Exterior inspection

Question 1

Exterior inspection surfaces, and structures

Answer 1

surfaces and structures are clear, undamaged, not missing parts, and there are no fluid leaks;
Assessing the condition of the upper wing surfaces may require viewing from inside the aircraft.

Question 2

Hydraulic lines and electrical lines

Answer 2

hydraulic lines and electrical wires are secure and undamaged

Question 3

Placards are

Answer 3

installed placards are readable

Question 4

Gear struts, and gear pins

Answer 4

gear struts are not fully compressed;
gear pins have been removed;

If gear pins are installed, there must be a yellow “GEAR PINS ARE INSTALLED” tag in the flight deck. If gear pins are installed without the flight deck tag present, a logbook entry is required.

Question 5

Engine, inlet, and tailpipe

Answer 5

engine inlets and tailpipes are clear, cowlings are secured and undamaged, and the reversers are stowed;

Question 6

Doors and access panels

Answer 6

doors and access panels that are not in use are latched;

Question 7

Probes sensors vents and ports

Answer 7

probes, sensors, ports, vents, and drains are unobstructed, clear, and undamaged;

Question 8

Skin area adjacent to pitot probes

Answer 8

skin area adjacent to the pitot probes and static ports is not wrinkled

Question 9

Antennas

Answer 9

Antennas are not damaged

Question 10

Light lenses

Answer 10

Light lenses are clean and not damaged

Question 11

Modify maintenance for tires if any of the

Answer 11

tread groove is worn completely around the tire;
tires are worn beyond limits, damaged, or tread is separating;
layer of cord is showing;
questionable cut exists;
tire shows appearance of improper inflation;
wheel through-bolt or nut is missing or damaged.