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b. CPG:
(1) CPG ARM/SAFE switch – OFF.
(2) PLT/GND ORIDE switch – OFF.
4. Cockpit – General.
a. Ignition key – In and ON.
b. First aid kits – Installed.
c. Seat cushions – Conditions.
d. Restraint system – Condition.
e. Canopy – Check.
f. Loose equipment – Secured.
5. Publications – As required by DA PAM 738-751;
locally required forms and publications, and
availability of Operator‘s Manual.
6. Fuel sample – Check for first flight of day.
8.10 EXTERIOR CHECK.
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See figure 8-1
8.10.1 Right Side – Under Side Fuselage (Area 1).
1. 30mm gun turret – Check.
a. Gun mounting – Check.
b. Feed chute – Check.
2. Searchlight – Check.
8.10.2 Right Side – Lower Center Fuselage (Area 2).
1. Radar warning antenna – Check.
2. Forward avionics bay – Check.
3. Static port – Unobstructed.
4. Right main landing gear – Check.
5. Portable fire extinguisher – Check.
*6. Refueling panel – Secure door.
7. Forward gravity fuel cap – Secure.
8. Single point fuel access – Secure.
8.10.3 Right Side – Mast (Area 3).
*1. Main transmission – Check oil level.
*2. Nose gearbox – Check oil level, oil cap secured,
cowling secure.
3. Engine inlet – Unobstructed.
*4. Engine oil level – Check and secure door.
5. Upper flight controls and swashplate – Check.
*6. Main rotor head and blades – Check.
8.10.4 Right Side – Wing (Area 4).
1. Wing – Check.
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2. Pylons – Check.
NOTE
When icing conditions exist, or are predicted
and HELLFIRE operations are expected,
launcher arm/safe switch located on each
HELLFIRE launcher must be manually
placed in the ARM position prior to liftoff. It is
possible for this switch to be rendered inop-
erative by icing.
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3. HELLFIRE – Check as follows:
a. Launcher ARM/SAFE switch – As required.
b. Launcher mounting – Check that aft and for-
ward attach lugs are secure to rack. Rack
swaybrace bolts firmly against launcher
swaybrace pads.
c. Electrical connector – Check that HELL-
FIRE harness cannon plug is connected to
launcher. Jettison quick-disconnect lanyard
is attached to connector plug and rack.
