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Top of the wing for cracks, deep scratches, tears, wrinkles, popped rivets,
and bulges.
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Flap for excessive freeplay, security and overall condition.
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(click to enlarge)
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Aft fuel tank drain (25 gal) -check for leakage (one each
wing)
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gear up & down switches located in fwd wheel well area.
(circled in photo)
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uplock switch- position indicator, and activates the condenser blower with
gear down.
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downlock switch- position indicator, and gear position (peanut) light.
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Left main landing gear (aft portion)
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-check general condition of tire and wheel assembly
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-check brake lines and fittings for security and leakage
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-check inside wheel well for FOD
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-check brake pads for width equal or greater than 1/10 inch (about
a nickel)
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a Aileron for freedom to move, servo action of trim tab(tab moves in opposite
direction of aileron), trim tab linkage secure, nuts cotterkeyed, aileron
hinge points and bonging braids for security, trim tab hinge pins secured,
and static wicks secure (purpose of bonding braids is to aid in the transfer
of static electricity to the static wicks for discharge)
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Wingtip for cracks, scratches, and condition of navigation and strobe lights;
glareshield for security, condition, and holes unobstructed.
Condensation inside light chamber is ok, a pool of water
is not.
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Underside of wing for leaks, cracks, deep scratches, tears, wrinkles, popped
rivets, and bulges
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Wing leading edge for breaks, dents, and bulges.
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Angle-of-Attack probe-check cover removed and vane for freedom of movement
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Pitot tube-check cover removed, mast unobstructed, and holes clear. (there
are holes on the back of the tube too)
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Wing tiedown-removed
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Stall strip-attached (function= helps root of wing stall
before wing tip)
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Fuel cap-check secure and arrows aligned (ensure cap is flush and locking
tab is down) water can accumulate under
the tab. Don't mistake this for streaming fuel on takeoff
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