Preflight Checklist CESSNA 172 Thielert

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This document is a pre-flight checklist for the Cessna 172R Thielert, detailing the necessary preparations and checks to ensure the aircraft is ready for flight. It includes sections on preparation, cabin checks, external checks, and various operational procedures before, during, and after flight.

Aircraft documents must be checked and carried.
Weather conditions should be suitable for flight.
Weight and center of gravity must be within limits.
All navigation equipment should be on board and planned.
Pre-flight checks include cabin and external inspections.
Engine start procedures are detailed, including battery and fuel checks.
Take-off and landing procedures are outlined with specific speed requirements.
Post-flight checks include securing the aircraft and noting engine hours.

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The Preflight Checklist CESSNA 172 Thielert is a checklist for the CESSNA 172.

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Parts Catalog (IPC)
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Service Bulletins on file
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In this document

Preparation

Check aircraft documents, weather, baggage, weight & center of gravity, navigation, and performance & range.

Cabin Checks

Ensure pitot cover and control wheel lock are removed, parking brake is set, and avionics are powered correctly.

External Checks

Conduct thorough checks of empennage, wings, nose, and landing gear for security and condition.

Before Start

Complete pre-flight checks, brief passengers, and ensure all systems are set for engine start.

Engine Start

Follow specific steps for starting the engine, including checking oil pressure and battery status.

Take-Off Procedures

Ensure all pre-takeoff checks are completed, including fuel pump activation and confirming take-off path is clear.

Safety notes

Ensure no fuel or oil spillage around the aircraft.
Chocks and fire extinguisher must be in position.
Remove pitot cover before flight.
Check for any obstructions in engine air and cooling inlets.
Monitor engine instruments during flight for any anomalies.
Ensure all annunciators are off before take-off.

