Malibu Boats PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 83

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P, MALIBU
NOSE SECTION
General condition.........................................................................................check
Fuel filter sump ............................................................................drain and check
Cowling.......................................................................................................secure
Windshield ....................................................................................................clean
Propeller and spinner ...................................................................................check
Air inlets ........................................................................................................clear
Landing light................................................................................................check
Chock ........................................................................................................remove
Nose gear strut ............................................................................................proper
Nose wheel tire ............................................................................................check
Engine baffle seals .......................................................................................check
Oil check quantity
Dipstick.........................................................................................properly seated
Oil filler cap ................................................................................................secure
Tow bar ..............................................................................stow properly - secure
Baggage door ..............................................................................close and secure
LEFT WING
Surface condition .............................................................clear of ice, frost, snow
Fuel tank sump.............................................................................drain and check
When draining any amount of fuel, care should
be taken to ensure that no fire hazard exists
before starting engine.
Tie down and chock...................................................................................remove
Main gear strut............................................................................................proper
Tire...............................................................................................................check
Brake block and disc....................................................................................check
Pitot head .............................................................................................holes clear
Fuel tank...........................................................................................check supply
Fuel tank vent ................................................................................................clear
ISSUED: JULY 1, 1986
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CAUTION
SECTION 4
for water, sediment
and proper fuel
inflation (1.5 +/- .25 in.)
for water, sediment
and proper fuel
inflation (2.5 +/- .25 in.)
visually - secure cap
REPORT: VB-1300
4-5