Cessna 172 1971 - Section I; Operating Check List

Section I
OPERA TING CH ECK UST
One of the first steps in obtaining me utmost performance, service,
and flying enjoyment from your Cessna is to familiarize yourself with
your airplane's equipment, systems, and controls. This can best be done
by reviewing this equipment while in the Those items
whose function and operation are not obvious are covered in Section IL
Section I lists, in Pilot's Check List form, the steps necessary to
operate your airplane efficiently and safely. It is not a check list in its
true form as it is considerably longer, but it does cover briefly all of
the points that you should know for a typical flight.
The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal
in all respects. There are no "unconventional" characteristics or opera-
tions that need to be mastered. AH controls respond in the normal way
within the entire range of operation. AU airspeeds mentioned in Sections
I, II and m are indicated airspeeds. Corresponding calibrated airspeed
may be obtained from the Airspeed Correction Table in Section VI.
BEFORE ENTERING THE AIRPLANE.
(1) Make an exterior inspection in accordance with figure 1-1.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
(1) Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses -- Adjust and lock.
(2) Fuel Selector Valve -- "BOTH."
(3) Brakes ·-- Test and set.
(4) Radios and Electrical Equipment -- "OFF."
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