Guidance For Preflight Walk-Around REV02 PDF

Filename : Guidance for pre-flight walk-around
REV/02
Effective date : 05.Sep.2013
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CONTENTS
Contents..2
Tail..36
General / Safety exterior inspection..3-4
APU37
External walk-around items..5-9
Left AFT fuselage..38
Left forward fuselage.....10-11
L/H landing gear39
Nose landing gear..12-15
L/H wing trailing edge..40
Right forward fuselage...16-18
L/H wing leading edge..41
Lower center fuselage...19-20
ENG 1 L/H side42-43
R/H Center wing..21-22
ENG 1 R/H side...44
Engine 2 L/H side23-24
L/H center wing.45-46
Engine 2 R/H side...25-26
Tire inspection47-59
R/H wing leading edge27-28
R/H wing trailing edge.29
R/H Landing gear and fuselage.30-33
R/H AFT fuselage.34-35
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The intention of this manual is to give guidance to Flight deck crew while performing exterior inspection.
This Manual is based on FCOM and used as reference FCOM/PRO/NOR-Normal Procedures/Standard Operating Procedures.
Safety Exterior Inspection
Items marked by asterisks ( * ) are the only steps to be completed during a transit stop.
This inspection ensures that the aircraft and its surroundings are safe for operations.
While arriving at the aircraft, check for obstructions in the vicinity , engineering activity , refueling , etc.
WARNING
If any gear door is open, DO NOT pressurize the green hydraulic system without clearance from
ground personnel. Remember that the green hydraulic system is pressurized if the yellow system
is pressurized and the PTU is on AUTO.
* APU AREA ..CHECK

Observe that the APU Inlet and Outlet are clear.
Note :
Wheel chocks must be placed in the manner that they do not touch the tires (a small gap not exceeding 1 cm between
the chocks and the tires must be maintained)
General \ Safety exterior inspection
* WHEEL CHOCKS CHECK IN PLACE

* LANDING GEAR DOORS ..CHECK POSITION
During preflight walk-around, the items of FCOM/PRO/NOR-normal procedures/Standard Operating Procedures

must be followed.
WARNING
Flight Crew requested to carefully check the belly panels fasteners , screws. [see page 19-20] .
Loose, missing screws fasteners always required maintenance evaluation & action. Depending on
the place of the missing fastener it might be a no-go item. If you find loose or missing fasteners
advise MCC and to make a record in the WO following the advice of MCC.
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Exterior inspection
GENERAL
The exterior inspection ensures that the overall condition of the aircraft and its visible components and equipment
are safe for the flight.
Complete inspection is normally performed by a flight crew member before each originating flight.
Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.
The parking brake must be ON during the exterior inspection to allow the flight crew to check brake wear indicators.
If the control pin is visible on the inner side of the brake, brakes can be considered in limit.
- Check structure for impact damage

- Check that there is no evident fuel , oil or hydraulic leaks.
WARNING
If a landing gear door is open, contact maintenance crew before applying hydraulic power.
Exterior Walk around

Remember for walk around you must be prepared, it needs time. Use a flashlight when it is dark.
The exterior inspection should be performed closing off the hurry up syndrome while full attention is needed on items which
must be performed.
General \ Safety exterior inspection
NOTE: Warmer brake will show more wear pin. As the carbon gets colder, the pin retracts.
When the end of either wear pin touches the machined surface of the piston housing ( Flush ) it reached the limit.
Inform MCC. In that case, measure the wear pin when the brake is cold (Brake temperature less than 60 deg.C).
NOTE: This manual does not include the following :

-Information about contaminated wings/ critical surfaces and De/Anti icing procedures
Check relevant documentations.
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Schematic
1.Left forward fuselage

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* AOA probes .CONDITION

F/O and Capt static ports.CLEAR
Avionics equipment vent air inlet valveCONDITION
Oxygen BayCLOSED
Oxygen overboard discharge indicator.GREEN
* Toilet servicing door ( if installed ).CLOSED
External walk-around items
2.Nose Section
* Pitot Probes.CONDITION
STBY static portsCLEAR
* TAT probes...CONDITION
* Radome and latchesCONDITION/LATCHED
Forward avionics compartment door..CLOSED
Ground electrical power door(if not required)....CLOSED
3.Nose Landing Gear

-
* Nose wheel chocks...according OMB 2.12.28

* Wheels and tires...CONDITION
Nose gear structure.CONDITION
Taxi, TO, turn-off lights.CONDITION
Hydraulic lines and electrical wires..CONDITION
Wheel well.CHECK
Safety pinREMOVED
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4. Right Forward fuselage

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RH + AFT avionics compartment doors.CLOSED

Avionic equipment vent air outlet valve.CONDITION
F/O CAPT static portsCLEAR
* AOA probe.CONDITION
Forward cargo door and selector panel..CHECK
RH Center wing
Yellow hydraulic bay door..CLOSED

