Tecnam P2010 - Page 85

Section 4 – Normal procedures
Pre-flight Inspection
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Propeller and spinner condition
CHECK for nicks, cracks, dents and other de-
fects, propeller should rotate freely. Check
fixing and lack of play between blades and
hub.
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Check the engine cowling surface conditions, then open engine inspection doors
and perform the following checks:
a) Nacelle inlets and exhausts openings must be free of obstructions. Check
connection and integrity of air intake system, visually inspect that ram air
intake is unobstructed. If inlet and outlet plugs are installed, they must be
removed.
b) Check radiator. There should be no indication of leakage of fluid and they
have to be free of obstructions.
c) Check for foreign objects
d) Only before the first flight of a day:
(1) Brake Hydraulic fluid tank: check for correct level and replenish as
required
(2) Check V belt for general condition
(3) Exhaust: inspect for damages, leakage and general condition.
(4) Check engine mount and silent-blocks for condition.
e) At cold engine, Check engine oil level and replenish as required. Prior to
long flights oil should be added so that the oil level reaches the “max”
mark.
f) Drain off Gascolator for water and sediment (drain until no water comes
off). Then make sure drain valve is closed.
g) Check drainage hoses free of obstructions
h) Verify all parts are fixed or locked: inspect fuel circuit for leakages.
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Engine cowling doors
CLOSE, check for proper alignment of cam-
locks
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Landing/taxi light and LH static
port
CHECK, Visual inspection for integrity.
Right side tank vent: check for obstructions.
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Tow bar and chocks
REMOVE, stow on board pitot, static ports
and stall warning protective plugs.
Avoid blowing inside Pitot tube and inside airspeed indicator system's
static ports as this may damage instruments.
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