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Mechanic’s check list & notes |
Item Description |
Included in
Pre-Purchase Inspection |
Included in
Annual Inspection |
Included during Annual
at extra cost |
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Propeller Group |
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Remove Spinner |
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X |
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Inspect Spinner and Back Plate |
X (visible inspection) |
X |
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Inspect blade for nicks and cracks |
X |
X |
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Inspect hub for cracks/corrosion |
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X |
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Check mounting bolts/safety |
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X |
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CONSTANT SPEED PROP |
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Check blades for tightness |
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X |
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Check governor attachments |
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X |
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Check for grease and/or oil |
X |
X |
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Remove Prop & remove sludge |
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X (TBD) |
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Lubricate as per manual |
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X |
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Inspect front crankshaft oil seal |
X (visible inspection) |
X (visible inspection) |
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Replace spinner |
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X |
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Engine Group |
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Remove cowling, clean |
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X |
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Check for cracks missing fasteners |
X |
X |
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Oil System Check |
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Drain engine oil |
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X |
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R&R filter, check screen/filter |
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X |
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Check Temp sending unit for
leaks and electrical connections |
X |
X |
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Remove oil cooler and flush |
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X (up to 4 hours) |
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Clean and check fins |
X (visual) |
X |
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Check for leaks |
X |
X |
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Check security of clamps |
X |
X |
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Check condition of oil lines |
X |
X |
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Fill engine with oil |
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X |
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Fuel System Check |
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Clean/check fuel filter screen |
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X |
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Drain carburetor |
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X (1/2 hour) |
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Service fuel injection nozzles |
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X (TBD) |
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Check for leaks, condition and
security of fuel lines and clamps |
X |
X |
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Check throttle shaft for looseness |
X |
X |
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Induction System Check |
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Remove and replace air filter |
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X |
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Induction and heat seals |
X (visual) |
X |
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Condition of Carb heat box |
X (visual) |
X |
Repair as Necessary |
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Tightness of intake manifold |
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X |
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Turbo-Charger mounting |
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X (TBD) |
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Fuel Injection mounting |
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X (TBD) |
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Exhaust System Check |
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Check for leaks, cracks, etc. |
X (visual) |
X |
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Check condition of gaskets |
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X |
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Check muffler shroud |
X (visual) |
X |
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Ignition System Check |
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Mag points for clearance |
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(as required) |
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Breaker belts for lubrication |
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(as required) |
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Contact spring height |
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(as required) |
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Mag oil seal for leakage |
X |
X |
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Harness and insulators
(cracks corrosion connections) |
X |
X |
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Mag to engine timing |
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X |
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Spark plugs (service/Replace) |
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X (up to 2 hours) |
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Charging System Check |
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. |
. |
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Alternator (remove/replace) |
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(as required) 3 hours |
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Check mounting |
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X |
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Wiring (Fraying/chafing) |
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X |
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Safeties, security |
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X |
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Service Battery |
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X |
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Starting System Check |
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. |
. |
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Remove and Replace as necessary |
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(as required) 3 hours |
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Check wiring harness |
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X |
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Check safety wire and mountings |
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X |
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Engine Condition (General) |
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. |
. |
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Baffles |
X |
X |
X (up to 16 hrs) |
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Breather Tube |
X |
X |
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Check crankcase for leaks/cracks |
X |
X |
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Engine mounts and bushings |
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X |
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Cylinders for excessive heat |
X |
X |
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Drive Belts |
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X |
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Vacuum Pump and lines/security |
X |
X |
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Check Air-Oil Separator |
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(as required) |
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All electrical connections |
X |
X |
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Loose parts, hoses (Service life), connections |
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X |
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Proper installation of safety wire |
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X |
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Engine Controls (operation) |
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Throttle |
X |
X |
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Carb/Injector mixture |
X |
X |
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Prop governing controls |
(as required) |
(as required) |
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Cowl flaps |
(as required) |
(as required) |
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Compression Check |
X (as required) |
X |
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Clean Engine |
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X |
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Lubricate Controls |
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X |
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Reinstall Cowlings |
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X |
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Cabin Group |
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. |
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Interior (damage/operation) |
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Cabin doors and windows |
X |
X |
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Seats, seat belts, mountings |
X |
X |
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Heater, vents, etc. |
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X |
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Controls (operation) |
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Flaps |
X |
X |
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Fuel selector valve |
X |
X |
(service) up to 4 hours |
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Rudder pedals |
X |
X |
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Replace rudder pedal springs |
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(replace) 2 hours |
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Brakes |
X |
X |
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Control wheel and column |
X |
X |
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Pulleys, cables, chains |
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X |
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Ailerons |
X |
X |
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Elevator and trim |
X |
X |
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Lubricate controls |
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X |
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Brakes (check) |
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Operation of brake cylinders |
X |
X |
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Check for leaks |
X |
X |
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Check fluid level (fill as required) |
