GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 4
MODEL GA-7/COUGAR
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4-6
Issued: April 10, 1978
CHECKLIST PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
COCKPIT
1)
Control Locks – REMOVE and STOW.
2)
Parking Brake – SET.
3)
Landing Gear Handle – DOWN.
4)
All Switches – OFF.
5)
Cowl Flaps – OPEN.
6)
Trim Tab Controls (3) – NEUTRAL.
7)
Fuel Selectors (2) – ON.
8)
Magneto Switches – OFF.
9)
Master Switch – ON.
10)
Alternator Warning Lights – ON.
11)
Landing Gear Position Lights – 3 GREEN/ON.
12)
Landing Gear Intransit Light – CHECK
13)
Strobe Lights – CHECK, then OFF.
14)
Fuel Gauges – CHECK.
15)
Master Switch – OFF.
16)
Windshield and Windows – CHECK.
17)
All necessary maps, charts, and spare fuses – ABOARD.
RIGHT FUSELAGE
1)
Baggage Door – SECURE.
2)
Static Port – CHECK/Unobstructed.
3)
Fuselage – CHECK/Condition.
EMPENNAGE
1)
Control Surfaces – CHECK/Freedom of Movement.
2)
Trim Tabs – NEUTRAL.
3)
Tail Cone – CHECK.
4)
Tie Down – REMOVE.
5)
Lights – CHECK.
LEFT FUSELAGE
1)
Static Port – CHECK/Unobstructed.
2)
Fuselage – CHECK/Condition.
LEFT WING
1)
Flap – CHECK.
2)
Aileron – CHECK.
3)
Wing Tip/Light – CHECK.
4)
Tie Down – REMOVE.
5)
Fuel Tank Vent – CLEAR.
6)
Fuel – CHECK/Cap Secure.
7)
Bottom of Wing – Inspection covers secure and check for fuel stains.
8)
Chocks – REMOVE.
9)
Fuel Tank Drain – CHECK.
10)
Main Landing Gear and Wheel Well – CHECK.
