Preflight Checklist (continued)
8. Check prop for defects or damage.
9. Check tail wheel free and wheel bolt secure.
10. Check rudder cable pulley bolts tight, but pulley
wheels turn freely. Rudder cable in the pulley tracks.
11. Check rudder hold-down bolts tight and rudder
cable stop secure so rudder cable does not slip on
rudder pulley. Check rudder to vertical stabilizer
bolts secure.
12. Check port side of engine. Check motor mounts
secure, water, fuel, oil and vacuum lines secure and
not leaking. Check air filter clean and secure.
13. Advance throttle and visually verify throttle body
linkage moving appropriately. Check oil level. Check
coolant level.
14. Check rotor control yoke to push-rod tie-rod end
connection. Ensure no wiring, tubing or cables
obstruct the port yoke, walking beam or push-rod.
15. Check port side wheel, wheel nut and brake
mechanism. Ensure tire is in good condition and
properly inflated, brakes clear of debris, brake lines
not leaking and wheel nut properly installed.
16. Engage wheel brakes and check wheels locked.
17. Align rudder pedals parallel in front seat
position. Verify rear rudder pedals also parallel.
Verify front wheel and rudder properly aligned.
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