Cessna 172 1973 - Page 9

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.
STARTING THE
ENGINE.
(1) Mixture
--
Rich.
(2)
Carburetor Heat
--
Cold.
(3)
Primer
--
2
-
6 strokes
as
required (none
if
engine
is warm).
Close
and
lock
primer.
(4) Throttle
--
Open 1/8".
(5)
Master Switch
--
ON.
(6) Propeller
Area
--
Clear.
(7)
Ignition Switch
--
START (release when
engine
starts).
(8)
Oil
Pressure
--
Check.
BEFORE
TAKE-OFF.
(1) Parking
Brake
--
Set.
(2)
Flight Controls
--
Check for free and
correct movement.
(3)
Fuel Selector Valve
--
BOTH.
(4)
Elevator
Trim
Control
Wheel
--
TAKE-OFF
setting.
(5)
Throttle
Setting
--
1700
RPM.
(6)
Engine Instruments and
Ammeter
--
Check.
(7) Suction Gage
--
Check
(4.6
to
5.4
inches of
mercury).
(8) Magnetos
--
Check
(RPM drop
should
not exceed
125
RPM
on
either magneto or 50
RPM
differential between
magnetos).
(9)
Carburetor Heat
--
Check
operation.
(10) Flight
Instruments
and Radios
--
Set.
(11)
Optional Autopilot or
Wing
Leveler
--
Off.
(12) Cabin Doors and Window
--
Closed and
locked.
TAKE-OFF.
NORMAL
TAKE-OFF.
(1)
Wing Flaps
--
0°.
(2)
Carburetor Heat
--
Cold.
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