Note
Visually check aircraft for general condition during walk-
around inspection. In cold weather, remove even small
accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail and control
surfaces. Also, make sure that control surfaces contain no
internal accumulations of ice or debris. If night flight is
planned, check operation of all lights, and make sure a
flashlight is available.
Remove control wheel lock.
Check ignition switch "OFF."
Turn on master switch and check fuel quantity indicators, then turn
master switch "OFF." Check fuel selector valve handle on "BOTH."
Check baggage door for security. Lock with key if children are to
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(2) a. Remove rudder gust lock, if installed,
b. Disconnect tail tie-down,
c. Check control surfaces for freedom of movement and security.
(3) a. Check aileron for freedom of movement and security.
(f) a. Disconnect wing tie-down.
b. Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
c. Visually check fuel quantity, then check fuel filler cap secure.
(T) 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).
(6) a. Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
b. Visually check fuel quantity, then check fuel filler cap secure.
(7} a. Check fuel tank vent opening for stoppage.
b. Remove pitot tube cover, if installed, and check pitot tube
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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