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 CONTENTS
 Contents………………………………………………..2
 General / Safety exterior inspection…..3-4
 External walk-around items…………….….5-9
 Left forward fuselage………………….....10-11
 Nose landing gear…………………………..12-15
 Right forward fuselage…………………...16-18
 Lower center fuselage…………………...19-20
 R/H Center wing……………………………..21-22
 Engine 2 L/H side……………………………23-24
 Engine 2 R/H side…………………………...25-26
 R/H wing leading edge……………………27-28
 R/H wing trailing edge………………………….29
 R/H Landing gear and fuselage……….30-33
 R/H AFT fuselage…………………………….34-35
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 Tail……………………………………………………..36
 APU……………………………………………………37
 Left AFT fuselage………………………………..38
 L/H landing gear…………………………………39
 L/H wing trailing edge………………………..40
Content
 L/H wing leading edge………………………..41
 ENG 1 L/H side………………………………42-43
 ENG 1 R/H side…………………………………...44
 L/H center wing…………………………….45-46
 Tire inspection………………………………47-59
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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.

* WHEEL CHOCKS ………………………………………………………CHECK IN PLACE

General \ Safety exterior inspection

* LANDING GEAR DOORS …………………………………………..CHECK POSITION

If any gear door is open, DO NOT pressurize the green hydraulic system without clearance from
WARNING 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)

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

must be followed.

Flight Crew requested to carefully check the belly panels fasteners , screws. [see page 19-20] .
WARNING 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.

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).

- 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.

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

- * AOA probes ……………………………….……………CONDITION

- F/O and Capt static ports……………….……………………CLEAR
- Avionics equipment vent air inlet valve………CONDITION
- Oxygen Bay………………………………………………………CLOSED
- Oxygen overboard discharge indicator……………….GREEN
- * Toilet servicing door ( if installed )………………….CLOSED

2.Nose Section

External walk-around items

- * Pitot Probes……………………………….……………CONDITION
- STBY static ports…………………………………………………CLEAR
- * TAT probes..…………………………………………….CONDITION
- * Radome and latches…………………CONDITION/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 pin………………………………………………………REMOVED

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 5. Lower Center fuselage
4. Right Forward fuselage
- Potable water drain panel ( if installed )…………..CLOSED
- RH + AFT avionics compartment doors…………….CLOSED
- Antennas……………………………………………………CONDITION
- Avionic equipment vent air outlet valve…….CONDITION
- Drain mast………………………………………………….CONDITION
- F/O – CAPT static ports………………………………………CLEAR
- RAM air inlet flap………………………………………..CONDITION
- * AOA probe……………………………………………….CONDITION
- LP and HP ground connection doors…………………CLOSED
- Forward cargo door and selector panel……………..CHECK
- Anti-collision light ……………………………………………..CHECK
- CTR Tank magnetic fuel level…………………………..…FLUSH
- Pack air intakes and outlets………………………………..CLEAR
6. RH Center wing
7. ENG 2 LH side
- Yellow hydraulic bay door………………………………..CLOSED
- Fuel panel…………………………………………………………CLOSED
- Oil fill access door.……………………………………………CLOSED
- Inner tank magnetic fuel…………………………………….FLUSH
- Master magnetic chip detector access door.…….CLOSED

