CESSNA SECTION 4
MODEL 152 NORMAL PROCEDURES
1 July 1978 4-7
STARTING ENGINE (Temperatures Above Freezing)
1. Mixture -- RICH.
2. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
3. Prime -- AS REQUIRED (up to 3 strokes).
4. Throttle -- OPEN 1/2 INCH.
5. Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
6. Master Switch -- ON.
7. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
8. Throttle -- ADJUST for 1000 RPM or less.
9. Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Parking Brake -- SET.
2. Cabin Doors -- CLOSED and LATCHED.
3. Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
4. Flight Instruments SET.
5. Fuel Shutoff Valve ON.
6. Mixture -- RICH (below 3000 feet).
7. Elevator Trim -- TAKEOFF.
8. Throttle -- 1700 RPM.
a. Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto or 50
RPM differential between magnetos).
b. Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (for RPM drop).
c. Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK.
d. Suction Gage -- CHECK.
9. Radios -- SET.
10. Flashing Beacon, Navigation Lights and /or Strobe Lights—ON as required.
11. Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST.
12. Brakes -- RELEASE.