Fuel panelCLOSED
Inner tank magnetic fuel.FLUSH
Fuel water drain valve inner tank.NO LEAK
Landing light.CONDITION
* Slat 1CONDITION
8.
ENG 2 RH side
Vent inlet ( CFM only )CLEAR

Pressure-relief /start valve handle access door.CLOSED
Nose Cowl pressure relief door ( PW only ).CLOSED
Engine oil fill access/starter air valve override..CLOSED
access door ( PW only )
Master chip detector access door (PW only ).CLOSED
IDG servicing access door ( PW only ) .CLOSED
Turbine exhaust..CLEAR
Pylon / access panel ...CONDITION / CLOSED
Lower Center fuselage
Potable water drain panel ( if installed )..CLOSED

AntennasCONDITION
Drain mast.CONDITION
RAM air inlet flap..CONDITION
LP and HP ground connection doorsCLOSED
Anti-collision light ..CHECK
CTR Tank magnetic fuel level..FLUSH
Pack air intakes and outlets..CLEAR
7.
ENG 2 LH side
Oil fill access door.CLOSED

Master magnetic chip detector access door..CLOSED
* Thrust recovery nozzle ( PW only )...CLOSED/LATCHED
Hydraulic Filter visual access door(PW only).CLOSED
* FAN COWL doors...CLOSED/LATCHED
* Drain mast..CONDITION/NO LEAK
* Engine inlet and fan bladesCHECK
9.
RH Wing Leading edge
* Slats 2,3,4,5.CONDITION
Inner and outer cells Magnetic fuel level.FLUSH
Fuel water drain valves ( outer cell, surge tank).NO LEAK
Refuel coupling ..CLOSED
Surge tank air inlet .CLEAR
* Fuel ventilation overpressure disc....INTACT
Navigation light / Strobe light..CONDITION
* Wing tip or Sharklet (depends A/C conf.)...CONDITION
6.
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10. RH Wing trailing edge

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Static dischargers.CHECK
* Control surfacesCONDTION
* Flaps and fairings ..CONDITION
13. Tail
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11. RH L/G and fuselage
* Chocks.according OMB 2.12.28

* Wheels and tires..CONDITION
Brakes and brake wear ind..CONDITION
Torque link damper ( if installed )CONDITION
Hydraulic lines..CHECK
Landing gear structureCHECK
Downlock springsCHECK
Safety pinREMOVED
Ground hydraulic connection yellow.CLOSED
Shroud fuel drain .CONDITION/NO LEAK
12. Right AFT fuselage

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Cargo door and selector panel..CHECK

Bulk door ( if installed ) .CHECK
* Toilet service access doorCLOSED
Outflow valveCONDITION
Drain mast..CONDITION
Flight recorder access door..CLOSED
14. APU
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Access doors.CLOSED
Air intakeCONDITION
DrainCONDITION/NO LEAK
Oil cooler air outlet.............CLEAR
Exhaust.CLEAR
Navigation light.CONDITION
Fire extinguisher overpressure IN PLACE
indication ( red disc )
15. Left AFT fuselage

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* Stabilizer, elevator, fin and rudder..CONDITION

* Potable water service door.CLOSED
Ground hydraulic connection blue door ..CLOSED
Hydraulic connection green and CLOSED
reservoir filling door
* Stabilizer, elevator, fin, rudder ..CONDTION

* Lower fuselage structure CONDITION
( tail impact on runway )
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16. LH landing gear

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* Chocks ..according OMB 2.12.28

* Wheels and tires.......................CONDITION
Brakes and brake wear indicator.CONDITION
Torque link damper ( if installed )..CONDITION
Hydraulic lines..CHECK
Landing gear structureCHECK
Downlock springsCHECK
Safety pin.REMOVED
17. LH wing trailing edge
* Flaps and fairing..CONDITION

* Control surfaces..CONDITION
Static dischargers...CHECK
18. LH wing leading edge
* Wing tip or Sharklet (depends on A/C config.)..CONDITION

Navigation light / Strobe light...CONDITION
Surge tank air inlet..CLEAR
* Fuel ventilation overpressure disc....INTACT
Fuel water drain valveNO LEAK
Inner and outer cell magnetic .........................FLUSH
fuel level
Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight
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19. ENG 1 LH side

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Oil fill access door...CLOSED

* Thrust recovery nozzle (PW only)CLOSED/LATCHED
Hydraulic Filter Visual door (PW only).CLOSED
*Drain mastCONDITION/NO LEAK
20. ENG 1 RH side
Pressure-relief /start valve handle access door CLOSED

Nose cowl pressure relief door (PW only).CLOSED
Engine oil fill access/starter air valve
override access door (PW only).CLOSED
Master chip detector access door (PW only)..CLOSED
IDG servicing access door (PW only)..CLOSED
Turbine exhaustCLEAR
21. LH Center Wing

