VASARS Robinson 44 Preflight Checks

1. Upper Forward Cowl Door- Right Side

A. Master switch...........................................................On

B. Oil pressure and alternator light...............................On

C. Warning light test switches.......................Push to test

D. Fuel quality...............................................Check gages

E. Master switch...........................................................Off

F. Aux fuel tank quantity..........................................Check

G. Fuel filler cap........................................................Tight

H. Aux fuel tank...................................................No leaks

I. Fuel lines..........................................................No leaks

J. Fuel tank sump, gascolator drains....................Sample

K. Gearbox oil..............................................Full, no leaks

L. Hydraulic system..............................Fluid full, no leaks

M. Rotor brake.......................................Actuation normal

N. Flex coupling...............................No cracks, nuts tight

O. Yoke flanges.................................................No cracks

P. Gearbox, hydraulic pump Telatemps..................Normal

Q. Control rod ends......................Free without looseness

R. Steel tube frame...........................................No cracks

S. All fasteners..........................................................Tight

T. Tail rotor control....................................No interference

2. Main Rotor

A. Blades....................................Clean and no damage or cracks

B. Pitch change boots.........................................No leaks

C. Main hinge bolts...........................Cotter pins installed

D. All rod ends..............................Free without looseness

E. Pitch link jam nuts................................................Tight

F. Pitch link safety wire..........................................Secure

G. All Fasteners .............................................................Tight

H. Swashplate scissors..............No excessive looseness

I. Upper forward cowl doors...............................Latched

3. Lower Cowl Door- Right Side

A. Air box and duct....................................................Secure

B. Caden heat scoop................................................Secure

C. Engine sheet metal.......................................No cracks

D.Fuel lines..........................................................No leaks

E. Oil lines..........................................No leaks or chafing

F. Exhaust system.............................................No cracks

G. Primer (if installed).........................,,Primer as required
locked/no leaks

H. Cowl door........................................................Latched

4. Aft Cowl Door- Right Side

A. Oil cooler door....................................................Check

B. V-belt condition..................................................Check

C. Sprag clutch...................................................No leaks

D. Upper bearing.................................................No leaks

E. Telatemp - upper bearing..................................Normal

F. Sheave condition.................................................Check

G. Flex coupling...............................No cracks, nuts tight

H. Yoke flanges.................................................No cracks

I. Steel tube frame.............................................No cracks

J. Tail rotor control....................................No interference

K. Tailcone attachment bolts..................................Check

L. Cowl door.............................................................Latched

5. Engine Rear

A. Cooling fan nut............................Pin in line with marks

B. Cooling fan...................................................No cracks

C. Fan scroll......................................................No cracks

D. Tailpipe hanger.............................................No cracks

6. Empennage

A. Tail surface....................................................No cracks

B. Fasteners..............................................................Tight

C. Position light.......................................................Check

D. Tail rotor guard.............................................No cracks

7. Tail Rotor

A. Gearbox Telatemp.............................................Normal

B. Gearbox.........................................Oil visible, no leaks

C. Blades...........................Clean and no damage/cracks

D. Pitch links...............................................No looseness

E. Teeter brearings..................................Check condition

F. Control bellcrank......................Free without looseness

8. Tailcone

A. Rivets........................................................................Tight

B. Skins..............................................No cracks or dents

C. Strobe light condition.........................................Check

D. Antenna..............................................................Check

9. Cowl Door - Left side

A. Engine oil...........................................................7-9 qts

B. Oil filter (if installed)............................Secure, no leaks

C. Throttle linkage..............................................Operable

D. Battery And relay (if located here).....................Secure

E. Steel tube frame...........................................No cracks

F. Engine sheet metal........................................No cracks

G. Exhaust system............................................No cracks

H. Cowl door........................................................Latched

10. Fuel tank (Main)

A. Quantity..............................................................Check

B. Filler cap...............................................................Tight

C. Leakage...............................................................None

D. Sump drain (non-bladder tank)........................Sample

11. Fuselage Left Side

A. Baggage compartments.....................................Check

B. Removable controls.........................Secure if installed

C. Collective control.................................................Clear

D. Seat belts.....................Check condition and fastened

E. Doors.........................................Unlocked and latched

F. Door hinge safety pins.....................................Installed

G. Landing gear.......................................................Check

H. Ground handling wheel.................................Removed

I. Position light........................................................Check

J. Static port.............................................................Clear

12. Nose Section

A. Pitot tube..............................................................Clear

B. Windshield condition and cleanliness................Check

C. Fresh air vent........................................................Clear

D. Landing lights.....................................................Check

13. Fuselage Right Side

A. Baggage compartment.......................................Check

B. Seat belts......................Check condition and fastened

C. Aft door......................................Unlocked and latched

D. Door hinge safety pins....................................Installed

E. Landing gear.......................................................Check

F. Ground handling wheel.................Removed or stowed

G. Position light......................................................Check

H. Static port............................................................Clear

14. Cabin Interior

A. Loose articles...............................Removed or stowed

B. Instruments, switches, and controls...Check condition

C. Adjustable pedals (if installed)...................Pins secure