External walk-around items

- Fuel water drain valve inner tank…………………….NO LEAK
- * Thrust recovery nozzle ( PW only )...CLOSED/LATCHED
- Landing light……………………………………………….CONDITION
- Hydraulic Filter visual access door(PW only)…….CLOSED
- * Slat 1…………………………………………………………CONDITION
- * FAN COWL doors..………………………….CLOSED/LATCHED
- * Drain mast..………………………………CONDITION/NO LEAK
8. ENG 2 RH side
- * Engine inlet and fan blades………………………………CHECK
- Vent inlet ( CFM only )…………………………………………CLEAR
9. RH Wing Leading edge
- Pressure-relief /start valve handle access door….CLOSED
- Nose Cowl pressure relief door ( PW only )……….CLOSED
- * Slats 2,3,4,5……………………………………………….CONDITION
- Engine oil fill access/starter air valve override…..CLOSED
- Inner and outer cells Magnetic fuel level…………….FLUSH
access door ( PW only )
- Fuel water drain valves ( outer cell, surge tank).NO LEAK
- Master chip detector access door (PW only )…….CLOSED
- Refuel coupling …………………………………………………..CLOSED
- IDG servicing access door ( PW only ) ……………….CLOSED
- Surge tank air inlet ……………………………………………….CLEAR
- Turbine exhaust…………………………………………………..CLEAR
- * Fuel ventilation overpressure disc..…………………..INTACT
- Pylon / access panel …………………...CONDITION / CLOSED
- Navigation light / Strobe light………………………..CONDITION
- * Wing tip or Sharklet (depends A/C conf.)..….CONDITION

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 10. RH Wing trailing edge
13. Tail
- Static dischargers…………………………………….CHECK
- * Stabilizer, elevator, fin, rudder …………..CONDTION
- * Control surfaces………………………………CONDTION
- Static dischargers………………………………………….CHECK
- * Flaps and fairings …………………………..CONDITION
- * Lower fuselage structure ……………………CONDITION
( tail impact on runway )
11. RH L/G and fuselage
14. APU
- * Chocks………………………….according OMB 2.12.28
- * Wheels and tires……………………………..CONDITION
- Access doors…………………………………………….CLOSED
- Brakes and brake wear ind………………..CONDITION
- Air intake……………………………………………CONDITION
- Torque link damper ( if installed )………CONDITION
- Drain……………………………………CONDITION/NO LEAK

External walk-around items

- Hydraulic lines…………………………………………..CHECK
- Oil cooler air outlet………………………….............CLEAR
- Landing gear structure………………………………CHECK
- Exhaust……………………………………………………….CLEAR
- Downlock springs………………………………………CHECK
- Navigation light………………………………….CONDITION
- Safety pin……………………………………………REMOVED
- Fire extinguisher overpressure ………………IN PLACE
- Ground hydraulic connection yellow……….CLOSED
indication ( red disc )
- Shroud fuel drain ……………….CONDITION/NO LEAK
15. Left AFT fuselage
12. Right AFT fuselage
- * Stabilizer, elevator, fin and rudder……..CONDITION
- Cargo door and selector panel…………………..CHECK
- * Potable water service door……………………….CLOSED
- Bulk door ( if installed ) …………………………….CHECK
- Ground hydraulic connection blue door ……..CLOSED
- * Toilet service access door………………………CLOSED
- Hydraulic connection green and …………………CLOSED
- Outflow valve……………………………………CONDITION
reservoir filling door
- Drain mast………………………………………..CONDITION
- Flight recorder access door……………………..CLOSED

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 16. LH landing gear

- * 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 pin……………………………………………………….REMOVED

17. LH wing trailing edge

External walk-around items

- * 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 valve……………………………………………NO LEAK
- Inner and outer cell magnetic …………….........................FLUSH
fuel level
- * Slats 2,3,4,5………………….…………………………………CONDITION

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

- Oil fill access door………………………………..…………….CLOSED

- Master magnetic chip detector access door……..CLOSED
- * Thrust recovery nozzle (PW only)……CLOSED/LATCHED
- Hydraulic Filter Visual door (PW only)……………….CLOSED
- * FAN COWL doors.…………………………..CLOSED/LATCHED
- *Drain mast…………………………………CONDITION/NO LEAK
- * Engine inlet and fan blades………………………………CHECK

20. ENG 1 RH side

External walk-around items

- 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 exhaust……………………………………………………CLEAR
- Pylon / access panel …………………...CONDITION / CLOSED

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

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
- * AOA probes…………………………………………CONDITION
- F/O and Capt static ports……………………………… CLEAR
- Avionics equipment vent air inlet valve……CONDITION
- Oxygen Bay……………………………………………………CLOSED
- Oxygen overboard discharge indicator……………GREEN
- * Toilet servicing door ( if installed )………………CLOSED

-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.

