Exterior inspection: Starting at the cockpit door, port side, make the following checks: Cockpit and servicing points. Ignition and Master switches off. Fuel filler caps, oil tank access panel and hydraulic reservoir caps secured. Floats. Drain the compartments and check for damage. Power plant section. Check the propeller blades for nicks, governor unit for oil leaks. Cowls and fairings for damage and security. Carburetor and oil cooler intakes clear. Exhaust augmentor tubes for condition. Starboard wing. All hinges clear. Aileron trim tab neutral. Wing tip and navigation light assembly for dents or damage. Starboard fuselage side. Check fuselage side for dents or wrinkles. Underside for fuel leaks. Cabin access ladder stowed and secure. Cabin entrance door closed. Wing and fuselage aerials, lied-ins and loop housing for damage. Empennage. Check all hinges clear. Access panels secure. Tailplane incidence and rudder trim tab neutral. Control surfaces for wrinkles, dents and damage. Lower rudder hinge assembly (brackets, bolt and control rod) for condition. Servo-tabs for operation. Navigation light assembly for damage. Port fuselage side. Check fuselage side for damage or wrinkles. Underside for fuel leaks. Hand fire-extinguisher in rear cargo door secure. Cargo doors closed. Wing and fuselage aerials and lead-ins for damage. Port wing. Check all hinges clear. Aileron trim tab neutral. Wing tip and navigation light assembly for damage. Landing light assembly for damage. Pitot head removed.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:23:39 +0000
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