CESSNA
MODEL 172N
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2.
Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses-· ADJUST and LOCK.
3.
Fuel Selector Valve-· BOTH.
4.
Avionics Power Switch, Autopilot (if installed), Electrical Equip
ment -- OFF.
CAUTION
The avionics power switch must be OFF during engine
start to prevent possible damage to avionics.
5.
Brakes-· TEST and SET.
6.
Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN.
STARTING ENGINE
1.
Mixture -- RICH.
2.
Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
3.
Master Switch -- ON.
4.
Prime -- AS REQUIRED (2 to 6 strokes; none if engine is warm).
5.
Throttle -- OPEN 1/8 INCH.
6.
Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
7.
Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
8.
Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
9.
Flashing Beacon and Navigation Lights -- ON as required.
10.
Avionics Power Switch -- ON.
11.
Radios -- ON.
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1.
Parking Brake -- SET.
2.
Cabin Doors and Window(s) -- CLOSED and LOCKED.
3.
Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
4.
Flight Instruments -- SET.
5.
Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
6.
Mixture -- RICH (below 3000 feet).
7.
Elevator Trim and Rudder Trim (if installed) -- TAKEOFF.
8.
Throttle -- 1700 RPM.
a.
Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on
either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos).
b.
Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (for RPM drop).
c.
Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK.
d.
Suction Gage -- CHECK.
e.
Throttle -- 1000 RPM or LESS.
1 July 1979
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