Cessna 172N - Page 45

CESSNA
MODEL
172N
SECTION
4
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
CHECKLIST PR.OCEDURES
_
PREFIIGHT INSPECTION
.
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-
(1)
Control
Wheel
Lock
--
REMOVE.
(2)
Ignition Switch
--
OFF.
(3)
Master Switch
-'
ON.
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(4)
fuet
Quantity
Indicators
--
CHECI(
QUAMITY.
(5)
Master Switch
--
OFF.
(6)
Baggage Door
--
CHECK,
lock with
key if childrs
seat
is
to be
occupied.
@
nIGHT
wtNG
Troilins
Edse
(1)
Aileron
--
CHECK
freedom
of movement
and security.
@
nrGHT
wrNG
@
TmPENNAGE
(1)
Rudder
Gust
Lock
--
REMOVE.
(2)
Tail Tie-Down
--
DISCONNECT.
(3)
Control
Surfaces --
CHECK
freedom of
movement
and
searrity.
(1)
Wing
Tie-Down
--
DISCONNECT.
(2)
Main
Wheel
Tire
--
CHECK
for
proper
inflation.
(3)
Before first
ffight of
the day
and
after each
refueling,
use
sampler
cup
and drain small
quantity
of
fuel
from
fuel tank
sump
quick-drain valve to check for
water,
sediment,
and
proper
fuel
grade.
(4)
FueI
Quantity
--
CHECK
VISUALLY
for
desired
level.
(5)
Fuel Filler Cap --
SECURE.
@
nosr
(1)
Engine Oil
Level
--
CHECK.
Do not operate
with
less than four
quarts.
F1II
to
six
quarts
for
extended
flight.
(2)
Before first
flight of the 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,
the
fuel system
may contain
additional
water, and
further draining
of the system
at
the strainer,
fuel
tank sumps, and
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