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for signs of leaks, broken wires,
security, and condition.
* h.
Fuel sump drains (forward) Check
for leaks.
H* 3. Fire extinguisher pressure Check pressure
within limits (Chapter 2).
4.
Left engine and propeller Check.
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, add as
required, and oil cap secured.
b.
Engine
compartment,
left
side
Check for fuel and oil leaks, security
of cap, and condition. Check door
secure.
c.
Left upper cowl locks Locked.
d.
Left exhaust stack Check for cracks
and free of obstruction.
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
vane
extended.
g.
Right upper cowl locks Locked.
h.
Right
exhaust
stack
Check
for
cracks and free of obstructions.
i.
Engine
compartment,
right
side
Check for fuel and oil leaks and
condition. Check door secure.
5.
Left wing center section Check.
* a.
Auxiliary tank fuel, cap, and sight
gage
Check
fuel
level
visually,
condition of seal, and cap tight and
properly installed.
b.
Heat exchanger inlet and outlet
Check
for
cracks
and
free
of
obstructions.
c.
Deice boot Check.
* d.
Auxiliary tank fuel sump drain Check
for leaks.
e.
Hydraulic reservoir vent and pump
seal drain Check vent clear of
obstructions, and that no excessive
fluid is present.
f.
Monopole antenna Check condition.
6.
Fuselage underside Check.
*a.
General condition Check for skin
damage.
b.
Antennas
Check
security,
and
condition.
b.
Nose Section. Check as follows:
1.
Nose section Check.
*a.
General condition Check.
b.
Free air temperature probe Check
condition.
c.
Avionics
door,
left
side
Check
secure.
d.
Air conditioner exhaust Check free
of obstruction.
e.
Data link antenna radome Check
condition.
f.
Wheel well condition Check for
signs of leaks, broken wires, and
condition.
g.
Doors and linkage Check.
h.
Nose
gear
turning
stop
Check
condition.
* i.
Shock strut Check for signs of
leakage and 3.0 inches minimum
extension.
j.
Torque links Check condition.
* k.
Tire Check condition.
I.
Shimmy damper and linkage Check.
m.
Landing and taxi lights Check for
security and condition.
n.
Pitot
tubes
Check
free
of
obstruction.
o.
Radome Check condition.
p.
Windshields and wipers Check.
q.
Air conditioner inlet Check free of
obstructions.
r.
Dipole
antenna
set
Check
for
security and cracks at mounting
points, bonding secure, and free of
cuts and cracks.
s.
Avionics door, right side Check
secure.
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