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a.
Remove rudder gust lock, if installed.
b.
Disconnect tail tie-down.
Check control surfaces for freedom
c.
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a.
Check aileron for freedom of movement and security.
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a.
Disconnect wing tie-down.
b.
Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
c .
Visually check fuel quantity; then check fuel filler cap secure
and vent unobstructed.
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Ins pect flight instrument static source opening on side of fuse
a.
lage for stoppage (both Sides).
Check propeller and spinner for nicks and security, and pro
b.
peller for 011 leaks.
c.
Check carburetor air filter for restrictions by dust or other
foreign matter.
Check nose wheel strut and tire for proper inflation.
d.
Disconnect tie-down rope.
e.
Check oil level .
f.
Fill to twelve quarts for extended flight.
g.
Before first flight of the day and after each refueling, drain fuel
strainer.
tank poSitions, pull out strainer drain knob for about four sec
onds to clear fuel system of posSible water and sediment.
both tanks have been drained, make sure that strainer drain is
closed.
contain additional water, and the fuel tank sump drain p lugs and
fuel selector valve drain plug should be removed to check for the
p resence of water.
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a. Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
Visually check fuel quantity; then check fuel filler cap secure
b.
and vent unobstructed.
o
Remove pitot tube cover, if installed, and check pitot tube
a .
opening for stoppage.
b.
Check fuel tank: vent opening for stoppage.
c
Disconnect wing tie-down.
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a.
Check aileron for freedom of movement and security.
Do not operate with less than nine quarts.
With fuel selecto r valve turned to the l eft and right
if
water is observed in these checks, the system may
of
movement and security.
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After
1-3
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