TM 55-1510-219-10
NOTE
Any
difference
between
the
indicated position on the trim tab
position indicator and the actual
position of the elevator trim tab
signifies an unairworthy condition
and must be corrected prior to the
next flight of the aircraft.
5.
Elevator trim tab-Verify "O" (neutral)
position.
WARNING
If
the
possibility
of
ice
accumulation on the horizontal
stabilizer
or
elevator
exists,
takeoff will not be attempted.
6.
Static wicks (16)-Check installed.
7.
Position
and
beacon
lights-Check
condition.
8.
Rotating boom dipole antenna-Check
condition and position.
9.
Wide band data link antenna pod-Check
for cracks and chips.
8-20. FUSELAGE, LEFT SIDE, AREA 6.
a.
Fuselage-Check as follows:
* 1.
General condition-Check for skin damage,
such as buckling, distortion, or dents.
2.
Static ports-Check clear of obstructions.
3.
ASE antennas (2)-Check.
4.
Emergency light-Check condition.
5.
Cabin door-Check door seal and general
condition.
6.
Fuselage top side-Check general condition
and antennas.
*8-21. INTERIOR CHECK.
1.
Cargo/loose equipment-Check secure.
2.
Cabin door-Locked and checked. Insure
that the cabin door is closed and locked
as follows: Check position of safety arm
and diaphragm plunger (lift door step) and
that each of the six rotary cam locks align
within the sight indicators.
3.
Cargo door-Locked and checked. Insure
that the cargo door is closed and locked
as follows:
a.
Upper handle position-Closed and
locked (the index marks on each of
the four rotary cam locks must align
within the sight indicators).
b.
Lower pin latch handle position-
Closed and latched (the indicator
must align with stripe on carrier
rod).
NOTE
The untapered shoulder of the
latching pins extend past each
attachment lug.
In addition, the following inspection and test shall
be performed prior to the first flight of the day:
c.
Open cabin door-Check that the
"CABIN/CARGO
DOOR"
annunciator light is extinguished.
d.
Latch cabin door but do not lock-
Check that the "CABIN/CARGO
DOOR"
annunciator
light
illuminates.
e.
Battery switch ON-Check that the
"CABIN/CARGO
DOOR"
annunciator light is still illuminated.
f.
Close and lock the cabin door-
Check that the "CABIN/CARGO
DOOR"
annunciator
light
is
extinguished.
g.
Battery switch-OFF.
4.
Emergency exit-Check secure and key
removed.
5.
Mission cooling ducts-Check open and
free of obstructions.
6.
Flare/Chaff
dispenser
preflight
test-
Completed.
7.
Crew briefing-As required.
8-22. BEFORE STARTING ENGINES.
* 1.
Parking brake-Set.
2.
Magnetic
compass-Check
for
fluid,
heading and current deviation card.
*3.
Pedestal
controls-Set
as
follows.
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