Left forward fuselage

- Check pitot probes covers are removed
Avionic equipment
vent air inlet valve
F/O static port Capt static port

Capt angle of
attack probe

Left wing light

DME 2 antenna
ATC 1 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 ports…………………………………………………CLEAR
- * TAT probes……………………………………………….CONDITION
- * Radome and latches…………………CONDITION/LATCHED
- Forward avionics compartment door…………………CLOSED
- Ground electrical power door(if not required)…..CLOSED

Check pitot probes covers are removed

FO TAT probe

CAPT pitot probe

Ground electrical power door

Nose Section
STBY pitot probe

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 Taxi light Take-off light
- Nose gear structure………………………………………CONDITION
- Taxi, TO, turn-off lights……………………………….…CONDITION
- Hydraulic lines and electrical wires……………….CONDITION
- Wheel well.………………………………………………….……….CHECK
- Safety pin.…………………………………………………….…REMOVED

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

Nose Landing Gear

Towing lever Parking brake
( normal position) light

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

- RH + AFT avionics compartment doors……………….CLOSED

- Avionic equipment vent air outlet valve……….CONDITION
- F/O – CAPT static ports…………………………………………CLEAR
- * AOA probe.……………………………………………….CONDITION
- Forward cargo door and selector panel………………..CHECK

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

Right forward fuselage

Forward RH avionics DME 1 antenna
compartment door
F/O TAT probe

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
DME 2 antenna

Right forward fuselage

Aft RH avionic compartment door
R/H wing light

Fuselage drain
valves
F/O static port

ATC 2 antenna
CAPT static port
ATC 1 antenna
Avionics equipment
Vent air outlet valve

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 Forward cargo door

Right forward fuselage

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. Lower Center fuselage

- Potable water drain panel ( if installed )…………CLOSED

- Antennas……………………………………………… CONDITION
- Engine inlet cover must be removed before flight
- 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) ATC 2 antenna
Marker antenna
- Pack air intakes and outlets…………………………… CLEAR

Look for obvious damage

Lower Center fuselage

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

Lower Center fuselage

Left pack air inlet

HP ground connection
door
Anti-collision light

Interphone jack

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 electrical
Yellow hydraulic pump
Pump cooling air outlet
- Yellow hydraulic bay door………………………………..CLOSED and cooling
- Fuel panel…………………………………………………………CLOSED
- Inner tank magnetic fuel…………………………………….FLUSH
- Fuel water drain valve inner tank……………………NO LEAK
- Landing light………………………………………………..CONDITION
- * Slat 1……..…………………………………………………CONDITION Right main landing gear
door opening handle

Right Center wing

Seal drain container

Yellow hydraulic bay door

Right pack air outlet

-Check No Screws are missing or loose on panels
in marked area

Anti-collision light

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
- * FAN COWL doors….………………………..CLOSED/LATCHED
- * 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.

Master magnetic chip

ENG 2 left side

Detector access door

FAN COWL door closed but NOT latched

Hold Open Device [ HOD ] not activated

Oil fill access door

Drain mast

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 Fan blades

Engine inlet

ENG 2 left side

Note : Oil fill access door must be checked closed and properly FAN COWL doors not latched
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

Latch closed
properly
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 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

pylon - Check No Screws are missing or loose on

panels

ENG 2 right side

Service interphone jack

Anti-ice discharge grille

Gearbox overboard discharge

Starter shutoff valve / pressure relief door

Air cooled oil cooler outlet

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 Reverser cowl Pre-cooler outlet
Strut drain

Do a check of the engines and make sure:

ENG 2 right side

- 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.

