SECTION 4 CESSNA
NORMAL PROCEDURES MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
BEFORE TAKEOFF (Continued)
13. Autopilot - ENGAGE (if installed)
(push AP button on either PFD or MFD bezel)
14. Flight Controls - CHECK (verify autopilot can be overpowered in
both pitch and roll axes)
15. A/P TRIM DISC Button - PRESS (if installed)
(verify autopilot disengages and aural alert is heard)
16. Flight Director - OFF (if installed)
(push FD button on either PFD or MFD bezel)
17. Elevator Trim Control - SET FOR TAKEOFF
18. Throttle Control - 1800 RPM
a. MAGNETOS Switch - CHECK (RPM drop should not
exceed 175 RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differential
between magnetos)
b. VAC Indicator - CHECK
c. Engine Indicators - CHECK
d. Ammeters and Voltmeters - CHECK
19. Annunciators - CHECK (verify no annunciators are shown)
20. Throttle Control - CHECK IDLE
21. Throttle Control - 1000 RPM or LESS
22. Throttle Control Friction Lock - ADJUST
23. COM Frequency(s) - SET
24. NAV Frequency(s) - SET
25. FMS/GPS Flight Plan - AS DESIRED
GPS availability and status can be checked on AUX-GPS
STATUS page.
26. XPDR - SET
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