Preflight Inspection; Normal Procedures - Cessna TR182 1979 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL TR182
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 surfaces
contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris. Prior to
flight, check that pitot heater (if installed) 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
4-4 1 October 1978