Exterior Preflight Checks
T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT CO-01
Left Avionics Door
a.
Left avionics access door -
SECURED
Left Avionics Door Close-up
VIDEO NOTE: Check that the left
avionics door is flush with the
adjacent aircraft skin (not warped).
Weather seal or other foreign
material should not protrude
between the door and aircraft skin.
Ram Air Inlet
b.
Ram air inlet - CONDITION
Ram Air Inlet Detail
VIDEO NOTE: Check the ram air
inlet for damage and obstructions.
IFF Antenna
c.
IFF antenna - CONDITION
VIDEO NOTE: Check the IFF
antenna for cracks or other
damage.
TACAN Antenna
d.
TACAN antenna - CONDITION
VIDEO NOTE: Check the TACAN
antenna for cracks or other
damage.
Pitot Static Tube
e.
Pitot static tube - CONDITION
WARNING: Ensure the Pitot
switch is OFF prior to touching
the Pitot tube. The power to the
Pitot heater is not routed
through the aircraft weight-on-
wheels switch. Touching the
Pitot tube may cause burns.
VIDEO NOTE: Since the Pitot
tube gets hot, some heat
discoloration is normal. Check the
Pitot and static ports for
obstructions and damage, such as
nicks or other deformations.
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