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SECTION III
THE
PIPER
COMANCHE
3. a.
Check fuel supply.
b.
Check fuel cell caps and
covers for security (adjust
caps to maintain a tight seal).
c.
Fuel system vents open.
4. a.
Landing gear shock
struts properly inflated (approx-
imately 2-3/4" piston exposed).
b.
Tires satisfactorily inflated and not excessively worn.
c.
Cowling,
landing
gear
doors
and
inspection
covers
properly attached and secured.
d.
Propeller free of detrimental nicks.
e.
No obvious fuel or oil leaks.
f.
Engine
oil at the proper
level.
(Insure
dip stick is
properly seated.)
5. a.
Windshield clean and free of defects.
6. a.
Tow-barand control locksdetached and properly stow~
ed.
Check that baggage door is secured.
7. a.
Upon entering the airplane,
ascertain that all controls
operate normally,
b.
Check that the landing gear selector and the other con-
trols are in their proper position.
c.
Close and secure the cabin door.
d.
Drain the fuel strainer.
e.
Check
that required
papers
are in order and in the
alrplane.
STARTING ENGINE [carburetor)
Fuel selector to the proper tank.
Mixture control full in, ""RICH" position.
Carburetor heat control full in, ""COLD" position.
Throttle open 1/4 inch.
Propeller control full in "INCREASE RPM".
Turn master switch to "ON'"* position.
7.
Turn the auxiliary fuel pump switch "ON",
listen for
pump to operate and note fuel pressure indication.
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