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* SLAT 1....CONDITION
Wing leading edge ventilation intake..CLEAR
( if installed )
Fuel water drain valves....NO LEAK
Inner tank magnetic fuel...FLUSH
Landing lights.CONDITION
Hydraulic reservoir pressurization door..CLOSED
RAT doors..CLOSED
Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight
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1.
Left forward fuselage
Stby angle of attack probe

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* AOA probesCONDITION
F/O and Capt static ports CLEAR
Avionics equipment vent air inlet valveCONDITION
Oxygen BayCLOSED
Oxygen overboard discharge indicatorGREEN
* Toilet servicing door ( if installed )CLOSED
Avionic equipment
vent air inlet valve
F/O static port
Capt static port
Capt angle of
attack probe
Left forward fuselage
-Check static ports, TAT probe, pitot probes and AOA

sensor for obvious damage. Check A/C skin
in the vicinity of pitot probes and static probes
for any signs of damage.
- Check pitot probes covers are removed
Left wing light

ATC 1 antenna
DME 2 antenna
- Check antennas , it can break away and hang on cable.
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Left STBY static port

Oxygen overboard discharge indicator
Left forward fuselage / Nose section
CAPT pitot probe
STBY pitot probe
CAPT TAT probe

DME 1 antenna
Oxygen bay
NOTE: The green oxygen overboard disc will blow out and change to yellow if there is an:
- overpressure in the bottle > 2500 psi
- overpressure in the pressure regulator
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Forward avionics compartment door
2.
Nose Section
* Pitot Probes CONDITION

STBY static portsCLEAR
* TAT probes.CONDITION
* Radome and latchesCONDITION/LATCHED
Forward avionics compartment doorCLOSED
Ground electrical power door(if not required)..CLOSED
Check pitot probes covers are removed
FO TAT probe
CAPT pitot probe
STBY pitot probe
Nose Section
Ground electrical power door
CAPT TAT probe

DME 1 antenna
radome
latch
- Check integrity of arrestor strip , dent and delamination on radome
localizer/ glideslope antenna 1&2 behind radome

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3.
Nose Landing Gear
* Nose wheel chocks..according OMB 3.4.25

* Wheels and tires..CONDITION
Nose gear structureCONDITION
Taxi, TO, turn-off lights.CONDITION
Hydraulic lines and electrical wires.CONDITION
Wheel well...CHECK
Safety pin..REMOVED
Taxi light
Take-off light
Do a check of the landing gear and make sure:

- the NLG shock absorber shows normal extension,
-there is no sign of under-inflation on the tires,
-Safety pin is removed
Downlock spring
Nose Landing Gear
Right turn-off light
Nose landing gear

electrical box
Left turn-off light

Nose wheel steering actuating cylinder
- Check absorber normal extension and NO hydraulic leak
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Gear downlock sensor

Gear uplock roller
Gear safety pin hook

Parking brake
light
Nose Landing Gear
Towing lever
( normal position)
Nose landing gear box

electrical cylinder
Nose wheel steering actuating cylinder
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Safety pin removed

Nose wheel steering
Actuating cylinder
Nose Landing Gear
Safety pin installed
Gear extend sensors
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Right STBY static port

4. Right Forward fuselage
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RH + AFT avionics compartment doors.CLOSED

Avionic equipment vent air outlet valve.CONDITION
F/O CAPT static portsCLEAR
* AOA probe..CONDITION
Forward cargo door and selector panel..CHECK
Forward RH avionics
compartment door
DME 1 antenna
F/O TAT probe
Right forward fuselage
Check static ports, TAT probe, pitot probes and AOA

sensor for obvious damage. Check A/C skin in the vicinity
of pitot probes and static probes for any signs of damage.
Look for obvious damage on fuselage
Skin temp sensor for

Avionics ventilation
F/O pitot probe
Battery vent exhaust
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F/O AOA probe
ATC 2 mode S antenna

- Check each door ( passenger and cargo ) surroundings.
Look for obvious damages, dents which could be caused
by stairs or ground equipments.
NOTE: Passenger stairs should not touch the fuselage.
VHF 1 antenna
Scuff plate
R/H wing light
Aft RH avionic compartment door
Fuselage drain
valves
F/O static port
DME 2 antenna
ATC 2 antenna
CAPT static port

Avionics equipment
Vent air outlet valve
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Forward cargo door
Locked indication ( green )

/unlocked is red/
Cargo compartment light switch
Indicator light ( cargo door

Actuator extended and locked )
Water drain mast
Forward cargo selector panel
Forward cargo door control valve selector

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5.
Potable water drain panel ( if installed )CLOSED

Antennas CONDITION
Drain mast.CONDITION
RAM air inlet flap CONDITION
LP and HP ground connection doors CLOSED
Anti-collision light CHECK
CTR Tank magnetic fuel level.FLUSH ( see page 21)
Pack air intakes and outlets CLEAR
- Engine inlet cover must be removed before flight
Marker antenna
ATC 2 antenna
Look for obvious damage
Forward cargo door
Right pack air inlet

Anti-collision light
Drain mast
DME 2 antenna
TCAS antenna
Potable water drain panel
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RAM air inlet flap

