Preflight Check; Cabin; Walk Around Inspection; Right Wing - Piper PA-24-250 COMANCHE Pilot Operating Handbook

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Pipcr Comanche 250 (Early Model)
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Normal Procedures
PREFLIGHT CHECK
1.)
Cabin:
Control Wheel .........................
. . . .
.................................................. Release Restraint
. .
Av~on~cs Master (Or Radios) ................................................................................. Check Off
. .
Ignltlon .............................................................. Check Off
Landing Gear Selector
................... . . . .
.................................................................. Down
Master Switch .................................................................................................................
On
Fuel Quantity Gauges ............................................................................... Check Each Tank
Flaps ............................................................................................................................ Lower
Master Switch .................................................................................................................. Off
Oxygen Quantity (If Equipped and Required)
...................
. . . .
..................... Adequate
Required Papers and Navigation Charts
......
........... On Board
WALK AROUND INSPECTION
Exterior ..................................................
Check for Damage and Evidence of Fluid Leaks
2.) Right Wing:
Control Surfaces ................................................................................. Check for Interference
Wing Tip and Navigation Light .......................
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...........................................
Check
Fuel Tank
...................................................
Check Supply Visually - Adjust and Secure Caps
Fuel Tank Vent and Overflow Drain
.......................................................................
Open
Tie Down and Wheel Chock
..................................................................................
Remove
Main Gear Strut ............................................................................
Proper Inflation 2-314 in
Tire ........................
. . . ...........................................
Check for Wear and Proper Inflation
3.) Nose Section:
Windshield
....................
. . .
.......................................................................................
Clean
Engine Compartment ...........................................................
Check for Fuel and Oil Leaks
.........................................................
Generator Belt
.............................. .........
Check Tension
Brake Fluid
.....................................................................................................
Check Level
Oil
..................................................................................................................
Check Level
Dip Stick and Oil Inspection Cover ..........................................................................
Secure
Air Inlets
....................... . .
........................................................................................
Clear
Propeller
....................
. .
.........................................................................
Check for Nicks
Area Around Propeller
..............................................................................
Clear of Debris
.....................................
Nose Gear Strut
.................................... .... Proper Inflation 2-314 in
..........................................
Tire
......................... . . . Check for Wear and Proper Inflation
Cowling
.................... . . .
........................................................................................ Secure
Copyright: 1993
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