LEFT FUSELAGE AREA

Seq .

Seq.

No.

Item and Procedure

No.

Item and Procedur e

LEFT FUSELAGE AREA

6.11

Forward landing gear brakes and brake hoses for leakage,

chafing, and damage.

6.1

Pitot-static and AFCS sideslip system drain lines. Drain caps

installed and secure. Refer to TM 1-1500-204-23 and TM

6.12

Forward landing gear wheels for cracks, corrosion, and condition

of paint. Bolts for sealant.

11-1520-240-23.

6.2

Antennas and suppor ts for damage and secur ity. Doppler

6.13

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

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

antenna for cleanliness.

6.3

Hydraulic ground test connections flight control system No. 1

6.14

Anticollision light for security, damage and trapped moisture.

cover for security.

Plug secure in drain hole.

6.4

Battery, battery charger and connectors for damage, security,

6.15

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

corrosion, cleanliness, and evidence of leakage. Do not open

fluid to drain. Close plugs.

battery top cover. Battery charger for tripped bite indicator.

6.16

Main and auxiliary fuel tanks for evidence of leaks. Filler caps

6.5

Battery sump jar and tubing for leaks, security, and adequate

for secur ity. Visible por tions of tank vents for damage and

acid solution.

obstruction. Vent fairings for security. Sump drains for leaks.

6.6

Electrical power equipment in left pod for secur ity of mounting.

6.17

Aft landing gear strut for leaks, cleanliness of exposed piston,

Connectors for proper installation and secur ity.

normal extension (visual). Mounting structure for condition.

6.7

Static port for obstruction and damage.

6.18

Examine aft landing gear lower drag link for cracks, corrosion,

blistering or flaking paint. Examine the area within a 3 inch

6.8

Navigation and NVG lights for condition.

radius of the forward end, upper and lower bolt holes for evidence

of cracking. If necessary, clean immediate area to provide more

6.9

Forward landing gear suppor t structure for buckling, cracks,

accurate results.

corrosion, loose or missing hardware.

6.19

Ground contact proximity switch, bracket, target, and link for

6.10

Forward landing gear strut for leakage, cleanliness of exposed

security, damage, and excessive play.

piston, and normal extension (visual).

"FOD REMINDER"

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

TM 55-1520-240-PMD