- Check No Screws are missing or loose on panels marked area
SAFA Top 2 inspection finding.
Loose screw
LP ground connection
door
HP ground connection
door
Interphone jack
Left pack air inlet
Electrical service panel

( belly fairing panel )
28 V / 50 W DC socket
Hydraulic compartment wheel
Well light switch
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6.
RH Center wing
Yellow hydraulic bay door..CLOSED

Fuel panelCLOSED
Inner tank magnetic fuel.FLUSH
Fuel water drain valve inner tankNO LEAK
Landing light..CONDITION
* Slat 1..CONDITION
Yellow hydraulic electrical

Pump cooling air outlet
Yellow hydraulic pump

and cooling
Right main landing gear

door opening handle
Yellow hydraulic bay door
Right pack air outlet

-Check No Screws are missing or loose on panels
in marked area
Right Center wing
Seal drain container
Fuel water drain valve

Center tank magnetic
Fuel level indicator
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- Check slat / leading edges condition
Slat 1
Fuel panel
Right Center wing
Multi tank indicator
Pre-selector switch
Fuel water drain valve inner tank

Inner tank fuel pump
Right landing light
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7.
ENG 2 LH side
Oil fill access door..CLOSED

Master magnetic chip detector access door.CLOSED
* Thrust recovery nozzle ( PW only )..CLOSED/LATCHED
Hydraulic Filter visual access door( PW only )..CLOSED
* Drain mast.CONDITION/NO LEAK
* Engine inlet and fan blades..CHECK
Do a check of the engines and make sure:

- there are no foreign objects in the engine air intake and fan outlet,
- there is no fluid leakage on the drain mast,
- the cowl doors are correctly closed and latched
FAN COWL door closed and latched
- To check the FAN COWL doors closed and latched you must
lean forward and look the latches underside of the engine.
FAN COWL door closed but NOT latched

Hold Open Device [ HOD ] not activated
Oil fill access door
ENG 2 left side
Master magnetic chip

Detector access door
Drain mast
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Fan blades
Engine inlet
Latch NOT closed

properly
Filename : Guidance for pre-flight inspection
FAN COWL doors not latched
ENG 2 left side
Note : Oil fill access door must be checked closed and properly
latched as well as the master magnetic chip detector access door.
Loss of Oil fill access door will result in lengthy AOG and
expensive damages to the fan cowl.
Latch closed
properly
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8.
-
ENG 2 RH side
Ram air inlet
Fire agent bottles access door
Vent inlet ( CFM only )..CLEAR

Pressure-relief /start valve handle access doorCLOSED
Nose Cowl pressure relief door ( PW only )..CLOSED
Engine oil fill access/starter air valve overrideCLOSED
access door ( PW only )
Master chip detector access door (PW only ).CLOSED
IDG servicing access door ( PW only ) ...CLOSED
Turbine exhaust....CLEAR
Pylon / access panel ....CONDITION / CLOSED
ENG 2 right side
pylon - Check No Screws are missing or loose on

panels
Service interphone jack
Anti-ice discharge grille
Gearbox overboard discharge
Air cooled oil cooler outlet
Starter shutoff valve / pressure relief door
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Reverser cowl
Pre-cooler outlet
Strut drain
Turbine exhaust
- Fresh Oil visible in this

area may indicate oil
leakage. Inform MCC
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ENG 2 right side

- the cowl doors are correctly closed and latched.
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9.
RH Wing Leading edge
Inner and outer cells Magnetic fuel level.FLUSH
Fuel water drain valves ( outer cell, surge tank).NO LEAK
Refuel coupling ..CLOSED
Surge tank air inlet .CLEAR
* Fuel ventilation overpressure disc...INTACT
Navigation light / Strobe light.CONDITION
* Wing tip or Sharklet (depends A/C conf.)..CONDITION
slat
Slat track shutter
Check no dents , damages on the leading edge / Slats
RH wing leading edge
Check for fuel leaks at lower surface and hydraulic

leaks at flight control area Wing leading edge
for FOD ( foreign object damage )
Magnetic fuel
Level indicator
surge tank
air inlet
refuel coupling
Wing tip
Fuel ventilation
overpressure disc
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NAV 2 light
Strobe light
Wing tip
NAV 1 light
Static discharger
Right aileron
surge tank air inlet
Fuel vent overpressure disc

NOTE: If the white cross is not
visible the disc might be broken.
NOTE: The surge tank overpressure disc breaks

in case of a blocked NACA VENT, preventing
structural damage to the wings during
refueling
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RH wing leading edge
Magnetic fuel level indicator
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10. RH Wing trailing edge

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Static dischargers..CHECK
* Control surfacesCONDTION
* Flaps and fairings ..CONDITION
WINGS, FLIGHT CONTROLS Check for fuel leaks at lower

surface and hydraulic leaks at flight control area
Right outboard flap
RH wing trailing edge
Flap track fairing
Static discharger
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11. RH L/G and fuselage

