# Robinson R22 — michael_smith_r22_preflight_checklist_ds # NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full # Source: Robinson/R22/michael_smith_r22_preflight_checklist_ds.txt # Rights: licensed # Checklist hash: 1afad957dfe2cea89af990d7ae226dd37eedf0e83f3db0bbe181d7daf53a9723 # Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. section_id phase criticality section_title item_index item_id type tickable memory_item indent text response condition detail preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 0 challenge yes no 0 Check maintenance records, check general condition - leaks, discolorization dents, chafing, nicks, corrosion or cracks. preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 1 challenge yes no 0 Verify Telatemps show no unexplained temperature increases during prior flight. preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 2 subtitle no no 0 Cowl Door preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 3 action yes no 0 Master switch On preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 4 action yes no 0 Oil pressure, alternator, governor lights, low fuel On preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 5 action yes no 0 Warning light test switches Push to test preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 6 challenge yes no 0 Fuel quantity preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 7 action yes no 0 Rotor brake Actuation normal preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 8 action yes no 0 Master switch Off preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 9 challenge yes no 0 Aux fuel tank quantity preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 10 action yes no 0 Fuel filler cap Tight preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 11 action yes no 0 Aux fuel tank No leaks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 12 action yes no 0 Aux fuel drain Sample preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 13 action yes no 0 Gearbox oil Full, no leaks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 14 action yes no 0 Gearbox Telatemp Normal preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 15 action yes no 0 Flex coupling No cracks, nuts tight preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 16 action yes no 0 Yoke flanges No cracks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 17 action yes no 0 Sprag clutch No leaks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 18 action yes no 0 Static source Clear preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 19 action yes no 0 Control rod ends Free without looseness preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 20 action yes no 0 Steel tube frame No cracks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 21 action yes no 0 All fasteners Tight preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 22 action yes no 0 Tail rotor control No interference preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 23 action yes no 0 Cowl door Latched preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 24 subtitle no no 0 Engine Right Side preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 25 action yes no 0 Carb air ducts Secure preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 26 action yes no 0 Carb heat scoop Secure preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 27 action yes no 0 Engine sheet metal No cracks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 28 action yes no 0 Electrical terminals Tight preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 29 action yes no 0 Fuel line No leaks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 30 challenge yes no 0 Oil cooler door preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 31 action yes no 0 Oil lines No leaks or chafing preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 32 action yes no 0 Exhaust system No cracks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 33 challenge yes no 0 Engine general condition preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 34 challenge yes no 0 V-belt condition preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 35 challenge yes no 0 V-belt slack preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 36 action yes no 0 Sprag clutch No leaks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 37 action yes no 0 Upper bearing No leaks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 38 action yes no 0 Telatemp – upper bearing Normal preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 39 action yes no 0 Lower sheave groove wear Smooth & uniform preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 40 action yes no 0 Flex coupling No cracks, nuts tight preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 41 action yes no 0 Yoke flanges No cracks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 42 action yes no 0 Steel tube frame No cracks preflight_inspection normal Cowl Door / Engine Right Side 43 action yes no 0 Tail rotor control No interference preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 0 subtitle no no 0 Engine - Rear preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 1 action yes no 0 Cooling fan nut Pin in line w/ marks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 2 action yes no 0 Cooling fan No cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 3 action yes no 0 Fan scroll No cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 4 action yes no 0 Telatemps – lower bearing Normal preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 5 action yes no 0 Lower bearing No leaks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 6 subtitle no no 0 Empennage preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 7 action yes no 0 Tail surfaces No cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 8 action yes no 0 Fasteners Tight preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 9 challenge yes no 0 Position light preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 10 subtitle no no 0 Tail Rotor preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 11 action yes no 0 Gearbox Telatemp Normal preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 12 action yes no 0 Gearbox Oil full, no leaks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 13 action yes no 0 Blades Clean & no damage/cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 14 action yes no 0 Rod ends Free without looseness preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 15 action yes no 0 Pitch link jam nuts Tight preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 16 challenge yes no 0 Teeter bearings preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 17 action yes no 0 Teeter bearing bolt Does not rotate preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 18 action yes no 0 Control bellcrank Free without looseness preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 19 subtitle no no 0 Tailcone preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 20 action yes no 0 Rivets Tight preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 21 action yes no 0 Skins No cracks or dents preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 22 challenge yes no 0 Strobe light condition preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 23 challenge yes no 0 Antenna preflight_inspection normal Engine - Rear / Empennage / Tail Rotor / Tailcone 24 action yes no 0 Attachment bolts Tight preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 0 subtitle no no 0 Engine - Left Side preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 1 action yes no 0 Engine sheet metal No cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 2 action yes no 0 Exhaust system No cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 3 action yes no 0 Engine oil 4-6 qts preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 4 action yes no 0 Fuel lines No leaks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 5 action yes no 0 Gascolator drain Sample preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 6 action yes no 0 Throttle linkage Operable preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 7 action yes no 0 Battery & relay Secure preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 8 challenge yes no 0 Alternator belt tension preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 9 action yes no 0 Steel tube frame No cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 10 challenge yes no 0 Engine general condition preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 11 subtitle no no 0 Fuel Tank (Main) preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 12 action yes no 0 Leakage None preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 13 challenge yes no 0 Quantity preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 14 action yes no 0 Filler cap Tight preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 15 action yes no 0 Drain Sample preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 16 subtitle no no 0 Main Rotor preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 17 caution no no 0 CAUTION – Do not pull rotor blades down as damage may occur. To lower one blade, push opposite blade up. preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 18 action yes no 0 Blades Clean & no damage/cracks preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 19 action yes no 0 Pitch change boots No leakage preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 20 action yes no 0 Main hinge bolts Cotter pins installed preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 21 action yes no 0 All rod ends Free without looseness preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 22 action yes no 0 Pitch link jam nuts Tight preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 23 action yes no 0 Pitch link safety wire Secure preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 24 action yes no 0 All fasteners Tight preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 25 action yes no 0 Swashplate scissors No excessive looseness preflight_inspection normal Engine - Left Side / Fuel Tank (Main) / Main Rotor 26 challenge yes no 0 Turn rotors 90° and level preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 0 subtitle no no 0 Fuselage Left Side preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 1 challenge yes no 0 Baggage compartment preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 2 action yes no 0 Removable controls Secure if installed preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 3 action yes no 0 Collective control Clear preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 4 action yes no 0 Seat Belt Check condition & fastened preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 5 action yes no 0 Door Unlocked & latched preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 6 action yes no 0 Door hinge safety pin Installed preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 7 challenge yes no 0 Landing gear preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 8 action yes no 0 Ground handling wheel Removed preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 9 challenge yes no 0 Position light preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 10 subtitle no no 0 Nose Section preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 11 action yes no 0 Pitot tube Clear preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 12 challenge yes no 0 Windshield condition & cleanliness preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 13 action yes no 0 Fresh air vent Clear preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 14 challenge yes no 0 Landing lights preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 15 subtitle no no 0 Fuselage Right Side preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 16 challenge yes no 0 Landing gear preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 17 action yes no 0 Ground handling wheel Removed preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 18 challenge yes no 0 Position light preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 19 action yes no 0 Door hinge safety pin Installed preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 20 challenge yes no 0 Baggage compartment preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 21 subtitle no no 0 Cabin Interior preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 22 action yes no 0 Loose articles Removed or stowed preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 23 challenge yes no 0 Seat belts preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 24 challenge yes no 0 Instruments, switches, & controls preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 25 caution no no 0 CAUTION – Removable controls should be removed if person in left seat is not a rated helicopter pilot. preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 26 caution no no 0 CAUTION – When flying solo, fill left baggage compartment to capacity before using right baggage compartment. Avoid placing objects in compartments that might injure occupants if seat collapses during hard landing.. preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 27 caution no no 0 CAUTION – Shorter pilots may require cushion to obtain full travel of all controls. When using cushion, verify aft cyclic travel is not restricted. preflight_inspection normal Fuselage Left Side / Nose Section / Fuselage Right Side / Cabin Interior 28 note no no 0 Notes: STAND BACK AND LOOK AT ENTIRE AREA!