TM 55-1510-219-10
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 30
seconds, then recheck. If more
than 10 hours have elapsed, run
engine
for
2
minutes,
then
recheck. Add oil as required. Do
not overfill.
*1.
Engine oil-Check oil level, oil cap secure,
locking tab aft, and access door locked.
NOTE
Secure front cowling latches first.
2.
Engine compartment, left side-Check for
fuel and oil leaks, security of oil cap, door
locking pins, and general condition.
*3.
Left cowl locks-Locked.
4.
Left exhaust stack-Check for cracks,
security and free of obstructions.
*5.
Propeller blades and spinner-Check blade
condition, boots, security of spinner and
free propeller rotation.
*6.
Engine air inlets and ice vane-Check free
of obstruction and ice vane retracted.
7.
Bypass door-Check condition.
*8.
Right cowl locks-Locked.
9.
Right exhaust stack-Check for cracks,
security and free of obstructions.
10.
Engine compartment, right side-Check
for fuel and oil leaks, ice vane linkage,
door locking pins, and general condition.
Lock compartment access door.
8-11. CENTER SECTION, LEFT SIDE.
a.
Center section-Check as follows:
1.
Heat exchanger inlet and outlet-Check for
cracks and free of obstruction.
2.
Auxiliary tank fuel sump drain-Check for
leaks.
3.
Deice boot-Check for secure bonding,
cracks,
loose
patches,
and
general
condition.
*4.
Auxiliary tank fuel gage and cap-Check
fuel level visually, condition of seal, and
cap tight and properly installed.
5.
Monopole antenna-Check condition.
8-12. FUSELAGE UNDERSIDE.
a.
Fuselage underside-Check as follows:
*1.
General condition-Check for skin damage,
such as buckling, splitting, distortion,
dents, or fuel leaks.
2.
Antennas-Check
security
and
general
condition.
8-13. NOSE SECTION, AREA 2.
a.
Nose section-Check as follows:
1.
Free
air
temperature
probe-Check
condition.
2.
Avionics door, left side-Check secure.
3.
Air conditioner exhaust-Check free of
obstruction.
4.
Wide band data link antenna pod-Check
for cracks and chips.
5.
Wheel well-Check for signs of leaks,
broken wires and general condition.
6.
Doors
and
linkage-Check
condition,
security, and alignment.
7.
Nose gear turning stop-Check condition.
*8.
Tire-Check
for
cuts,
bruises,
wear,
appearance of proper inflation, and wheel
condition.
*9.
Shock strut-Check for signs of leakage
and 3.0 inches minimum extension.
10.
Torque knee-Check condition.
11.
Shimmy damper and linkage-Check for
security and condition.
12.
Landing and taxi lights-Check for security
and condition.
13.
Pitot
tubes-Check
covers
removed,
alignment,
security,
and
free
of
obstructions.
14.
Radome-Check for cracks and chips.
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