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Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST PREPARATION 1. Aircraft Documents* ……………………………… Checked 2. Weather ….………………………………………….. Suitable 3. Baggage ……………………………………………… Stowed 4. Weight & C of G…………………………………….. Within Limits 5. Navigation …………………………………………… Planned 6. Navigation Equipment ………………………………. On Board 7. Performance & Range ……………………………….. Computed & Safe *Documents to be Carried : C of R, C of A, ARC, CRS, Noise Certificate, Flight Crew license, JLB, Operations Manual, MEL, POH, Cockpit and Emergency Check List, Aeroplane search procedure checklist, G-1000 Cockpit Reference guide, Emergency and Safety Equip- ment Layout, Route guides, Area Map, Weight Schedule, Load and Trim Sheet. Charter Operations : Air Operator’s Permit & Passenger Manifest. Around aircraft no fuel / oil spillage. Chocks & fire Extinguisher in position. Area behind aircraft & taxi path clear. Remove pitot cover. CABIN 1. Pitot Cover…………………………………………. REMOVED 2. Control Wheel Lock ………………………………. REMOVED 3. Parking Brake ……………………………………… SET 4. Engine Master …………………………………….. OFF 5. AVIONICS BUS 1&2 …………………………….. OFF 6. BATTERY Switch ………………………………… ON 7. PFD ……………………………………………….. ON (Wait for PFD to Initialise) 8. FUEL QTY(L & R) ………………………………... CHECK 9. LOW FUEL (L & R) Annunciators ……………….. OFF 10. LOW Vacuum Annunciator ……………………….. ON 11. FUEL Temp ……………………………………….. CHECK 12. “Water Level” LIGHT …………………………….. OFF 13. Engine Hrs & Hobbs ……………………………… NOTED 14. AVIONICS BUS 1 ……………………………….. ON ( Front Avionics Fan ON ) 15. AVIONICS BUS 1 ……………………………….. OFF 16. AVIONICS BUS 2 ……………………………….. ON ( Rear Avionics Fan ON ) 17. AVIONICS BUS 2 ……………………………….. OFF 18. Flaps………………………………………………. FULLY EXTENDED 19. PITOT Heat Switch ………………………………. OFF 20. PITOT Heat Switch ………………………………. ON for 30 secs then OFF 21. LOW Volts Annunciator …………………………. ON( Not Shown ) 22. BATTERY Switch ……………………………….. OFF 23. ALT Static AIR Valve ……………………………. OFF 24. Cabin Heat & Cabin Air……………………………. OFF 25. Elevator Trim ……………………………………… Set for Take-Off 26. FUEL Selector Valve ……………………………… BOTH 27. FUEL Shut-off Valve ……………………………… PUSH FULL IN 28. Fire Extinguisher …………………………………… CHECK Pointer in Green Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST CROSSWIND COMPONENT Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST EXTERNAL CHECKS EMPENNAGE 1. Baggage Door ……………………….. Check Locked 2. Tail Tie Down ……………………….. Disconnect 3. Elevator ……………………………… Check Freedom of Movement 4. Elevator Trim Tab …………………… Check for Security 5. Antennas ……………………………… Check for Security RIGHT WING Trailing Edge 6. Flap …………………………………… Check for Security & Condition 7. Aileron ………………………………… Check Freedom of Movement RIGHT WING 8. Wing Tie Down ……………………….. Disconnect Check 9. Right Tyre …………………………….. Check Cut, Creep, Pressure 10. Fuel Drains ……………………………. Sample for Water & Sediments 