PILOT’S DAILY PREFLIGHT CHECK
(First flight of the day)
The following procedure outlines the pilot walk-around and interior checks
(Figure 2-1).
Main and tail rotor tie-down (if
present) : Removed.
AREA N° 1 (Helicopter nose)
Nose exterior : Condition.
Ventilation air intake : Free of obstructions.
Landing lights : Condition.
Nose landing gear : Condition, shock strut exten-
sion, leaks, tire pressure.
Battery : Connection secured.
Avionic equipment : Secured.
Accumulators :
Condition and leaks. Discharge
accumulators by pressing rel-
evant red buttons. Door secured.
CAUTION
The discharge of accumulators causes loss of parking brakes.
Drains and breather : Conditions.
Nose compartment access door : Security.
RFM A109E
R.A.I. Approved 2-3
Rev. 2