Cessna 208B - Page 114

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SECTION 4 CESSNA , -
NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL
2088 (675 SHP)
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Continued) , .
NOSE (Continued)
12.Nose Wheel Strut and Tire - CHECK for condition, red over-travel
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indicator block and cable intact (not fallen into view), and proper
inflation of tire.
13.Cowling - OPEN left side of upper cowling for access and
CHECK condition and security.
14.Engine (left side) - CHECK for general condition, security, fuel
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and oil leakage and damage to any components.
15.lnertial Se~arator Bvoass Outlet - CHECK CLOSED and duct
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free of debris.
16.0il DipsticWFiller Cap - CHECK oil level, then check dipsticklfiller
cap SECURE. Fill to within 1
112 quarts of MAX HOT or MAX
COLD (as appropriate) on dipstick. Markings indicate U.S. quarts
low if oil is hot.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE OIL DIPSTICK CAP IS SECURELY
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LATCHED DOWN. OPERATING THE ENGINE WITH
LESS THAN THE RECOMMENDED OIL LEVEL AND
WITH THE DIPSTICK CAP UNLATCHED
WILL RESULT
IN EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS AND EVENTUAL ENGINE
STOPPAGE.
17.Fuel Filter - CHECK FUEL FILTER BYPASS FLAG for proper
location (flush).
18.Brake Fluid Reservoir - CHECK LEVEL.
19.Cowling -CLOSE and LATCH left side.
20.Fuel Filter Quick-Drain Valve - DRAIN (using fuel sampler) to
check for water, sediment, and proper fuel before each flight and
after each refueling. If water is observed, take further samples
until clear. Take repeated samples from all fuel drain points until
all contamination has been removed.
21 .Fuel Drain Can
- DRAIN until empty.
22.Fuel Pump Drain Reservoir (if installed) - DRAIN until empty.
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