TM 1-1510-225-10 8A-7 * 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. CAUTION Do  not  move  wipers  on  dry  windshield  or clean  windshield  with  anything  other  than mild soap and water. o.   Windshields and wipers – Check windshields 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. 8A-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.   Battery  exhaust  louvers  –  Check  free  of obstructions. *d.   Auxiliary  tank  fuel  and  cap  –  Check  fuel level,    condition    of    seal,    cap    tight    and properly installed.  Locking tab aft. e.   Battery compartment drain – Check free of obstruction and check-valve free. 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, no more than 3 quarts  low,  cap  secure,  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,   security   of   deice   boot, spinner security, and free propeller rotation. f.    Engine air inlets and ice vane – Check free of obstruction and in the correct position. g.   Bypass door – Check condition. 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. 3.  Right main landing gear – Check as follows: a.   Fuel sump drains – 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 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.