Exterior Preflight Checks
T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT CO-01
Top Right Fuselage
NOTE: Check the following items
on the top fuselage; the
environmental control system
(ECS) intake and exhaust ports,
the anti-collision beacon/strobe
light, the UHF/VHF No. 1 antenna.
VIDEO NOTE: From the ground,
verify that covers have been
removed from the GTS exhaust
and right ECS intake and exhaust
ports. Check the UHF/VHF No. 1
antenna, anti-collision beacon, and
strobe lights for obvious damage.
Right Aft Fuselage
7.
Aft fuselage (right side)
VIDEO NOTE: The major inspection
items of the right aft fuselage are the
steam ingestion bleed air dump vent,
No. 1 hydraulic reservoir, the GTS oil
reservoir indicator, the HYD 1 filter
indicators, the engine access door, and
RAT doors.
Steam Ingestion Bleed Air Vent
a.
Steam Ingestion Bleed Air Dump
Vent - CONDITION/
UNOBSTRUCTED
VIDEO NOTE: Check that the
steam ingestion bleed air vent is
clear and attaching hardware is
secure.
GTS Oil Reservoir Level
b.
GTS oil reservoir indicator -
CHECK
VIDEO NOTE: Verify that the oil
level in the GTS oil reservoir
indicator sight glass is between the
MIN and MAX lines. If the oil level
cannot be seen, the GTS oil
reservoir requires service before
attempting engine start.
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