11. Fuel Quantity …………………………. Check visually ≤ fuel filler marking 12. Fuel Filler Cap ………………………… Check Security, Vent Clear NOSE 13. Reservoir Tank Drain …………………. Sample for Water & Sediments 14. Fuel Strainer Drain ( Below Fuselage )... Sample for Water & Sediments 15. Engine Air & Cooling Inlets …………... Clear of Obstructions 16. Propeller & Spinner …………………… Check for Cuts, Nicks, Security 17. Air Filter ………………………………. Check for Dust & Blockage 18. Gearbox oil level ……………………… Check Glass (Pale & Bubble) 19. Nosewheel Strut ………………………. Strut 3.5”, No leaks 20. Nose Tyre …………………………….. Check Cut, Creep, Pressure 21. Engine Oil …………………………….. Check Dipstick ( 5-6 Litres ) 22. Static Source ………………………….. Check Clear LEFT WING 23. Fresh Air Inlet …………………………. Check condition 24. Fuel Quantity …………………………... Check visually, ≤ fuel filler marking 25. Fuel Filler Cap …………………………. Check Security, Vent Clear 26. Fuel Drains …………………………... Sample for Water & Sediments 27. Left Tyre ……………………………….. Check Cut, Creep, Pressure LEFT WING Leading Edge 28. Fuel Vent ……………………………… Check for Blockage 29. Stall Warning …………………………. Check for Blockage 30. Wing Tie Down ………………………. Disconnect 31. Landing / Taxi Lights ………………… Check for Security LEFT WING Trailing Edge 32. Aileron ……………………………… Check Freedom of Movement 33. Flap ……………………………………. Check for Security & Condition Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST BEFORE START 1. Pre-flight……..…………..…..COMPLETE 2. Passenger Briefing………..… COMPLETE 3. Seats & Seat Belts…..ADJUST & SECURE 4. Brakes………………………..TEST & SET 5. Circuit Breakers………...……..CHECK IN 6. Electrical Equipment………….…… ...OFF 7. Avionics BUS 1 & BUS 2……….……OFF 8. Alternator…..………………..…….….. ON 9. St By Batt……..….TEST 20” Green Lt ON 10. St By Batt………..…ARM Verify PFD ON 11. BUS E Volts………..……..Min 24 VOLTS 12. BUS M Volts………..... Below 1.5 VOLTS 13. BATT S Amps…………CHECK -Ve Amps 14. St By Batt Annunciator ………….SHOWN 15. Request START UP…….…....….Call ATC 16. HEADSET………………………REMOVE 17. Propeller Area……………...…….. CLEAR 18. Battery……………..…….….………… ON 19. Beacon Light….………………..……... ON 20. NAV Light…………..………...…..…...ON 21. Fuel Selector Valve.............……….. BOTH 22. Fuel Shut Off Valve..…..……..Push Full IN 23. Alternate Air Door…..…...........…CLOSED 24. Thrust Lever..………..…Full & Free, IDLE 25. Load Display.........Check 0% at Prop Rpm 0 ENGINE START (BATTERY ONLY) 1. Thrust Lever……..…………..………IDLE 2. Area Aircraft / Prop ………..….….CLEAR 3. Engine Master……….……………..…..ON 4. Glow Light……....…...…EXTINGUISHES 5. Fuel Pump……..…………………..…...ON 6. Starter..………………ENGAGE(500RPM) 7. OIL Pressure……within 3 Sec MIN 1 BAR 8. Fuel Pump…………….…..…………..OFF 9. AMPS Batt M & Batt S..........CHECK +Ve 10. Volts………………..……………..GREEN 11. LOW VOLTS Annunciator..……….....OFF 12. FADEC backup Battery test a. Alt OFF………..…ENG OP NORMAL b. Batt OFF 10 sec ENG OP NORMAL FADEC RED LIGHTS OFF c. Battery…………………… …….…ON

