TM 1-1510-218-10 8-6 CAUTION Do  not  move  wipers  on  dry  windshield  or clean  windshield  with  anything  other  than mild soap and water. o.   Windshields and wipers – Check windshield   for   cracks   and   cleanliness and wipers for contact with glass surface. p.   Air   conditioner   inlet   –   Check   free   of obstructions. q.   Avionics door, right side – Check secure. 8-16.  RIGHT WING, AREA 3. 1.   Right    wing    center    section    –    Check    as follows: a.   Deice  boot  –  Check  for  secure  bonding, cracks,    loose    patches,    and    general condition. b.   Battery access panel – Secure. * c.   Auxiliary tank fuel and cap  –  Check  fuel level  visually,  condition  of  seal,  and  cap tight     and     properly     installed.     Check locking tab aft. d.   Battery  exhaust  louvers  –  Check  free  of obstruction. e.   Battery compartment drain –  Check free of obstruction. f.    Battery  ram  air  intake  –  Check  free  of obstruction. g.   Auxiliary  tank  fuel  sump  drain  –  Check for leaks. h.   Heat exchanger outlet and inlet – Check for cracks and free of obstructions. 2.   Right   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,   oil   cap secure, and access door locked. 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. 3.   Right main landing gear – Check as follows: a.   Fuel  sump  drains  (forward)  –  Check  for leaks. * b.   Tires  –  Check  for  cuts,  bruises,  wear, appearance   of   proper   inflation,   wheel condition,  and  that  both  tires  have  the same tread design. c.   Brake assembly – Check  brake  lines  for damage  or  signs  of  leakage,  and  brake linings for wear.  Also check brake deice assembly and bleed-air hose for condition and security. * d.   Shock strut – Check for signs of leakage and minimum strut extension (4 inches C, 5.5 inches D). e.   Torque knee – Check condition. f.    Safety  switch  –  Check  condition,   wire, and security. H g.   Fire    extinguisher    pressure    –    Check pressure within limits. Refer to Chapter 2. h.   Wheel  well,  doors,  and  linkage  –  Check for signs of leaks, broken wires, security, and general condition.