Piper Cherokee 140 - Engine Starting Procedure

SECTION III
THE
PIPER CHEROKEE
of control surfaces
or hiqges.
b.
Insure
that wings and conrrol
surfaces
are
free of
snow, ice
or
frost,
3. a. Visually
check fuel supply,
secure
caps.
b.
Drain
fuel
tank sumps.
c.
Check
that fuel
system
vents
are open.
4. a. Check landing gear shock struts
for
proper
inflation.
b.
Check tires
for
cuts, wear and
proper
inflatlon.
c.
Drain fuel
rystem
sump
(left
side
of
eircraft)
5. a.
[nspect windshteld
for cleanliness.
b. Check
the
propeller
and
spinnet
for defects
or
nicks.
c, Check
for
obvious fuel
or
oil leaks.
d.
Check
oil
level, 8
quarts
maximum.
(Insure
dipstick
is
properly
seated.)
e, Inspect cowling
and inspection
covers
for
security
f. Check
nose wheel
tire for
inflatlon,
wear,
g.
Check
nose wheel
shock strut
for
proper
inflation.
6.
a, Stow
tow bar
and control locks,
if used,
b. Check
baggage for
proper
storage
and
security.
c. Close
and secure
the baggage compartment
door.
7
.
a .
Upon entering
aircraft
ascertain
that
all
primary
flight
controls
operate
properly,
b.
Close
and secure the cabin door.
c.
Check
that required
papers
are in order and in the
aircraft.
d,
Fastcn
seat
belts
and shouldcr
harncss.
STARTING
ENGINE
After
completlon of the
preflight
inspection:
I
. Lock the wheel brakes.
2. Set
the
carburetor
heat control
in
the
full
"COLD"
position.
3.
Select the desired tank
with
the fuel
valve.
4.
Move
the mixture to the
full
"RICH" positton.
5. Open
the
throttle
I/8
to
t/4
inch.
6. Turn the electric fuel
pump
"ON.
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