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4-4 NORMAL PROCEDURES / PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2
CHAPTER 4
7. Aft Cowl and Exhaust—SECURE, NO CRACKS
8. Coolant Overflow Bottle—VERIFY LEVEL between min and
max
9. Propeller and Spinner—SECURE, NO NICKS
10. Cooling Outlet and Fan—CLEAR, GOOD CONDITION
4.1.5 (5) RIGHT TAIL BOOM
1. Firewall Drain—CHECK CLEAR
2. Top of Tail Boom Under Propeller—CLEAR OF
WATER/DEBRIS
3. Tail Boom and Hull—CHECK CONDITION and CLEAR OF
DEBRIS
4. Water Rudder and Access Panel—SECURE, NO DAMAGE
5. Tail Cone Access Panel—SECURE
6. Tail Tie Down—CHECK CONDITION and UNTIE
4.1.6 (6) TAIL SURFACES
1. Vertical Tail and HT/VT Joint—CHECK CONDITION and
SECURITY
2. Right HT and Tip—VERIFY CONDITON and LOCKED
3. Rudder—CHECK FREE and in GOOD CONDITION
NOTE: The rudder is spring-centered with a minor
offset to the right. This is normal and should
not be adjusted.
4. Static Ports (2)—CHECK CLEAN with CRESCENTS IN PLACE
5. Elevator, Hinges, and Pushrod—CHECK FREE and SECURE
6. Trim Tab and Pushrod—CHECK CONDITION and WITHOUT
EXCESSIVE PLAY
7. Left HT and Tip—VERIFY CONDITON and LOCKED