TM  55-1510-221-10 l. m. n. o. p. q . r. Pitot   tubes alignment, -   Check   covers   removed, security, and free of obstructions. Radome  -  Check  condition. Antenna   pod tion. -  Check  general  condi- Monopole  antennas  (2)  -  Check  general condition. Windshields  and  wipers  -  Check  wind- shield  for  cracks  and  cleanliness  and wipers   for   contact   with   glass   surface. Air  conditioner  inlet  -  Check  free  of obstructions. Avionics   door,   right   side   -   Check secure. 8-21.  CENTER  SECTION,  RIGHT  SIDE. 1. Center  section  -  Check  as  follows: a. b. c. *  d. e. f. g. h. i. j. Inboard  deice  boot  -  Check  for  secure bonding,   cracks,   loose   patches,   and general   condition. Battery  access  panel  -  Secure. Battery  vents  -  Check  free  of  obstruc- tion. Auxiliary   tank   fuel   gage   and   cap   - Check   fuel   level   visually,   condition   of seal,   and   cap   tight   and   properly installed  (locking  tab  aft). Battery   compartment   drain   -   Check free  of  obstruction. Battery  ram  air  intake  -  Check  free  of obstruction. INS  TAS  temperature  probe  -  Check condition  and  free  of  obstructions. Auxiliary  tank  fuel  sump  drain  -  Check for  leaks. Heat  exchanger  inlet  and  outlet  -  Check for  cracks  and  free  of  obstructions. Monopole   antenna   -   Check   condition. 8-22.  RIGHT  ENGINE  AND  PROPELLER. 1.  Right  engine  and  propeller  -  Check  as  fol- lows: A  cold  oil  check  is  unreliable.  Oil  should be  checked  within  10  minutes  after  stop- ping  engine.  If  more  than  10  minutes have  elapsed,  motor  engine  for  30  sec- onds,  then  recheck.  If  more  than  10  hours have   elapsed,   run   engine   for   2   minutes, then  recheck.  Add  oil  as  required.  Do  not overfill. *  a. b. c. d. *   e. *   f. g. h. i. j. Engine   oil   -  Check  oil  level,  oil  cap secure  (locking  tab  aft),  and  access door   locked. Engine  compartment,  left  side  -  Check for   fuel   and   oil   leaks,   security   of   oil cap,  door  locking  pins,  and  general condition. Left  cowl  locks  -  Locked. Left  exhaust  stack  -  Check  for  cracks and  free  of  obstructions. Propeller  blades  and  spinner  -  Check blade  condition,  boots,  security  of  spin- ner,  and  free  propeller  rotation. Engine  air  inlets  and  ice  vane  -  Check free   of   obstruction   and   ice   vane retracted. Bypass  door  -  Check  condition. Right  cowl  locks  -  Locked. Right  exhaust  stack  -  Check  for  cracks and  free  of  obstructions. Engine  compartment,  right  side  - Check  for  fuel  and  oil  leaks,  ice  vane linkage,  door  locking  pins,  and  general condition.  Lock  compartment  access door. 8-23.  RIGHT  MAIN  LANDING  GEAR. 1. Right  main  landing  gear  -  Check  as  follows: a. *  b. c. *  d. Fuel  sump  drains  (forward)  -  Check  for leaks. Tires  -  Check  for  cuts,  bruises,  wear, proper  inflation  and  wheel  condition. Brake  assembly  -  Check  brake  lines  for damage  or  signs  of  leakage,  brake  lin- ings  for  wear  (0.25  inch  maximum, between  piston  housing  and  lining  car- rier),   brake   deice   assembly   and   bleed air  hose  for  condition  and  security. Shock  strut  -  Check  for  signs  of  leak- age,  minimum  strut  extension  (5.50 inches),  and  that  left  and  right  strut extension  is  approximately  equal. 8-6