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THE PIPER AZTEC "D"
to the control surfaces, wings or fuselage.
b. Check for snow, ice or frost on the wings or control
surfaces.
3. a. Check fuel supply.
b. Check fuel cell caps and covers for security (adjust
caps to maintain tight seal).
c. Fuel system vents open.
4,
a. Landing gear shock struts properly inflated (approxi-
mately 3" piston exposed).
b. Tires satisfactorily inflated and not excessively worn.
c. Drain fuel strainers and lines.
d. Cowling, landing gear doors and inspection covers
properly attached and secured.
e. Propellers free of detrimental nicks.
f. No obvious fuel or oil leaks.
g. Engine oil at the proper level.
S.
a. Windshield clean and free
of
defects.
b. Tow-bar and control locks detached and properly
stowed. Check that baggage doors are secured.
6. a. Upon entering the airplane, ascertain that all controls
operate normally.
b. Check that the landing gear selector and the other
controls are in their proper position.
c. Close and secure the cabin door.
d. Check that required papers are in order and in the
airplane.
STARTING
Starting Engine When Cold:
1. Magneto switches - "ON",
2.
Electric fue
1
pump - "ON".
3.
Open throttle
1/2
inch.
4. Mixture full rich·. Return to idle cut-off after fuel flow
indicated. Engine primed.
S. Engage starter.
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