Cessna 172 1973 - Page 8

a. Remove rudder gust
lock,
if installed.
b.
Disconnect
tail
tie-down.
c.
Check control surfaces
for
freedom of
movement and
security.
a.
Check aileron for
freedom of movement and
security.
a.
Disconnect
wing
tie-down.
b. Check main wheel tire for
proper
inflation.
c.
Visually
check fuel
quantity;
then check
fuel
filler
cap
secure.
a.
Check oil level.
Do
not
operate with
less
than six
quarts. Fill
to
eight quarts for extended
flights.
b. Before first
flight of day and
after each
refueling, pull
out
strainer drain
knob for about
four seconds
to
clear
fuel
strainer
of possible
water and
sediment.
Check
strainer
drain closed. If water
is
observed,
there is a possibility
that the fuel
tank
sumps
contain water.
Thus,
the fuel
tank
sump
drain plugs and fuel
selector valve drain plug should
be
removed
to check for the presence of
water.
c. Check
propeller and spinner for
nicks
and
security,
d.
Check landing light for
condition
and cleanliness.
e. Check
carburetor
air
filter
for restrictions by
dust
or
other
foreign matter.
f.
Check nose wheel strut and tire for proper inflation.
g.
Disconnect
tie-down
rope.
h.
Inspect flight instrument static source opening on side of
fuselage for stoppage (left side
only).
a. Check main wheel tire
for
proper
inflation.
b.
Visually
check fuel
quantity,
then check fuel filler
cap secure.
a.
Remove pitot tube
cover,
if
installed,
and check
pitot
tube
opening for
stoppage.
b. Check fuel tank
vent
opening for
stoppage.
c.
Check stall
warning
vent
opening
for stoppage.
d.
Disconnect
wing
tie-down,
a. Check
aileron for freedom of movement
and
security.
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