TM 1-1510-225-10 8-6 g.  Wheel well, doors, and linkage  –  Check for    signs    of    leakage,    broken    wires, security, and general condition. h.  Fuel sump drains – Check for leaks. 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,  cap  secured,  and  locking tab aft. b.  Engine  compartment,  left  side  –  Check for fuel and oil leaks, security of oil cap, door,    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,  deice  boot,  security  of spinner, and free propeller rotation. f.    Engine air inlets and ice vanes – Check free  of  obstruction  and  ice  vane  in  the correct position. g.  Bypass   door   –   Check   condition   and 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, door,    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. c.   Hydraulic  reservoir  vent  and  pump  seal drain – Check vent clear of obstructions, and    no    excessive    fluid    is    present. Hydraulic    landing    gear    service    door secure. d.  Deice boot – Check for bonding, cracks, loose patches, and general condition. * e.  Auxiliary tank fuel and cap – Check fuel level,   condition   of   seal,   cap   tight   and properly installed.  Locking tab aft. 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  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 condition – Check for signs of leakage, broken wires, and 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 3 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.