Cessna 208B - Nose

CESSNA SECTION 4
MODEL
2088 (675 SHP) NORMAL PROCEDURES
I PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Cont~nued)
@ NOSE
WARNING
IT IS ESSENTIAL IN COLD WEATHER TO REMOVE
EVEN SMALL ACCUMULATIONS OF FROST, ICE
SNOW, OR SLUSH FROM THE PROPELLER BLADES
AND SPINNER, AND THE AIR INLETS (STARTER1
GENERATOR, OIL COOLER AND ENGINE INLETS). TO
ASSURE COMPLETE REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATION,
CONDUCT A VISUAL AND TACTILE INSPECTION OF
ALL SURFACES.
1. Exhaust Cover (if installed)
- REMOVE.
2. Cowling - OPEN right side of upper cowling for access and
CHECK condition and security.
3. Engine (right side) - CHECK for general condition, security, fuel
and oil leakage and damage to any components.
WARNING
AVOID TOUCHING THE OUTPUT CONNECTORS OR
COUPLING NUTS OR IGNITION
EXCITOR WITH BARE
HANDS.
4. Battery - CHECK condition and security, and power cables
secure.
5. Exhaust Svstem - CHECK condition, securitv. cracks, distortion
and damage.
6. Cowling -CLOSE and LATCH right side.
7. Air Inlet Covers - REMOVE.
8. Air Inlets
- CHECK starterlgenerator blast tube opening and oil
cooler nlet
(riahtl and enaine induction air inlet (left) for condition.
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restrictions,'and debris.
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9. Propeller Anchor - REMOVE.
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10.Propeller - CHECK blades for nicks, gouges, erosion, cracks
(and looseness of material and debonds if
Hartzell propeller
=, installed). Also, inspect blades for lightning strike (darkened area
near tips), anti-ice boots for security, and evidence of grease and
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oil leaks.
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11 .Propeller Spinner - CHECK condition and security.
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