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.
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Print and make changes as needed Ver2 |
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1. Cowl Door Area |
Comments |
| Master Switch |
| ON |
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| Cowl Door |
| Open |
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| Warning Light Test Switches |
| Push to Test |
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| Fuel Gages |
| Check Quantity |
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| Master Switch |
| OFF |
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| Rotor Brake |
| Actuation Normal |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Quantity |
| Check |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Cap |
| Tight |
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| Aux Fuel Tank |
| No Leaks |
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| Aux Fuel Tank |
| Drain Sample |
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| Gearbox Oil |
| Full and No Leaks |
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| Gearbox TelaTemp |
| Normal |
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| Static Source tube |
| Clear |
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| Flex Couplings |
| No Cracks, Nuts Tight |
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| Yoke Flanges |
| No Cracks |
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| Sprag Clutch |
| No Leaks |
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| Control Rod Ends |
| Free, but not Loose |
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| Tail Rotor control |
| No Interference |
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| Steel Tube Frame Joints |
| No Cracks |
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| All Fasteners, Wires |
| Tight, Secure, No Chafing |
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| Cowl Door |
| Latch |
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2. Engine - Right Side |
Comments |
| Carb Air Ducts |
| Secure |
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| Carb Heat Scoop |
| Secure |
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| Engine Sheet Metal |
| No Cracks |
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| Electrical Terminals |
| Tight |
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| Fuel Line |
| No Leaks |
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| Oil Cooler Door |
| Open Check for Debris |
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| Oil Lines |
| Secure, No Leaks or Chafing |
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| Exhaust System |
| No Cracks |
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| General Engine Condition |
| Looks Normal |
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| V-belt Condition |
| Check |
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| V-belt Slackness |
| Check |
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| Lower Sheave Groove Wear |
| Smooth and Uniform |
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| Upper Bearing |
| No Leaks |
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| TelaTemp Upper Bearing |
| Normal |
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| Frames Steel Tubes |
| No Cracks |
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3. Engine - Rear |
Comments |
| Cooling Fan Nut |
| Pin in Line with Marks |
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| Cooling Fan |
| No Cracks |
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| Fan Scroll |
| No Cracks |
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| TelaTemp Lower Bearing |
| Normal |
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| Lower Bearing |
| No Leaks |
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4. Empennage |
Comments |
| Skin/Rivets |
| Smooth/Tight |
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| Tail Surfaces |
| Smooth, No Cracks |
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| Position Light |
| Check |
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| Stinger |
| Secure |
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5. Tail Rotor System |
Comments |
| Aft Flex Coupling |
| No Cracks, Nuts Tight |
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| Gearbox Oil |
| In Window and No Leaks |
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| Gearbox TelaTemp |
| Normal |
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| Blades |
| Clean, No Damage or Cracks |
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| Rod Ends |
| Free but not Loose |
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| Pitch Link Jam Nuts |
| Tight |
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| Teeter Bearing |
| Free but not Loose |
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| Control Bellcrank |
| Free but not Loose |
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6. Tail Cone |
Comments |
| Skin/Rivets |
| Smooth/Tight |
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| Tail Rotor Guard |
| Check |
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| Strobe Light |
| Check Condition |
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| Antennas |
| Check |
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| Attachment Bolts |
| Tight |
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7. Engine - Left Side |
Comments |
| Engine Sheet Metal |
| No Cracks |
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| Exhaust System |
| No Cracks |
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| Engine Oil Level |
| 4-6 Qts/Clear |
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| Gascolator Drain |
| Check Sample |
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| Throttle Linkage |
| Operable |
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| Battery and Relay |
| Secure |
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| Alternator Belt Tension |
| Tight |
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| Frames Steel Tubes |
| No Cracks |
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| All Fasteners, Wires |
| Tight, Secure, No Chafing |
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8. Fuel Tank - Left Main |
Comments |
| Main Fuel Tank Quantity |
| Check |
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| Main Fuel Tank Cap |
| Tight |
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| Main Fuel Tank |
| No Leaks |
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| Main Fuel Tank |
| Drain Sample |
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9. Main Rotor System |
Comments |
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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 |
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| Pitch Change Boots |
| No Leaks |
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| Main Hinge Bolts |
| Cotter Pins Installed |
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| All Rod Ends |
| Free without looseness |
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| Pitch Link Jam Nuts |
| Tight |
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| Pitch Link Safety Wire |
| Secure |
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| All Fasteners |
| Tight |
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| Swashplate Scissors |
| Not Excessive Loose |
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10. Fuselage - Left Side |
Comments |
| Baggage Compartments |
| Check |
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| Removable Controls |
| Secure if Installed |
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| Collective Control |
| Clear |
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| Seat Belt |
| Check Condition and Fastened |
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| Fire Extinguisher |
| Check |
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| Door |
| Unlocked and Latched |
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| Door Hinge Safety Pin |
| Installed |
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| Landing Gear |
| Check Condition |
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| Ground Handling Wheel |
| Removed |
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| Position Light |
| Check Condition |
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11. Nose Section |
Comments |
| Pitot Tube |
| Clear |
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| Windshield Condition, Cleanliness |
| Check |
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| Fresh Air Vents |
| Clear |
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| Landing Lights |
| Check |
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12. Fuselage - Right Side |
Comments |
| Landing Gear |
| Check Condition |
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| Ground Handling Wheel |
| Removed |
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| Position Light |
| Check Condition |
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| Door Hinge Safety Pin |
| Installed |
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| Baggage Compartments |
| Check |
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13. Cabin Interior |
Comments |
| Loose Articles |
| Removed or Stowed |
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| Seat Belt |
| Check Condition and UnFastened |
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14. Before Climbing in Cockpit |
Comments |
| GAS CAPS BOTH SECURED |
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| COWL DOOR ALL LATCHED |
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| Drive Belts are Loose |
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