PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
EASA Approved
Edition 0 -- October 31, 2013
Rev. 1
Page 4.4.5
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (5/9)
8 - Doors operation
Checked
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9 - Stairs condition
Checked
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(Condition / Play)
AIRPLANE OUTSIDE
The preflight inspection described in Figure 4.3.1 is recommended before each flight.
NOTE
If a preflight inspection is performed, just after the engine shut-off, be careful because the
leading edge of engine air inlet, as well as exhaust stubs may be very hot.
If the airplane was in long term storage or if it has undergone major maintenance or if it has been used from
emergency airfields, a thorough outside inspection is recommended.
When the airplane is stored outside, the use of the flight control lock and blanking covers is recommended.
Propeller should be tied down to prevent rotation without oil pressure.
When the airplane is stored for extended periods of time, a thorough preflight inspection is recommended.
Particular attention should be paid to possible blockages in airspeed sensing lines, foreign objects in engine intake
and exhaust stubs and water contamination of the fuel system.
L.H. wing
III
1 - Flap
Checked
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(Condition / Play)
Also inspect the lower surface, as well as flap fairing, where pebbles (and even ice in case of slush on the
runway) may have accumulated.
2 - Aileron and trim / Spoiler
Checked
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(Condition / Free movement / Deflection)
Ensure there are no foreign objects in the spoiler recess. When ailerons are in the neutral position, it is
normal that spoilers are lightly extended at upper surface.
3 - Trailing edge static discharger
Checked
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(Condition / Attachment)
4 - Winglet / nav. lights / strobe / landing light /
recognition light / taxi light
Condition - Checked
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5 - OAT probe
Condition - Checked
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6 - Fuel tank
Cap Closed / Locked
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Fuel tank caps must be tight (which is characterized by a consequent exertion to lock and unlock them) to
avoid water infiltration in case of rain on ground, and to avoid fuel loss in flight.
7 - Fuel tank air vent
Unobstructed - Checked
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Air vent is not likely to be obstructed by ice or water, as it is located in a wing lower surface recess.
8 - Left pitot
Condition - Checked
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