Cessna 172N - Page 46

SECTION
4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL
172N
fuel
selector valve
drain
plug
will
be
necessary.
(3)
Propeller
and
Spinner
--
CHECK
for
nicks
and security.
(4)
Landing
Light(s)
--
CHECK for condition and cleanliness.
(5)
Carburetor Air
Filter
--
CHECK for
restrictions by
dust
or other
foreign matter.
(6)
Nose Wheel
Strut and Tire
--
CHECK
for
proper
inflation.
(7)
Nose
Tie-Down
--
DISCONNECT.
(8)
Static Source
Opening
(Ieft
side of
fuselage)
--
CHECK
for
stop-
page.
(!
rEFT
w tNG
(1)
Main Wheel Tire
--
CHECK
for
proper
inflation.
(2)
Before
first flight
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.
(3)
Fuel
Quantity
--
CHECK
VISUALLY
for desired level
(4)
Fuel FiIIer
Cap
--
SECURE.
Q)
tEFr
wtNG
Leodins Edge
(1)
Pitot Tube
Cover
--
REMOVE and
check
opening for
stoppage.
(2)
Fuel Tank
Vent
Opening
--
CHECK
for
stoppage.
(3)
Stall Warning
Opening
--
CHECK
for
stoppage.
To
check
the
sys-
tem,
place
a clean handkerchief over the
vent
opening and
apply
zuc-
tion;
a
sound
from the
warning horn will
confirm
system
operation.
(4)
Wing
Tie-Down
--
DISCONNECT.
(f
tEFT w ING Iroilins
Edee
(1)
Aileron
--
CHECK for freedom of movement
and
security.
BEFORE
STAR,TING
ENGINE
(1)
Preflight
Inspection
--
COMPLETE.
(2)
Seats, Belts,
Shorlder Harnesses
--
ADJUST and LOCK.
(3)
FueI
Selector Valve
--
BOTH.
(4)
Radios,
Autopilot,
Electrical Equipment
--
OFF.
(5)
Brakes
--
TEST
and
SET.
(6)
Circuit
Breakers
--
CHECK
IN.
STAR,TING
ENGINE
(1)
Mixture
--
RICH.
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