Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL 182T FAA APPROVED
If snow or slush covers the takeoff surface, allowance must be
made for takeoff distances which will be increasingly extended as
the snow or slush depth increases. The depth and consistency of
this cover can, in fact, prevent takeoff in many instances.
STARTING
WHEN PULLING THE PROPELLER THROUGH BY
HAND, TREAT IT AS IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS
TURNED ON. A LOOSE OR BROKEN GROUND
WIRE ON EITHER MAGNETO COULD CAUSE
THE ENGINE TO FIRE.
Prior to starting on cold mornings, it is advisable to pull the
propeller through several times by hand to "break loose" or
"limber" the oil, thus conserving battery energy.
When air temperatures are below 20°F (-6°C), the use of an
external preheater and an external power source are recommended
whenever possible to obtain positive starting and to reduce wear
and abuse to the engine and electrical system. Preheat will thaw the
oil trapped in the oil cooler, which probably will be congealed prior
to starting in extremely cold temperatures.
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
ice.
Apr 30/01 4-31