Cessna 210B - Operating Check List; Before Starting the Engine; Starting Engine

Operating Check List
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NOTE
If night flight is plann ed,
check ope ration of all
Ughts, and make sure a
flashlight is avallab!e.
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
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1\Jrn on master switch and check fuel qua. nt it~.
indicators.
With master switc h "ON." check ope ration
of stall warn ing tra.nsmitter tab and warning
horn.
Turn off m..'lster s\\.itch, check ig nition switch
" OFF ," and c he ck that fuel tank se lect or
"alv e handle is on fullest ta nk.
On Urst flight of day , pull out strai n er drain
knob for about f our seconds, to clear Cuel
strainer of posSible water and sedime nt.
Rem o\ 'e control wheel lo ck, if installed.
Check baggage door for security (left aide
only ).
Inspe ct 31 rs peed st.atic sootce hol es on sides
of fuseJage for stoppage.
R emove gust l ocks, if instal1cd.
Insp ect taU surface hinges and hing e bolts.
Check trim tab for security.
Disconne ct tie-down rope or chain.
Check aileron and flap hinges.
C he ck navigation light for damage.
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Check main wheel Ure f or cuts, bru h :i.1 t ~ II,1
proper inflation.
Rem ove fuel tank cap and c hc-ck fu p.l I OYflt 1.11
agree ment with gage reading. S ecur ,\ I' ' I
Disconnect tie-\.1own rope or chaj n.
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eck fuel tank vc nt openin g for sttlPIJ.J
Check cour tesy li Gh t for dam age.
Check windshield for c leanli ness.
Chec k pr opelle r and spi nner f or Il JClcl .1.1
security.
Examine propeller for all l eak s.
Make \1 sual check to ins ure th at CU i! l . l •. o t, ,
drain valve is closed alter draJ.nJng OIX' , ,,Ur
Ch ec k nose wheel strut for pr oper 1 1111. 111 "
Check
nose wheel tire for cuts , bnalat Ji I
proper inflati o n.
Dis con n ect tie-d o wn rope.
Check
induction air filter (or rcslru:h" " 11 I ·
dust or oUter foreign matt er.
C heck oil level. Do not ope r ate wllh I
than ninc quarts. F i ll fOr c~t. f.' n (h · ' tl llll.
Inspect cowl a ccess doors fOr ae CU '-it v
Inspe ct radio ventilation air Inlakl\ .( ' l1
side of fu selage for stoppage (t e tt Al dt · 1· •• 11'1
Remove pit ot tube c ove r , if in s ta ll,'d
Inspect pitot tuhe ope nin g' ror !Il tOl'lII;) if
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This section lists , in Pilot's Ch ec k List form , the steps nec es sary to
operate your airplane effiCiently and safely. It is not a check list in its
I rue form as it is considerably longer , but it does cover briefly all of the
points that you would want to or should know concerning the information
you need for a typical flight.
The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal
in all respects. There are no "unconventional" characteristics or opera-
lions that need to be mastered . All controls respond in the normal way
within the entire rang e of operation. All airspeeds mentioned in Sections
II. III and IV are indicated airspeeds. Corresponding true indicated air-
speeds may be obtained from the Airspeed Correction Table in S ec tion VII.
BEFORE ENTERING THE AIIRPLANE.
(1) Make an exterior inspection in accordance with figure 2-1.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
(1) Pilot's Check List - - Review check list on left front doorpost.
(2) Seats and Seat Belts - - Adjust and lock.
(3) Flight Controls -- Check .
(4) Brakes -- Test and set.
(5) Master Switch -- On.
(6)
Landing Gear -- Handle neutral and down light green.
(7) Landing Gear Lights and Horn - - Push to test.
(8) Cowl Flaps -- "OPEN."
(9) Elevator and Rudder Trim - - Set.
(10) Fuel Selector -- Fullest tank.
STARTING ENGINE.
(1)
Mixture -- Rich.
(2)
Propeller -- High RPM.
(3)
Throttle -- Cra c ked (one inch).
(4)
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- On "LO. "
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