Textron Cessna Grand Caravan Ex 208B - Page 239

CESSNA SECTION 4
MODEL 208B 867 SHP NORMAL PROCEDURES
GARMIN G1000
U.S.
FAA APPROVED
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Continued)
8 NOSE (Continued)
20. Engine Oil:
a. Oil Level Sight Glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(verify oil level within green band range)
b. Dipstick/Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
Fill to within 1 1/2 quarts of MAX HOT or MAX COLD (as
appropriate) on dipstick. Markings indicate U.S. quarts
low if oil is hot.
WARNING
Make sure the oil dipstick cap is securely latched
down. Operating the engine with less than the
recommended oil level and with the dipstick cap
unlatched will result in excessive oil loss and
eventual engine stoppage.
21. Electrical Power Box Circuit Breakers and Diodes. . . . CHECK
(verify all circuit breakers, including standby alternators are IN
and diodes are clear)
22. Standby Alternator and Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(verify condition and security)
23. Air Conditioning (if installed):
a. Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(verify condition and security)
b. Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(verify condition and tension)
c. Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
Check hoses for evidence of damage or leaks from
compressor to the condenser and evaporators.
d. Condenser Inlet/Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(lower left side of cowling)
(check installation, condition and blockage)
24. Brake Fluid Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(fluid level and cap secured)
25. Cowling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSE and LATCH
(left side)
26. Oil Breather Drain Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRAIN
(until empty)
27. External Power Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK
(condition and security)
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