Piper Cherokee Six 300 Information Manual page 69

CHEROKEE SIX - 3OO
OPERATING IN STRU CTION S
PREFLIGHT
The airplane should be given a thorough preflight and walk-around inspection. The
preflight should include a check of the airplane's operational status, computation of weight and
C.G. limits, takeoff distance, and in flight performance. A weather briefing should be obtained
for the intended fliglrt path, and any other factors relating to a safe flight should be checked
before takeoff.
Walk-Around Inspection
I. a. Release seat belts securing the control wheel.
b.
Master switch ON.
c.
Check fuel quantity gauges (four tanks).
d. Master switch and ignition OFF.
2. a. Check for external damage and operational interference of control surfaces or
hinges.
b. Insure that wings and control surfaces are free of snow, ice or frost.
3. a. Visually check wing tip tank fuel supply; secure caps.
b.
Drain wing tip tank sumps (See Description - Airplane and Systems Section for
procedure).
OPERATING IN STRUCTION S
ISSUED: JULY 12,1973
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