Boeing 737-800

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT TRAINING

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Position electric pump switches ON

Hydraulic systems…………Pressurize

Parking brake light - Illuminated

Observe the hydraulic pressure indicators for normal reading

(2800psi min)

Parking brake……………….Set

Position landing and turnoff light switches On and check for illumination; return switches to Off.

Landing and turnoff lights………On & Checked

Exterior lights…………….....On

Check for damage and that dust cover is removed

Total Air Temperature Probe........Check

Check for damage

Angle Airflow Sensor....................Check

Check pitot probes for damage, security of attachment

Left Pitot Static Probes........Check

Dust covers removed

Nose Dome and Conductor strips...Check

Lower Nose Compartment............Check

Check that lower nose door is closed,

Latched handle flush

Check lights illuminated

Taxi Light ..............................Check

Check doors for security of attachment

Nose Doors .....................Check

Check tires and wheels for condition

Tires and Wheels..............Check

Strut Extension............................Check

Remove nose gear down lock safety pin

Ground Locking Pin..............Check

Verify brake snubbers installed

Brake Snubbers...................Check

Check all hydraulic components for visible leaks

Nose Wheel Well...........................Check

Open receptacle door, check light switch off, and close and latch access door.

Light Switch

External Power Receptacle..........Check

Check both pitot probes for damage, security of attachment, and dust covers removed

Right Pitot Static Probes.............Check

Check that handle is flush with surface

Sliding Window Handle........Check

Check door and adjacent area for fluid leakage

Forward Toilet Service Door.........Check

Check door closed and handle flush

E and E Access Door.....................Check

Check that outlet is clear of all obstructions and that air is being exhausted from the outlet opening

E and E Flow Control Valve Outlet......Check

Check that the disc is in place

Oxygen Pressure Relief Green Disc....Check

Check that no obstructions are covering port.

Alternate Static Port..............Check

Open cargo door………..

Forward Cargo Door............................Check

….check condition of compartment, tie downs, and lights………

Forward Cargo Door............................Check

……..Close and lock door

Forward Cargo Door.........................Check

Check that the deflector door is extended and air inlet is open

Ram Air Deflector and Air Inlet Door.... Check

Check that the latches are secured and doors closed

Air Conditioning Access Doors...............Check

Check that the light is illuminated and rotating

Lower Anti-Collision Beacon light...........Check

Check that light is illuminated and lens is clean and undamaged

Right Wing Illumination light...................Check

Check lens is clean and undamaged

Inboard Landing Light/Turnoff Light......Check

Check condition of flaps

Leading Edge Flaps...................Check

Check condition of cowl and latches secure

Engine Inboard Cowl and Latches...........Check

Check condition of cowl and latches secure

Engine Inboard Cowl and Latches...........Check

Check general condition and cleanliness of inlet. Check inlet guide vanes and fan blades for damage.

Engine Nose Inlet and Inlet Guide Vanes....Check

Check condition of cowling and latches secure

Engine Outboard Cowl and Latches............Check

Check condition of slats

Leading Edge Slats................Check

Check that the door is closed and latched

Defueling Panel Access Door......................Check

Checked that the door is closed and latched

Fuel Panel Access Door..............Check

Check alignment marks on lower wing surface and fuel measuring sticks agree.

(One fuel measuring stick is located inboard of engine)`

Fuel Measuring Sticks.................Check

Check fuel surge tank vent opening clear

Ram Air Vent scoop...................Check

Check that the light is illuminated and rotating

Upper Fuselage Anti-Collision Light.............Check

VHF Antenna......................Check

Upper

VHF Antenna......................Check

Lower

HF Antenna......................Check

Check illuminated and undamaged

Navigation Lights (green)............................Check

Check illuminated and undamaged

Wingtip Tail Light (white)............Check

Check undamaged

Static Dischargers.......................Check

Check aileron and tab undamaged

Right Aileron and Tab..................Check

Check flaps undamaged

Outboard Flap..................Check

Check light for cleanliness and flush with surface

Outboard Landing Light...............Check

Check condition of cowling and latches secure

Lower Cowl Latches (6)...............Check

Landing Gear Doors and Seal.............Check

Check strut for leaks. Check cable, wheels and tires for general condition. Check inboard and outboard hub caps secured

Strut, Tires and Wheels.....................Check

Check wear indicator pins for length remaining. If pin is even with brake housing, check with maintenance

Brake Wear Indicators.........Check

Check that the strut is not fully compressed

Strut Extension.................................Check

Ground Locking Pin.........Check

Check ground locking pin removed

Check that exhaust are clear and fully open

Ram Air Exhaust.................Check

Check wheel well area for general condition and hydraulic leaks and main gear viewer clean…..

