Cessna 1980 182Q Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Manual page 50

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
4. Before first flight of the day and after each refueling, use sampler
cup and drain small quantity of fuel from fuel tank sump quick-
drain valve to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade.
5. Fuel Quantity-- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level.
6. Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE and vent unobstructed.
®NOSE
1.
Static Source Openings (both sides of fuselage) --CHECK for
stoppage.
2. Propeller and Spinner -- CHECK for nicks, security and oil leaks.
3. Landing Lights -- CHECK for condition and cleanliness.
4. Carburetor Air Filter -- CHECK for restrictions by dust or other
foreign matter.
5. Nose Wheel Strut and Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation.
6. Nose Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
7. Engine Oil Level -- CHECK. Do not operate with less than nine
quarts. Fill to twelve quarts for extended flight.
8. Before first flight of the day and after each refueling, pull out
strainer drain knob for about four seconds to clear fuel strainer of
possible water and sediment. Check strainer drain closed.
If
water
is observed, the fuel system may contain additional water, and
further draining of the system at the strainer, fuel tank sumps, and
fuel selector valve drain plug will be necessary.
@LEFTWING
1. Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation.
2. Before first flight of day and after each refueling, use sampler cup
and drain small quantity of fuel from fuel tank sump quick-drain
valve to check for water, sediment and proper fuel grade.
3. Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level.
4. Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE and vent unobstructed.
0LEFT WING Leading Edge
1.
Pitot Tube Cover -- REMOVE and check opening for stoppage.
2. Fuel Tank Vent Opening -- CHECK for stoppage.
3. Stall Warning Vane -- CHECK for freedom of movement while
master switch is momentarily turned ON (horn should sound when
vane is pushed upward).
4. Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
@LEFT WING Trailing Edge
1. Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security.
4-6 1 October 1979