R Nose wheel strut and tire: check inflation 11 psi (0.8 bar), tire condition and condition of rubber
shock absorber discs.
S Propeller and spinner condition: check for nicks and security.
T Open engine cowling and perform the following checklist:
I. Check no foreign objects are present.
II. Check the cooling circuit for losses, check coolant reservoir level, insure radiator honeycomb is unobstructed.
III. Check lubrication circuit for losses, check oil reservoir level, insure radiator honeycomb is unobstructed.
IV. Open both fuel shutoff valves, inspect fuel circuit for losses, check integrity of fireproof protection braids,
drain circuit using a cup to collect fuel by opening the specific drainage valve located on the firewall, close
shutoff fuel valves. Check for water or other contaminants.
U Nose wheel strut and tire: check tire condition and condition of rubber shock absorber discs.
V Left side static port: check for obstructions, do not blow inside vents (read note).
WARNING
Drain fuel with aircraft parked on level surface
6.1.1.3 BEFORE START
Seat position and safety belts: ................................................... ADJUST
Flight controls: .......................................................................... CHECK
Parking brake: ........................................................................... ENGAGE
Throttle friction: ........................................................................ ADJUST
Circuit breakers: ........................................................................ CHECK ALL IN
Master switch: ........................................................................... ON, (check the red light ALT on the annunciator panel is
activated)
Electric fuel pump: .................................................................... ON (check for audible pump noise and fuel pressure build
up)
Electric fuel pump: .................................................................... OFF
Avionic master switch: .............................................................. ON (instruments check, then set in OFF)
Flap control: .............................................................................. CYCLE FULLY UP EXTENDED AND THEN SET T/O
Pitch trim: .................................................................................. CYCLE FULLY UP AND DOWN, FROM BOTH LEFT
AND RIGHT CONTROLS.
Pitch trim: .................................................................................. SET NEUTRAL
Nav light and strobe light: ......................................................... ON
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
Seat position and safety belts: ................................................... ADJUST
Doors: ........................................................................................ CLOSED AND LOCKED
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