SECTION 4
CESSNA
NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL 172RG
NOTE
Visually check airplane for general condition during
walk-around inspection. In cold weather, remove even
small accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail
and control surfaces. Also, make sure that control surfaces
contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris. Prior to
flight, check that pitot heater (if installed) is warm to touch
within 30 seconds with battery and pitot heat switches on.
If a night flight is planned, check operation of all lights,
and make sure a flashlight is available.
Figure 4-1. Preflight Inspection
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CESSNA
SECTION 4
MODEL 172RG
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CHECKLIST PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
(1)
CABIN
1.
Pilot's Operating Handbook -- AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE.
2.
Landing Gear Lever -- DOWN.
3.
Control Wheel Lock -- REMOVE.
4.
Ignition Switch -- OFF.
5.
Avionics Power Switch -- OFF.
6.
Master Switch -- ON.
WARNING
I
When turning on the master switch, using an external
power source, or pulling the propeller through by hand,
treat the propeller as if the ignition switch were on. Do not
stand, nor allow anyone else to stand, within the arc of the
propeller, since a loose or broken wire, or a component
malfunction, could cause the propeller to rotate.
7.
Fuel Quantity Indicators -- CHECK QUANTITY.
8.
Landing Gear Position Indicator Light (green) -- ILLUMINATED.
9.
Master Switch -- OFF.
10.
Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
11.
Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve (if installed) -- OFF.
12.
Baggage Door -- CHECK for security, lock with key if child's seat
is to be occupied.
(2)
EMPENNAGE
1.
Rudder Gust Lock -- REMOVE.
2.
Tail Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
3.
Control Surfaces -- CHECK freedom of movement and security.
(3)
RIGHT WING Trailing Edge
1.
Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security.
®RIGHT WING
1.
Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
2.
Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation.
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