Elite XTS, Manual

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CHAPTER 1. AIRCRAFT MODULES 1.5. CESSNA 172RG
1.5.4 Aircraft Checklist
Before Starting Engine
Brakes TEST and Set
Electrical Equipment OFF
Avionics Power Switch OFF
Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
Fuel Shuto Valve ON
Starting Engine
Throttle OPEN 1/4 INCH
Mixture IDLE CUT OFF
Master Switch ON
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ON
Mixture
ADVANCE to obtain 3-5 GPH fuel ow, then
return to IDLE CUT OFF position
Ignition Switch START
Mixture ADVANCE smoothly to RICH as engine res
Oil Pressure CHECK
Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF
Beacon Light ON
Avionics Power Switch ON
Radios ON
Before Takeo
Parking Brake SET
Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
Fuel Quantity CHECK
Mixture RICH
Fuel Selector Valve RECHECK BOTH
Elevator Trim SET for Takeo
Throttle 1800 RPM
a. Magnetos CHECK
b. Suction Gage CHECK
c. Engine Instruments CHECK
Annunciator Panel Ensure none are lit
Throttle 1000 RPM or less
Radios and Avionics SET
Wing Flaps SET for Takeo;
0
◦
-
10
◦
Brakes RELEASE
Takeo (Normal)
Wing Flaps
0
◦
-
10
◦
Throttle FULL OPEN
Mixture RICH
Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 55KIAS
Climb Speed 70-80 KIAS
Wing Flaps
RETRACT after reaching safe altitude and 60
KIAS.
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