Before Takeoff - Cessna TR182 1979 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL TR182
8. Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
9. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 seconds of cranking in warm
weather, crack throttle 1/8 inch and crank again.
10. Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
11. Low-Voltage Light -- OFF (at approximately 1000RPM).
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Cabin Doors and Windows -- CLOSED and LOCKED.
2. Parking Brake -- SET.
3. Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
4. Flight Instruments -- SET.
5. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
6. Mixture -- RICH.
NOTE
In flight, gravity feed will normally supply satisfactory
fuel flow
if
the engine-driven fuel pump should fail.
However, if a fuel pump failure causes the fuel pressure to
drop below 0.5 PSI, use the auxiliary fuel pump to assure
proper engine operation.
8. Elevator and Rudder Trim -- TAKEOFF.
9.
Throttle --
i
700 RPM.
a. Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 175RPM on
either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos).
b. Propeller -- CYCLEfrom high to low RPM; return to high RPM
(full in).
c. Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (for RPM drop and indication on
carburetor temperature gage).
d. Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK.
e. Suction Gage -- CHECK.
10. Avionics Power Switch -- ON.
li. Radios -- SET.
12. Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF.
13. Flashing Beacon, Navigation Lights and/ or Strobe Lights -- ON as
required.
14. Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST.
15. Parking Brake -- RELEASE.
4-8 1 October 1978