Checklist Procedures; Preflight Inspection; Cabin; Empennage - Cessna 150 COMMUTER 1977 Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 150M

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

( 1 ) C A B I N
(1) Control Wheel Lock -- REMOVE.
(2) Ignition Switch -- OFF.
(3) Master Switch -- ON.
(4) Fuel Quantity Indicators -- CHECK QUANTITY.
(5) Master Switch -- OFF.
(6) Fuel Shutoff Valve -- ON.

(2) EMPENNAGE

(1) Rudder Gust Lock - REMOVE.
(2) Tail Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
(3) Control Surfaces ~ CHECK freedom of movement and security.

(3) RIGHT WINGTrailing Edge

(1) Aileron - CHECK freedom of movement and security.

(4) RIGHT WING

(1) Wing Tie-Down - DISCONNECT.
(2) Main Wheel Tire ~ CHECK for proper inflation
(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 to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel
grade .
(4) Fuel Quantity - CHECK VISUALLY for desired level.
(5) Fuel Filler Cap - SECURE.

(5) NOSE

(1) Engine Oil Level — CHECK, do not operate with less than
four quarts.
(2) 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.
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 line drain plug will be necessary.

CHECKLIST PROCEDURES

Fill to six quarts for extended flight.
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Check strainer drain
SECTION 4
4-5