Before Starting Engine; Starting Engine; Before Takeoff - Cessna 182Q 1979 Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
1.
Preflight Inspection -- COMPLETE.
2. Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses - - ADJUST and LOCK.
3. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
4. 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.
5. Brakes -- TEST and SET.
6. Cowl Flaps -- OPEN (move lever out of locking hole to reposition).
7. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN.
STARTING ENGINE
1.
Mixture -- RICH.
2. Propeller -- HIGH RPM.
3. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
4. Throttle -- OPEN 1/2 INCH.
5. Prime -- AS REQUIRED.
6. Master Switch -- ON.
7. Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
8. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
NOTE
If engine has been overprimed, start with throttle 1/4 to 1/2
open. Reduce throttle to idle when engine fires.
9. Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1.
Cabin Doors and Windows -- CLOSED and LOCKED.
2. Parking Brake -- SET.
3. Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
4. Flight Instruments -- SET.
5. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
6. Mixture -- RICH.
7. Elevator and Rudder Trim -- TAKEOFF.
8. Throttle -- 1700 RPM.
a. Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 150 RPM on
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