N457GH
Rev 4 12/29/19
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5.
Nose Wheel Tire and Pant – CHECK inflation, secure
6.
Gascolator Drain – SAMPLE for no contaminants
7.
Lower Cowl Brace—CHECK SECURE
8.
Fuel Tank Vents -- CHECK for no blockage
9.
Antennas—CHECK secure
LEFT WING
1.
Gust Lock and Wing Tie-Down --REMOVE
2.
Wheel Pant and Tire -- CHECK secure, inflation
3.
Chock -- REMOVE
4.
Left Wing Tank – SAMPLE for no contaminants
5.
Fuel Quantity -- CHECK level
6.
Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE
7.
Pitot/AOA-- REMOVE cover and VERIFY no blockage
8.
Left Landing Light -- CHECK condition
9.
Nav/Strobe Light--CHECK Condition
10.
Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security
11.
Flap -- CHECK security
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1.
Towbar—REMOVED
2.
Shoulder Harnesses – SECURE
3.
Passenger Briefing—COMPLETE
4.
Avionics and Electrical Switches -- OFF
5.
Canopy—ADJUST
6.
Brakes – HOLD
STARTING ENGINE
1.
Mixture –RICH (or lean >3000’)
2.
Throttle—cracked ½”
3.
Carb Heat—COLD
4.
Master Switch (Battery)– ON
5.
Flaps -- UP
6.
Fuel Pump -- ON
7.
Primer (if needed)—ON as needed
8.
Alternator Switch—ON
9.
Propeller Area -- CLEAR
10.
Ignition Switch – START (10 sec 6 times max)
11.
Oil Pressure -- CHECK rising within 30 sec
12.
Throttle—800-1000 RPM
13.
Fuel Pump—OFF
14.
Mixture—LEAN for taxi
