Tecnam P2008 JC, Flight Manual

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Section 4 – Normal procedures
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTIONS
Ed. 1, Rev. 0
G
Left main landing gear
CHECK inflation, tire condition, alignment,
fuselage skin condition. Check fuselage skin
status, tire status (cuts, bruises, cracks and
excessive wear), slippage markers integrity,
gear structure and brakes hoses: there
should be no sign of hydraulic fluid leakage.
H Stabilator and tab CHECK stabilator leading edge. Check the
actuating mechanism of stabilator and the
connection with related tab: CHECK free of
play, friction. CHECK fuselage bottom and
top skin. CHECK antennas for integrity.
I Vertical tail and rudder Visual inspection, check free of play, friction.
L
Right main landing gear CHECK inflation, tire condition, alignment,
fuselage skin condition. Check fuselage skin
status, tire status (cuts, bruises, cracks and
excessive wear), slippage markers integrity,
gear structure and brakes hoses: there should
be no sign of hydraulic fluid leakage.
M
Right flap and hinges Visual inspection
N
Right aileron, hinges and RH tank
vent line Visual inspection, check free of play, friction;
Right side tank vent: check for obstructions.
O Right strobe light, leading edge
and wing skin Visual inspection, CHECK stall strips,
CHECK strobe light for integrity and fixing
P Stall indicator switch CHECK for integrity and free of play,
Q
Right fuel filler cap CHECK desired fuel level (use graduated
dipstick). Drain the right fuel tank sump by
quick drain valve using a cup to collect fuel
(drainage operation must be carried with the
aircraft parked on a level surface). Check for
water or other contaminants. Make sure filler
cap is closed
.
R
Nose wheel strut and tire/
RH static port CHECK inflation, tire condition and condi-
tion of shock absorber: there should be no
sign of hydraulic fluid leakage. Check the
right static port for obstructions.
S Propeller and spinner condition CHECK for nicks, cracks, dents and other de-
fects, propeller should rotate freely. Check
fixing and lack of play between blades and
hub.