TM 1-1510-223-10 8-14           Change 3 f.   Wing ice light — Check condition. g.   Outboard deice boot — Check for secure bonding, cracks, loose patches, stall strip, and condition. * h.   Tiedown — Released. * i.   Main tank fuel and cap — Check fuel level visually,  condition  of  seal,  and  cap  tight and properly installed. j.   Outboard antennas — Check condition. k.   Recognition light — Check condition. l.   Wing pod, navigation lights, deice boots and antennas — Check condition. m.   Static  wicks  (4)  —  Check  security  and condition. n.   Aileron and trim tab — Check security and condition. o.   Outboard wing fuel vent (in aileron cove) — Check free of obstruction. * p.   Fuel sump drains — Check for leaks. q.   Flaps — Check for full retraction (approxi- mately 0.25 inch play) and skin damage, such  as  buckling,  splitting,  distortion,  or dents. r.   Chaff dispenser — Check number of chaff cartridges in payload module and for se- curity and safety pin removed. d.   Fuselage Right Side. Check as follows: 1.   Fuselage right side — Check. * a.   General condition — Check. b.   Emergency light — Check condition. c.   M-130 test cap — Secure. d.   Flare/chaff dispenser — Check number of flares/chaff cartridges in payload module and for security. e.   Beacon — Check condition. f.   Fuselage  underside  antennas  —  Check condition. g.   Deleted. h.   Tailcone access door — Check secured. i.   Static  ports  —  Check  clear  of  obstruc- tions. j.   P-band antenna — Check condition. k.   Oxygen filler door — Check secured. l.   APR-44 antennas — Check condition. m.   Emergency locator transmitter antenna — Check condition. n.   Stabilon and static wick — Check condi- tion. e.   Empennage. Check as follows: WARNING If the possibility of ice accumulation on the hori- zontal stabilizer or elevator exists, takeoff will not be attempted. 1.   Empennage — Check. * a.   General condition — Check. * b.   Vertical stabilizer, rudder, and trim tab — Check condition. c.   Horizontal stabilizer, taillets, elevator, and trim tab — Check condition. d.   Deice boots — Check condition. e.   Elevator trim tab — Verify 0 (neutral) posi- tion. NOTE Any difference between the indicated position on the  trim  tab  position  indicator  and  the  actual position of the elevator trim tab signifies and un- airworthy condition and must be corrected prior to flight. The elevator trim tab 0 (neutral) position is deter- mined by observing that the trailing edge of the elevator trim tab aligns with the trailing edge of the elevator, while the elevator is resting against the downstops. f.   Static wicks (16) — Check installed. g.   Position and beacon lights — Check con- dition. h.   Navigation  antennas  —  Check  security and condition.