12/8/2006 FLIGHT TRAINING AND STANDARDS MANUAL
ECLIPSE 500
© Eclipse Aviation Corporation, 2006
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• Inspect over wing surface for dents and deformities. Inspect for ice and other
contaminants adhering to the wing. These contaminants must be removed prior to
flight as they can significantly reduce aircraft performance.
3. Flap CHECK
a. No External Damage
b. Actuator Condition
c. Fairings
d. Tracks
• Inspect flap surface for damage, deformities and contamination. All flap actuators
should be free of debris.
4. Main Gear (Rear) CHECK
a. No External Damage
b. Actuator Condition
c. Tire Condition
d. Wheel Condition
e. Sensors (WOW and downlock)
f. Side Brace Condition
g. Gear Door
• All landing gear components should be free of damage and should be inspected
thoroughly prior to flight. The landing gear wells should be inspected for anything
that would restrict free landing gear operation. The tire should have sufficient tread
depth and if necessary be filled to the proper pressure. Brake wear indicator pins
should be inspected and should not be flush with their mounting surface. Brake
lines should be firmly attached in a manner that will not cause any pinching during
gear cycles. Brake line fittings should show no evidence of leakage. A leak will be
indicated by yellowish brake fluid dripping from brake line fittings. Both WOW and
Downlock sensors should be firmly mounted to their mounting surface. The hard
landing indicator should be properly seated in its grove. The landing gear over-
center brace should be fully extended and the landing gear door should be
inspected for signs of damage.
NOTE
A displaced landing gear ring (red groove visible) indicates a hard landing and the
aircraft’s landing gear requires inspection prior to flight.
5. Aileron CHECK
• Inspect aileron surfaces for damage, deformities and contamination which can
cause loss of aileron effectiveness. Additionally, inspect the aileron hinges and
edges for signs of control binding.
6. Under Wing CONDITION
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