennas please.
Please be also mindful that it doesn’t get placed back in the plane in a wet state, so that it doesn’t become a source of mold!
- A cargo net can be installed if needed. When not in use it should be in the floor compartment just behind the back passenger seats where you will also find the first aid kit.
- The tow bar is a strong generic one that grabs the nose wheel from both sides and can be securely stowed in the front left baggage compartment when collapsed:
- A FADEC Service Link tool uses the CD-135 engine diagnostic port to download FADEC data and can be used to help with remote diagnosis of a problem.
- CBP Decal
- Courtesy headsets in the back
- Two headsets for backseat passengers (Lightspeed PFX with ANR – active noise cancellation) are provided that should always stay in the plane – just fold the two ear parts sideways and slip the headset with its cable into the pouch in front of you.
The headsets have LEMO adapters, and take advantage of the LEMO cables coming from the center console in 16ES, meaning these headsets get powered via the Avionics Master switch.
The User Guide can be downloaded here if you’re interested in the functions other than On/Off and volume control; there also is a useful FAQ online.
(Should backseat passengers wish to use their own headsets with GA plugs then GA to LEMO adapter cable can be found in the small compartment behind the back seats, please place them back there after the flight.
IMPORTANT: LEMO plugs need to be properly aligned before connecting them: carefully look and feel for the small notch that indicates the correct position before connecting, otherwise you will have no connection and the plugs are impossible to be unplugged without a tool).
- Two headsets for backseat passengers (Lightspeed PFX with ANR – active noise cancellation) are provided that should always stay in the plane – just fold the two ear parts sideways and slip the headset with its cable into the pouch in front of you.