Turbine exhaust - Fresh Oil visible in this

area may indicate oil
leakage. Inform MCC

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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
slat
- Refuel coupling …………………………………………………..CLOSED
Slat track shutter
- Surge tank air inlet ……………………………………………….CLEAR
- * Fuel ventilation overpressure disc..………………….INTACT
- Navigation light / Strobe light……………………….CONDITION
- * Wing tip or Sharklet (depends A/C conf.)..…CONDITION

Check no dents , damages on the leading edge / Slats

Check for fuel leaks at lower surface and hydraulic

RH wing leading edge

leaks at flight control area Wing leading edge
Magnetic fuel
for FOD ( foreign object damage )
Level indicator

surge tank
air inlet

Fuel ventilation
Wing tip
refuel coupling overpressure disc

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 NAV 2 light
Strobe light NAV 1 light
Wing tip

Static discharger

Right aileron

RH wing leading edge

Fuel water drain valve 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 Magnetic fuel level indicator
refueling

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10. RH Wing trailing edge

- Static dischargers.…………………………………….CHECK
- * Control surfaces………………………………CONDTION
- * Flaps and fairings …………………………..CONDITION WINGS, FLIGHT CONTROLS Check for fuel leaks at lower
surface and hydraulic leaks at flight control area

Flap track fairing

RH wing trailing edge

Right outboard flap

Static discharger

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 11. RH L/G and fuselage Down-lock proximity switch Down-lock proximity switch LGCIU #1
LGCIU #2
- * 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

Do a check of the landing gears and make sure:

- the MLG shock absorber shows normal extension, no hydr. leak on it. Upper side stay

RH L/G and fuselage

- there is no sign of under-inflation on the tires,
- there is no hydraulic fluid leakage on the brake units.

Down-lock spring
Hydr. fuse

Lock stay actuator

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

Fusible plug

RH L/G and fuselage

Torque link
damper accumulator

Torque link damper

Inflating valve

Hydraulic hose (green)

Hydraulic quick Hydraulic hose (green)

Electrical harness
Disconnect ( green )
(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

RH L/G and fuselage

Hydraulic quick
disconnect (yellow)

Hydraulic hose (yellow)

Hydraulic hose (yellow)

Electrical harness

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 Main landing gear safety pin installed

Ground hydraulic
Connection yellow

RH L/G and fuselage

Main landing gear safety pin removed

Yellow hydraulic
hand pump handle

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 AFT Cargo door

- Bulk door ( if installed ) …………………………….CHECK
- * Toilet service access door.……………………CLOSED
- Outflow valve……………………………………CONDITION
- Drain mast………………………………………..CONDITION
- Flight recorder access door……………………..CLOSED

VHF 2 antenna

RH AFT fuselage
Check no damages surrounding the
cargo doors caused by ground equipments

Shroud fuel drain mast

( APU and center tank)

Radio altimeters 2 antennas

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

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

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13. Tail

- * Stabilizer, elevator, fin, rudder …………..CONDTION

- Static dischargers………………………………………….CHECK fin
- * Lower fuselage structure ……………………CONDITION
( tail impact on runway )

FLIGHT CONTROLS Check for hydraulic leaks at flight control area

rudder

Static discharger VOR antennas 1 & 2

Inside the fin
elevator

Tail section
Trimmable horizontal APU exhaust
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
Fire extinguisher over-
- Access doors…………………………………………….CLOSED
- Air intake……………………………………………CONDITION pressure indication ( red disc )
- Drain……………………………………CONDITION/NO LEAK
- Oil cooler air outlet………………………….............CLEAR
- Exhaust………………………CLEAR (see previous page)
- Navigation light…………CONDITION( see prev .page)
- Fire extinguisher overpressure ………………IN PLACE
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 compartment overpressure

vent door

APU
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,
- * Stabilizer, elevator, fin and rudder..…..CONDITION NO contact allowed and NO damages caused
- * Potable water service door…………..………….CLOSED by stairs on the fuselage
- 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

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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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
Left landing light
- Safety pin…………………………………………REMOVED

LH normal brake module

Lower side stay Down lock spring

Lock stay actuator

LH Landing Gear
Upper side stay
Brake pressure
transducer

Hydraulic fuse
Do a check of the landing gears and make
sure:
- the MLG shock absorber shows normal
Servo valves 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.

