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NOTE
If airplane has been used from muddy airfields or in snow, check wheel
wells to make sure they are clean and not obstructed.
Check frequently all landing gear retraction mechanism components,
shock-absorbers, tires and brakes. This is particularly important for
airplanes used from hilly fields.
Improperly serviced or worn shock-absorbers may result in excessive
loads being transmitted to the airplane structure during ground
operations. Without passengers and baggages on board, the unpainted
surface of the main gear shock absorber tube must be visible about:
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55 mm (2.17 in) of minimum height with half tank,
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40 mm (1.57 in) of minimum height with full tanks.
Fuselage forward section - IV
Forward compartment
83 - Inside ........................................................................................... Check
84 - Door ................................................................................... Close / Lock
85 - GPU door ............................................................................................ Closed
If not used
86 - Fuel circuit drain ..................................................................................... Drain
Fuel free of water and contamination
WARNING
If the clogging indicator is extended, red collar visible, the flight is not
authorized.
87 - Filter contamination indicator (clogging indicator) ................................ Check
88 - Left-side exhaust stub .................................................. Condition / No cracks
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Pilot's Information Manual
Section 4
Normal Procedures
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 4.4.11
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