JS-MD 3
Aircraft Flight Manual
MD10-AFM-00-001
Issue: 01
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14-Feb-20
Page 4-10
Landing gear
③
1. Visually inspect the mechanism and locks.
2. Check the condition of the shock absorbing rubbers.
3. Check the tyre pressures:
•
Main wheel - 15 m:
2.5 bar (36.26 psi)
•
Main wheel - 18 m:
3.5 bar (50.76 psi)
•
Tail wheel:
2.5 bar (36.3 psi)
4. Check the tyre slip mark position and tyre condition.
5. Check the condition of the wheel doors hinges and closing
springs or bungee cords.
6. Check that the CG hook manual and automatic operation works
properly. Accumulated dirt or mud may lead to improper
functioning of the release hook.
7. Check that the water drain orifice behind the landing gear box is
clear.
Wings
④
1. General condition: Check for evidence of damage to the surface
finish or structural damage, pressure marks and cracks.
2. Check that the water drain orifices at the wing root and tip are
clear.
3. Check the airbrakes for functioning and locking. Check for water
or foreign objects in the airbrake boxes.
4. Check that the outer wing panel is properly locked without play.
5. Check that the flaperons move freely with no hinge play. Perform
a positive control check on the inboard and outboard flap.
6. Check that the wing tip wheels are in good condition: The
clearance between the flap trailing edge and the ground in