Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL 182T FAA APPROVED
If the airplane has been operated from muddy fields or in snow or
slush, check the main and nose gear wheel fairings for obstructions
and cleanliness. Operation from a gravel or cinder field will require
extra attention to propeller tips and abrasion on leading edges of the
horizontal tail. Stone damage to the propeller can seriously reduce
the fatigue life of the blades.
Airplanes that are operated from rough fields, especially at high
altitudes, are subjected to abnormal landing gear abuse. Frequently
check all components of the landing gear, shock strut, tires, and
brakes. If the shock strut is insufficiently extended, undue landing
and taxi loads will be subjected on the airplane structure.
To prevent loss of fuel in flight, make sure the fuel tank filler caps
are tightly sealed after any fuel system check or servicing. Fuel
system vents should also be inspected for obstructions, ice or water,
especially after exposure to cold, wet weather.
STARTING ENGINE
STARTING (GENERAL)
In cooler weather, the engine compartment temperature drops off
rapidly following engine shutdown and the injector nozzle lines
remain nearly full of fuel.
However, in warmer weather, engine compartment temperatures
may increase rapidly following engine shutdown, and fuel in the
lines will vaporize and escape into the intake manifold. Hot weather
starting procedures depend considerably on how soon the next
engine start is attempted. Within the first 20 to 30 minutes after
shutdown, the fuel manifold is adequately primed and the empty
injector nozzle lines will fill before the engine dies. However, after
approximately 30 minutes, the vaporized fuel in the manifold will
have nearly dissipated and some slight “priming” could be required
to refill the nozzle lines and keep the engine running after the initial
start. Starting a hot engine is facilitated by advancing the mixture
control promptly to 1/3 open when the engine fires, and then
smoothly to full rich as power develops.
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