Cozy III
Pilot’s Operating Handbook Page 77
during this check)
♦ Strut & Pivot – Secure, undamaged
♦ Wheel Friction Damper – Adjusted (2-4 lbs. force to swivel)
♦ Wheel well / Door – Secure
♦ Tire – Check wear / inflation
♦ Landing Brake – Check for damage, hinge / push rod
secure
♦ Landing brake – Retract
♦ Nose gear – Retract for hand starting
ENGINE START (Electric Starter)
♦ Lift nose, extend gear and lock nose gear, board aircraft
and hold brakes
♦ Mixture rich / carb heat cold
♦ Throttle – Prime and crack
♦ Master Switch - ON
♦ Auxiliary Fuel Pump – On to check pressure (4-8 psi)
♦ Auxiliary Fuel Pump – OFF
♦ Propeller – Clear (Holler loud, wait for response, have and
outside observer confirm area clear)
♦ Mag Switches – On (Lycoming left mag only for start)
♦ Start Engine - Check both mags on - Oil pressure
ENGINE START (Hand Propping)
♦ Park on nose bumper
♦ Mixture – rich / carb heat on
♦ Throttle – Prime and crack
♦ Master Switch – On
♦ Auxiliary Fuel Pump – On to check pressure (5-8 psi)
♦ Auxiliary Fuel Pump – OFF
♦ Pull prop through 8 blades (mags cold)
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