R-22 Beta PreFlight Check List
Aircraft ID _____________
Date ___-___-___ Time ___:___
During the Preflight Inspection check the general condition looking for evidence of leakage, discoloration, dents, chafing, nicks, corrosion, and especially cracks.   Print and make changes as needed
Ver2
 
 1. Cowl Door Area   Comments       
 Master Switch  ON
Cowl Door Open
Warning Light Test Switches Push to Test
Fuel Gages Check Quantity
Master Switch OFF
Rotor Brake Actuation Normal
Aux Fuel Tank Quantity Check
Aux Fuel Tank Cap Tight
Aux Fuel Tank No Leaks
Aux Fuel Tank Drain Sample
Gearbox Oil Full and No Leaks
Gearbox TelaTemp Normal
Static Source tube Clear
Flex Couplings No Cracks, Nuts Tight
Yoke Flanges No Cracks
Sprag Clutch No Leaks
Control Rod Ends Free, but not Loose
Tail Rotor control No Interference
Steel Tube Frame Joints No Cracks
All Fasteners, Wires Tight, Secure, No Chafing
Cowl Door Latch
 
 2. Engine - Right Side   Comments    
Carb Air Ducts Secure
Carb Heat Scoop Secure
Engine Sheet Metal No Cracks
Electrical Terminals Tight
Fuel Line No Leaks
Oil Cooler Door Open Check for Debris
Oil Lines Secure, No Leaks or Chafing
Exhaust System No Cracks
General Engine Condition Looks Normal
V-belt Condition Check
V-belt Slackness Check
Lower Sheave Groove Wear Smooth and Uniform
Upper Bearing No Leaks
TelaTemp Upper Bearing Normal
Frames Steel Tubes No Cracks
 
 3. Engine - Rear   Comments    
Cooling Fan Nut Pin in Line with Marks
Cooling Fan No Cracks
Fan Scroll No Cracks
TelaTemp Lower Bearing Normal
Lower Bearing No Leaks
 
 4. Empennage   Comments    
Skin/Rivets Smooth/Tight
Tail Surfaces Smooth, No Cracks
Position Light Check
Stinger Secure
 
 5. Tail Rotor System   Comments    
Aft Flex Coupling No Cracks, Nuts Tight
Gearbox Oil In Window and No Leaks
Gearbox TelaTemp Normal
Blades Clean, No Damage or Cracks
Rod Ends Free but not Loose
Pitch Link Jam Nuts Tight
Teeter Bearing Free but not Loose
Control Bellcrank Free but not Loose
 
 6. Tail Cone   Comments    
Skin/Rivets Smooth/Tight
Tail Rotor Guard Check
Strobe Light Check Condition
Antennas Check
Attachment Bolts Tight
 
 7. Engine - Left Side   Comments    
Engine Sheet Metal No Cracks
Exhaust System No Cracks
Engine Oil Level 4-6 Qts/Clear
Gascolator Drain Check Sample
Throttle Linkage Operable
Battery and Relay Secure
Alternator Belt Tension Tight
Frames Steel Tubes No Cracks
All Fasteners, Wires Tight, Secure, No Chafing
 
 8. Fuel Tank - Left Main   Comments    
Main Fuel Tank Quantity Check
Main Fuel Tank Cap Tight
Main Fuel Tank No Leaks
Main Fuel Tank Drain Sample
 
 9. Main Rotor System   Comments    
 Caution 
Do NOT pull Rotor Blades Down as damage may result.
To lower a Blade, push the opposite Up.
Blades Clean, No Damage, No Cracks
Pitch Change Boots No Leaks
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 Not Excessive Loose
 
 10. Fuselage - Left Side   Comments    
Baggage Compartments Check
Removable Controls Secure if Installed
Collective Control Clear
Seat Belt Check Condition and Fastened
Fire Extinguisher Check
Door Unlocked and Latched
Door Hinge Safety Pin Installed
Landing Gear Check Condition
Ground Handling Wheel Removed
Position Light Check Condition
 
 11. Nose Section   Comments    
Pitot Tube Clear
Windshield Condition, Cleanliness Check
Fresh Air Vents Clear
Landing Lights Check
 
 12. Fuselage - Right Side   Comments    
Landing Gear Check Condition
Ground Handling Wheel Removed
Position Light Check Condition
Door Hinge Safety Pin Installed
Baggage Compartments Check
 
 13. Cabin Interior   Comments    
Loose Articles Removed or Stowed
Seat Belt Check Condition and UnFastened
 
 14. Before Climbing in Cockpit   Comments    
GAS CAPS BOTH SECURED
COWL DOOR ALL LATCHED
Drive Belts are Loose