o Fuel quantity visual check, cap secure, vent clear
o Muffler pipes secure and tight
o McDowell Starter cable tight
o Cowling and Access Panel - CHECK condition, security
o Propeller and Spinner - CHECK condition, security
o Air Filter - CHECK condition.
ENGINE PRE START
1. Mags Off
2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve - OPEN
3. Prime (2 shots) or Not as required, then lock primer
4. Brakes check
5. Carb heat OFF
6. Throttle Cracked
7. Set Brakes or Tie down tail
8. Pull Prop through eight blades
9. Set prop to just prior to impulse firing
BEFORE STARTING (also see notes and warnings below)
1. Adjust seat
2. Brakes applied
3. Throttle Cracked ¼ or less
4. Carburetor Heat COLD (IN)
5. Visually Clear area, shout clear to warn others
6. Mags switch on both
7. Pull prop through with McDowell Starter
8. Check Oil pressure 20 lbs with 20 sec or shut down with mags off
9. Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness - FASTENED
10. Altimeter set to field elevation
11. Compass indication correct
12. Fuel gauge indication correct.
13. Controls free
14. Brakes - SET
15. Cabin Door – CLOSED Pull door closed slowly and position door handle
to horizontal with door pulled tight shut, check latch secure with some
pressure to try to push door open (windows open as desired)
WARNING
Do not attempt to turn over and/or start the engine by hand unless you have had
proper instruction and experience. If pulling the propeller through by hand is
necessary, be sure the master and magnetos are in the OFF position and the
throttle closed. Have a pilot at the controls and chock/tie down the aircraft. When
pulling the propeller through by hand, treat it as if the ignition switch is turned on.
A loose or broken ground wire on either magneto could cause the engine to fire.
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