Perform External Inspection Flashcards
Why does the Emergency/Parking need to be on prior to starting the external inspection?
To check the break wear indicators.
Just because the parking brake is on, does this guarantee there is sufficient hydraulic pressure to check the brake wear indications?
No.
If the hydraulic pressure is depleted for the brakes, how can it be restored prior to the external walk around?
Activation of system 1 and system 2 electric hydraulic pumps.
On the external inspection, you notice that the air data smart probes are covered in frost. What would be an appropriate action by the pilot?
Turn the ADSP Heater switch to ON to remove frozen contaminants.
Provide at least one other condition that would require heat to be applied to the ADSPs during the pre-flight.
- OAT is at or below freezing and water, ice, or snow is present or suspected.
- On the first flight of the day with temperatures be -18C.
- Smart probes are frozen.
- Erroneous airspeed indications present on the PFD with any or all of the following messages displayed on EICAS: AFCS FAULT, AT FAIL, AP FAIL, FD FAIL, YD FAIL, APPR2 NOT AVAIL, or any other ADS messages displayed on the EICAS.
Use the pictorial walk around - Describe the preflight action for the Nose Landing Gear.
- Wheels and Tires - Condition *** Clear of ice
- Up Lock Hook - Unlocked
- Down-Lock Springs - Condition
- Strut/Wheel Well/Doors - Condition and No Leaks
- Ground Locking Pin - Removed
- Landing and Taxi Lights - Condition, Clean and Undamaged
What unique piece of equipment resides in the right forward fuselage? Describe the SOPM external preflight of this item.
RAT, RAT Safety Lock Pin - Removed
What does the Oxygen Discharge Indicator look like in its normal condition?
Green Disc
What is the proper preflight action of the Engine Inlet according to the SOPM?
- Check for FOD and leaks inside air inlet.
- Ensure there is no damage to the T12 Sensor.
- FADEC cooling inlet is clear.
What is the proper preflight action of the Fan Blades according to the SOPM?
- Check for damaged blades.
- Check for damage on spinner.
- Ensure fan is free to rotate.
Are there Nacelle Strakes on both sides of the engine?
Yes.
How many magnetic level indicators do we have to inspect on each wing?
3
Describe the Main Landing Gear inspection.
- Wheels and Tires - Condition
- Up Lock Hook - Unlocked
- Down-Lock Springs - Condition
- Strut/Wheel Wells - Condition and No Leaks
- Ground Locking Pin - Removed
- Brake Wear Indicators - Check
What document would you refer to regarding missing static discharges? Where is that located?
- CDL - Configuration Deviation List
- AFM - Airplane Flight Manual
Give at least two atmospheric conditions that require a cold-weather preflight inspection.
- OAT is 5C or less.
- Wing fuel temperature is 0C or less.
- Conditions conducive to icing exist.
- Remain Overnight and may have frozen contaminants.
- Through flight with residual ice from the inbound flight.
- Cold soaked ice suspected in the fuel tank.
