Before Starting Engine - Cessna 1980 172RG Cutlass Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
3. 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 and fuel selector quick-drain valve (located on bottom
of fuselage) to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade.
4. Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level.
5. Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE and vent unobstructed.
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NOSE
1. Static Source Openings (both sides of fuselage) --CHECK for
stoppage.
2. Engine Oil Level -- CHECK. Do not operate with less than five
quarts. Fill to eight quarts for extended flight.
3. 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 will be necessary.
4. Propeller and Spinner -- CHECK for nicks, security and oil leaks.
5. Landing Lights -- CHECK for condition and cleanliness.
6. Nose Gear Doors -- CHECK for security.
7. Nose Wheel Strut and Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation.
8. Nose Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
(6) LEFT WING
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.
(7) LEFT 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 for freedom of movement and security.
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CESSNA
CESSNA
MODEL 172RG
MODEL 172RG

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

1. Preflight Inspection -- COMPLETE.
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5. Brakes -- TEST and SET.
6. Cowl Flaps -- OPEN (move lever out of locking hole to reposition).
7. Landing Gear Lever -- DOWN
8. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Mixture -- RICH.
2. Propeller -- HIGH RPM.
3. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
4. Throttle -- PUMP once or twice; leave open 1/4 inch. If engine is
5. Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
6. Master Switch -- ON.
7. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
8. Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
9. Flashing Beacon and Navigation Lights -- ON as required.
10. Avionics Power Switch -- ON.
11. Radios -- ON.
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Parking Brake -- SET.
2.
3. Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
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5.
6.
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Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses -- ADJUST and LOCK.
Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
Avionics Power Switch, Autopilot (if installed), Electrical Equip-
ment -- OFF.
CAUTION
The avionics power switch must be OFF during engine
start to prevent possible damage to avionics.
hot, turn auxiliary fuel pump ON during start.
Cabin Doors -- CLOSED and LOCKED.
Flight Instruments -- SET.
Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
Mixture -- RICH (below 3000 feet).
Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- ON (check for rise in fuel pressure), then
OFF.
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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