Landing Lights; Takeoff; Power Check - Cessna 182S Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
LANDING LIGHTS
CESSNA
MODEL 182S
If landing lights are to be used to enhance the visibility of the
airplane in the traffic pattern or enroute, it is recommended that only
the taxi light be used. This will extend the service life of the landing
light appreciably.
TAKEOFF
POWER CHECK
It is important to check full throttle engine operation early in the
takeoff roll. Any sign of rough engine operation or sluggish engine
acceleration is good cause for discontinuing the takeoff. If this
occurs, you are justified in making a thorough full throttle static
runup before another takeoff is attempted. The engine should run
smoothly and lurn approximately 2350 - 2400 RPM.
Full throttle run ups over loose gravel are especially harmful to
propeller tips. When takeoffs must be made over a gravel surface, it
is very important that the throttle be advanced slowly. This allows
the airplane to start rolling before high RPM is developed, and the
gravel will be blown back of the propeller rather than pulled into it.
Prior to takeoff from fields wh ich require maximum performance,
the mixtu re shou ld be leaned to the fu el flow values provided on the
Maximum Power Fuel Flow placard in a full throttle, static runup.
After full throttle is applied, adjust the throttle friction lock
clockwise to prevent the throttle from creeping back from a
maximum power position. Similar friction lock adjustments should
be made as requi red in other flight conditions to maintain a fixed
throttle setting.
WING FLAP SETIINGS
Normal takeoffs are accomplished with wing fl aps 0° to 20°.
Using 20° wing flaps reduces the ground roll and total distance over
an obstacle by approximately 20 percent. Flap deflections greater
than 20° are not approved for takeoff.
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