PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
CABIN
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Pitot Tube Cover – REMOVE Check for pitot blockage.
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Pilot’s Operating Handbook – AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE
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Airplane Weight and Balance – CHECKED
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Parking Brake – SET
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Control Wheel Lock – REMOVE
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Ignition Switch – OFF
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Avionics Master Switch – OFF
AWARNING: WHEN TURNING ON THE MASTER SWITCH, USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE, OR PULLING THE PROPELLER THROUGH BY HAND, TREAT THE PROPELLER AS IF .THE IGNITION SWITCH WERE ON. DO NOT STAND, NOR ALLOW ANYONE ELSE TO STAND, WITHIN THE ARC OF THE PROPELLER, SINCE A LOOSE OR BROKEN WIRE OR A COMPONENT MALFUNCTION COULD CAUSE THE PROPELLER TO ROTATE
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Master Switch – ON
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Fuel Quantity Indicators – CHECK QUANTITY and ENSURE LOW FUEL ANNUNCIATORS (L LOW FUEL R) ARE EXTINGUISHED
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Avionics Master Switch – ON
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Avionics Cooling Fan – CHECK AUDIBLY FOR OPERATION
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Avionics Master Switch – OFF
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Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve – OFF
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Annunciator Panel Switch – PLACE AND HOLD IN TST POSITION and ensure all annunciators illuminate
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Annunciator, Panel Test Switch – RELEASE Check that appropriate annunciators remain on
NOTE: When Master Switch is turned ON, some annunciators will flash for approximately 10 seconds before illuminating steadily. When panel TST switch is toggled up and held in position, all remaining lights will flash until the switch is released
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Fuel Selector Valve – BOTH
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Fuel Shutoff Valve – ON (Push Full In)
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Flaps – EXTEND
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Pitot Heat – ON (Carefully check that pitot tube is warm to touch within 30 seconds)
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Pitot Heat – OFF
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Master Switch – OFF
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Elevator Trim – SET for takeoff
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Baggage Door – CHECK , lock with key
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Autopilot Static Source Opening (if installed) – CHECK for blockage
EMPENNAGE
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Rudder Gust Lock (if installed) – REMOVE
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Tail Tie-Down – DISCONNECT
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Control Surfaces – CHECK freedom of movement and security
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Trim Tab – CHECK security
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Antennas – CHECK for security of attachment and general condition
RIGHT WING Trailing Edge
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Aileron – CHECK freedom of movement and security
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Flap – CHECK for security and condition
RIGHT WING
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Wing Tie-Down – DISCONNECT
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Main Wheel Tire – CHECK for proper inflation and general condition (weather checks, tread depth and wear, etc …)
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Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves – DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel (using sampler cup) from each sump location to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each refuelling. If water is observed, take further samples until clear and then gently rock wings and lower tail to the ground to move any additional contaminants to the sampling points. Take repeated samples from all fuel drain points until all contamination has been removed. If contaminants are still present, refer to WARNING below and do not fly airplane
WARNING: IF, AFTER REPEATED SAMPLING, EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION STILL EXISTS, THE AIRPLANE SHOULD NOT BE FLOWN. TANKS SHOULD BE DRAINED AND SYSTEM PURGED BY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. ALL EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT
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Fuel Quantity – CHECK VISUALLY for desired level
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Fuel Filler Cap – SECURE and VENT UNOBSTRUCTED
NOSE
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Fuel Strainer Quick Drain Valve (Located on bottom of fuselage) – DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel (using sampler cup) from valve to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each refueling. If water is observed, take further samples until clear and then gently rock wings and lower tail to the ground to move any additional contaminants to the sampling points. Take repeated samples from all fuel drain points, including the fuel reservoir and fuel selector, until all contamination has been removed. If contaminants are still present, refer to WARNING above and do not fly the airplane
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Engine Oil Dipstick/Filler Cap – CHECK oil level, then check I dipstick/filler cap SECURE. Do not operate with less than five quarts. Fill to eight quarts for extended flight
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Engine Cooling Air Inlets – CLEAR of obstructions
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Propeller and Spinner – CHECK for nicks and security
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Air Filter – CHECK for restrictions by dust or either foreign matter
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Nose Wheel Strut and Tire – CHECK for proper inflation of strut and general condition (weather checks, tread depth and wear, etc …) of tire
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Left Static Source Opening – CHECK for blockage
LEFT WING
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Fuel Quantity – CHECK VISUALLY for desired level
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Fuel Filler Cap – SECURE and VENT UNOBSTRUCTED
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Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves – DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel (using sampler cup) from each sump location to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each refuelling. If water is observed, take further samples until clear and then gently rock wings and lower tail to the ground to move any additional contaminants to the sampling points. Take repeated samples from all fuel drain points until all contamination has been removed
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Main Wheel Tire – CHECK for proper inflation and general condition (weather checks, tread depth and wear, etc …)
LEFT WING Leading Edge
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Fuel Tank Vent Opening – CHECK for blockage
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Stall Warning Opening – CHECK for blockage. To check the system, place a clean handkerchief over the vent opening and apply suction; a sound from the warning horn will confirm system operation
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Wing Tie-Down – DISCONNECT
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Landing/Taxi Light(s) – CHECK for condition and cleanliness of cover
LEFT WING Trailing Edge
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Aileron-- CHECK for freedom of movement and security
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Flap – CHECK for security and condition