Preflight Inspection: Beechjet 400A 2A-1
Preflight Inspection: Beechjet 400A 2A-1
Table of Contents
Checklist Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A-3
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A-5
Empennage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A-16
Checklist Usage
Tasks are executed in one of two ways:
Q as a sequence that uses the layout of the cockpit controls
and indicators as cues (i.e., "flow pattern")
Q as a sequence of tasks organized by event rather than panel
location (e.g., After Takeoff; Landing Gear – UP, Flaps –
UP).
Placing items in a flow pattern or series provides organization
and serves as a memory aid.
A challenge-response review of the checklist follows execution
of the tasks; the pilot not flying (PNF) calls the item, and the
appropriate pilot responds by verifying its condition (e.g., "Cowl
Anti-Ice" [challenge] – "ON" [response]).
Two elements are inherent in the execution of normal
procedures:
Q use of either the cockpit layout or event cues to prompt the
correct switch and/or control positions
Q use of normal checklists as "done" lists.
B4CRH-PF002i
General
Carry out a normal preflight inspection. During inspection,
make a general check for security, condition, and cleanliness of
the airplane and components. Check particularly for damage,
condition of tires, flight controls, fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid leak-
age, security of access panels, and blockage of ventilation
inlets and drain ports. Ensure all ground safety pins, control
locks, covers, tie-downs, and chocks are removed and stowed.
Before starting the exterior inspection, obtain the following:
Q flashlight
Q standard screwdriver
Q step stool
Q sump drain wrench
Q container for fuel drain disposal.
All Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE FROM SNOW/ICE/FROST
Protective Covers/Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REMOVE/STOW
Remove safety covers from the engines, static ports, pitot
probes.
All Intakes/Exhausts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Fasteners/Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALL SECURE
Verify that all fasteners and panels are secure. Remove
keys from locks.
General Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNDAMAGED
Cabin Inspection
Pins, Plugs, and Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STOW
Ensure the nose gear pin, pitot and static covers, and other
external plugs are on board and stowed.
First Aid Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHECK
Check that the kit is sealed and stowed. If the kit is not
sealed, check that it contains all required materials.
Cabin Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHECK
Check that the windows are secure and in good condition.
The windows should be clean and free from cracks and
crazing.
Cabin Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SERVICED
Verify the cabin fire extinguisher is charged and stowed.
Emergency Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLEAR AND SECURE
Ensure the emergency exit is closed and lock pin is
removed and stowed. Make sure the emergency exit is clear
of any obstructions.
Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHECK
Check that the life jackets are in good condition and stowed
appropriately.
Passenger Seats and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Ensure all seats and tables are in good condition and
secure. All seats should be upright: swivel seats should be
locked facing forward or aft. Stow all retractable tables.
Galley (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHECK
Confirm that the galley is stocked and that all equipment is
in good repair.
A Cabin Door
Cabin Entry Door Seal/Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Inspect the door seal for cuts or abrasions. A damaged door
seal can cause pressurization loss. Check for general condi-
tion of the door frame for damage and foreign objects. A
damaged door frame or a foreign object will prevent normal
door seal operation.
Exterior Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STOWED
B Left Nose
Static Ports (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Verify the upper and lower static ports are clear and
undamaged.
Angle-of-Attack Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR, ROTATES
Remove the probe cover and retain for later stowage.
Ensure the probe is undamaged and moves freely.
Windshield Wiper (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
SECURE
Ice Detector (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHECK
Avionics Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
Pitot and Static Drain Ports (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLOSED
Nose Gear, Doors, Tire, Torque Link . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
SECURE
Check the nose gear, doors and torque link for damage and
alignment. Examine the nosewheel tire and tread for signs
of damage or excessive wear. Check for correct tire pres-
sure (120 ±5 PSI). Service tire with nitrogen only.
Cabin Air Discharge Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Landing Light Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
Check landing light for security and signs of a burnt out bulb.
For night flight, verify operation.
Pitot Mast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Verify the pitot probe is is clear, secure and undamaged.
C Right Nose
Pitot Mast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Remove the pitot probe cover and retain for later stowage.
Verify the pitot probe is clear, secure and undamaged.
Landing Light Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
Check landing light for security and signs of a burnt out bulb.
For night flight, verify operation.
Cabin Air Discharge Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Ensure the duct is clear and free from any damage.
Pitot and Static Drain Ports (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLOSED
Ensure the drain ports are closed and undamaged.
Oxygen Blowout Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GREEN
Ensure the green blowout disc is in place and intact. If the
disc is missing, check to see if the oxygen bottle is empty
and determine the cause; service is required before flight.
Avionics Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
Windshield Wiper (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION/
SECURE
Angle-of-Attack Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR, ROTATES
Remove the probe cover and retain for later stowage.
Ensure the probe is undamaged and moves freely.
Static Ports (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Verify the upper and lower static ports are clear and
undamaged.
