Boeing 737-800

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT TRAINING

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Hydraulic systems…………Pressurize
Position electric pump switches ON
 Parking brake……………….Set

Parking brake light -

Illuminated

Observe the hydraulic

pressure indicators for
normal reading
(2800psi min)
Landing and turnoff lights………On & Checked

Position landing and turnoff light switches On and

check for illumination; return switches to Off.
Exterior lights…………….....On
Total Air Temperature Probe........Check

Check for damage and that dust cover is removed

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

Check for damage

 Left Pitot Static Probes........Check
Check pitot probes for damage, security of
attachment

Dust covers removed

Nose Dome and Conductor strips...Check
Lower Nose Compartment............Check

Check that lower nose door is closed,

Latched handle flush
Taxi Light ..............................Check

Check lights illuminated

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

Check doors for security of attachment

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

Check tires and wheels for condition

Strut Extension............................Check
Ground Locking Pin..............Check

Remove nose gear down lock safety pin

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

Verify brake snubbers installed

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

Check all hydraulic components for visible leaks

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

Light Switch
Open receptacle door, check light switch off, and close and latch
access door.
 Right Pitot Static Probes.............Check

Check both pitot probes for damage, security of attachment,

and dust covers removed
Sliding Window Handle........Check

Check that handle is flush with surface

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

Check door and adjacent area for fluid leakage

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

Check door closed and handle flush

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

Check that outlet is clear of all obstructions and that air is

being exhausted from the outlet opening
Oxygen Pressure Relief Green Disc....Check

Check that the disc is in place

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

Check that no obstructions are covering port.

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

Open cargo door………..

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

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

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

……..Close and lock door

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

Check that the deflector door is extended and air inlet is open
Air Conditioning Access Doors...............Check

Check that the latches are secured and doors closed

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

Check that the light is illuminated and rotating

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

Check that light is illuminated and lens is clean and undamaged

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

Check lens is clean and undamaged

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

Check condition of flaps

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

Check condition of cowl and latches secure

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

Check condition of cowl and latches secure

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

Check general condition and cleanliness of inlet. Check

inlet guide vanes and fan blades for damage.
 Engine Outboard Cowl and
Latches............Check

Check condition of cowling and latches secure

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

Check condition of slats

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

Check that the door is closed and latched

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

Checked that the door is closed and latched

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

Check alignment marks on lower wing surface and fuel

measuring sticks agree.
(One fuel measuring stick is located inboard of engine)`
Ram Air Vent scoop...................Check

Check fuel surge tank vent opening clear

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

Check that the light is illuminated and rotating

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

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

Lower
HF Antenna......................Check
Navigation Lights (green)............................Check

Check illuminated and undamaged

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

Check illuminated and undamaged

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

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

Check aileron and tab undamaged

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

Check flaps undamaged

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

Check light for cleanliness and flush with surface

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

Check condition of cowling and latches secure

Landing Gear Doors and Seal.............Check
 Strut, Tires and Wheels.....................Check

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

Check wear indicator pins for length remaining. If pin is

even with brake housing, check with maintenance
Strut Extension.................................Check

Check that the strut is not fully compressed

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

Check ground locking pin

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

Check that exhaust are clear and fully open

 Wheel well area………Check

Check wheel well area for general condition and

hydraulic leaks and main gear viewer clean…..
 Hydraulic System Reservoir
Quantity..........Check

Check that the indicator on the reservoir is RF or above

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

Check accumulator indicator for brake pressure of 2800

psi minimum pressure
APU Fire Control Panel ......Check

Check that fire handle is up

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

Check flap surface undamaged

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

Open cargo door……

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

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

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

…..Close and lock door

Lower VHF Antenna ............Check
Negative Pressure Relief Valve.......CHECK

Check that the door is flush with the

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

Check That outflow valve is fully open

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

Check that valve openings are free of dirt or obstruction

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

Check door and adjacent area for fluid leakage

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

Check the door opening is clear

Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers…….. Check

Check undamaged
Elevator pitot probes........CHECK

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

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

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

Check elevator balance tab faired with elevator and

undamaged
 Rudder.....................Check

Check rudder faired with vertical stabilizer and undamaged

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

Check door closed and check external handle stowed if airstair is

retracted, (if installed)
Inboard Flaps............................Check

Check flap service undamaged

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

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

Check that strut doors are fastened to strut and lower strut
door seal is secure
Brake Wear Indicators......................Check

Check wear indicator pins for length remaining. If pin is

even with brake housing, check with maintenance
Strut Extension.............................Check

Check that the strut is not fully compressed

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

Remove
Landing gear safety pin

Check Pin secure and intact

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

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

Check accumulator indicator for brake pressure

reading of 2800 psi minimum pressure.
Wheel Well Area......................Check

Check wheel well area for general condition and

hydraulic leaks.
Wheel Well Light Switch............Check

Check wheel well light switch NORMAL

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

Check condition of cowling and latches

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

Check condition of cowling and latches secure

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

Check flaps undamaged

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

Check light for cleanliness and flush with surface

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

Check aileron and tab undamaged

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

Check fuel surge tank vent opening clear

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

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

Check illuminated and undamaged

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

Check illuminated and undamaged

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

Check condition of slats

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

Check alignment marks on lower wing surface and fuel

measuring sticks agree.
(One fuel measuring stick is located inboard of engine)
Check condition of cowling; and latches secure
Engine Nose Inlet and Inlet Guide Vanes....Check

Check general condition and cleanliness of inlet. Check

inlet guide vanes and fan blades for damage.
Engine Inboard Cowl and Latches...............Check

Check condition of cowl and latches secure

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

Check leading edge flap for damage

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

Check lens is clean and undamaged

Left Wing Illumination Light...................Check
Ram Air Deflector and Air Inlet Door.........Check

Check that the deflector door is extended and air inlet is open
Alternate Static Port..........................Check

Check that no obstructions are covering port.

Pilot Returns to Cockpit
Hydraulic systems………Depressurize

Electric Pump Switches OFF

Exterior lights…………....OFF
 Boeing 737-800

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT TRAINING

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