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Down-lock proximity switch

LGCIU #2
Down-lock proximity switch LGCIU #1
* Chocks..according OMB 2.12.28

* Wheels and tires....CONDITION
Brakes and brake wear ind..CONDITION
Torque link damper ( if installed )CONDITION
Hydraulic lines...CHECK
Landing gear structure...CHECK
Down-lock springs..CHECK
Safety ( gear)pin..REMOVED
Ground hydraulic connection yellow.CLOSED
Shroud fuel drain .CONDITION/NO LEAK
Upper side stay
Down-lock spring
Hydr. fuse
Lock stay actuator
RH L/G and fuselage
Do a check of the landing gears and make sure:

- the MLG shock absorber shows normal extension, no hydr. leak on it.
- there is no sign of under-inflation on the tires,
- there is no hydraulic fluid leakage on the brake units.
Drag stay
Servo valves
Lock stay
L/G door
Lower side stay
Main fitting shock stay
RH normal brake module
- Check no hydraulic leak from servo valves
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Brake wear indicator
Shrader valve ( yellow )

Ground point
Gear up-lock pin
Torque link
damper accumulator
RH L/G and fuselage
Fusible plug
Torque link damper

Inflating valve
Hydraulic hose (green)

Hydraulic quick
Disconnect ( green )
Hydraulic hose (green)
Electrical harness
(wheel speed pick up)
Torque link
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Gear retraction jack

Lock stay actuator
Lock stay
Schrader valve (green)
Brake wear indicator pin
Right landing light
Hydraulic hose (yellow)
RH L/G and fuselage
Hydraulic quick
disconnect (yellow)
Hydraulic hose (yellow)
Electrical harness
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Main landing gear safety pin installed
Ground hydraulic
Connection yellow
Yellow hydraulic
hand pump handle
RH L/G and fuselage
Main landing gear safety pin removed
NOTE: in case of electrical failure or if the electric pump fails

the crew can close or open the cargo doors using manual operation.
To operate :
See LPC Browser/PER/loading/CGO Loading/CGO door op.
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12. Right AFT fuselage
Cargo door and selector panel..CHECK

Bulk door ( if installed ) .CHECK
* Toilet service access door.CLOSED
Outflow valveCONDITION
Drain mast..CONDITION
Flight recorder access door..CLOSED
AFT Cargo door
VHF 2 antenna
Shroud fuel drain mast

( APU and center tank)
Radio altimeters 2 antennas
RH AFT fuselage
Check no damages surrounding the

cargo doors caused by ground equipments
Aft cargo door

selector panel
Radio altimeters 1 antennas
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Measurement point
Rear right cabin door
Scuff plate
RH AFT fuselage
Flight recorder
Access door
Toilet system vacuum

generator outlet
Outflow valve
Toilet service access door
Stabilizer compartment drain mast

Aft water drain mast
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13. Tail
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* Stabilizer, elevator, fin, rudder ..CONDTION

* Lower fuselage structure CONDITION
( tail impact on runway )
fin
FLIGHT CONTROLS Check for hydraulic leaks at flight control area

rudder
Static discharger
VOR antennas 1 & 2

Inside the fin
elevator
APU exhaust
Tail section
Trimmable horizontal
stabilizer
Check no hydraulic leak at

Rudder / flight control area
NAV 1 light , Strobe , NAV 2 light

Check trimmable horizontal
stabilizer leading edge condition
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14. APU
-
Access doors.CLOSED
Air intakeCONDITION
DrainCONDITION/NO LEAK
Oil cooler air outlet.............CLEAR
ExhaustCLEAR (see previous page)
Navigation lightCONDITION( see prev .page)
Fire extinguisher overpressure IN PLACE
indication ( red disc )
Fire extinguisher overpressure indication ( red disc )
Note :
- A missing red disc shows that the APU fire bottle has been
discharged due to overpressure, caused by over temperature in
the stabilizer compartment
- Look for significant oil leakage at APU AREA
APU
APU compartment overpressure

vent door
Drain mast
Air inlet flow diverter
Air intake nose
Air intake flap
Access door
Oil cooler outlet
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15. Left AFT fuselage

-
- Check for correct steps positioning from below,

NO contact allowed and NO damages caused
by stairs on the fuselage
* Stabilizer, elevator, fin and rudder....CONDITION

* Potable water service door...CLOSED
Ground hydraulic connection blue .CLOSED
doors
Ground hydraulic connection green and..CLOSED
reservoir filling door
Hydraulic filter,
reservoir blue
LH AFT Fuselage
Ground hydraulic
connection (blue)
door/RAT control panel
Hydraulic reservoir filling panel

and ground hydraulic connection
(green) door
Potable water service door
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16. LH landing gear

