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T h e
P i p e r
C o m a n c b e
SECTION
J I
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Be
sure
that
you
have been ~l~oroughly
checked
out
before op-
eraiing
this
aircraft.
The
following
safety procedure instructions
must become
an
-k-
tegral part
of
the aircraft owner$ operational
routine and/or
pre-
flight
inspection.
Before each
flight, visually
inspect
tho airplane, and/or deter-
mine-
that:
(1) The
tires
are
setiafaclorily inflated
and
not exces~iiveiy
worn.
(2)
Tha landing
gear
oleos and
shock
struts
operate
within
Urnits.
(3)
The
propellers
are free
of detrimental nicks.
(4&)
The ground area-
under
propeller
is free of loose
stones,
cindere,
etc.
(5)
The
cowling
md
inspection opening covers
are.
sec&
6
There
i s
no
external damage or operational interference
to
the control surfaces, wings
or fuselage.
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{7)
The windshield is
clean and free of
defects.
(8) There
is no
snow, ice or frost
on the wings
or contra1
surfaces.
~
(9)
.The
tow-bar and control Iocks
are detached and
properly
stowed.
(10) The Zuel
tanka are
full
or are
at
a
safe level
of
proper
fuel.
(11) The
fuel.
tank
caps are
tight.
(12) The
fuel
system vents are open.
(13) The
fuol strainers
and fuel lines are
iree of
wat&
and
sediment
by draiaiag
all
h e 1
strainers once
a
day.
{14)
The
fuel tanks and carburetor
bowla
are free of water
and sediment
by
draining sumps once
a
week.
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(15)
There
are na obvious
f u d
or
oil leaks.
(16) The
engine oil i s
at
proper
levd.
!
(17) The
brakcs
arc
workirlg properly.
(18) The wdio
equipment
is i n
order.
.
(19)
There
is
adeqilaie carburetor
heat.
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