SECTION 4 CESSNA
NORMAL PROCEDURES MODEL 208B 867 SHP
GARMIN G1000
U.S.
FAA APPROVED
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
• It is the responsibility of the pilot in command to
make sure that the airplane is correctly loaded
within the weight and center of gravity limits
prior to takeoff.
• Failure to correctly use seat belts and shoulder
harnesses could result in serious or fatal injury
in the event of an accident.
The Before Starting Engine checklist procedures should be followed
closely to assure a satisfactory engine start. Most of the checklist items
are self-explanatory. Those items that may require further explanation
are noted in the following discussion.
When setting electrical switches prior to engine start, only those lighting
switches that are necessary for a night-time engine start should be
turned on. All other switches, including exterior lights, ventilation fans,
air conditioning (if installed) switches, should be turned off. The BLEED
AIR HEAT Switch should be OFF and the TEMP control knob fully
CLOSED to prevent excessive compressor bleed during the engine
start. Also, the STBY ALT PWR switch should be OFF during engine
starts.
Leaving the BLEED AIR HEAT Switch ON and the
TEMP control knob fully OPEN can result in a hot start
or abnormal acceleration to idle.
The GENERATOR switch is spring-loaded to the ON position. When
the STARTER switch is placed in the START or MOTOR position, the
Generator Control Unit (GCU) opens the generator contactor. When the
STARTER switch is returned to the OFF position after an engine start,
the GCU closes the generator contactor, thereby placing the generator
on-line.
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