-
Gear retraction jack
* Chocks according OMB 2.12.28

* Wheels and tires........CONDITION
Brakes and brake wear indicator..CONDITION
Torque link damper ( if installed ).CONDITION
Hydraulic lines....CHECK
Landing gear structure..CHECK
Downlock springs..CHECK
Safety pinREMOVED
LH normal brake module
Left landing light
Lower side stay
Upper side stay
Brake pressure
transducer
Hydraulic fuse
LH Landing Gear
Lock stay actuator
Down lock spring
Do a check of the landing gears and make

sure:
- the MLG shock absorber shows normal
extension, no hydraulic leak on it.
- there is no sign of under-inflation on the
tires,
- there is no hydraulic fluid leakage on
the brake units.
Servo valves
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17. LH wing trailing edge
* Flaps and fairingCONDITION

* Control surfacesCONDITION
Static dischargersCHECK
Left aileron
Fuel vent overpressure disc
Left outboard flap

WINGS, FLIGHT CONTROLS Check for fuel leaks at
lower surface and hydraulic leaks at flight control area
LH Wing trailing edge
Flap track fairing
Static discharger
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18. LH wing leading edge
Slat
Navigation light
* Wing tip or Sharklet (depends on A/C config.)..CONDITION

Navigation and Strobe light...CONDITION
Surge tank air inlet.CLEAR
* Fuel ventilation overpressure disc...INTACT
Fuel water drain valve..NO LEAK
Inner and outer cell magnetic ..FLUSH
fuel level
* Slats 2,3,4,5 ..CONDITION
Wing tip
Check no dents , damages on the leading edge / Slats
LH Wing leading edge
surge tank air inlet

Fuel ventilation overpressure disc
Strobe
Sharklet
Magnetic fuel level indicator

Navigation light
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. ENG 1 LH side
-
Oil fill access door...CLOSED

* Thrust recovery nozzle (PW only)CLOSED/LATCHED
Hydraulic Filter Visual door (PW only).CLOSED

*Drain mastCONDITION/NO LEAK

- the cowl doors are correctly closed and latched
EPR sensor
- To check the FAN COWL doors closed and latched you

must lean forward and look the latches underside of the engine.
Engine inlet
Oil fill
access door
Drain mast
Master magnetic
chip detector
access door
ENG 1 L/H side
Fan blades
In this picture illustrated when the FAN

COWL latches are not latched, it is visible
only if we look underside of the engine
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- Oil fill access door must be checked closed and properly latched as well as
the master magnetic chip detector access door.
Loss of Oil fill access door will result in lengthy AOG and
expensive damages to the fan cowl.
Latch not closed
ENG 1 L/H side
Latch closed properly
Reverser cowl
Fan cowl
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20. ENG 1 R/H side

Fire agent bottles
access door
-
pylon
Pressure-relief /start valve handle access door CLOSED

Nose cowl pressure relief door (PW only).CLOSED
Engine oil fill access/starter air valve
override access door (PW only).CLOSED
Master chip detector access door (PW only)..CLOSED
IDG servicing access door (PW only)..CLOSED
Turbine exhaustCLEAR
Inboard strake
ENG 1 R/H side
If the thrust reverser

manually deactivated
by MX red pin visible
Thrust reverser
deactivated pin
Interphone jack
Anti-ice discharge grille
Air cooled oil

cooler outlet
Starter shut off valve /
Pressure relief door
Gearbox overboard discharge
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21. LH Center Wing
* SLAT 1...CONDITION
Wing leading edge ventilation intake..CLEAR
( if installed )
Fuel water drain valves....NO LEAK
Inner tank magnetic fuel...FLUSH
Landing lights.CONDITION
Hydraulic reservoir pressurization door..CLOSED
RAT doors..CLOSED
- Check no dents and damages on the slat / leading edges
Inner tank fuel pumps
Magnetic fuel
level indicator
SLAT 1
Hydraulic reservoir
pressurization door
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LH Center wing
Left landing light
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Blue hydraulic electrical

pump cooling air outlet
Hydraulic reservoir
pressurization door
Left pack
air outlet
- Check for correct steps positioning at 1L cabin door from below,

NO contact allowed and NO damages caused by stairs on the
fuselage
LH Center wing / forward fuselage
Anti-collision
light
During an aircraft walk-around. Make sure that there is no:

- Damage,
- Foreign objects,
- Fluid leakages,
- Missing or loose parts,
- Missing overpressure discharge discs,
- Obstruction of inlets/outlets.
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Note: The following annex is based on Service Information letter from Airbus / SIL number 32-121 and the references are :
-Bridgestone: Tire Specification & Maintenance Manual

-Goodyear: The Comprehensive Guide to Aircraft Tire Care and Maintenance
-Michelin: Aircraft Tire Care & Service Manual
-NOTE: the following annexes are information only, if in doubt contact MCC ( Maintenance Control Center )
Tire inspection:
Rib
Groove
1. Tread pattern:
1.1 Normal wear
1.2 Uneven wear (shoulder, center)
Tire inspection
2. Tread damage:
2.1 Flat spots
2.2 Tread rubber reversion
2.3 Thrown tread
2.4 Peeled rib
2.5 Chevron cutting
2.6 Tread cuts
2.7 Groove cracking
2.8 Rib undercutting
2.9 Open tread-splice
2.10 Tread chipping and chunking
3.Sidewalls
3.1 Cuts or cracks on the sidewall
3.2 Weathering and radial cracking
4. Blisters and bulges
5. Miscellaneous
Tires contamination
Tread (surface)
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1. Tread wear pattern :

