Cessna 172 1964 - Exterior Aircraft Inspection; Walk-around Inspection Checklist

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Tu 1· n on mast er sw itch and che ck fu el quan-
tity indicators, then turn master switch
"' OFF. '"
Check ignition switches " OFF."
Check fuel selector valve handle "BOTH ON."
On first flight of day and after each fueling,
pull out strainer drain knob for about 4 sec -
onds, to c le a r fuel strainer of possible water
and sediment.
Remove control wheel lock.
Che ck baggage door for se c urity (le ft side
on ly).
Remove gust locks if in stalled.
Dis conn ect tail tie-down .
Remove gust lock, if installed.
Check main wheel tire for proper infl ation.
Ins pect airspeed static so ur ce hole on side of
fuselage for stoppage (left side only).
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Check genera l aircraft condition
during walk- ar ound inspection. If
night flight is p lanned, check oper-
ation of all lights, and make sure a
flashlight is available.
DiSconnect wing tie-down .
Check oil l eve l.
Do not operate with l ess -
than six quarts. Fill for extended flight.
Ch ec k prop ell er and spinner for nicks and
securi ty .
Check nose wheel strut for proper inflation.
Che ck nose whee l ti re for proper inflation.
Disconnect tie - down rope,,.
Make visual c heckto insure that fuel strainer
drain valve is clos ed after draining operation.
Check carbur e tor air filt e r for restrictions
by du st or oth er foreign matter.
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R emove pitot tube cover if installed.
Inspect pil ot tube opening for stop page.
Che ck fuel tank vent opening for stoppag e.
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