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4. Left exhaust stub - Check for cracks
(6) Left nose avionics compartment.
and security.
(O)
1. Voice security computer - Installed/
*
5. Propeller blades and spinner -
keyed.
Check blades for nicks, security of spinner and free
rotation.
(O)
2. Transponder computer
- Installed/
keyed.
*
6. Nacelle air intake - Check free of
obstructions.
(O)
3. Transponder - Set M-2 code.
7. Nacelle
lip
ice
boot
-
Check
4. Left
nose
avionics
compartment
condition and security.
access door - Secured.
*
8. Oil cooler air intake - Check free of
(7) Nose section.
obstructions and leakage.
1. Wheel
well
general
condition
-
9. Right cowl locks - Locked.
Check.
10. Right exhaust stub - Check for
cracks and security.
2. Doors and linkage - Check.
3. Nose gear turning stop - Check
condition.
CAUTION
*
4. Tire - Check for cuts, bruises, wear,
and proper inflation.
A cold oil check is unreliable. If the oil
5. Torque knee - Check.
level is LESS THAN 3 QUARTS LOW the
*
6. Shock strut - Check for signs of
oil quantity is sufficient to operate the
leakage and a 2.75-INCH EXTENSION (MINIMUM).
engine for total fuel duration unless
engine oil consumption is excessive or
7. Shimmy
damper
and
attaching
a leak exists. Do not add oil. However,
linkage - Check.
if cold oil check indicates MORE THAN
8. Taxi light - Check.
3 QUARTS LOW, motor engine 15 to 20
seconds then recheck and add as
9. Radome - Check.
required. Do not overfill.
10. Windshield and wipers - Check.
*
11. Engine compartment - Check for
11. Ram air intake - Check free of
fuel and oil leaks, oil level and positively secure oil cap
obstructions.
(latch tab aft).
12. Ram air intake lip ice boot - Check
*
12. Nacelle tank fuel and cap - Check
security and condition.
fuel level visually. Check seal is installed, cap is tight
13. Right nose avionics compartment
and properly installed (latch tab aft).
access door - Secured.
*(O)
13. Fuel filter drain ring - Pull/release.
14. Battery compartment access panel -
Check for fuel drainage.
Secured (top and bottom).
*
14. Engine compartment access door -
Locked. Visually check locking hooks.
(8) Right engine and propeller.
(5) Fuselage underside.
1. Accessory section exhaust vent -
Check free of obstructions.
1. General condition - Check.
2. Antennas - Check for security.
3. Strobe beacon - Check condition.
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