Amplified Normal Procedures; Preflight Inspection - Textron Cessna Grand Caravan Ex 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

CESSNA
MODEL 208B 867 SHP
GARMIN G1000

AMPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

The preflight inspection, described in Figure 4-1 and adjacent checklist,
is recommended. If the airplane has been in extended storage, has had
recent major maintenance, or has been operated from rough or
unprepared surfaces, a more extensive exterior inspection is
recommended.
Flights at night and in cold weather involve a
careful check of other specific areas discussed in
this section.
Before every flight, check the condition of main and nose landing gear
tires. Keep tires inflated to the pressure specified in Section 8, Airplane
Handling, Service And Maintenance. Examine tire sidewalls for
patterns of shallow cracks called weather checks. These cracks are
evidence of tire deterioration caused by age, improper storage, or
prolonged exposure to weather. Check the tread of the tire for depth,
wear, and cuts. Replace the tire if fibers are visible.
After major maintenance has been performed, the flight controls and
trim tabs should be double-checked for free and correct movement and
security. The security of all inspection plates on the airplane should be
checked following periodic inspections.
If the airplane has been kept in a crowded hangar, it should be checked
for dents and scratches on wings, fuselage, and tail surfaces, damage
to navigation, strobe lights, and avionics antennas. Check for damage
to the nosewheel steering system, the result of exceeding nosewheel
turning limits while towing.
FAA APPROVED
208BPHCUS-00
WARNING
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SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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