SAFETY EXTERIOR INSPECTION
GENERAL
Safety exterior inspections ensure that the aircraft and the external environment of the aircraft are
safe for operation. When the flight crew arrives at the aircraft, they must check for, or be informed
of any obstructions near the aircraft, engineering activity, or refueling activity, etc.
WHEEL CHOCKS
CM2 WHEEL CHOCKS CHECK
If the wheel chocks are not in position, the flight crew must check that the parking brake is set with
sufficient accumulator pressure.
LANDING GEAR DOORS
CM2 LANDING GEAR DOORS CHECK POSITION
APU AREA
CM2 APU AREA CHECK
Observe that the APU inlet and outlet are clear.
GENERAL
Items marked by asterisks (*) are the only steps to be completed after a transit stop without flight
crew change. Otherwise, the new flight crew performs all the items.
The safety checks prevent the inadvertent operation of aircraft systems, danger to the aircraft, and
danger to the personnel.
AIRCRAFT SETUP
GENERAL
WARNING: Do not pressurize the hydraulic systems until clearance is obtained from ground personnel.
ENG
CM2 ENG 1,2 MASTERS LEVERS OFF CM2 ENG START selector NORM
WEATHER RADAR
CM2 Radar sw OFF CM2 WINDSHEAR/PWS sw OFF CM2 GAIN knob AUTO/CAL CM2 MODE selector AS RQRD
L/G
CM2 L/G lever DOWN
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