PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTIONS
Before each flight, it is necessary to carry out a complete inspection of the
aircraft starting with an external inspection followed by an internal inspection
as hereby detailed.
CABIN INSPECTION
A Flight Manual: check that a copy is on board
B Weight and balance: check if within limits
C Safety belts used to lock controls: free
D Flight controls: activate flight controls to insure unhindered movement of
control rods and surfaces.
E Parking brake: engage
F Throttle: adjust friction lock
G Magnetos: OFF
H Master switch: ON
I Voltmeter: check (10-12 V); Ammeter check (red).
J Generator switch: ON, check generator switch is illuminated.
K Fuel pump: ON, check light ON, audible sound and correct operation of
fuel pressure indicator.
L Avionics switch: ON, check operation; when finished, reposition switch to
OFF
M Flaps control: activate control to full extension checking travel limits and
instrument indication.
N Trim control: activate control to full scale checking travel limits and
instrument indication
O Acoustic stall warning: check operation
P Navigation lights and strobe-light: check operation
Q Landing light: check operation
R Generator switch: OFF
S Master switch: OFF
T Fuel level: check level on the basis of flight plan
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