Cessna 402C - Page 73

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
• Refer to Section 8 for quantities,
material s and specifications of
frequently used service items.
• Ensure airplane has been serviced
wi th the proper grade and type of
fuel.
• Visually check inspection plates and
general airplane condition during walk~
around inspection. If night flight is
planned, check operation of all lights
and make sure a flashlight is
available.
o a. Control Lock( s) - REMOVE and stow.
'V b. Parking Brake - SET.
c. Alternate Static Source - CLOSED.
d. Al1 Switcl1es - OFF.
e. All Circuit Breakers - IN.
f. Voltammeter Selector - BATT.
g. Oxygen - ON; Quantity, Masks and Hoses - CHECK; Oxygen - OFF.
11. Landing Gear Switch - Dmm.
i. Trim Tab Control s (3) ~ SET for takeoff.
j. Left Fuel Selector - LEFT MAIN (Feel For Detent).
k. Rigl1t Fuel Sel ector - RIGHT MAIN (Feel For Detent).
1. Emergency Crossfeed Silutoff ~ OPEN (Pusl1 DoWl1).
m. Battery Switch - ON.
n. Fuel Gages - CHECK quantity and operation.
o."'Fuel Total izer - SET.
p. Wing Flaps - DOViN IS°.
q. Anti-Collision Lights - CHECK operation.
r.*EJectric Viindsl1ield - CHECK operation by observing discharge on voltammeter if
inflight use is anticipated. Ensure system is turned off
after operational cl1eck.
s. Pitot, Stall and Vent Heat Switch{es) - ON 20 seconds tl1en OFF. Ensure pitot tube
covert s) are removed before actuating pitot
heat switch(es).
t. Navigation ligl1ts - ON.
u. Windshields and Windows - CHECK for cracks and general condition.
v.*Cabin Fire Extinguisher - CHECK security and pressure.
a. Battery Compartment Cover - SECUf(E.
b. Wing Locker Baggage Door ~ SECURE.
c. Wing Flap - CHECK security and attachment.
d. Control Surface Lock ~ REMOVE, if installed.
e. Aileron and Servo Tab - CHECK condition, freedom of movement and tab position. Move
aileron up; tab will move down.
f. Navigation Light - CHECK operation.
g. Landing Light Filament - CHECK condition.
h. Stall Viarning Vane - CHECK freedom of movement, aUdible warning and warm.
i. Main Tank Fuel Vent - CLEAR.
j. Bottom Outboard Viing - CHECK for fuel leaks or stains.
k. Main Tank Fuel Quantity - CHECK; Cap Vent - CLEAR and Cap - SECURE.
1.*Outboard Deice Boot ~ CHECK condition and security.
m. Main Tank Fuel Sumps - DRAIN (2 Drains); CHECK for water and contamination.
n. Fuel Strainer - DRAIN; CHECK for water and contamination.
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a. Engine Compartment General Condition - CHECK for fuel, oil, hydraul ic fluid and
exhaust leaks or stains.
b. Induction Air Opening - CLEAR.
c· Oil Level - CHECK minimum g quarts.
d. Propeller and Spinner - EXAMINE for nicks, security and oil leaks.
e. Cowl Openings - CLEAR.
f.*Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle Pressure - CHECK temperature/charge pressure
schedule.
g.*Inboard Deice Boot
- CHECK condition and security.
h. Main Gear, Strut, Door, Tire and Wheel Well - CHECK.
i. Cowl Fl ap - SECURE.
j. Wing Tie Down - REMOVE.
k. Crossfeed Line - DRAIN; CHECK for water and contamination.
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