Airplane Flight Manual
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Sub-section - 4.10
NORMAL PROCEDURES
FAA Approved
Revision A3:
Apr 26, 2007
GROUND HANDLING CHECKLIST
A stand-alone Ground Handling Checklist, containing the Pre-Flight and Post Flight Checks and
Procedures, is issued to each airplane replacing the Pre-Flight and Post Flight Inspections in
the Airplane Flexible Maintenance Schedule (AFMS). The Pre-Flight Check must be
accomplished prior to or concurrent with the External Checks. The Post Flight Checks must be
accomplished after the Leaving Airplane (Terminating Flight) Checks following the last flight of
the day.
EXTERNAL CHECKS
Assure that all of the requirements listed under PRE-FLIGHT CHECK, (located in Part I of the
GROUND HANDLING CHECKLIST) are accomplished.
NOTES:
1.
For flight without certain secondary airframe parts, refer to AFM Section 7
Supplement P/N 140-590035-0021 Configuration Deviation List (CDL).
2.
If the airframe ice protection system is to be checked, it must be primed for at
least 2 minutes prior to the walk-around checks.
All surfaces and wing leading edges ........................... Free from snow, ice and frost -
see AFM Section 2 - LIMITATIONS.
Protective covers, blanks and plugs ............................ Remove and stow
Engine, APU (if installed) and CAU ............................. Intake and exhaust ports clear
Landing gear................................................................ Extension normal - Check tires
brake and hoses.
Landing gear locking pins (3)....................................... Remove
Nose wheel steering pin .............................................. Check
Nose gear doors .......................................................... Closed - Manual release secure
Nose tires .................................................................... Check condition
Static plates ................................................................. Free from dents, corrosion and
contaminants.
Nose skin (forward of static plates).............................. Free from dents, paint bubbles and
sealant bulges.
Avionics access doors ................................................. Correctly seated and secured
Fasteners and panels .................................................. All secure - see NOTE 1 above
Thrust reversers........................................................... Stowed
Thrust reverser safety pins (2) ..................................... Check removed
Engine oil ..................................................................... Check level
Engine nacelles and pylons ......................................... Undamaged - Free from oil, fuel, or
hydraulic leaks.
Wing and Horizontal Tail .............................................. Check antice fluid distributed at
panels.
Winglets ....................................................................... Check undamaged and secure
For Training Purposes Only
