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Secure Aircraft. Conduct a thorough assessment of all readily accessible areas during preflight inspections. Ensure that panels, cargo, and passenger doors are secured. During adverse weather or environmental conditions, take extra care to ensure these checks are completed.
Rotor Clearance. Ensure that both main and tail rotor covers and tie-downs are removed and securely stowed. Verify that blade-tip paths are clear of potential obstacles. Before you manually move a rotor blade, provide an audible alert so that other personnel can maintain a safe distance.
Ground-Handling Wheels. Remove and securely stow ground-handling wheels.
Fuel Cap. Always check that fuel caps are securely fastened.
Fuel Level. Use a trusted method, such as a dipstick, to visually verify your fuel level. Don’t use the aircraft fuel gauge as your sole method of verifying fuel levels.
Red Flag. Place a clear warning indicator, such as a red cover, over the cyclic or seat of the aircraft awaiting a preflight inspection. Pilots may remove it only after completing a thor- ough preflight and final walk-around inspection. Verify that flight control covers or other warning devices don’t indicate a grounding condition.
Flight Controls. Verify that all red flags are removed and that flight controls are in the correct position and setting before starting the aircraft. Pay particular attention to the throttle setting to prevent a hot start.
‰‰Personal Items. Ensure that all personnel secure headgear and other personal items when on the flight line.
‰‰Final Walk-around. After completing the preflight inspection, conduct a final walk-around before getting into
the aircraft. A pilot or trained crew member should always be the last person to get into the aircraft.
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Final Rotor Check. Before starting the aircraft, perform a final visual confirmation that the main and tail rotors are untied and tip paths are clear of any obstacles.
‰‰Postflight Inspection. Conduct a postflight inspection of aircraft, looking for fluids, unusual wear, or damage to
aircraft.
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