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Wings’ leading edge
Surface condition:
pristine, no cracks, impact spots, no paint and/or edge separations
Pitot tube: firmly attached, no mechanical damage or bendings. Remove protection cover and make
sure it is not blocked or full of water.
Wing drain holes: make sure they are not blocked and clean accordingly.
Wingtip, lights
Surface condition:
pristine, no cracks, impact spots or bumps, no paint separations
Wings’ trailing edge
Surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots, no paint and/or edge separations
Mylar sealing tape between wing and aileron:
undamaged and in position
Aileron: pristine surface, no cracks and/or impact spots, no paint abnormalities and edge separa-
tions, no vertical or horizontal free play, smooth and unobstructed deflections
Spoilers, fuel reservoir cap
Spoiler: firm, smooth, equal and unobstructed extension, tightly fitted when retracted, springs stiff
and intact.
Fuel reservoir cap:
fastened. Make sure the pipe is completely clean.
Fuselage, antenna, rescue parachute hood
Self-adhesive tape: in position, no separations
Controls’ cap, antenna:
firmly attached
Fuselage, continued
Surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots or bumps, no paint separations
Horizontal tail surfaces
Surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots or bumps, no paint and/or edge separations
Hinges: no free play in any direction
Central securing screw on top or the horizontal stabilizer:
fastened and secured
Self-adhesive tape covering the gap between horizontal and vertical tail surfaces: in position
Elevator: smooth and unobstructed up-down movement, no side-to-side free play
Vertical tail surfaces
Vertical fin bottom part: no cracks, impact spots or paint separations along main chord
Surface condition: pristine, no cracks, impact spots or bumps, no paint separations
Hinges: no free play in any direction
Rudder metal rope endings: intact, bolts in position
CAUTION!
Preflight check-up should be performed following stations 1 through 22!
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8
19
9
18
10
17
11
16
12 15
13
14
Normal procedures
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