Resources for aircraft preflight inspections
Curated preflight guides, official manufacturer documents, videos, and checklists organized by aircraft make and model.
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General Preflight Resources
Preflight after Maintenance
This Rotorcraft Collective video explains why preflight inspections after maintenance require extra care. It highlights common post maintenance issues and recommended practices to catch them early.
Beyond the Preflight
FAA Safety Team (FAAST) presentation on preflight techniques from an aircraft mechanic’s perspective, including applying pressure to controls, inspecting fuel cap latches, checking for loose rivets, etc..
Preflight Inspection
Don’t let preflight inspections become routine. This Rotorcraft Collective video shows best practices to help prevent preflight complacency.
Robinson
Documents & Checklists
Guides
- Heli Preflight – Ultimate Preflight Guide Robinson R22
Videos
- Helicopter Online Ground School (HOGS) Robinson R22 Preflight
- Pilot Devin Robinson R22 Preflight
Documents & Checklists
- Official Robinson R44 POH & Preflight Checklist
- Safety Alert R44 Hydraulic Control Check
- SAIB for R44 Helicopter Clutch Gearmotor
Videos
- Heli Center Robinson R44 Preflight
Bell
Documents & Checklists
- Mountain View Helicopters Bell 206 Jet Ranger RFM & Preflight Checklist
- Mauna Loa Bell 206 Long Ranger RFM & Preflight Checklist
Videos
- William Wesson Bell 206 Jet Ranger Preflight
Documents & Checklists
- Mauna Loa Bell 407 RFM & Preflight Checklist
Videos
- Michael Miller Bell 407 Preflight
Cessna
Documents & Checklists
- Long Island Aviators Cessna 152 POH
Videos
- CFI Board Notes Cessna 152 Preflight
Documents & Checklists
- Cactus Aviation various C172 models POH
Videos
- Learn To Fly Melbourne Cessna 172 Preflight
- General Aviation Guru Cessna 172 Preflight
- Free Pilot Training Cessna 172 Preflight
- Pilot Institute Airplanes Cessna 172 Preflight
Documents & Checklists
- Kirtland Flight Center Cessna 182Q POH
- Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182T POH
Videos
- Friendly Flier Cessna 182 Preflight
Airbus Helicopters
Documents & Checklists
- Mauna Loa AS 350 B3 RFM
Videos
- Bruce Webb REC Anything H125 Preflight
- Bruce Webb H125 Preflight & P Check
Videos
- EuroSafety Airbus EC130T2 Preflight
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