TM 1-1510-225-10 8A-6 2.  Left main landing gear – Check as follows: * a.  Tires   –   Check   for   cuts,   bruises,   wear, appearance    of    proper    inflation,    wheel condition,   and   that   both   tires   have   the same tread design. b.  Brake  assembly  –  Check  brake  lines  for damage  or  signs  of  leakage,  and  brake linings  for  wear.     Also   check   the   brake deice   assembly   and   bleed   air   hose   for condition and security. * c.   Shock  strut  –  Check  for  signs  of  leakage, minimum  strut  extension  (5.5 inches  high floatation  gear,  4  inches  standard  gear), and left and right extension is approximately equal. d.  Torque knee – Check condition. e.  Safety switch – Check condition, wire, and security. f.    Wheel well, doors, and linkage – Check for signs   of   leakage,   broken   wires,   security and general condition. g.  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, normally 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. c.   TAS     probe     –     Check     security     and condition. 8A-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.