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• Check no foreign objects are present
• Check the cooling system for losses, check coolant reservoir level, and insure radiator honeycomb is
unobstructed
• Check oil system for losses, check oil reservoir level, and insure radiator honeycomb is unobstructed
• Check fuel system. Open fuel valve and inspect fuel lines for leaks. Drain Gascolator using a cup to
collect fuel. Make sure that valve is closed and not leaking. Check for water or other contaminants.
• Engine mounts: CHECK integrity
• Intake system: Check connection and integrity of air intake system, visually inspect that ram air intake is
unobstructed
• All parts: Check they are secure or safety wired
WARNING
Drain fuel with aircraft parked on level surface
R. Engine cowlings: ......................................................... CLOSE
S. Landing Light: ............................................................ CHECK
T. Tow bar and chocks: ................................................... REMOVE
6.2.1.3 BEFORE START
Parking brake: ........................................................................... SET
Flight controls: .......................................................................... CHECK
Throttle: ..................................................................................... IDLE
Friction lock: ............................................................................. ADJUST
Master switch: ........................................................................... ON
Generator light: ......................................................................... ON
Aux. Alternator switch: ............................................................. ON
Aux. Alternator light: ................................................................ ON
Trim control: ............................................................................. CENTERED
Trim switch: .............................................................................. LEFT
Landing light: ............................................................................ CHECK
Fuel quantity:............................................................................. CHECK
NOTE
Compare the fuel levels read by the fuel quantity indicators with the quantity present in the tanks
WARNING
Be sure that the fuel valve is NOT in OFF position
Master switch: ........................................................................... OFF
Seat position and safety belts: ................................................... ADJUST
If flying solo:
Passenger belts: ......................................................................... SECURED / CLEAR OF CONTROLS
Doors: ........................................................................................ CLOSED AND LOCKED
6.2.1.4 STARTING ENGINE
Brakes:....................................................................................... SET
Fuel selector valve: .................................................................... LEFT or RIGHT
Master switch: ........................................................................... ON
Throttle: ..................................................................................... IDLE
Choke: ....................................................................................... AS NEEDED
Propeller area: ........................................................................... CLEAR
WARNING
Check to insure no person or object is present in the area close to propeller
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