Cessna 1973 172 - Page 8

(2) a. Remove rudder gust lock, if installed.
b. Disconnect tail tie-down.
c. Check control surfaces for freedom of movement and security.
(3) a. Check aileron for freedom of movement and security.
(4) a. Disconnect wing tie-down.
b. Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
c. Visually check fuel quantity; then check fuel filler cap secure.
^ (5) a. Check oil level. Do not operate with less than six quarts. Fill
to eight quarts for extended flights,
b. Before first flight of day and after each refueling, pull out
—1^ strainer drain knob for about four seconds to clear fuel
strainer of possible water and sediment. Check strainer
drain closed. If water is observed, there is a possibility
that the fuel tank sumps contain water. Thus, the fuel tank
1^ sump drain plugs and fuel selector valve drain plug should
be removed to check for the presence of water.
^ c. Check propeller and spinner for nicks and security.
d. Check landing light for condition and cleanliness.
e. Check carbiu-etor air filter for restrictions by dust or other
foreign matter.
f. Check nose wheel strut and tire for proper inflation.
. g. Disconnect tie-down rope.
h. Inspect flight instrument static source opening on side of
\ fuselage for stoppage (left side only).
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(6) a. Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
b. Visually check fuel quantity, then check fuel filler cap secure.
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Remove pilot tube cover, if installed, and check pilot tube
opening for stoppage.
^ b. Check fuel tank vent opening for stoppage.
c. Check stall warning vent opening for stoppage.
d. Disconnect wing tie-down.
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(s) a. Check aileron for freedom of movement and security.
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