D Right Wing
Emergency Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
The emergency exit should be closed and flush with the
fuselage. Ensure the locking pin has been removed and
stowed.
Dorsal Fin Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Check that the inlet is clear and free from damage.
Wing Inspection Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Check the wing inspection light for security and signs of a
burnt out bulb. For night flight, verify operation.
Wing Leading Edge Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Check that the inlet is clear and free from damage.
Center Fuselage Tank Drain (daily) . . . . . . . . DRAIN, SECURE
Inspect the center fuselage tank drain for damage. Use a
sump drain wrench to drain any water accumulation.
Fuel Quick Drains (3) (daily) . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRAIN, SECURE
Inspect the quick drains for damage. Use a sump drain
wrench to drain any water accumulation.
Fuel Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
Ensure the filler cap is on and secure.
Fuel Tank Vent Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Check that the inlet is clear and free from damage.
Sniffle Valves (2) (daily) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUSH, PULL,
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Check for freedom of movement and signs of fuel leakage.
Wing Tip Vent Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Check that the inlet is clear and free from damage.
E Right Nacelle
Engine Fan Duct and Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Check the fan duct for any obstruction. Check the fan blades
for any signs of damage. Ensure the fan rotates freely.
Engine Inlet Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK SLIP MARKS
Generator Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Check that the generator inlet is clear and free from
damage.
Oil Level and Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK, SECURE
Check the engine oil level; replenish oil before flight if nec-
essary. Visually check the oil level by the dipstick. Check
the oil level within 10 to 30 minutes of engine shutdown.
Install filler cap and dipstick assembly in filler tube. Ensure
cap is correctly installed and locked securely.
NOTE: Oil will blow out if cap is not installed and locked
correctly.
F Empennage
Fuselage Fuel Filler and
Sniffle Valve (daily) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUSH, PULL,
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Ensure the sniffle valve is undamaged and there is freedom
of movement. Check for signs of fuel leakage.
Fuselage Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SECURE
Ensure the filler cap is on and secure.
Upper Aft Fuselage Vent Outlet (right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Ensure that the aft fuselage vent outlet is clear and free from
damage.
Cooling Air Discharge Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Ensure that the cooling air discharge duct is clear and free
from damage.
Aft Fuselage Vent Inlet (right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Ensure that the aft fuselage vent inlet is clear and free from
damage.
Fuel Vent Ports (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Ensure that the fuel vent ports are clear and free from
damage.
Stabilizer Trim, Elevator, Static Wicks (4) . . . . . . . CONDITION
Check the stabilizer trim and elevator for security and condi-
tion. Verify the static wicks are secure and undamaged.
Check MEL for flight with missing static wicks.
Rudder, Trim Tab, Static Wicks (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Check the rudder, and trim tab for security and condition.
Verify the static wicks are secure and undamaged. Check
MEL for flight with missing static wicks.
H Left Nacelle
Engine Exhaust and Bypass Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Ensure the engine exhaust and bypass duct are clear and
free from obstructions and there is no sign of damage.
Thrust Reverser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Ensure the thrust reverser is undamaged and stowed.
Drain Lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Ensure that the drain lines are clear and free from damage.
Oil Level and Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHECK, SECURE
Check the engine oil level; replenish oil before flight if nec-
essary. Visually check the oil level by the dipstick. Check
the oil level within 10 to 30 minutes of engine shutdown.
Install filler cap and dipstick assembly in filler tube. Ensure
cap is correctly installed and locked securely.
NOTE: Oil will blow out if cap is not installed and locked
correctly.
I Left Wing
Brake System Accumulator Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHECK
Ensure the brake system accumulator pressure reads 900
±50 PSIG. If the pressure reads below 900 ±50 PSIG,
charge the accumulator with nitrogen.
Fuel Filter Drain (daily) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRAIN, SECURE
Inspect the fuel filter drain for damage. Use a sump drain
wrench to drain any water accumulation.
Main Gear, Doors, Tire, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Inspect the right main landing gear wheel well for general
condition and cleanliness. Ensure there are no loose articles
or fluid leaks. Verify that all cable, hydraulic and electrical
lines are secure. Inspect the doors for security and any
signs of damage. Check the wheels for signs of tread wear
or damage. Verify the correct tire pressure (125 ±5 PSI). If
required, service with nitrogen only.
Flaps, Spoilers, Static Wicks (3), Roll Trim Tab . . . CONDITION
Check the roll trim tab, spoilers and flaps for security and
condition. Inspect the lower surfaces of the roll trim tab and
flaps for any damage. Verify the static wicks are secure and
undamaged. Check MEL for flight with missing static wicks.
Wing Anti-Ice Exhaust Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Check that the exhaust port is clear and free from damage.
Navigation and Strobe Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONDITION
Check the navigation and strobe lights for security. For night
operation, perform a functional check of the light.
Wing Tip Vent Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEAR
Check that the inlet is clear and free from damage.
Sniffle Valves (2) (daily) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PUSH, PULL,
CHECK FOR LEAKS