Textron Aviation Cessna 172S NAV III Skyhawk SP, Information Manual

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SECTION 4 CESSNA
NORMAL PROCEDURES MODEL 172S NAV III
KAP 140 AUTOPILOT
U.S.
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
(Continued)

CABIN (Continued)
17. AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1) - OFF
18. AVIONICS Switch (BUS 2) - ON
19. Aft Avionics Fan - CHECK (verify fan is heard)
20. AVIONICS Switch (BUS 2) - OFF
21. PITOT HEAT Switch - ON (carefully check that pitot tube is
warm to the touch within 30 seconds)
22. PITOT HEAT Switch - OFF
23. LOW VOLTS Annunciator - CHECK (verify annunciator is
shown)
24. MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT) - OFF
25. Elevator Trim Control - TAKEOFF position
26. FUEL SELECTOR Valve - BOTH
27. ALT STATIC AIR Valve - OFF (push full in)
28. Fire Extinguisher - CHECK (verify gage pointer in green arc)

EMPENNAGE
1. Baggage Compartment Door - CHECK (lock with key)
2. Autopilot Static Source (if installed) - CHECK (verify opening is
clear)
3. Rudder Gust Lock (if installed) - REMOVE
4. Tail Tiedown - DISCONNECT
5. Control Surfaces - CHECK (freedom of movement and security)
6. Elevator Trim Tab - CHECK (security)
7. Antennas - CHECK (security of attachment and general
condition)

RIGHT WING Trailing Edge
1. Flap - CHECK (security and condition)
2. Aileron - CHECK (freedom of movement and security)
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