Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 4
Normal procedures
EASA Approved
Edition 1 - January 15, 2018
Rev. 2
Page 4.4.13
Preflight inspection
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Continuing
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NOTE
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Inspect if possible pressure port located inside exhaust stub. A missing port or
a cracked port may hinder correct operation of continuous heating of air inlet lip.
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96 -
Upper engine cowls
Open
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For the first flight of the day :
97 -
Oil cap
Closed / Locked
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98 -
Engine oil level
Check
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99 -
Fuel pipes
No leak, deterioration, wear
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100 - Engine cowls
Condition
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Closed / Locked
Air inlets
101 - Main
No cracks - Unobstructed
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NOTE
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Check for no cracks, which are sometimes put in evidence by traces of soot
resulting from exhaust gases.
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102 - Lateral / upper
Unobstructed
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NOTE
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Lateral air inlets, which supply air conditioning system and oil cooler, are
provided with blanking covers. It is not the case for upper air inlets of RAM AIR
system (circular grille located in front of R.H. windshield) and of vapor cycle
cooling system (two rectangular grilles located forward of the circular grille).
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PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS