Exterior Preflight Checks
T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT CO-01
VIDEO NOTE: The preflight begins while you
T-45C On Ramp
are approaching the aircraft. Look for the
obvious, such as FOD, general integrity of the
aircraft, chocks in place, and fluid leakage on
the ramp.
VIDEO NOTE: At NAS Meridian the plane
T-45C On Ramp
captain will remove the landing gear and
arresting hook safety pins. The flaps may be
down if the aircraft has not been flown recently.
1.
Left forward fuselage
VIDEO NOTE: The major inspection
Left Forward Fuselage
items of the left forward fuselage are
the engine intake duct, marker beacon
and UHF/VHF No. 2 antennas, angle
of attack (AOA) probe, and the left
portion of the windshield and canopy.
VIDEO NOTE: Check the surface of
Left Forward Fuselage
the left forward fuselage for popped
rivets, tears, cracks, dents, or
abnormal ripples (indicated by
distorted reflections) in the metal.
Slight ripples in the metal are normal
and occur during manufacture. Use
these criteria when performing surface
checks during the preflight.
a.
Engine intake/duct - CLEAR
Engine Intake Duct
VIDEO NOTE: Check the engine
Conpressor Blades
intake lip for cracks or other
damage, such as dents or
corrosion. Use your flashlight to
check inside the intake for foreign
objects, damage to the duct
surface, and to the engine
compressor blades.
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