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CABIN DOOR
1. Door Seal
CONDITION
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Ensure the seal is intact. The door seal is an essential component and is directly
responsible for maintaining cabin pressurization. If a door seal becomes worn,
cracked or broken, have it replaced prior to flight.
•
Ensure that the lower cabin door cables are fully extended before stepping on the
steps. Failure to do so may cause damage to the door mechanism.
2. Exterior Handle
STOWED
•
Check condition of locking pins. Visually inspect each pin to assure that it is not
bent or damaged.
LEFT NOSE
1
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Windshield and Cockpit Side Window
CHECK
•
Ensure windshield is free of bugs, grime and deformities.
NOTE
The windshield should not be cleaned with any petroleum-based substance. A 50/50
mixture of isopropyl alcohol and de-mineralized water is the only approved cleaning
agent.
2. Left Static Port
CHECK
•
No blockage. Verify left static port is free of bugs and other debris.
NOTE
DO NOT touch any port; oil from your finger will provide an adhesive surface for dirt to
collect around port openings.
3.Nose
Access
Panel
CONDITION,
SECURITY
•
Ensure all fasteners are present and panel is mounted flush with aircraft surface.
4.
Pitot/Static
Probe CHECK
•
No blockage. Verify Pitot/Static probe is free of bugs and other debris.
NOTE
DO NOT touch any probe; oil from your finger will provide an adhesive surface for dirt
to collect around port openings.
5.
Pitot/AOA
Probe
CHECK
•
No blockage. Verify Pitot/AOA probe is free of bugs and other debris
NOTE