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F-14 Tomcat: History Specifications Bureau Numbers Walk-Around Squadrons Photos Books Memorabilia Other Topics: Grumman A/C EXTRA 400 A/C Photos Links Guestbook Credits The Author	Preflight Walkaround The F-14 crew's preflight walkaround is an exterior inspection to ensure safe operation. The check includes: Surface Condition Security of Panels and Fasteners Leaks (fuel, oil, hyd, air) Servicing FOD Hazards A: FORWARD FUSELAGE Gun Probes Nose wheel well: Doors, Air bottles (gear, canopy, aux brakes), Nose strut, Steering actuator, Launch bar, Nose wheels, Drag brace IR/TV pod Radome B, H: INLET Ramps and seals Engine compressor face Ice detector (L) ECS heat exchanger inlet C, G: NACELLE & SPONSON Outboard spoiler module (L) Wheel well: Doors, Overwing fairing compensators, Main strut (down lock & side brace) Brake pins, Wheels Hydraulic reservoirs Hook dashpot (R) Nacelle doors Eng. oil caps Ventrals D, F: GLOVE & WING Glove vane/slat Weapon Stations 1 & 8 Slats & flaps Cavity seal E: AFT FUSELAGE Horizontal tails Vertical tails & rudders Exhaust nozzles & fairings Fuel vent Tail hook Speed brakes Fuel dump Back-up Flight Module I: LOWER FUSELAGE Weapon Stations 2-7 J: FUSELAGE TOP DECK Overwing fairings ECS heat exchanger exhausts Bleed exit doors Canopy & lanyards (2)

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