Checklist Procedures; Prelight Inspection - Cessna Hawk XP R172K Pilot Operating Handbook

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CHECKLIST PROCEDURES
NOTE
Visually check airplane for general condition during
walk-around inspection. In cold weather, remove even
small accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail
and control surfaces. Also, make sure that control surfa-
ces con ta.in no internal accumulations of ice or debris.
Prior to
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flight, check that pitot heater (if installed) is
warm to touch within 30 seconds with battery and pitot
heat switches on. If night flight is planned, check opera-
tion of all lights, and make sure a flashlight is available.
Figure 4-1. Preflight Inspection
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
(I) CABIN
(1) Co nf.ro] Wheel Lock -- REMOVE and STOW.
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Switch -- OFF.
(:3) Mast()!' Switch -- ON.
(4) Fuel Quantity Indicators -- CHECK QUANTITY.
(5) Master Switch -- OFF.
(6) Fuel Shutoff Valve -- ON (push full in).
(7) Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
(8) Trim Controls -- NEUTRAL.
(9) Baggage Door -- CHECK for security, lock with key if child's
seat is to be occupied.
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EMPENNAGE
(1) Rudder Gust Lock -- REMOVE.
(2) Tail Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
(3)
Control Surfaces -- CHECK freedom of movement and security.
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RIGHT WING Trailing Edge
(1) Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security.
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RIGHT WING
(1) Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
(2) Main Wheel Tire -- CHECKfor proper inflation.
(3) Before first flight of the day and after each refueling, use
saI?pler c.up and drain small quantity of fuel from fuel tank sump
qUIck-dram valve to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel
grade.
(4) Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level.
(5) Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE.
@)NOSE
(1) Static Source Openings (both sides of fuselage) __ CHECK for
stoppage.
(2) Propeller and Spinner -- CHECK for nicks, security and oil
leaks. .
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