1.1 Normal wear:
An even tread wear indicates that the tire has been properly maintained during
its service life.
At the main base (or maintenance base), the tire shall be removed from aircraft
if:
the tread wear level reaches the bottom of any groove at any point of the
tread surface,
or
the reinforced ply (bias tire) or the protector ply (radial tire) is exposed at any
point of the tread surface.
Tire inspection
NOTE
TIRES HAVING REACHED THE ABOVE LIMITS ON ONE AIRCRAFT IN OUTSIDE
STATION MUST BE REPLACED AT THE NEXT CONVENIENT MAINTENANCE
OPPORTUNITY.
1.2 Uneven wear:

In general, under inflation will lead to excessive tread shoulder wear and
subsequent heat build-up which may result in severe internal tire damage.
Over inflation accelerates the center tread wear, reduces tire traction, reduces
the number of cycles and make the tire more susceptible to cutting and foreign
object damage (FOD)
Under inflated
tire uneven wear
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Over-inflated
tire uneven wear
Tire wear and deterioration characteristics
Tire inspection
At the main base (or maintenance base), the tire shall be

removed from the aircraft if the wear limits are reached.
NOTE
TIRES HAVING REACHED THE ABOVE LIMITS ON ONE
AIRCRAFT IN OUTSIDE STATION MUST BE REPLACED AT
THE NEXT CONVENIENT MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITY.
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2. Tread damage:
2.1 Flat spots:

Flat spot may result from locking of the wheel during braking, hard touchdown
or severe steering maneuver (for the nose tires).
The tire shall be removed from aircraft if the flat spot reaches the reinforcing ply
(bias tire) or the protector ply (radial tire).
Tire inspection
NOTE
IF THE FLAT SPOT DOES NOT REACH THE ABOVE-MENTIONED LIMIT, IF THERE IS
SUFFICIENT GROOVE DEPTH IN THE WHOLE FLAT SPOT AREA, IF THERE IS NO
INCIPIENT SEPARATION AND IF VIBRATION IS NOT DETECTED DURING
ROLLING, THE TIRE CAN REMAIN IN SERVICE.
2.2 Tread rubber reversion:

Tread rubber reversion is generally caused by wheel locking on wet or ice
covered runways. The affected area is similar in shape to a flat spot (oval), but
the rubber appears to be melted.
The tire shall be removed from aircraft if:

- the reinforcing ply (bias tire) or the protector ply (radial tire) is reached,
- or shimmy or unbalance problem are experienced
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2.3 Thrown tread:

Partial or complete loss of tread down to the carcass.
Tire must be removed immediately from service.
Note: Pieces from the tread must be requested from airport authorities and returned to the home base for potential
analysis by the vendor.
If the tire is still inflated after aircraft is at parking position, record the pressure after it has cooled down (allow 3
hours). Then deflate the tire before removing the wheel assembly. ( performed by maintenance )
Warning: Remove ( maintenance ) the valve core when the tire is

fully deflated.
Removal of the wheel valve core on an inflated tire could project the
core with high velocity and force.
This can cause injury to persons.
Tire inspection
Caution: Avoid approaching wheel from either side of the tire.

Always go near the wheels from an oblique angle - direction of the
tires shoulders.
Early signs of tread separation can manifest themselves in the form

of tread bulges, local uneven wear (depression) or local
tread/sidewall rubber split.
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2.4 Peeled rib:
Usually starts with a cut in the tread and results in a

circumferential delamination of the tread rib away from the tire
carcass.
The tire has to be removed from aircraft
Tire inspection
2.5 Chevron cutting:

Tread damage (small z-, s- or v-shaped cracks) caused by running and / or
braking on cross-grooved runways.
Due to different technologies and tire constructions, tolerance to damages can be different
for each manufacturer and even each tire reference for a same manufacturer. Refer to the
relevant vendors manual for details.
In the absence of specific cut limits in documentation, the tire shall be removed from the
aircraft if:
tread cut criteria are reached, or
the tread reinforcing ply (bias tire) or the protector ply (radial tire) is exposed.
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2.6 Tread cuts:

