Cessna 172P - Page 54

SECTION
4
NOR,MAL
PROCEDUR,ES
CESSNA
MODEL 172P
drain
valve
to
check
for
water,
sedirnent,
and
proper
fuel
grade.
4.
Fuel
Quantity
--
CHECK
VISUALLY
for
desirãd
lãvel
5.
Fuel
Filler
Cap --
SECURE.
NOSE
1.
Engine
Oil
Level --
CHECK,
do not operate
witb less
than five
quarts,
Fill
to
seven
quarts
for
extendod ftight.
2. Before
first flight
of
the day
and after
each refueling,
pull
out
strainer
drain
knob
for about
four
seconds
to clear fuel
stra,iner of
possible
water
and
se{iment.
Check strainer
drain
closed. If
water
is
observed,
the fuel
system
may contain
additional
wa,ter, and
further
draining
of
the system
at the strainer,
fuel tank sumps, and
fuel selector
valve
drain
plug
wilt be
necessa,ry.
3. Propeller
and Spinner --
CHECK for nicks and
security.
4. Landing
Light(s)
-"
CHECK for
aonditioû 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
(left
side of fusetage)
--
CHECK
for
stop-
page.
LEFT
WING
L.
Main
ïVheel Tire
--
CHECK
for
proper
inflation.
2.
Before
first
flight of
the day and
after
each
refueling,
use sempler
cup
and
drain small
quantity
of
fuel from
fuel tank sump
quick-
drain valve
to check
for water,
sediment
a,rid
proper
fuel
grade.
3. Fuel
Quantity
--
CHECK VISUAILY
for
desired
level.
4.
Fuel
Filler
Cap
--
SECUIìE.
LEFT
WING
Leading
Edge
1.
Pitot Tube
Cover
--
F,EMOVE
and check
opening for stoppage.
2. Fuel
Tank
Vent
Openirig
--
CHECK for
stoppage.
3.
Stall Warning
Opening --
CHECK for
stoppage. To check the
system,
place
a
clean handkerchief
over the
vent opening and
apply
suction;
a
sound from
the
warning
horn wiII
confirm system
operation.
4.
Wing Tie-Down
--
DISCONNECT.
LEFT
WING
Trailing
Edge
1. Aileron
--
CHECK
for freedom
of movement and
security
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3O May 1980