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Convention Pre Flight Contest

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Is there a post or availability , pictures or text , of the discrepancies that were introduced and or found for the competition?
Being a new owner I thought this would be valuable for walk arounds and things to look for that might need attention before flights. Thanks.
Mike
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That was a Ken and Lorraine set up ,they were our convention host. I enjoyed doing it and hope they were thanked for the time spent setting it up, and scheduling all of those that participated. As far as a pre flight for our 120 140 there are the normal things to check that I learned for my PP Check , but after getting to assist with annuals and knowing my particular aircraft you just learn more from self education and talking to the pros that have been working and owning these for a long time. I agree that would be a great pre check list for someone to print up , and i'm sure they already have .
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redbud40 wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:35 am Is there a post or availability , pictures or text , of the discrepancies that were introduced and or found for the competition?
Being a new owner I thought this would be valuable for walk arounds and things to look for that might need attention before flights. Thanks.
Mike
I've reached out to them to see if they retained the list.
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They're pretty busy , be patient.
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6898 wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:58 am They're pretty busy , be patient.
Lorraine said she'd get it to me. As soon as I have it, we'll get it posted.
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Awesome. Thank you
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I really apologize for the length of time it took! Finally, here is the list of discrepancies on the subject aircraft at the convention.


Paperwork
Wrong Registration
Weight and Balance all wrong
Aircraft out of annual

Cockpit:
CB pulled

Child seat not secured to airframe
No seatbelts for child seat
ELT battery out of date
water bottle wedged behind rudder pedal
No Aircraft Manual
NO FUEL/Low on Fuel

Airframe
Left Wing Wrong color wing tip light cover
Left wing root fairing missing screws
fuel quick drain not saftied
Left gear drops of 5606 under brakes
cotter pin missing from axle nut
Aft fuselage Oil dripping on ground from belly

Tail light bulb missing
Right gear tire low pressure
Right wing wrong color wing tip light cover
Right wing root fairing missing screws
fuel quick drain not saftied

Engine compartment

Low engine oil in tank
Four spark plug wires not connected
Right muffler not screwed together
Rag in the engine compartment-front air cooling
hole
Left muffler not screwed together
No Spinner on Prop spinner bracket
"Sneaky"
Left Fuselage Tape over static port
GEAR No forward swept gear - EXTRA POINT
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Thank you. !!
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