TM 1-1510-218-10
8-2
all explanatory text, is contained in the Operator's and
Crewmember's checklist, TM 1-1510-218-CL. To
provide for easier cross-referencing, the procedural
steps in the checklist are numbered to coincide with
the correspondingly numbered steps in this manual.
8-10. USE OF CHECKLIST.
Although a good working knowledge of all
aircraft procedures is desirable, it is not mandatory
that they be committed to memory. The pilot is
responsible for the initiation and accomplishment of all
required checks. Checklist items, challenge and
response, will be called out orally and the action
verified using the pilot's checklist (-CL). The Pilot not
Flying (PNF) will normally read the checklist and
perform such duties as directed by the Pilot Flying
(PF). "As required" will not be used as an oral
response; instead the actual position or setting of the
unit or item, such as "On" or "Up" or "Approach" will be
stated. Upon completion of each checklist, the PNF
will advise the PF that the checklist called for has been
completed by announcing Checklist complete.
8-11. CHECKS.
a. Listed below are the symbols used in the
following procedures and their associated meanings.
N
Indicates performance of step is mandatory
for night flights.
I
Indicates a mandatory check for instrument
flights.
O
Indicates if installed.
H
Indicates an operational check contained in
the performance section of the condensed
checklist.
*
Indicates performance of step is mandatory
for all through flights. The asterisk applies
only to checks performed prior to takeoff.
b. Placarded items, such as switch and control
positions, appear in boldface capital letters.
8-12. BEFORE EXTERIOR CHECK.
*
1. Forms/publications Check DA Forms
2408 -12, -13, -14, and -18, DD Form
365-4,
locally
required
forms
and
publications, and availability of operator's
manual (-10) and checklist (-CL).
*
2. Oxygen system Check that oxygen
quantity is sufficient for entire mission,
passenger manual override is pushed, that
crew masks operate normally, and that
diluter selector is set at 100%. Check that
sufficient masks are available for all
passengers C . Refer to Chapter 5 for
oxygen requirements.
CAUTION
If high or gusty winds are present and the
flight
controls
are
unlocked,
control
surfaces may be damaged by buffeting.
*
3. Flight controls Unlocked and checked.
*
4. Parking brake Set.
CAUTION
The elevator trim system shall not be
forced past the limits that are shown on
the elevator trim indicator scale.
*
5. Manual trim Zero.
CAUTION
Do not cycle landing gear handle on the
ground.
*
6. GEAR DN.
NOTE
Flaps may be extended for the pre-flight
inspection, if desired.
7. ICE VANE handles As desired.
8. Key lock switch ON.
9. Battery switch ON.
10. Lighting and Heats Check as required to
include position lights, recognition lights,
beacons, emergency lights, interior lights,
pitot heat, stall warning heat, and fuel vent
heats, then OFF.
NOTE
The emergency lights override switch
should be placed in the TEST position and
the
emergency
lights
checked
for
illumination and intensity. A dim light
indicates a weak battery pack. At the
completion of the check, the switch must
be cycled from the TEST position to the
OFF / RESET position and then placed in
AUTO.
11. Fuel gauges Check fuel quantity and
gauge operation.