TM 1-1510-262-10
8-12. EXTERIOR CHECK.
AREA 1.
LEFT WING LANDING GEAR, ENGINE, NACELLE AND PROPELLER
AREA 2.
NOSE SECTION
AREA 3.
RIGHT WING LANDING GEAR, ENGINE, NACELLE AND PROPELLER
AREA 4.
FUSELAGE RIGHT SIDE
AREA 5.
EMPENNAGE
AREA 6.
FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE
Figure 8-1. Exterior Inspection.
1. Left Wing Area. Check as follows (Fig. 8-1):
a. Left wing -- Check.
* (1) General condition -- Check.
(2) Flaps -- Check for full retraction (approximately 0.25 inch play) and skin damage, such as
buckles, splits, dents, or distortion.
(3) Fuel sump drains -- Check for leaks.
(4) Aileron and movable trim tab -- Check security and trim tab rig.
(5) Outboard wing fuel vent (in aileron cove) -- Check free of obstruction.
(6) Static wicks (4) -- Check security and condition.
(7) Wing pod, navigation lights, and deice boots -- Check condition and pod tip latches closed.
(8) Recognition light -- Check condition.
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