Mooney Aircraft MARK 21 - Pre-flight and Engine Start Procedures

PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
The following pre-flight inspection is recommended:
F l. Check all switches off.
2. Remove tiedowns or wheel blocks, check tires and prop
clear of rocks,
holes, etc.
3.
Check wings and control surfaces clear of ice, snow, or
frost.
4.
Check the propeller blades for nicks or cracks.
5.
Check the oil level to six quarts or above.
6. Inspect the cowling for loose attachments.
7.
Inspect the tires for proper inflation.
8. Inspect the air filters for cleanliness.
9. Check the left tank for fuel lwei and drain sump.
10. Check the left aileron for freedom of travel.
11. Inspect the left flap.
12. Inspect the eleva-cor and rudder for freedom of travel.
(Rudder
travel will be limited by nose gear steering mech-
anism
.)
13. Inspect the right flap.
14. Inspect the right aileron for freedona of travel.
15. Check the right fuel tank fo~ fuel level and drain sump.
16. Check lights if flight is at night.
ENTERING THE AIRPLANE
After entering the cabin, close the door by pulling on the pull
strap and rotating the handle forward to the latched position.
DO
NOT SLAM THE DOOR. Check that the gear retraction handle
(or electric gear switch) is in the gear down and locked position.
Drain the fuel selector valve on the floorboard and turn the
selector to the proper tank. Be sure the drain returns to
'"OFF"
position and that the pull ring is properly positioned in the cavity
provided.
If the flight is at night, check to assure a flashlight is
on board.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The following starting procedures are recommended; however,
the starting characteristics of each engine may vary slightly