Foreign objects that are present on the runway, taxiway and parking areas cause cuts to the tires.
The definition of cut limits is complex. It is based on the service experience of each vendor and is not easy to harmonize.
Due to different technologies and tire constructions, tolerance to damages can be different for each manufacturer and even each tire
reference for a same manufacturer. Refer to the relevant vendors manual for details.
Tire inspection
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In the absence of specific cut limits in documentation, the tire

shall be removed from the aircraft
if:
cut or embedded object exposes or penetrates the reinforcing
ply (bias tire) or the protector ply (radial tire):
o Cut penetrates the outer casing ply (bias tire) or the
outer layer (radial tire).
o Cut length is greater than 50 mm (2 in) or
o Cut width is greater than 3 mm (0.118 in) or
o Cut is not contained within one rib.
o Cut is contained within one rib but the ends of the cut
are more than 13 mm (0.5 in) apart when measured in
the radial direction.
Tire inspection
cut or embedded object does not expose or does not

penetrate the reinforcing ply (bias tire) or the protector ply
(radial tire):
o cut length is greater than 300 mm (12 in) or
o cut width is greater than 3 mm (0.118 in) or
o Cut is not contained within one rib.
o Cut is contained within one rib but the ends of the cut
are more than 13 mm (0.5 in) apart when measured in radial
direction.
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2.7 Groove cracking:
Groove cracking may result from environmental aggression of the rubber (ozone
attack for example) or from an excessive mechanical solicitation of the tire.
These cracks occur at the bottom of the tread groove.
Tire inspection
The tire shall be removed from the aircraft if:

the groove cracking exposes the reinforcing ply (bias tire) or the protector ply (radial tire).
the groove cracking is undercutting the adjacent rib.
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2.8 Rib undercutting :
This is an extension of groove cracking resulting from mechanical solicitation and

progressing under a tread rib. It can lead to tread chunking, peeled rib or thrown
tread.
Tire inspection
The tire shall be removed from aircraft as soon as the crack extends under the rib.
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2.9 Open tread splice:
This is a crack in the rubber where tread joint or splice separates.
A tire having this defect must be removed from the aircraft.
Tire inspection
2.10 Tread chipping and chunking:
This is a condition visible at the edge of the tread rib in which small amounts of
rubber begins to separate from the tread surface. Tread chunking can be caused
by high lateral loading of the tire, sometimes caused by tight turning.
The tire shall be removed from the aircraft if fabric is exposed.
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3. Sidewalls:
3.1 Cuts or cracks on the sidewall:
Sidewall cuts are often caused by foreign objects
present on the operating surfaces.
Tire inspection
The tire shall be removed from the aircraft if sidewall cords are exposed or damaged.
Cuts or cracks in the rubber that do not reach the cord plies are not detrimental to
tire performance. The tire can remain in service.
3.2 Weathering and radial cracking:

Weathering and cracking occur when tires are exposed to aggressive
environmental conditions.
The tire shall be removed from the aircraft if sidewall cords are exposed.
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4. Blisters and bulges:

They normally indicate a separation of components.
The tire shall be removed from the aircraft immediately.

Mark the affected area before deflating the tire for easy
identification and analysis by the vendor.
Tire inspection
5. Miscellaneous:
Tires contamination ( hydraulic fluid, fuel, )
In case of contamination, check for rubber condition. Call MCC .The tire has to be
cleaned quickly with denatured alcohol to remove the contaminant then washed
with a soap and water solution.
Caution: If the rubber feels soft or spongy when probed or bulges are present, then
tire is no more suitable for service. The wheel assembly shall be removed from
aircraft.
Filename : Guidance for pre-flight inspection
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General / Safety exterior inspection..3-4

External walk-around items..5-9

Left AFT fuselage..38

Left forward fuselage.....10-11

L/H landing gear39

Nose landing gear..12-15

L/H wing trailing edge..40

Right forward fuselage...16-18

L/H wing leading edge..41

Lower center fuselage...19-20

ENG 1 L/H side42-43

R/H Center wing..21-22

ENG 1 R/H side...44

Engine 2 L/H side23-24

L/H center wing.45-46

Engine 2 R/H side...25-26

R/H wing leading edge27-28

R/H wing trailing edge.29

R/H Landing gear and fuselage.30-33

R/H AFT fuselage.34-35

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* APU AREA ..CHECK

General \ Safety exterior inspection

* WHEEL CHOCKS CHECK IN PLACE

During preflight walk-around, the items of FCOM/PRO/NOR-normal procedures/Standard Operating Procedures

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- Check structure for impact damage

Exterior Walk around

General \ Safety exterior inspection

NOTE: This manual does not include the following :

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1.Left forward fuselage

* AOA probes .CONDITION

External walk-around items

3.Nose Landing Gear

* Nose wheel chocks...according OMB 2.12.28

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4. Right Forward fuselage

RH + AFT avionics compartment doors.CLOSED

Yellow hydraulic bay door..CLOSED

Vent inlet ( CFM only )CLEAR

Lower Center fuselage

Potable water drain panel ( if installed )..CLOSED

Oil fill access door.CLOSED

RH Wing Leading edge

External walk-around items

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10. RH Wing trailing edge

11. RH L/G and fuselage

* Chocks.according OMB 2.12.28

12. Right AFT fuselage

Cargo door and selector panel..CHECK

15. Left AFT fuselage

* Stabilizer, elevator, fin and rudder..CONDITION

External walk-around items