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d. Alternator…………… ……………ON 13. Alternator Warning light…….…...… ...OFF 14. TEST………………………... COMPLETE 15. CED Test Knob..........PRESS, LIGHT OFF 16. Avionics BUS 1 & BUS 2…………..….ON 17. Regulators…………...………..……….SET 18. AMPS Batt M & Batt S............CHECK +Ve 19. Volts………………………………GREEN 20. FLAPS………………..RETRACT FULLY 21. LOW VOLTS Annunciator…...……....OFF 22. COMM 02 Only..………...…… .VOL 71% 23. Speaker…..………….……….………...ON 24. NAV Frequencies……....……………..SET 25. MFD…...…….……..ON, Dhana WPT SET 26. G1000……………..FLIGHT PLAN as Req 27. MENU………......Manual Brightness to 1% WARM UP 1. 890 RPM………..…………….….….2MIN 2. 1400 RPM till…..............OT 50°C,CT 60°C TAXI 1. Taxi Permission………...... ......RECEIVED 2. Altimeters(PFD Baro & St By)….SET QNH 3. Chocks...…………………......WAIVE OFF 4. Taxi, Landing light………..……………ON 5. Brakes……………...…………. ….…TEST 6. Instruments………..…..CHECK in TURNS Left/Right Turn :- Compass & HIS Decrease / Increase in Hdg, A/H No Bank TSI Skidding Turn BEFORE TAKE-OFF 1. Taxi, Landing light…...…….…………OFF 2. Parking Brakes…..…………..… …..…SET 3. Seat & Seat Belts...…ERECT & CORRECT 4. Cabin Doors……......CLOSED & LOCKED 5. Flight Controls…….....FREE & CORRECT 6. Flight Instruments ( PFD )........... No Red Xs 7. Altimeters ( PFD Baro & St By )……...SET 8. G1000 ALT SEL………………..…..... SET 9. Stand By Flt Instruments…….…....CHECK 10. Fuel Quantity (L & R)……….……CHECK 11. Fuel Selector……………….……….BOTH 12. Trim…………….……SET for TAKE-OFF FADEC & PROP Function Check 13. Thrust Lever…….…....……………...IDLE 14. FADEC Lights……...…..…….BOTH OFF 15. FADEC Test button……. PRESS & HOLD 16. FADEC Lights……. BOTH ON, RPM INC 17. FADEC Light….…...………..ONLY B ON 18. PROP Control Excited...…….....RPM DEC 19. FADEC Light.......ONLY A ON, RPM INC 20. PROP Control Excited…....…....RPM DEC 21. FADEC A….………...……….LIGHT OFF 22. RPM Idle……………...TEST COMPLETE 23. FADEC Button……………...…RELEASE 24. Thrust Lever………………………...FULL 25. LOAD DISPLAY…………….…MIN 94% 26. RPM…………………………..2240 – 2300 Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST 27. Thrust Lever………………….……...IDLE 28. Thrust Lever friction...…………..ADJUST 29. Vacuum…………………………...GREEN 30. Amps / Volts……………………...GREEN 31. EIS, CED, AED………………..…GREEN 32. Annunciators …………………….All OFF 33. COMM 01 Only..………………VOL 71% 34. SPEAKER…………………………….OFF 35. NAV Frequencies..………………VERIFY 36. G1000 FLT PLAN….……… ……CHECK 37. CDI Softkey….……SELECT NAV Source 38. XPDR………………………………...2000 39. Cabin Power 12V Switch……………..OFF 40. Flaps(Check Visually)...……………….10° 41. Cabin Windows…...CLOSED & LOCKED 42. Take-Off Brief……………….COMPLETE 43. Landing & Taxi lights………………….ON LINE UP (Memory Item) 1. Line Up Permission……………...Received 2. Strobe Lights…………………………...ON 3. Approach Path & Runway…………...Clear 4. Windsock……………………………Check Enter Runway & Line Up, Nose Wheel straight & along the Centre Line. TAKE-OFF (Memory Item) 1. Take-Off Permission…………….Received 2. Departure Brief……………………...Given 3. Fuel Pump………………………..…….ON 4. Landing light………………………...…ON 5. Hold Aircraft on Brakes………..RPM 1800 6. EIS, CED & AED…………………GREEN 7. Alternator Wx light.….……………….OFF 8. Take-Off Path Clear……….Release Brakes 9. FULL POWER, 55 Kts………Get Airborne AFTER TAKE-OFF (Memory Item) 1. Safely Airborne……..…Brakes ON & OFF 2. 200 Ft Electrical Fuel Pump, LL……...OFF 3. 300 Ft…... +Ve ROC, SP> 65 kts, Flaps UP CLIMB (Memory Item) 1. Speed…………………………...80 Kts(Vy ) 2. Thrust Lever………………………...FULL 3. CED & AED………………………GREEN 4. Clearing Turns…………...