Cessna 182S Pilot Operating Handbook page 380

SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT 7 - FAA APPROVED
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT (PERFORM PRIOR TO EACH FLIGHT):
CESSNA
MODEL 182S
1. GYROS -- Allow time for the turn coordinator to come up to
speed, as evidenced by the turn coordinator flag being pulled.
2. AVION ICS MASTER -- ON.
3. POWER APPLICATION AND SELF TEST
A self test is performed upon power application to the
computer. This test is a sequence of internal Checks that
validate proper system operation prior to allowing normal
system operation. The sequence is indicated by "PFT" (pre-
flight test) with an increasing number for the sequence steps .
Successful completion of self test is identified by all display
seg ments being illuminated (Display Test) and the disconnect
tone sou nding.
4. AUTOPILOT -- ENGAGE by pressing AP button.
5. FLIGHT CONTROLS -- MOVE left and right to verify that the
autopilot can be overpowered .
NOTE
Normal use will not require the autopilot to be overpowered.
6. NP DISC Switch -- PRESS. Verify that the autopilot
disconnects and tone sounds.
BEFORE TAKEOFF: .
Autopilot -- OFF.
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