User manual

Part B Section 2
Walk Around
Outside
External Damage to Airframe..............................................Check
Evidence of Fuel, Oil, Hydraulic Leaks................................Check
Evidence of Water Leaking .................................................Check
All Covers............................................................................Remove
Hull and Float Drain Plugs...................................................Check in
External Control Clamps .....................................................Remove
– Remove first before internal aileron and elevator lock
Tires Damage and Pressures..............................................Check
Oleo Leg Extensions ...........................................................Check
Main Gear External Lock.....................................................Remove
NLG External Lock ..............................................................Remove
NLG Scissor bolt .................................................................A/R
NLG Doors Firm ..................................................................Check
Forward End of NLG Doors.................................................Check
Tow Bar...............................................................................A/R
Fuel Sumps .........................................................................Drain
Upper Surface of Wing and Stabilizer .................................Check
Antennas .............................................................................Check
Oil........................................................................................Check
Fuel .....................................................................................Check
Hydraulic Fluid.....................................................................Check
Condition Cowl Gills Brackets and Bolts .............................Check
Engine Exhaust Plugs .........................................................Remove
inside
Cicuit Breakers....................................................................Check
Fuel Filters...........................................................................Drain
Float crank...........................................................................Check
Down Latch Rod..................................................................Check
NLG Ratchet Handle ...........................................................Check
Life Jackets .........................................................................Check
Life Raft...............................................................................Check
Emergency Exits & Tail Door................................................Secure
Emergency Equipment........................................................Check
Internal Aileron and Elevator Lock.......................................Remove
– IMPORTANT First remove external control clamps
Ships papers .......................................................................Check
Stichting Catalina PH-PBY Rev No: 01
25 May, 2005 Page: 1