Cessna 172R Pilot Operating Handbook page 86

NOTE
Visually check airplane for general condition during walk
around inspection. Airplane should be parked in a normal
ground attitude (refer to Figure 1-1) to ensure that fuel
drain valves allow for accurate sampling. Use of the
refueling steps and assist handles (if installed) will simplify
access to the upper wing surfaces for visual checks and
refueling operations. In cold weather, remove even small
accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail and
control surfaces. Also, make sure that control surfaces
contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris. Prior to
flight, check that pitot heater is warm to touch within 30
seconds with battery and pitot heat switches on. If a night
flight is planned, check operation of all lights, and make
sure a flashlight is available.
Figure 4-1. Preflight Inspection
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SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL 172R