Cabin Door; Door Seal; Exterior Handle; Left Nose - Eclipse Aviation Eclipse 500 Flight Manual

CABIN DOOR

1. Door Seal

• Ensure the seal is intact. The door seal is an essential component and is directly
responsible for maintaining cabin pressurization. If a door seal becomes worn,
cracked or broken, have it replaced prior to flight.
• Ensure that the lower cabin door cables are fully extended before stepping on the
steps. Failure to do so may cause damage to the door mechanism.

2. Exterior Handle

• Check condition of locking pins. Visually inspect each pin to assure that it is not
bent or damaged.

LEFT NOSE

1. Windshield and Cockpit Side Window
• Ensure windshield is free of bugs, grime and deformities.
The windshield should not be cleaned with any petroleum-based substance. A 50/50
mixture of isopropyl alcohol and de-mineralized water is the only approved cleaning
2. Left Static Port
• No blockage. Verify left static port is free of bugs and other debris.
DO NOT touch any port; oil from your finger will provide an adhesive surface for dirt to
3.Nose Access Panel
• Ensure all fasteners are present and panel is mounted flush with aircraft surface.
4. Pitot/Static Probe
• No blockage. Verify Pitot/Static probe is free of bugs and other debris.
DO NOT touch any probe; oil from your finger will provide an adhesive surface for dirt
5. Pitot/AOA Probe
• No blockage. Verify Pitot/AOA probe is free of bugs and other debris
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agent.
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collect around port openings.
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to collect around port openings.
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