Section 4 Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Normal Procedures EXTRA 500
8 Engine and Propeller
Engine Cowlings; Check condition
Engine Air Intake; Check uncovered, clear and condition
Engine Exhausts; Check uncovered and condition
Engine Oil Level; Check in limits
Oil Access Door; Check closed, secured
Towing Bar; Removed
Nose Gear, Gear Door, Wheel and Tire; Check condition
Antennas; Check condition
Caution Blade shake is allowed up to 3 mm (1/8 inch) and a blade
angle play of 2° is acceptable. No critical cracks in the
blades. Metal corrosion sheet may not be loose. If not,
replace within the next 10 hours after last inspection.
Propeller and Spinner; Check for condition, oil leaks, blade
movements
Propeller De-Ice Pads; Check condition
Front Window; Check for cracks and contamination
9 Left Wing
Caution Avoid fuselage contamination with fuel.
Fuel Tank Sump; Drain fuel samples with cup, check for water
and contamination
Drain Valves; Check locked and secured
Wing Tie Down; Release, remove eye bolt
Fuel Quantity; Check
Fuel Filler Caps (2); Check closed, secured
Wing Leading Edge; Check condition
Stall Warning Sensor; Check free movement
Pitot Tube; Check uncovered and for clogging
Navigation-, Strobe- and Recognition Lights; Check
Note Checking movement of aileron, consider spring forces of
control interconnection with rudder.
Aileron; Check condition, free movement
Flap; Check condition
4-30 26. January 2011
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