CESSNA SECTION 7
MODEL 162 NORMAL PROCEDURES
GARMIN G300
U.S.
AMPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
The preflight inspection, described in Figure 7-1 and adjacent checklist,
is required prior to each flight. If the airplane has been in extended
storage, has had recent major maintenance, or has been operated from
rough runways, a more extensive exterior inspection is recommended.
Before every flight, check the condition of main and nose landing gear
tires. Keep tires inflated to the pressure specified in Section 8, Airplane
Handling, Service And Maintenance. Examine tire sidewalls for
patterns of shallow cracks called weather checks. These cracks are
evidence of tire deterioration caused by age, improper storage, or
prolonged exposure to weather. Check the tread of the tire for depth,
wear, and cuts. Replace the tire if fibers are visible.
After major maintenance has been performed, the flight and trim tab
controls should be double checked for free and correct movement and
security. The security of all inspection plates on the airplane should be
checked following periodic inspections. If the airplane has been waxed
or polished, check the external static pressure source hole for
stoppage.
If the airplane has been kept in a crowded hangar, it should be checked
for dents and scratches on wings, fuselage, and tail surfaces, damage
to navigation/strobe light assemblies, wing tip fairings and avionics
antennas. Check for damage to the nosewheel travel stops and wheel
fairings (if installed), resulting from exceeding nosewheel turning limits
while towing.
Outside storage for long periods may result in dust and dirt
accumulation on the induction air filter, obstructions in airspeed system
lines, water contaminants in fuel tanks, and insect/bird/rodent nests in
any opening. If any water is detected in the fuel system, the fuel tank
sump quick drain valves, fuel sump quick drain valve, and fuselage
sump quick drain valve should all be thoroughly drained again. The
wings should then be gently rocked and the tail lowered to the ground
to move any further contaminants to the sampling points. Repeated
samples should then be taken at all quick drain points until all
contamination has been removed.
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