TM  1-1520-240-10 8-2-2            * 6.   Forward transmission — Check oil level, filter button, and oil cooler condition. * 7.   Forward  transmission  oil  cooler  inlet  — Check for obstructions. 8.   Fuel sample — Check before first flight of the day. 8-2-7.  Interior Check. 8-2-8.  Forward Cabin. 1.   Flight control closet — Check ILCA actuators for extended jam buttons and thrust idler as- semblies for bent cracked arms. Check ILCA connecting link for cracks or displaced bear- ings. 2.   Heater  compartment  —  Check  security  of components and winch. 3.   Emergency escape axe — Check condition and security. 4.   Cabin door — Check condition and security. 5.   Avionics  equipment  —  Check  security  of components   and   connections.   Determine whether both pilots displacement gyros are installed. 6.   Fire  extinguisher  —  Check  seal  intact,  DD Form 1574/1574-1, and security. 7.   Cabin escape panel — Check condition and security. 8.   Transformer-rectifier  air  intake  screens  — Check both clear. A transformer-rectifier may fail if rags or other items stowed behind troop seats block the air intakes. 9.   Seats, litters, first aid kits, cargo and jettison- able cabin windows — Check condition and security. 10.   Utility hatch door and lower rescue door — Check condition and position as required. 11.   Center cargo hook — Check condition and position as required. Check 2,000 - 2,100 psi charge, manual release mechanisms stowed, manual release mechanism for prop- er cam position and latched. CAUTION Do not lift or rotate the center cargo hook into the cabin area or allow the mid hook to lay on the cargo floor or access door panel during inspection or use. The excessive ten- sion placed on the triple emergency release cable  housing  assembly  may  partially  dis- lodge the housing and engage or activate the forward and aft hook emergency release me- chanism. This may cause an inadvertent re- lease of loaded forward and aft hook assem- blies in flight. 12.   Forward, center and aft cargo hook release lever — Check for security and stowed. 13. 714A DECU — Check Condition. O 14.   EAPS  Control  Boxes  —  Check  condition and security. O 15.    ERFS installed — Check the following: a.   All  fuel  manifold  lines,  electrical  lines, grounding cables, and vent lines to en- sure that they are properly secured and connected. b.   Fuel manifold lines and tiedown straps for chafing. Tank tiedown straps for secu- rity. c.   Ensure ERFS tanks are properly fueled, 580 GALLONS MAXIMUM PER TANK. d.   ERFS tanks for leakage. LO 16.  ERFS  II  installed  —  For  each  installed ERFS II tank assembly check the following: a.   Tank Restraint Assembly — Check loca- tion and security. b.   Cavity Overboard Drain — Check con- nection  and  security  of  drain  in  use. Check drain not in use capped. c.   Grounding  Cable  —  Check  connection security. d.   Vent Hose Assembly — Check connec- tion security. Ensure dust cover is secure on retention strap and connection to dust cap stowage connector. O e.   Fuel Transfer Hose Assembly — Check connection  security;  all  Unisex  valves OPEN.