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X |
(fill) 0.5 hours |
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Parking brake (operation) |
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X |
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Instrument Panel |
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Instrument lines and attachments |
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X |
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Service gyro & instrument filters |
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X |
(replace) 1 hours |
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Instrument panel shock mounts |
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X |
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Wiring and instrument chafing |
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X |
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Static ports, static lines, alt air |
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X |
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Aircraft lighting |
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Cabin and instrument lights |
X |
X |
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Landing lights |
X |
X |
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Navigation lights |
X |
X |
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Strobe lights |
X |
X |
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Rotating beacon / tail strobe |
X |
X |
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Wing Group |
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Remove inspection plate, fairings |
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X |
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Wings |
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Surfaces for damage, loose rivets |
X |
X |
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Wing tips for damage, loose rivets |
X |
X |
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Wing attachment bolts |
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X |
(replace) up to 5 hours |
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Pitot tube assembly |
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X |
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Stall warning indicator/operation |
X |
X |
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Ailerons |
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Surfaces for damage |
X |
X |
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Hinges and attachments |
X |
X |
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Check control cables |
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X |
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Check pulleys and bellcranks |
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X |
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Flaps |
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Surfaces for damage |
X |
X |
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Hinges and attachments |
X |
X |
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Flap operation (mechanical) |
X |
X |
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Fuel tanks |
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Check for leaks and/or water |
X |
X |
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Fuel tank vents |
X |
X |
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Marked for octane and capacity |
X |
X |
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Operation of fuel drain |
X |
X |
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Lubricate as per manual |
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X |
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Reinstall Inspection Plates / fairings |
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X |
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Landing Gear Group |
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Put airplane on jacks |
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X |
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Tires and Wheels |
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Up to 5 hours |
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Remove Tires and Wheels |
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" |
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Clean Wheel Bearings |
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" |
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Check for wear or damage |
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" |
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Repack wheel bearings |
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" |
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Check for broken bolts/corrosion |
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X |
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Check tire pressure |
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X |
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Replace tires and wheels |
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X |
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Brakes |
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Check linings, disk, drums |
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X |
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Brake lines (leaks/security) |
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X |
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Brake attachment bolts |
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X |
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Fixed Gear |
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Gear forks/torque links |
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X |
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Shocks (leaks/scoring) |
X |
X |
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Gear attachment bolts |
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X |
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Nose gear steering control travel |
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X |
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Shimmy damper |
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X |
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Check condition of fairings |
X |
X |
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Lubricate as per manual |
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X |
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Remove airplane from jacks |
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X |
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Periodic Inspections |
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Radios checked (dates) |
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(as required) |
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VORs checked (dates) |
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(as required) |
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Transponder check (date) |
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(as required) |
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Tachometer calibration (date) |
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(as required) |
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Gyro certification (date) |
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(as required) |
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Artificial Horizon certification |
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(as required) |
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Altimeter/static check FAR 91.411 |
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(as required) |
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Encoding altimeter (date) |
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(as required) |
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Altitude Encoder (Mode C) |
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(as required) |
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ELT Battery (date) |
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X |
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Operational Checkout |
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Before starting |
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Check fuel gauges |
X |
X |
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Check electric fuel pump |
X |
X |
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Check fuel pressure |
X |
X |
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Check fuel flow gauge |
X |
X |
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Start Engine |
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Check oil pressure |
X |
X |
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Check fuel pump |
X |
X |
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Check fuel pressure/flow gauge |
X |
X |
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Check Alternator output |
X |
X |
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Check manifold pressure |
X (as applicable) |
X (as applicable) |
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Check alternate air/carb heat |
X |
X |
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Check mag switch operation |
X |
X |
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Check RPM (left Mag drop) |
X |
X |
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Check RPM (right Mag drop) |
X |
X |
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Check static RPM |
X |
X |
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Check idle RPM |
X |
X |
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Check oil pressure |
X |
X |
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Check oil temperature |
X |
X |
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Check propeller smoothness |
X (as required) |
X (as required) |
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Check governor operation |
X (as required) |
X (as required) |
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Check vacuum gauge |
X |
X |
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Check cabin heater |
X (as required) |
X |
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Check electrical equip operation |
X (as required) |
X |
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Check parking brake |
X |
X |
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Check throttle/mixture operation |
X |
X |
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Check idle mixture at shutdown |
X |
X |
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Aircraft Papers |
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Aircraft conforms to FAA specs |
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X |
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All ADs complied with |
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X |
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All special insp. complied with |
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X |
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Aircraft forms signed / completed |
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X |
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Registration |
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X |
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Airworthiness Certificate |
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X |
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Radio License |
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X |
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Flight Manual |
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X |
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