Embraer EMB145, Operation Manual

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AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
NORMAL PROCEDURES
REVISION 41
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NORMAL PROCEDURES
EXTERNAL SAFETY INSPECTION
When approaching the airplane, take time to watch the area where the
airplane is parked. Evaluate if there is room for the taxi-out
or push
back maneuver. Make sure that there will be enough clearance
throughout the maneuver.
Also take time to have a look at the airplane as a whole from a
reasonable distance. See if the airplane looks good, level and normal.
Experience shows that this "initial look" can reveal details that will
otherwise go unnoticed such as fluid spots on the ground, unexpected
things attached to the airplane, bent or unaligned airframe
components, etc.
Make sure that the airplane has the chocks and safety pins on as
required. If not, advise the ground staff immediately.
The External Safety Inspection must be carried out prior to the first
flight of the day or whenever the crew-airplane combination changes.
The external lights must be turned on for inspection with the exception
of the ones that may be a nuisance to other people in the vicinity of the
airplane. The lights must be checked and switched off before
commencing the walk around.
The first officer normally accomplishes the external safety inspection,
although either or both crew members may complete it.
The inspection can be done according to the following list:
Wheel Chocks .............................................................. IN PLACE
NOSE SECTION
Access Doors and Panels............................................. SECURED
Static Ports.................................................................... NO
OBSTRUCTION
Sensors and Pitot Tubes .............................................. CONDITION,
NO
OBSTRUCTION
Windshield Wipers (or Rain Repellent Coating) ........... CONDITION
Air Inlets ........................................................................ NO
OBSTRUCTION