Removing the Cover - Inside - Nose - Left Side - Fuselage/Empennage - Right Side

Skin -------------------------check Scan the Skin & Rivets of the side of the airplane for damage picture Antennas ------------------check There are 3 Antennas on the Top of the Airplane There is 1 Antenna under the airplane (Marker Beacon) And the VOR Antenna is located by the rudder picture Access Panels -----------check Check for missing screws in the access panel under the belly of the airplane and also where the battery is located picture Horizontal Stab ----------check The Tail Section is made up of a Vertical & Horizontal Stabilizers    - Check the overall condition and hinge points for the Stabilator    - Be sure to check both sides as you walk around the tail picture Trim tabs ------------------check Anti-servo Trim Tab - Located on the rear of the Stabilator picture Rudder ---------------------check Check hinge points, cables, and static strips picture Skid Plate ------------------check Check connections and for excessive wear or damage picture Tie down -------------------remove   picture

Skin -
   - Scan the Skin & Rivets of the side of the airplane for damage

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Antennas
   - There are 3 Antennas on the Top of the Airplane
   - There is 1 Antenna under the airplane
   - And the VOR Antenna is located by the rudder

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Access Panels
   - Be sure to check the access panel under the airplane's belly


   - This is the access panel for the battery

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Horizontal Stabilizer & Vertical Stabilizer
   - Scan for any damage

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Trim Tabs
   - Be sure to check both sides as you move around the tail

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Rudder
   - When you raise the Stabilator, NEVER use the trim tab - Push Up on the hinge or the outer tip of the Stabilator


   - Inspect both Top & Bottom Rudder Connections & Static Strips
   - Inspect Rudder Cable for Chaffing & Make sure the Lock Nut is secure
   - Be sure to inspect the rudder cables on the opposite side

   - Top Rudder Connections & Static Strips


   - Bottom Rudder Connections & Static Strips

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Skid Plate
   - Inspect connections and check for excessive wear



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Tie down
   - Tie down should be removed from the Skid Plate (as far aft as possible - just in front of the bushing)
   - When connecting the rear Tie down, never connect it to the static strip


   - Be sure to connect the rear tie down only to the skid plate - just in front of the bushing


   - Never on the static strip
 
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