PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

Aircraft parked in safe area and into wind.
Chocks are inserted on main wheels.
Aircraft un picketed.
Fire extinguisher nearby.
No obstruction front or rear.
Pitot heater warm to touch within 30 seconds after switched on.
For night flying, check all lights are operational

CABIN

Control Wheel locks removed
Ignition switch OFF
Master switch on, check fuel quantity is sufficient.
Master switch off
Fuel selector valve on

LEFT DOOR

Lock security
Any damage on External Surface
Window Perspex cleanliness

LEFT MAIN WHEEL

General condition of Tire, its air pressure and creep marks
Break, for any oil leak or any damage
Leaf spring damage

LEFT WING

Damage on upper & lower surface
After every refueling and first flight of the day drain some fuel in to a sampler cup to check for water, sedimentation and fuel grade.
Fuel drain nut secure
Security of Flaps and droop play
Freedom of movement of aileron and security
Wing tip navigation light for damage
Leading edge
Any damage to landing light and its cleanliness
Check stall warning
Obstruction of fuel tank vent
Remove pitot tube cover, check for obstruction
Any damage to both ends of strut
Fuel tank security

AROUND THE ENGINE

TREAT THE PROPELLER LIVE
Obstruction to static vent
Cleanliness of windshield
Cowling screws tight
Damage & security to propeller and spinner.
Rotate (anti clockwise viewed from cockpit) propeller twice (several time in cold) to break the hydraulics
Cleanliness of air filter
Nose wheel air pressure and oleo leak.
Steering links secure

OPEN INSPECTION PANEL

Check oil quantity 4-6 Qt, oil cap secure
Clock fuse in place.
Drain 3-4 ounces of fuel for first flight of the day and after every refueling

CHECK RIGHT WING, WHEEL & DOOR AS YOU HAVE DONE ON LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE OF FUSELAGE FOR CLEANLINESS AND EXTERNAL DAMAGE

 TAIL SECTION

Fin & Tail plane for damage
Damage and freedom of movement of Rudder and Elevator
Damage to tail navigation light
Mooring ring damage