Locate the stinger and tail rotor guard

Ensure the stinger is securely mounted and all hardware is tight/secure

Ensure if there is a torque stripe on the bottom of the stinger, that it is undamaged

Ensure the tail rotor guard is securely mounted and all hardware is tight/secure

Ensure the torque stripes are in a continuous line and not broken

Check height of stinger; stinger height within 34 inches of the ground requires rear crosstube replacement