Cessna 182 - Pre-Takeoff

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PRE-TAKEOFF CHECK
19. Perform pre-takeoff check as follows:
PRE-TAKEOFF CHECK
ACTION
CHECK
NOTES
1. Doors and windows
Secure
a. door handles fully forward
b. latches on window secure
2. Harnesses
Secure
3. ELT Switch
Confirm on ARM
4. Master switch
ON
5. Aux Pump
OFF
6. Magnetos
BOTH
7. Circuit breakers
All IN
8. Landing Light
ON
For daytime anti-collision and
for night ops
9. Pitot heat
OFF
Takeoff shall not be attempted
in conditions requiring pitot
heat.
10. Pulse Lights
ON for daytime ops
Optimum setting for daytime
visibility is A88
11. Gyro instruments
Set
12. Altimeter
Set
13. Radio
Set as required
14. GPS
Set as required
CAUTION
Do not enter data into GPS
while taxiing or during critical
regimes of flight
15. Transponder
Code Set & ALT ON
16. Alternate Air
OFF
17. Prop
FULL FINE
18. Mixture
FULL RICH
19. Trim – elevator and
rudder
Set for takeoff
20. Cowl flaps
Full OPEN
21. Fuel Selector
BOTH