Piper COMANCHE 260 User Manual

SECTION III THE PIPER COMANCHE
3. a. Check fuel supply.
b. Check fuel cell caps and covers for security (adjust
caps to maintain a tight seal).
c. Fuel system vents open.
4. a. Landing gear shock struts properly inflated (approx-
imately 2-3/4" piston exposed).
b. Tires satisfactorily inflated and not excessively worn.
c. Cowling, landing gear doors and inspection covers
properly attached and secured.
d. Propeller free of detrimental nicks.
e. No obvious fuel or oil leaks.
f. Engine oil at the proper level. (Insure dip stick is
properly seated.)
5. a. Windshield clean and free of defects.
6. a. Tow-barand control locksdetached and properly stow~
ed. Check that baggage door is secured.
7. a. Upon entering the airplane, ascertain that all controls
operate normally,
b. Check that the landing gear selector and the other con-
trols are in their proper position.
c. Close and secure the cabin door.
d. Drain the fuel strainer.
e. Check that required papers are in order and in the
alrplane.
STARTING ENGINE [carburetor)
Fuel selector to the proper tank.
Mixture control full in, “"RICH" position.
Carburetor heat control full in, “"COLD" position.
Throttle open 1/4 inch.
Propeller control full in "INCREASE RPM".
Turn master switch to "ON'"* position.
7. Turn the auxiliary fuel pump switch "ON", listen for
pump to operate and note fuel pressure indication.
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Piper COMANCHE 260 Specifications

General

Brand	Piper
Model	COMANCHE 260
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English