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. ======================================================================== COWL DOOR / ENGINE RIGHT SIDE ----------------------------- [ ] Check maintenance records, check general condition - leaks, discolorization dents, chafing, nicks, corrosion or cracks. [ ] Verify Telatemps show no unexplained temperature increases during prior flight. COWL DOOR [ ] Master switch .................................................... On [ ] Oil pressure, alternator, governor lights, low fuel .............. On [ ] Warning light test switches ............................ Push to test [ ] Fuel quantity [ ] Rotor brake ........................................ Actuation normal [ ] Master switch ................................................... Off [ ] Aux fuel tank quantity [ ] Fuel filler cap ............................................... Tight [ ] Aux fuel tank .............................................. No leaks [ ] Aux fuel drain ............................................... Sample [ ] Gearbox oil .......................................... Full, no leaks [ ] Gearbox Telatemp ............................................. Normal [ ] Flex coupling ................................. No cracks, nuts tight [ ] Yoke flanges .............................................. No cracks [ ] Sprag clutch ............................................... No leaks [ ] Static source ................................................. Clear [ ] Control rod ends ............................. Free without looseness [ ] Steel tube frame .......................................... No cracks [ ] All fasteners ................................................. Tight [ ] Tail rotor control .................................. No interference [ ] Cowl door ................................................... Latched ENGINE RIGHT SIDE [ ] Carb air ducts ............................................... Secure [ ] Carb heat scoop .............................................. Secure [ ] Engine sheet metal ........................................ No cracks [ ] Electrical terminals .......................................... Tight [ ] Fuel line .................................................. No leaks [ ] Oil cooler door [ ] Oil lines ....................................... No leaks or chafing [ ] Exhaust system ............................................ No cracks [ ] Engine general condition [ ] V-belt condition [ ] V-belt slack [ ] Sprag clutch ............................................... No leaks [ ] Upper bearing .............................................. No leaks [ ] Telatemp – upper bearing ..................................... Normal [ ] Lower sheave groove wear ........................... Smooth & uniform [ ] Flex coupling ................................. No cracks, nuts tight [ ] Yoke flanges .............................................. No cracks [ ] Steel tube frame .......................................... No cracks [ ] Tail rotor control .................................. No interference ENGINE - REAR / EMPENNAGE / TAIL ROTOR / TAILCONE ------------------------------------------------- ENGINE - REAR [ ] Cooling fan nut ................................ Pin in line w/ marks [ ] Cooling fan ............................................... No cracks [ ] Fan scroll ................................................ No cracks [ ] Telatemps – lower bearing .................................... Normal [ ] Lower bearing .............................................. No leaks EMPENNAGE [ ] Tail surfaces ............................................. No cracks [ ] Fasteners ..................................................... Tight [ ] Position light TAIL ROTOR [ ] Gearbox Telatemp ............................................. Normal [ ] Gearbox .......................................... Oil full, no leaks [ ] Blades ..................................... Clean & no damage/cracks [ ] Rod ends ..................................... Free without looseness [ ] Pitch link jam nuts ........................................... Tight [ ] Teeter bearings [ ] Teeter bearing bolt ................................. Does not rotate [ ] Control bellcrank ............................ Free without looseness TAILCONE [ ] Rivets ........................................................ Tight [ ] Skins ............................................ No cracks or dents [ ] Strobe light condition [ ] Antenna [ ] Attachment bolts .............................................. Tight ENGINE - LEFT SIDE / FUEL TANK (MAIN) / MAIN ROTOR -------------------------------------------------- ENGINE - LEFT SIDE [ ] Engine sheet metal ........................................ No cracks [ ] Exhaust system ............................................ No cracks [ ] Engine oil .................................................. 4-6 qts [ ] Fuel lines ................................................. No leaks [ ] Gascolator drain ............................................. Sample [ ] Throttle linkage ........................................... Operable [ ] Battery & relay .............................................. Secure [ ] Alternator belt tension [ ] Steel tube frame .......................................... No cracks [ ] Engine general condition FUEL TANK (MAIN) [ ] Leakage ........................................................ None [ ] Quantity [ ] Filler cap .................................................... Tight [ ] Drain ........................................................ Sample MAIN ROTOR ** CAUTION: CAUTION – Do not pull rotor blades down as damage may occur. To lower one blade, push opposite blade up. [ ] Blades ..................................... Clean & no damage/cracks [ ] Pitch change boots ....................................... No leakage [ ] Main hinge bolts .............................. Cotter pins installed [ ] All rod ends ................................. Free without looseness [ ] Pitch link jam nuts ........................................... Tight [ ] Pitch link safety wire ....................................... Secure [ ] All fasteners ................................................. Tight [ ] Swashplate scissors .......................... No excessive looseness [ ] Turn rotors 90° and level FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE / NOSE SECTION / FUSELAGE RIGHT SIDE / CABIN INTERIOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE [ ] Baggage compartment [ ] Removable controls .............................. Secure if installed [ ] Collective control ............................................ Clear [ ] Seat Belt ................................ Check condition & fastened [ ] Door ............................................. Unlocked & latched [ ] Door hinge safety pin ..................................... Installed [ ] Landing gear [ ] Ground handling wheel ....................................... Removed [ ] Position light NOSE SECTION [ ] Pitot tube .................................................... Clear [ ] Windshield condition & cleanliness [ ] Fresh air vent ................................................ Clear [ ] Landing lights FUSELAGE RIGHT SIDE [ ] Landing gear [ ] Ground handling wheel ....................................... Removed [ ] Position light [ ] Door hinge safety pin ..................................... Installed [ ] Baggage compartment CABIN INTERIOR [ ] Loose articles .................................... Removed or stowed [ ] Seat belts [ ] Instruments, switches, & controls ** CAUTION: CAUTION – Removable controls should be removed if person in left seat is not a rated helicopter pilot. ** CAUTION: 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.. ** CAUTION: CAUTION – Shorter pilots may require cushion to obtain full travel of all controls. When using cushion, verify aft cyclic travel is not restricted. ** NOTE: Notes: STAND BACK AND LOOK AT ENTIRE AREA!