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 17. LH wing trailing edge

- * Flaps and fairing…………………………CONDITION

Left aileron
- * Control surfaces…………………………CONDITION Fuel vent over-
- Static dischargers…………………………………CHECK pressure 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

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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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
Wing tip
fuel level
- * Slats 2,3,4,5 …………………………………………………..CONDITION

Check no dents , damages on the leading edge / Slats

LH Wing leading edge

surge tank air inlet

Fuel water drain valve

Fuel ventilation overpressure disc

Strobe
Sharklet

Magnetic fuel level indicator

Navigation light

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 . ENG 1 LH side

- Oil fill access door………………………………..…………….CLOSED

Do a check of the engines and make sure:
- Master magnetic chip detector access door……..CLOSED
- * Thrust recovery nozzle (PW only)……CLOSED/LATCHED - there are no foreign objects in the engine air intake and fan outlet,
- Hydraulic Filter Visual door (PW only)……………….CLOSED - there is no fluid leakage on the drain mast,
- the cowl doors are correctly closed and latched
- * FAN COWL doors.…………………………..CLOSED/LATCHED
- *Drain mast…………………………………CONDITION/NO LEAK
- * Engine inlet and fan blades………………………………CHECK
EPR sensor
- To check the FAN COWL doors closed and latched you
must lean forward and look the latches underside of the engine.

ENG 1 L/H side

Fan blades

Engine inlet

Oil fill Master magnetic

access door chip detector
In this picture illustrated when the FAN
Drain mast access door
COWL latches are not latched, it is visible
only if we look underside of the engine

Items marked by asterisks ( * ) must be performed again by a flight crew member before each flight.

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 - Oil fill access door must be checked closed and properly latched as well as Latch not closed
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.

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
pylon
access door
- 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 exhaust……………………………………………………CLEAR
- Pylon / access panel …………………...CONDITION / CLOSED

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 /

Gearbox overboard discharge
Pressure relief door

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 Fuel water drain valve
21. LH Center Wing

- * SLAT 1………………….………………………………..CONDITION
- Wing leading edge ventilation intake………….…….CLEAR
( if installed )
- Fuel water drain valves………………………………....NO LEAK Inner tank fuel pumps
- Inner tank magnetic fuel……………………………….…..FLUSH
- Landing lights…………………………………………….CONDITION
- Hydraulic reservoir pressurization door……….….CLOSED
- RAT doors…………………………………………………….….CLOSED
Magnetic fuel
level indicator
- Check no dents and damages on the slat / leading edges

SLAT 1

LH Center wing
Left landing light

Hydraulic reservoir RAT doors

pressurization door

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 Blue hydraulic electrical
Hydraulic reservoir
pump cooling air outlet
pressurization door

Left pack
air outlet

LH Center wing / forward fuselage

Anti-collision
light

- Check for correct steps positioning at 1L cabin door from below,

NO contact allowed and NO damages caused by stairs on the
fuselage

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 )
Rib
Tire inspection: Groove

1. Tread pattern:
• 1.1 Normal wear
• 1.2 Uneven wear (shoulder, center)

2. Tread damage:

Tire inspection
• 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 Tread (surface)

• Tires contamination

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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 wear and deterioration characteristics
tire uneven wear

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).

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

Tire inspection
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 )

Tire inspection
Caution: Avoid approaching wheel from either side of the tire.
Always go near the wheels from an oblique angle - direction of the
tire’s shoulders.

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.

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 vendor’s 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 vendor’s 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.

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 Complemented by Christian Ambiehl
Booklet made by Capt. Laszlo Ekes

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