…..Every 1000ft CRUISE (Memory Item) C ---- Compass -- Check Heading L ---- Log --Made E ---- Engine – EIS, CED, AED -- Monitor Fuel-- Sufficient, Temp Check FADEC Lights -- Monitor A ---- Altimeter -- Set Ammeters -- Charging Alternator Wx Lt -- OFF Annunciators -- OFF R ---- Radios – Comm & Nav Freq SET HASELL CHECKS (Memory Item) H -- Height - 5000 Ft(Sufficient for Recovery) A -- Airframe - Clean or Flaps - As Reqd S -- Security - No Loose Articles - Seatbelts Secure E -- Engine - EIS, CED & AED -- GREEN FADEC Lights - Monitor Fuel - Sufficient, temp & flow L -- Location - Allotted Training Area - Orientation Point L – LOOKOUT. Clear of C – Clouds H – High Terrain A – Aircraft P – Populated & Prohibited Area LOOKOUT Checks can be done in a 180° Turn OR in Two 90° Turns REJOIN CHECKS (Memory Item) B -- Briefing- Re-join briefing done R -- Radio - Radio NAV Aids - SET Rejoin Permission - Received I -- Instruments - Altimeter & Baro -QNH Set Ammeters - Charging Alt Wx Light - OFF Annunciators - OFF E -- Engine - CED & AED – CHECK FADEC Lights - Monitor F -- Fuel - Contents, Temp & Flow Selector - Both Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST PRE- LANDING (Memory Item) 1. EIS, CED, AED…………………...CHECK 2. FLT Instruments…………..Check QNH set 3. Flaps……………………………………10° 4. Fuel Selector………………………….Both 5. Brakes………………………………On/Off 6. Seat Belts…………………………...Secure BASE or LONG FINAL(Memory Item) 1. LL & Fuel pump……………….………ON 2. Flaps……………………………………20° 3. Speed………………………..……….75Kts FINAL (Memory Item) 1. Landing Clearance……………….Received 2. Flaps…..………………………As Required 3. Speed………………………..……….70Kts AFTER LANDING (Memory Item) 1. Flaps……………………………………UP 2. Fuel Pump…………………………….OFF 3. XPDR…..…………………………….2000 4. Non-Essential Electrics……………….OFF 5. Thrust Lever Friction………………Loosen ENGINE SHUT DOWN 1. Parking Brake…………………………SET 2. Thrust Lever…………………………IDLE 3. Electrical Eqpt………………………...OFF 4. Avionics BUS 1 & BUS 2…………….OFF 5. Engine Master…………………………OFF 6. BATTERY Switch……………………OFF 7. St By Batt……………………………..OFF 8. Fuel Selector……………………Left/Right 9. Engine Hrs & Hobbs………………...Noted HAT Check H - Heading A - Altitude T - Timer 5T Check T - Twist T - Turn T - Timer T - Thrust T - Talk SHORAT S - Select Attitude Ho - Hold Attitude R - Refer Performance Instruments A - Adjust Attitude T - Trim Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE-OFF 1. Airspeed……....65/60 Kts (flaps Up/Down) 2. Fuel Shut-off Valve………..…….CLOSED 3. Engine Master….………..…………….OFF 4. Wing flaps………………..AS REQUIRED 5. Alternator and Battery………..……….OFF ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT 1. Fuel Shut-off Valve……...PUSH FULL IN 2. Fuel Selector………………………..BOTH 3. Electrical Fuel Pump……………….…..ON 4. Engine Parameters………………...CHECK 5. If normal………………Continue the Flight 6. Land…………………..As soon as Practical RESTART AFTER ENGINE FAILURE 1. Airspeed……... 65 to 85 Kts (max 100 Kts) 2. Fuel Shut-off Valve…………...Push Full In 3. Fuel Selector………………………..BOTH 4. Electrical Fuel Pump…………………...ON 5. Thrust Lever…………………………IDLE 6. Flight can be continued, However 7. Engine Master…………..OFF and then ON 8. If prop does not turn…………….Stater ON 9. Thrust Full..…….Check Engine Parameters ENGINE FIRE WHILE STARTING 1. Engine Master………………..………..OFF 2. Fuel Shut-off Valve……………...CLOSED 3. Electrical Fuel Pump………………….OFF 4. Batt Master…………………………....OFF 5. EXTINGUISH the FIRE ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Engine Master………………………... OFF 2. Fuel Shut-off Valve…………..….CLOSED 3. Electrical Fuel Pump………………….OFF 4. Battery………………………………...OFF 5. Cabin heat & ventilation…….…..CLOSED 6. Glide………………………………..65 Kts 7. Emergency landing………... CARRY OUT ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. STBY BATT Switch………………….OFF 2. Avionics Master………………………OFF 3. Air Nozzles, Heat & Ventilation…..….OFF 4. Fire Extinguisher……………..ACTIVATE 5. All Electricals (Except Alt, Bat & Engine Master)………………………………...OFF 6. If fire persists...........….BATT & ALT OFF 7. Air Nozzles, Heat & Vent…………..OPEN 8. Circuit Breaker……………………CHECK 9. If Open………………..…DO NOT RESET If the fire has been extinguished: 10. STBY BATT Switch…………………...ON 11. Avionics Master………………………..ON 12. Elect Equipment.