Section 4
Model GA8-TC 320 Normal Procedures
CASA Approved
Page 4-4 5 Feb 2009 C01-01-08
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION CHECKLIST
1. Cockpit
Magnetos ...............................................OFF
Master Switches Bus 1 and Bus 2 .........ON
Volts, Bus 1 and Bus 2 ...........................CHECK system voltage/Battery condition
Fuel ........................................................ON check gauges contents
Alternator Warning Light ........................CONFIRM ON
Caution Warning Panel ..........................CHECK ALL LIGHTS use press to test button
Nav/Landing Lights ................................ON/OFF as required to check
Stall Warning ..........................................CHECK
Master Switches Bus 1 and Bus 2 .........OFF
Mixture ...................................................IDLE CUT OFF
Trim ........................................................CYCLE smooth operation throughout range
Alternate Static (if tted) .........................NORMAL SOURCE
Cowl Flap ..............................................OPEN
Harnesses and Seats .............................CHECK CONDITION
Windshield ..............................................CLEANLINESS
Cockpit area ...........................................GENERAL CONDITION
Loose objects .........................................SECURE
Cockpit Doors/Latches ...........................CONDITION & OPERATION
2. Left Wing / Left Centre Fuselage
Wing Fuel Tank Drain .............................DRAIN water, sediment and fuel grade
Flap ........................................................DOWN, CONDITION, HINGES & SECURITY
Aileron ....................................................CONDITION, HORNS, HINGES & SECURITY
Wingtip ...................................................CONDITION & NAV/LANDING LIGHTS
Pitot Head ..............................................UNCOVERED & UNOBSTRUCTED
Leading edge .........................................DAMAGE & CONDITION
Wing Strut and Fairings ..........................CONDITION & SECURITY
Fuel Contents .........................................NOTED or AS REQUIRED
Fuel Cap .................................................SECURE
Landing Gear .........................................SECURITY & OBVIOUS DEFECTS
Tyres ......................................................INFLATION & CONDITION
Brake Assy .............................................CONDITION, PADS, CALIPER & HOSE
3. Engine / Propeller / Nose Gear
Engine Air Outlets/Inlets .........................CHECK FOR OBSTRUCTIONS
Exhaust System .....................................CONDITION, SECURITY & LEAKS
Turbocharger System .............................CONDITION, SECURITY & LINKAGES
Oil ...........................................................QUANTITY/DIPSTICK SECURE
Accessible Engine Components ............CONDITION & SECURITY
Propeller .................................................OIL LEAKS, NICKS & DAMAGE
Spinner ...................................................CONDITION & SECURITY
Cowling ..................................................CONDITION & SECURITY
Cowl Flap ...............................................CONDITION & LINKAGES
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