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(9) Outboard antennas -- Check condition.
* (10) Main tank fuel and cap -- Check fuel level visually, condition of seal, and cap tight and properly
installed.
(11) Outboard deice boot -- Check for secure bonding, cracks, loose patches, stall strip, and
condition.
(12) Stall warning vane -- Check freedom of movement.
* (13) Tiedown -- Released.
secure, boots free of cuts and cracks.
(15) Wing ice light -- Check condition.
(16) AC GPU access door -- Secured.
(17) Recessed and heated fuel vents -- Check free of obstructions.
(18) Inverter inlet and exhaust louvers -- Check free of obstructions.
b. Left main landing gear -- Check.
* (1) Tires -- Check condition.
(2) Brake assembly -- Check.
(3) Brake deice assembly and bleed air hose -- Check for condition and security.
* (4) Shock strut -- Check for signs of leakage, minimum strut extension (5.5 inches), and that left
and right strut extension is approximately equal.
(5) Torque links -- Check condition.
(6) Safety switch -- Check condition, wire, and security.
(7) Wheel, well, doors, and linkage -- Check for signs of leaks, broken wires, security, and condition.
* (8) Fuel sump drains (forward) -- Check for leaks.
* c. Fire extinguisher pressure -- Check pressure within range based on outside air temperature.
Table 8-1.
Engine Fire Extinguisher Gauge Pressure
-40
-29
-18
-06
04
16
27
38
48
TEMP C
109
220
250
290
340
390
455
525
605
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
PSI
240
275
315
365
420
480
550
635
730
d. Left engine and propeller -- Check.
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 40 seconds, then recheck. If more than 10 hours
have elapsed, run engine for 2 minutes, and then recheck. Add oil as required. Do not overill.
* (1) Engine oil -- Check oil level, add as required, and oil cap secured.
(2) Engine compartment, left side -- Check for fuel and oil leaks, security of cap, and condition.
Check door secure.
(3) Left upper cowl locks -- Locked.
(4) Left exhaust stack -- Check for cracks and free of obstruction.
(5) Propeller blades and spinner -- Check blade condition, security of spinner, and free propeller
rotation.
* (6) Engine air inlets and ice vane -- Check free of obstruction and vane extended.
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