Starting Engine; Before Takeoff - Cessna SKYLANE RG R182 Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL R182
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
5. Brakes -- TEST and SET.
6. Cowl Flaps -- OPEN (move lever out of locking hole to reposition).
7. Landing Gear Lever -- DOWN
8. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN.
STARTING ENGINE
1.
Mixture -- RICH.
2. Propeller -- HIGH RPM.
3. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
4. Throttle -- PUMP once, or as much as six times if engine is very hot;
leave open 1/ 4 inch.
5. Master Switch -- ON.
6. Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
7. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
8. Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
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.
7. Auxilary Fuel Pump -- ON (check for rise in fuel pressure). then
OFF.
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 -- 1700 RPM.
a. Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 175 RPM on
either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos).
b. Propeller -- CYCLE from high to low RPM; return to high RPM
(full in).
c. Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (for RPM drop).
d. Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK.
e. Suction Gage -- CHECK.
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