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.
STARTING ENGINE (With External Power)
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17. Mixture Control - SET to FULL RICH (full forward) until stable
fuel flow is indicated (approximately 3 to 5 seconds), then set to
IDLE CUTOFF (full aft) position.
18. FUEL PUMP Switch - OFF
19. MAGNETOS Switch - START (release when engine starts)
20. Mixture Control - ADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO RICH (when
engine starts)
NOTE
If the engine is primed too much (flooded), place the
mixture control in the IDLE CUTOFF position, open the
throttle control 1/2 to full, and engage the starter motor
(START). When the engine starts, advance the mixture
control to the FULL RICH position and retard the throttle
control promptly.
21. Oil Pressure - CHECK (verify oil pressure increases into the
GREEN BAND range in 30 to 60 seconds)
22. Power - REDUCE TO IDLE
23. External Power - DISCONNECT FROM GROUND POWER
(latch external power receptacle door)
24. Power - INCREASE (to approximately 1500 RPM for several
minutes to charge battery)
25. AMPS (M BATT and BATT S) - CHECK (verify charge shown
(positive))
26. LOW VOLTS Annunciator - CHECK (verify annunciator is not
shown)
27. Internal Power - CHECK
a. MASTER Switch (ALT) - OFF
b. TAXI and LAND Light Switches - ON
c. Throttle Control - REDUCE TO IDLE
d. MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT) - ON
e. Throttle Control - INCREASE (to approximately 1500 RPM)
f.
M BATT Ammeter - CHECK (verify battery charging, amps
positive)
g. LOW VOLTS Annunciator - CHECK (verify annunciator is
not shown)
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