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SECTION
III
THE
PIPER CHEROKEE
of
control
surfaces
or
hiqges.
b.
Insure
that
wings
and
conrrol
surfaces
are
free
of
snow, ice
or frost,
3.
a.
Visually
check
fuel supply,
secure
caps.
b.
Drain fuel tank
sumps.
c.
Check
that
fuel
system vents
are
open.
4.
a.
Check landing
gear
shock
struts for proper inflation.
b.
Check
tires for cuts,
wear
and
proper
inflatlon.
c.
Drain
fuel
rystem sump
(left
side
of
eircraft)
5.
a.
[nspect windshteld
for
cleanliness.
b.
Check the
propeller
and spinnet
for
defects
or
nicks.
c,
Check
for
obvious
fuel
or oil
leaks.
d.
Check
oil
level, 8
quarts
maximum. (Insure dipstick
is properly
seated.)
e,
Inspect
cowling
and
inspection
covers
for
security
f.
Check
nose
wheel
tire for inflatlon,
wear,
g.
Check
nose
wheel
shock
strut for proper
inflation.
6.
a,
Stow
tow
bar
and
control locks,
if
used,
b.
Check baggage
for proper
storage and
security.
c.
Close and secure
the
baggage
compartment
door.
7
.
a
.
Upon
entering
aircraft
ascertain that all
primary flight
controls
operate
properly,
b.
Close and secure the cabin
door.
c.
Check
that required
papers
are
in
order
and
in
the
aircraft.
d,
Fastcn seat
belts and shouldcr
harncss.
STARTING ENGINE
After
completlon of
the
preflight
inspection:
I
.
Lock
the wheel
brakes.
2.
Set
the carburetor heat control in
the
full
"COLD"
position.
3.
Select the
desired
tank
with
the
fuel valve.
4.
Move the
mixture
to
the
full
"RICH" positton.
5.
Open
the
throttle
I/8
to
t/4
inch.
6.
Turn
the
electric
fuel
pump "ON. "
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