SFC Cessna 182Q - EXTERNAL PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Procedure

CESSNA 182Q QRH
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C182Q QRH JAN 2022
EXTERNAL PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Procedure– KEY FEATURES
(Expanded walk-around found in Cessna 182 POH Section 4)
1. Cabin
- Pilots Operating Handbook – Available in
aircraft
- Control wheel lock - Remove
- Ignition switch – OFF
- Avionics Power Switch – OFF
- Master Switch – ON
- Fuel quantity indicators – Check Quantity
-Flaps-40°
-Rotating Beacon- Checked
- Pitot Heat – ON and Checked
- Master Switch – Off
- Fuel Selector Valve – Both
- Trim controls – Neutral
- Static Pressure alternate source valve (if
installed) – Off
- Fire Extinguisher – CHECK
-Cowl Flaps-Open (VH-STA ONLY)
-Baggage Door- Checked for Security and
Locked
- Park Brake - ON
2. Empennage
- Rudder gust lock – Remove
- Tail tie down – Disconnect
- Control Surfaces – Check movement and
security
- Trim Tabs – Check Security
- Antennas – Check Security
3. Right wing trailing edge
- Aileron – Check movement and security
- Flap – Check Rollers
4. Right wing
- Wing tie down – Disconnect
- Fuel tank vent – Check for blockage
- Main wheel tyre – Check proper inflation
- Fuel drain - Check for water, sediment and
fuel grade
- Fuel quantity – Check visually with dipstick
- Fuel filler cap – Secure and vent
unobstructed
5. Nose
- Static vent (Both sides of fuselage) – Check
(verify opening is clear)
- Propeller and spinner – Check for nicks,
security and oil leaks
-Landing Light-Checked for Condition
- Engine cooling intakes & oil cooler – Check
clear
- Nose wheel tyre and strut – Check for proper
inflation
-Nose Tie-Down-Disconnected
- Engine oil level – Check and Secure (Greater
than 9quarts or fill to 12 quarts for extended
flight)
- Fuel drain strainer – Four second operation
to clear water and sediment (refer POH)
-Sample fuel in belly drain to check for water
and sediment
6. Left Wing
- Main wheel tyre – Check proper inflation
- Fuel drain - Check for water, sediment and
fuel grade
- Fuel quantity – check visually for desired
level
- Fuel filler cap – secure and vent
unobstructed
7. Left wing leading edge
- Pitot tube cover – Remove and check tube
for blockage
- Stall warning vane – Check movement and
horn operation with master switch on
- Wing tie down – disconnect
- Fuel tank vent – Check for blockage
8. Left wing trailing edge
- Aileron – Check movement and security
- Flap – Check Rollers