How To Pre-flight A Flops B.j.

[FR8DOG777]

sweeet

Cracks around the TR's. Use the breaks more and you won't have to worry about it. :laugh:

You're killing me DASH, I needed a good laugh. I remember when I used to never touch the brakes before turning off the runway. Just giving em more money to fight us.

Who ever coined the phrase steal a dollar from a pilot and he'll cost you ten hit the nail right on the head!

 

[FracMonkey]

Don't forget about the foil coated fire retardent blankets in the main landing gear wells. Torn, punctured or missing the foil coating? No go according to QA. (Also the "Discrepancy du jour" according to MX control.)

LMAO!

They have no idea what is about to hit them.....:smash:

 

[dash_trash]

A Few more

Engage the autopilot prior to doing the stall test. When the stick shaker comes on, it MUST also disconnect the autopilot.

Run your elevator trim full down and full up. If the needle pass the RED limit marks ... broke.

On battery power only, run your rudder trim from full right to left or visa versa. The rudder must have full travel in less than 64 seconds per the mx manual.

When selecting flaps 30, be sure they indicate 30, not 29 not 31 ... can you tell me what REF is for a flaps 29 or 31 approach, didn't think so.

More to follow

 

[jetwash]

And don't forget your fuel burns.

FL 350 MAX !!!

 

[208starcheck]

Just do the 2nd segment climb numbers. That is usually a no-go item at NJA.

 

[dime line]

Just do the 2nd segment climb numbers. That is usually a no-go item at NJA.

their not that bad

 

[Bogview]

A Few More

When you find those nose scissors installed backwards, It probably means they were bent during the botched install. Also excessively loose or tight scissors.

Tube lights duck taped up in cabin.

Big Dents under the door from stair malfunction. Must be measured with a caliper.

Leaks in HYD Valves above the cargo door.

Nose strut bottoming or bouncing on taxi.

Clouding, Crazing on nav light covers.

 

[doylehargraves]

This is some funny sh!t.

 

[Myster79]

Check the sealant around the NAV lights. MX will take a razor and cut the sealant around the cover when they replace a bulb. This way they do not have to reapply sealant and at a quick glance it looks like it is sealed properly. This is a no no and as we all know, it takes 24 hours for it to cure. Don't believe the BS about the new quick drying sealant.

Some others which may have already been metioned:

Fire cloth in the wheel wells
HYD fluid on the pressure switches (Do not have one pilot start an engine and have the other counting drips in the hell hole. They will ask!!!)
Door seal both inner and outer
Air stairs - look for loose pins
Sealant missing on leading edge of wings
All safety wire (make sure it is the correct wire)
Bonding straps
O2 Masks (make sure that the plunger inside the red clip springs back immediately after depressing it.)
Check the life jackets. (Make sure that they are up to date. They are required to be inspected every few years.)

I am sure I can think of more, but I can't think anymore tonight. Probably from filling out job applications all day!

 

[FR8DOG777]

preflights

don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but it is probably a gooooooood idea to check the main door handle when doing your safety brief. If it lifts up without pressing the red button your pretty much done. Wouldn't want a three year old yanking on that thing in flight, but it should be a necessary enroute check for every flight given to current CEO.

 

[SilverSurfer]

Insulation blanket

I was in MCO this week and the Maintenance guys are saying that the insulation blankets are becoming a big deal. The company is trying to tell pilots that the silver paint is not required and want to MDL it. No can do. The coating has to be there.:smash:

 

[Joe Jet Pilot]

Door Pin Alignment Indicators

Don't forget that with the cabin door closed, the "Red" markings for the door pins must be "Completely Covered". This is listed in the AFM.

 

[Bogview]

Fire Retardant Blanket MDL

I picked up a plane with the Fire Retardant Blankets MDLed. Called the mx row and was told that it was legit. Went up the ladder and asked a MX/QC supervisor to send us an email verifying the row opinion and was then told that the MDL was a mistake. I contacted the previous crew and advised them that an ASAP might be in order.

Welcome to scumbag 135.

 

[Myster79]

Be careful of posting incidents that can be traced back to you. No need to give them anymore ammo!!!

 

[BEfly]

These are most helpful. Thanks for posting this stuff