NOSE AREA

Seq .

Seq.

No.

Item and Procedure

No.

Item and Procedur e

4.20

Forward landing gear tires for proper inflation (with gage) and for

4.28

Entire area for structural damage, skin cracks, dents or buckling,

cuts, blisters, slippage, and wear. Refer to TM 55-2620-200-24.

loose or missing rivets, and evidence of corrosion. Paint for

chipping or peeling. Stencils and decals for condition.

4.21

Forward external cargo hook for freedom of movement,

cleanliness, damage, bumpers and corrosion. Attachment fitting

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on structure for cleanliness. Hook latch mechanism for locked

5.1

Right jettisonable door for secur ity. Release handle for closed

position. Manual release cable for sufficient clearance between

and latched position.

ball fitting and lever (through inspection window). Electrical

har ness and release cable for proper installation and cuts,

5.2

Right AFCS sideslip (yaw) por ts for damage and obstructions.

kinking or fraying. Latch roller for freedom of operation.

5.3

Pitot tubes for damage, secur ity, and obstr uctions.

4.22

If installed, open fuselage drain plugs to check for fluids. Allow

fluid to drain. Close plugs.

5.4

Nose access door for damage, closed and latched position.

4.23

Antennas and suppor ts for damage and security.

5.5

Windshield and cockpit windows for cleanliness, cracks, crazing,

and discoloration.

4.24

Electrical power equipment in right pod for security of mounting.

Connectors for proper installation and secur ity.

5.6

Windshield wipers for condition of blades, security, corrosion,

and damage.

4.25

Heater air intake and exhaust for obstr uctions. Exhaust for

evidence of overheating.

5.7

Nose mounted antennas for damage and security.

4.26

Heater drains for obstructions.

5.8

Left AFCS sideslip (yaw) por ts for damage and obstructions.

4.27

Access doors, work platfor ms, and panels for damage. Latching

5.9

Left jettisonable door for security. Release handle for closed

mechanisms for secur ity and proper operation. Seals for cuts,

and latched position.

tears, cracks and security. Engine wor k platform support str uts

5.10

Landing lights for damage and security.

for secur ity, twisting, and proper operation of pins.

"FOD REMINDER"

Check wo rk area for tools and par ts after completion o f maintenance and insp ection.

TM 55-1520-240-PMD