…ON as reqd, 1 at a Time ONE FADEC LIGHT FLASHING 1. FADEC Test knob……...Press at least 2 sec 2. FADEC light………Extinguished Continue Flight Normally 3. FADEC light…………...Steady Illuminated a. Observe…………..Other FADEC light b. Land…………….As Soon As Practical c. Select Speed to Avoid Eng Over Speed BOTH FADEC LIGHT FLASHING 1. FADEC Test knob…..… Press at least 2 sec 2. FADEC light………Extinguished Continue Flight Normally 3. FADEC light…………...Steady Illuminated 4. Check…………….Available Engine Power 5. Expect Engine Failure 6. Flight can be continued, However a. Select Speed to avoid Eng Over Speed b. Land as soon as possible 7. In case a tank has become empty a. Fuel selector………………...… BOTH b. Electrical Fuel Pump………………ON c. Select Speed to avoid Eng Over Speed d. Check Engine parameters, Operate Throttle e. If the engine acts normally, continue flight and land as soon as practical ABONORMAL ENGINE BEHAVIOR 1. Select Speed to avoid Eng Over Speed 2. “Force-B” switch, Select to B-FADEC 3. Flight can be continued, However Land as soon as practical ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT 1. Select Airspeed to avoid Engine Overspeed 2. Glide………………..65 Kts Recommended 3. Engine Master…………………………OFF 4. Fuel Shut-off Valve……………...CLOSED 5. Electrical Fuel Pump………………….OFF 6. If Reqd to Stop Prop….Speed below 55 Kts 7. Once Prop Stops…………...Glide at 65 Kts Chimes Aviation Academy CESSNA -172R THIELERT : PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST EMERGENCY LANDING with Eng out 1. Airspeed…65 / 60 Kts (flaps up / Down) 2. Fuel Shut-off Valve……CLOSED 3. Engine Master…………………………OFF 4. Flaps……………………...AS REQUIRED 5. Alt & Batt………………………….….OFF 6. Cabin Doors-Unlock Before Touch-Down 7. Touch-down – slightly nose up attitude 8. Brake……………………………..FIRMLY ALT WX LIGHT ON OR AMPS -VE > 5 MIN, ENGINE OPERATION NORMAL 1. Amps……………………………..CHECK 2. Alternator…………………….CHECK ON 3. Battery………………………..CHECK ON 4. Elect load REDUCE IMMEDIATELY 5. Land as soon as practical TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE 1. Alternator……………………..CHECK ON 2. Battery…………………….….CHECK ON 3. Land as soon as possible 4. Be prepared for an emergency landing 5. Expect an engine failure ROUGH ENGINE OR LOSS OF POWER 1. Thrust Lever…………..FULL FORWARD 2. Fuel Selector………………………..BOTH 3. Electrical Fuel Pump…………………...ON 4. Airspeed………..65-85 Kts, ( max100 Kts ) 5. Engine Parameters………………...CHECK 6. If normal engine power not achieved : Land as soon as possible LIGHT “WATER LEVEL” ON 1. Increase airspeed and reduce power 2. “CT” check and observe 3. “OT” check and observe 4. If CT and/or OT rise into yellow or red range, Land as soon as practical OIL PRESSURE “OP” LOW (< 2.3 IN CRUISE OR < 1.2 BAR AT IDLE) 1. Reduce power 2. Check oil temp “OT” : If high or near op limits, Land as soon as possible If in a climb, Increase speed, reduce angle of climb 3. If OT approaches red range, Reduce power OIL TEMP “OT” TOO HIGH (IN RED) 1. Increase airspeed and reduce power 2. Check OP: if lower than normal(< 2.3 in cruise or < 1.2 at idle), Land as soon as pos- sible 3. If OP in normal range: Land as soon as practical COOLANT TEMP “CT” TOO HIGH (RED) 1. Increase airspeed and reduce power 2. Cabin Heat……………COLD 3. If CT reduces to normal operating range quickly, continue to fly normally and observe CT 4. If CT does not drop, Land as soon as practical GEARBOX TEMP “GT” HIGH (RED) 1. Reduce power 55% - 75% 2. Land as soon as practical FUEL TEMP TOO HIGH (RED RANGE) 1. Switch to fuel tank with lower fuel temp, if this contains sufficient fuel 2. Reduce engine power, if possible 3. If fuel temperature remains in Red, land as soon as possible PROPELLER RPM TOO HIGH Prop RPM 2400 to 2500 > 10 Sec or > 2500: 1. Reduce power 2. Reduce airspeed below 100 KIAS or as ap- propriate to prevent propeller overspeed 3. Set power as required to maintain altitude and land as soon as practical 4. If reqd, Climb at 65 Kts, 100% power

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