Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 4
Normal procedures
EASA Approved
Edition 1 - January 15, 2018
Rev. 2
Page 4.4.1
4.4
- Amplified procedures
Preflight inspection
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The preflight inspection procedure is based on a scanning method.
It is divided in 6 subparts to cover all items of the preflight - see figure 4.4.1
I
Initial inside inspection
II
Cabin
III
L.H. Wing
IV
Fuselage forward section
V
R.H. Wing
VI
Fuselage rear section / Empennages
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During outside inspection, visually check inspection doors and
airplane general condition. Check for systems and parts
attachments / deflections / leaks / cracks / deteriorations /
non-obstructions / nicks / numbers / free movements / position.
In cold weather, remove even small accumulations of frost, ice or
snow from wing, tail and control surfaces.
In case of night flight, check good operation of all navigation
lights, landing lights, strobe lights and make sure that an
emergency lamp is on board.
If icing conditions are foreseen, particularly check good
functioning of all electrical and pneumatic ice protection systems.
Check that type and quantity of fuel used for refueling are correct.
Remove covers on : pitots (2), static ports (2), static
dischargers (2), engine air inlet (1), air inlets (2), exhaust cover
and propeller locks (2).
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