Cessna 1971 Super Skymaster - Page 5

EXTERIOR
INSPECTION
Note
Visually check aircraft for general condition durin~ walk-
around inspection. In cold
weather, remove even small
accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail and
control
surfaces. Also, make sure that control surfaces
contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris. If
night flight is planned, check operation of all lights, and
make
sure a flashlight is available.
CD a.
Remove control wheel lock.
b.
Check ignition switches "OFF."
c.
Turn on master switch and check fuel quantity indicators; then
turn off master switch.
d.
Check front selector valve handle on "LEFT MAlN" position and
rear fuel selector valve handle on "RIGHT MAIN" position.
® a.
Visually check fuel quantity, then check fuel filler cap secure.
b.
Check baggage door for security.
c.
Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
d.
Before
first flight of day and after each refueling, use a sampler
cup and drain a small amount of fuel from quick-drain valves in
fuel sump tank and optional auxiliary fuel tank to clear fuel sumps
of possible water and sediment.
0. Check auxiliary fuel tank vent opening (at bottom of wing just for-
ward of inboard flap near boom) for stoppage.
C. Disconnect wing tie-down.
Figure
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® a.
Check main fuel tank vent opening (at wing tip trailing edge) for
stoppage.
b.
Check
control surfaces for free and correct movement and security.
o a.
Check rear engine oil level. Do not operate with less than 7
quarts. Fill to ten quarts for extended flight. Check oil filler
cap for security.
b.
Before
first flight of day and after each refueling, depress strainer
drain lever for about four seconds to clear rear fuel strainer of
possible water and sediment. Check strainer drain closed.
c.
Check
propeller and spinner for nicks and security, and propeller
for oil leaks.
® a.
DiscOlIDect tail tie-down.
b.
Check condition of
horizontal and vertical tail surfaces.
c.
Inspect flight instrument static source opening on inboard and out-
board sides of left boom for stoppage.
® a.
Check main fuel tank vent opening (at wing tip trailing edge) for
stoppage.
b.
Check control surfaces for free and correct movement and security.
CD a.
Disconnect wing tie-down.
b.
Remove
pitot tube cover, if installed, and check pitot tube opening
for stoppage.
c. Before first flight of day and after each refueling, use sampler
cup and drain small amount of fuel from quick-drain valves in
fuel sump tank and optional auxiliary fuel tank to clear fuel sumps
of possible water and sediment.
d.
Check auxiliary fuel tank vent opening (at bottom of wing just for-
ward of inboard flap near boom) for stoppage.
e.
Check m<ain wheel tire for proper inflation.
f.
Visually check fuel quantity, then check fuel filler cap secure.
® a.
Check front engine oil level. Do not operate With less than 7
quarts. Fill to ten quarts for extended flight. Check oil filler
cap for security.
b.
Before first flight of day and after each refueling, pullout strainer
drain knob for about four seconds to clear front fuel strainer of
possible water and sediment. Check strainer drain closed.
c.
Check propeller and spinner for nicks and security, and propeller
d.
e.
for oil leaks.
Check nose wheel strut and tire for proper inflation.
Disconnect nose tie-down.
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