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Fuel sampling procedure

  PTP Beech 90 B1 LOC FOT SGH R/I MEL TS B2 LOC FOT SGH R/I MEL TS                        This fuel sampling procedure is required to be carried out before preflight. With the airplane in the normal ground attitude and starting at the highest drain location, check all drain locations for contaminants before every flight, whether or not refueling has occurred. Have fuel sample disposal provisions, proper lighting, and a small ladder at your disposal to properly check for fuel tank system contamination. Drain at least one cup of fuel (using a clear sampler cup) from each drain location. Drain the fuel strainer as required to completely flush its contents in each of the fuel selector positions. Check for water, clarity, cloudiness, haze, proper fuel type/grade (i.e.; 100LL is light blue in tint, jet fuel is clear or yellowish), odor, or other contaminants.  If any contamination is detected in the fuel tank system, thorou...

Servicing

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  TTP B1-L1 ATA12 Beech 90 Series B2-L1 Servicing                 Ti r es   When inflating the tires, inspect for cuts, cracks, breaks, and tread w ea r . The pressure of a se r vicea b le tire that is ful l y inflated should not drop more than  5% o v er a 24-hour period. Check the tires dai l y for proper inflation on aircraft perfo r ming more than one flight a d a y . Other aircraft should be chec k ed before each flight and  at   least   once  a   w eek. T ire   pressure should be chec k ed on l y w hen the tires are cool; consequent l y , w ait at least t w o hours (three hours in hot w eather) after a flight before checking tire pressure. Main landing gear -  8-ply at 55 ± 3 psi,  10-ply at 70 ± 3 psi Nose landing gear -  53 ± 2 psi Exte r nal Power ...