Cessna 182 - Flooded Engine Start

2-11
may overheat. If starter has
been engaged for extended
period, cool for 3 mins.
CAUTION
Immediately release the
starter upon partial firing, and
do not re-engage until the
prop is completely stopped.
CAUTION
If the propeller does not
immediately turn upon
engaging the starter, the
aircraft is U/S.
If engine tends to die after start, turn the auxiliary fuel pump switch momentarily to ON at
appropriate intervals to help purge any fuel vapour until the engine is running smoothly.
12. Throttle
Set to 1000 rpm
Engine will start at
approximately 1400 RPM.
Smoothly retard throttle to set
approximately 1000 RPM
13. Oil pressure
Normal Indication
If no indication within 30 sec,
shutdown immediately.
Figure 2-7 Hot Engine Start
FLOODED ENGINE START
14. Should it become evident that the engine is flooded, the engine start should be
conducted using the Flooded Engine Start procedure detailed below.
FLOODED ENGINE START
ACTION
CHECK
NOTES
1. Master Switch
Select ON
Ensure both sides are on
2. Anti-collision lights
On
3. Brakes
Apply
CAUTION
The engine will start at very
high RPM. Ensure that
brakes are properly set.
4. Prop area
All clear
5. Throttle
HALF OPEN
6. Propeller
FULL FINE
7. Mixture
IDLE CUT-OFF (ICO)