Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 4
EXTRA 500 Normal Procedures
6 Right Side of Fuselage
Fuselage Side Wall; Check condition
Static Port; Check uncovered and condition
Windows, Emergency Exit; Check for cracks and contamination
Emergency Exit Release Handle; Check stowed
Main Gear, Hydraulic Lines, Gear Door, Wheel Brake, Wheel,
Tire and Landing Light; Check condition
Important Hydraulic fluid must be visible in the inspection glass.
Landing Gear Hydraulic Reservoir; Check fluid level
(inspection glass)
7 Right Wing
Wing Tie Down; Release, remove eye bolt
Fuel Quantity; Check
Fuel Filler Caps (2); Closed, secured
Flap; Check condition
Note Checking movement of aileron, consider spring forces of
control interconnection with rudder.
Aileron; Check condition, free movement
Navigation-, Strobe- and Recognition Lights; Check condition
Wing Leading Edge; Check condition
Pitot Tube; Check uncovered and for clogging
Caution Avoid fuselage contamination with fuel.
Fuel Tank Sump and Outer Wing Tank Drains; Drain fuel
samples with cup, check for water and contamination
Drain Valves; Check locked and secured
Fuel Tank Vent; Check free of clogging
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