TM 1-1510-218-10 8-5 3.   Left    engine    and    propeller    –    Check    as follows: CAUTION A  cold  oil  check  is  unreliable.    Oil  should be checked within 10 minutes after stopping  engine.    If  more  than  10  minutes have elapsed, motor engine for 40 seconds,   then   recheck.      If   more   than 10 hours    have    elapsed,    run    engine    for 2 minutes,    then    recheck.        Add    oil    as required.  Do not overfill. * a.   Engine   oil   –   Check   oil   level,   no   more than   3   quarts   low,   all   caps   secured, locking tab aft. b.   Engine  compartment,  left  side  –  Check for fuel and oil leaks, security of oil cap, and general condition. Lock compartment access door. c.   Left cowl locks – Locked. d.   Left exhaust stub – Check for cracks and free of obstructions. e.   Propeller   blades   and   spinner   –   Check blade  condition,  security  of  spinner  and free propeller rotation. f.    Engine  air  inlets  and  ice  vane  –  Check free    of    obstruction    and    ice    vane    in correct position. g.   Bypass    door    –    Check    condition    and correct position. h.   Right cowl locks – Locked. i.    Right  exhaust  stub  –  Check  for  cracks and free of obstructions. j.    Engine compartment, right side – Check for  fuel  and  oil  leaks,  ice  vane  linkage, and general condition. Lock compartment access door. 4.   Left wing center section – Check as follows: a.   Heat exchanger inlet and outlet – Check for cracks and free of obstructions. b.   Auxiliary  tank  fuel  sump  drain  –  Check for leaks. O c.   Hydraulic  reservoir  vent  and  pump  seal drain D2 – Check vent clear of obstructions  and  that  no  excessive  fluid is present. d.   Deice boot – Check for bonding, cracks, loose patches, and general condition. * e.   Auxiliary tank fuel and cap  –  Check  fuel level  visually,  condition  of  seal,  and  cap tight and properly installed. 5.   Fuselage underside – Check as follows: * a.   General    condition    –    Check    for    skin damage,    such    as    buckling,    splitting, distortion, dents, or fuel leaks. b.   Antennas   –   Check   wire,   security,   and general condition. 8-15.  NOSE SECTION, AREA 2. 1.   Nose section – Check as follows: * a.   Outside  air  temperature  probe  –  Check condition. b.   Avionics door, left side – Check secure. c.   Air  conditioner  exhaust  –  Check  free  of obstruction. d.   Wheel  well  –  Check  for  signs  of  leaks, broken wires, and general condition. e.   Doors   and   linkage   –   Check   condition, security, and alignment. f.    Nose gear turning stop – Check condition. * g.   Tire   –   Check   for   cuts,   bruises,   wear, appearance     of     proper     inflation,     and wheel condition. * h.   Shock strut – Check for signs of leakage and three inches minimum extension. i.    Torque knee – Check condition. j.    Shimmy damper and linkage – Check for security and condition. k.   Headset jack cover – Check installed. l.    Landing   and    taxi    lights    –    Check    for security and condition. m. Pitot   tubes   –   Check   covers   removed, alignment, security, and free of obstructions. n.   Radome – Check condition.