TM 1-1510-225-10 8A-8 * d.  Shock  strut  –  Check  for  signs  of  leakage and  minimum  strut  extension  (5.5 inches high   floatation   gear,   4   inches   standard gear),   and    left    and    right    extension    is approximately equal. e.  Torque knee – Check condition. f.    Safety switch – Check condition, wire, and security. g.  Wheel well, doors, and linkage – Check for signs  of  leakage,  broken  wires,  security, and general condition. 4.  Right wing – Check as follows: a.  Recessed  and  heated  fuel  vents  –  Check free of obstructions. b.  GPU access door – Secured. c.   Wing ice light – Check condition. d.  Outboard  deice  boot  –  Check  for  secure bonding,  cracks,  loose  patches,  stall  strip, and general condition. * e.  Tiedown – Released. * f.    Main tank fuel and cap – Check fuel level, condition  of  seal,  cap  tight  and  properly installed.  Locking tab aft. g.  Outboard  wing  fuel  vent  –  Check  free  of obstruction. h.  Wing    tip    and    position    light    –    Check condition and for cracked lens. i.    Recognition/strobe light – Check condition. j.    Static     wicks     –     Check     security     and condition. k.   Ailerons and trim tab – Check security and condition of ground adjustable tab. l.    Fuel sump drains – Check for leaks. m. Flaps    –    Check    for    full    extension    or retraction (approximately 1/4 inch play) and skin  damage  such  as  buckling,  splitting, distortion, or dents. * n.  General condition – Check for skin damage such as buckling, splitting, distortion, dents, or fuel leaks. 8A-17.  FUSELAGE RIGHT SIDE, AREA 4. 1.  Fuselage right side – Check as follows: * a.  General condition – Check for skin damage such   as   buckling,   splitting,   distortion,   or dents. b.  Beacon – Check condition. c.   Aft access door – Check condition. d.  Cabin air exhaust – Clear. e.  Oxygen filler door – Check secure. f.    Static ports – Check clear of obstructions. g.  Emergency   locator   transmitter   –   Armed and antenna check. 8A-18.  EMPENNAGE, AREA 5. 1.  Empennage – Check as follows: a.  Vertical  stabilizer,  rudder,  and  trim  tab  – Check  for  skin  damage  such  as  buckling, splitting,  distortion,  or  dents,  and  trim  tab rig. b.  Antennas – Check condition. c.   Deice  boots  –  Check  for  secure  bonding, cracks, loose patches, and general condition. If the possibility of ice accumulation on the horizontal  stabilizer  or  elevator  exists,  do not take off. d.  Horizontal  stabilizer,  elevator,  and  trim  tab – Check for skin damage such as buckling, splitting,  distortion,  or  dents,  and  trim  tab rig. e.  Elevator   trim   tab   –   Verify   "0"   (neutral) position.  The elevator trim tab "0" (neutral) position is determined by observing that the trailing edge of the trim tab aligns with the trailing   edge   of   the   elevator   while   the elevator is resting against the downstops. f.    Static wicks – Check. g.  Position    and    beacon    lights    –    Check condition. 8A-19.  FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE, AREA 6. 1.  Fuselage left side – Check as follows: * a.  General    condition    –    Check    for    skin damage     such     as     buckling,     splitting, distortion, or dents. b.  Static ports – Check clear of obstructions. c.   Cabin   door   –   Check   seal   and   general condition. WARNING