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    (b)  The outside of the aircraft should be checked systemati-
         cally for obvious signs of damage and security of panels,
         doors and mudguards.  The main wheel oleos should be
         checked for equal extensions, the tyres for cuts and creep
         and the brake leads for damage.
               
    (c)  The following specific checks should also be made:-

         Starboard undercarriage	Isolating switches on
           bay
         Starboard wing			Engine intake free from ob-
					  struction
					Jet pipe for wrinkling and
					  turbine for damage
         Port wing			As for starboard wing
					  Pressure head cover off
         Port undercarriage bay		As for starboard under-
					  carriage bay
         Fuselage tank panels		Secure
         Undercarriage ground-lock	Engaged with pin
           hook behind window

    50.  Internal checks

    (a)  Before entering the cockpit, check that an external battery
         is plugged in and switched on and the hood external
         handle is in its housing.
         
    (b)  If the aircraft is being flown solo. also make the following
         checks in the rear cockpit:-
                
         No loose equipment
         Straps done up
         Mute switch (119)		NORMAL
         Crowbar			Stowed
         Oxygen tube (127)		Stowed
         Undercarriage ground lock
           override (91)		Down
         Oxygen				OFF
         Hood jettison control (108)	In
         Hood rear-hooks toggle		Back
          (120)
         Hood D.V. panel		Closed

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