Piper PA-24-250 Comanche - Before Starting Engine; Fuselage and Empennage; Left Wing; Preflight Check for Night Operation

Aircraft Publications
Piper Comanchc
250 (Early Model)
Section - 4
Normal Procedures
WALK AROUND INSPECTION (Cont.)
4.) Left Wing:
Check Supply Visually - Adjust and Secure Caps
Open
Tie Down and Wheel Chock
................... ........ ................................................ Remove
Main Gear Strut
............................ .. ............................................ Proper Inflation 2-314 in
Tire
.... ................... .... Check for Wear and Proper Inflation
Stall Warning Transmitter Switch
................................................................................ Free
Pitot Head
......................................................................... Cover Removed - Hole Clear
Wing Tip and Navigation Light
............................................................................. Check
Control Surfaces
............................................................................ Check for Interference
5.) Fuselage and Empennage:
Static Vents ................... .. .............................................................................. Holes Clear
Control Surfaces
................... ...... ................................................ Check for Interference
. .
Navigation Lights ..................................................................................................... Check
Antennas
................... .... ..................................................................................... Check
. .
Ventllat~ng Air Inlet ................... .. ............................................................................. Clear
.................................................................................... ............................
Tie Down : Remove
Baggage Door
...................................................................................................... Secure
** WARNING ** In winter insure that all surfaces are free of ice, frost and snow
PREFLIGHT CHJCCK FOR NIGHT OPERATION
If operation of aircraft extends into night:
Master Switch
................................................................................................................... On
Navigation and Landing Lights
....................... ... ............................................................ Check
Panel and Cabin Lights
.................................................................................................. Check
Master Switch
................... .. ........................................................................................... Off
Flashlight
................................................................................................................... On Board
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Seats ............................ ............ .......................................................................................... Erect
Belts and Harness
................................................................................... Fastened and Adjusted
Brakes
.............................................................................................................................. Set
Carburetor Heat
........................................................................................................... Full Cold
Fuel Strainer
.................... .... .................. Drain Sample (5 Seconds) and Check Each Tank
Fuel Selector
........................ ... ......................................................................... Desired Tank
Circuit Breakers
.......................................................................................................... Check In
Avionics Master (Or Radios) ................... .. ............................................................ Check Off
Air Vents, Heater and Defroster ............................................................................. As Desired
Alternate Static Source (If Installed)
................................................................................ Closed
Controls .................... .. ................................................................................. Free and Correct
Door
....................... .. .............................................................................................. Latched
Copyright: 1993 Page 4-4