Textron Cessna 172R - Winterization Kit

CESSNA
MODEL
172R
SECTION
4
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
When
using
an
external
power
source,
the
master
switch
must
be
in
the
OFF
position
before
connecting
the external
power
source
to
the
airplane
receptacle.
See Section
7,
Ground
Service
Plug
Receptacle
for
external
power
source
operations.
Cold
weather
starting
procedures
are
the
same
as
the
normal
starting
procedures.
Use caution
to
prevent
inadvertent
forward
movement
of
the
airplane
during
starting
when
parked
on
snow or
NOTE
If
the
engine
does
not start
during
the
first
few
attempts,
or
if
engine
firing
diminishes
in
strength,
it
is
probable
that
the
spark
plugs
have been
frosted
over.
Preheat
must
be
used
before
another
start
is
attempted.
During
cold
weather
operations,
no
indication
will
be
apparent
on
the
oil
temperature
gage
prior
to
takeoff
if
outside
air
temperatures
are
very
cold.
After
a
suitable
warm
up
period
(2
to
5
minutes
at
1000
RPM),
accelerate the
engine
several
times
to
higher
engine
RPM.
If
the
engine
accelerates
smoothly
and
the
oil
pressure
remains
normal
and
steady,
the
airplane
is
ready
for takeoff.
WINTERIZATION
KIT
A
winterization kit is
provided
and
may
be
utilized
when
cold
weather
operations
are
conducted.
Revision
7
4-35
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