Wheel well area………Check

Check that the indicator on the reservoir is RF or above

Hydraulic System Reservoir Quantity..........Check

Check accumulator indicator for brake pressure of 2800 psi minimum pressure

Brake Accumulator Indicator...........Check

Check that fire handle is up

APU Fire Control Panel ......Check

Check flap surface undamaged

Inboard Flaps................Check

Open cargo door……

Aft Cargo Door.................Check

…… check condition of compartment, tie downs, and lights.

Aft Cargo Door.................Check

…..Close and lock door

Aft Cargo Door.................Check

Lower VHF Antenna ............Check

Negative Pressure Relief Valve.......CHECK

Check that the door is flush with the surface

Check That outflow valve is fully open

Main Pressure Outflow Valve...........Check

Check that valve openings are free of dirt or obstruction

Pressure Safety Relief Ports (2)......Check

Check door and adjacent area for fluid leakage

Aft Toilet Service Door.....................Check

Check the door opening is clear

APU Air Inlet Door............................Check

Check undamaged

Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers…….. Check

Elevator pitot probes........CHECK

Check Undamaged

Static Dischargers............................Check

Check right elevator, on top of vertical stabilizer and left elevator undamaged

Check elevator balance tab faired with elevator and undamaged

Elevator and tabs.............................Check

Check rudder faired with vertical stabilizer and undamaged

Rudder.....................Check

Check door closed and check external handle stowed if airstair is retracted, (if installed)

Aft Airstair (If installed)........................Check

Check flap service undamaged

Inboard Flaps............................Check

Check strut for leaks. Check cable, wheels and tires for general condition. Check inboard and outboard hub caps secured

Strut, Tires and Wheels.....................Check

Check that strut doors are fastened to strut and lower strut door seal is secure

Landing Gear Doors and Seal.............Check

Check wear indicator pins for length remaining. If pin is even with brake housing, check with maintenance

Brake Wear Indicators......................Check

Check that the strut is not fully compressed

Strut Extension.............................Check

Ground Locking Pin...............Check

Remove

Check Pin secure and intact

Landing gear safety pin

Check fire pressure indicator on each extinguisher for adequate pressure per bottle data plate. Check red and yellow discharge discs

are visible on each extinguisher.

Engine Fire Extinguishers.........Check

Check accumulator indicator for brake pressure reading of 2800 psi minimum pressure.

Brake Accumulator Indicator.............Check

Check wheel well area for general condition and hydraulic leaks.

Wheel Well Area......................Check

Check wheel well light switch NORMAL

Wheel Well Light Switch............Check

Check condition of cowling and latches

Engine Inboard Cowl and Latches.......Check

Check condition of cowling and latches secure

Lower Cowl Latches (6)......................Check

Check flaps undamaged

Outboard Flap..........................Check

Check light for cleanliness and flush with surface

Outboard Landing Light........................Check

Check aileron and tab undamaged

Left Aileron and Tab.............................Check

Check fuel surge tank vent opening clear

Ram Air Vent scoop..............................Check

Check undamaged

Static Dischargers..................Check

Check illuminated and undamaged

Wingtip Tail Light (white).....................Check

Check illuminated and undamaged

Navigation Lights (Red).....................Check

Check condition of slats

Leading Edge Slats..........................Check

Check alignment marks on lower wing surface and fuel measuring sticks agree.

(One fuel measuring stick is located inboard of engine)

Fuel Measuring Sticks............................Check

Check condition of cowling; and latches secure

Check general condition and cleanliness of inlet. Check inlet guide vanes and fan blades for damage.

Engine Nose Inlet and Inlet Guide Vanes....Check

Check condition of cowl and latches secure

Engine Inboard Cowl and Latches...............Check

Check leading edge flap for damage

Leading Edge Flaps......................................Check

Check lens is clean and undamaged

Inboard Landing Light/Turnoff Light..........Check

Left Wing Illumination Light...................Check

Check that the deflector door is extended and air inlet is open

Ram Air Deflector and Air Inlet Door.........Check

Check that no obstructions are covering port.

Alternate Static Port..........................Check

Pilot Returns to Cockpit

Electric Pump Switches OFF

Hydraulic systems………Depressurize

Exterior lights…………....OFF

Boeing 737-800

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT TRAINING

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