Side doors Inspect hinges, arm, spring function
Parachute Bowden cables, parking brake valve plus hoses,
transponder antenna Inspected
Remove left gills, disconnect movable ballast connector,
remove upper engine cowling, inspect
Engine, propeller Surface and general condition, check for
leaking liquids
Engine mount Checked for cracks, secured nuts, fixed
ballast
Exhaust system Clamps, cracks, EGT sensors inspected
Ignition system Wiring, boxes, spark plugs plus
connectors
Fuel system Gascolator, hoses, pump, pressure
sensor, fuel flow sensor inspected
Carburettors Clamps, filters, bowls, drain hoses
inspected
Carburettor heating system – open valve
if flight in conditions with risk of icing is
expected
Cooling system Hoses, radiator, overflow bottle, level
checked
Oil system Hoses, clamps, radiator, pressure sensor,
thermostat, oil tank inspected
Propeller control system hydraulic