Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 7 CESSNA
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION MODEL 182T
FUEL DRAIN VALVES
The fuel system is equipped with drain valves to provide a means
for the examination of fuel in the system for contamination and
grade. The system should be examined before each flight and after
each refueling, by using the sampler cup provided to drain fuel from
each wing tank sump, the fuel return side sump, the fuel selector
drain and the fuel strainer sump. If any evidence of fuel
contamination is found, it must be eliminated in accordance with the
Preflight Inspection checklist and the discussion in Section 8 of this
publication. If takeoff weight limitations for the next flight permit, the
fuel tanks should be filled after each flight to prevent condensation.
BRAKE SYSTEM
The airplane has a single-disc, hydraulically-actuated brake on
each main landing gear wheel. Each brake is connected, by a
hydraulic line, to a master cylinder attached to each of the pilot's
rudder pedals. The brakes are operated by applying pressure to the
top of either the left (pilot's) or right (copilot's) set of rudder pedals,
which are interconnected. When the airplane is parked, both main
wheel brakes may be set by utilizing the parking brake which is
operated by a handle under the left side of the instrument panel. To
apply the parking brake, set the brakes with the rudder pedals, pull
the handle aft, and rotate it 90° down.
For maximum brake life, keep the brake system properly
maintained, and minimize brake usage during taxi operations and
landings.
Some of the symptoms of impending brake failure are: gradual
decrease in braking action after brake application, noisy or dragging
brakes, soft or spongy pedals, and excessive travel and weak
braking action. If any of these symptoms appear, the brake system
is in need of immediate attention. If, during taxi or landing roll,
braking action decreases, let up on the pedals and then reapply the
brakes with heavy pressure. If the brakes become spongy or pedal
travel increases, pumping the pedals should build braking pressure.
If one brake becomes weak or fails, use the other brake sparingly
while using opposite rudder, as required, to offset the good brake.
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