Cessna 182S Skylane Checklist

16. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH. 17. Flaps EXTEND. 18. Pitot Heat -- ON. (Carefully check pitot tube is warm to the touch within 30 seconds). 19. Pitot Heat -- OFF. 20. Master Switch -- OFF. 21. Baggage Door - CHECK, lock with key. EMPENNAGE 3 1. Rudder Gust Lock (if installed) 2. Tail Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT. REMOVE. 3. Control Surfaces -- CHECK freedom of movement and security. 4. Trim Tab -- CHECK security. 5. Antennas -- CHECK for security of attachment and general condition. RIGHT WING Trailing Edge 1. Flap CHECK for security and condition. 2. Aileron CHECK freedom of movement and security. 00 4 RIGHT WING NA 1. Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT. 2. Fuel Tank Vent Opening -- CHECK for stoppage. 3. Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation and general condition (weather checks, tread depth and wear, etc...). (Continued) Nov 15/00 MODEL 182S PILOT'S CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Continued) 4. Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves -- DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel (using sampler cup) from each sump location to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each refueling. If water is observed, take further samples until clear and then gently rock wings and lower tail to the ground to move any additional contaminants to the sampling points. Take repeated samples from all fuel drain points until all contamination has been removed. If contaminants are still present, refer to WARNING below and do not fly airplane. WARNING IF, AFTER REPEATED SAMPLING, EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION STILL EXISTS, THE AIRPLANE SHOULD NOT BE FLOWN. TANKS SHOULD BE DRAINED AND SYSTEM PURGED BY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. ALL EVIDENCE OF CONTAMINATION MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT. 5. Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level. 6. Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE and VENT UNOBSTRUCTED. 5 NOSE 1. Static source Opening (right side of fuselage) blockage. -- CHECK for 2. Fuel Strainer Quick Drain Valve (Located on bottom of fuselage) -- DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel (using sampler cup) from valve to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each refueling. If water is observed, take further samples until clear and then gently rock wings and lower tail to the ground to move any additional contaminants to the sampling points. Take repeated samples from all fuel drain points, including the fuel selector, until all contamination has been removed. If contaminants are still present, refer to WARNING above and do not fly airplane. (Continued) Nov 15/00 N R PILOT'S CHECKLIST MODEL 182S PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Continued) 3. Engine Oil Dipstick/Filler Cap -- CHECK oil level, then check dipstick/filler cap SECURE. Do not operate with less than four quarts. Fill to eight quarts for extended flight. 4. Engine Cooling Air Inlets -- CLEAR of obstructions. 5. Propeller and Spinner -- CHECK for nicks and security. -- 6. Air Filter CHECK for restrictions by dust or other foreign. matter. 7. Nose Wheel Strut and Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation of strut and general condition (weather checks, tread depth and wear, etc....) of tire. 8. Static Source Opening (left side of fuselage) blockage. CHECK for (Continued) Nov 15/00 MODEL 182S PILOT'S CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Continued) 6 LEFT WING 7 1. Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level. 2. Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE and VENT UNOBSTRUCTED. 3. Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves -- DRAIN at least a cupful of fuel (using sampler cup) from each sump location to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before each flight and after each refueling. If water is observed, take further samples until clear and then gently rock wings and lower tail to the ground to move any additional contaminants to the sampling points. Take repeated samples from all fuel drain points until all contamination has been removed. If contaminants are still present, refer to WARNING on page N-5 and do not fly airplane. 4. Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation and general condition (weather checks, tread depth and wear, etc...). LEFT WING Leading Edge 1. Pitot Tube cover -- REMOVE and check opening for stoppage. 2. Fuel Tank Vent Opening -- CHECK for stoppage. 3. Stall Warning Vane -- CHECK for freedom of movement. To check the system, place the vane upward; a sound from the warning horn with the Master Switch on will confirm system operation. 4. Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT. 5. Landing/Taxi Light(s) -- CHECK for condition and cleanliness of cover. Feb 0107 (Continued) PILOT'S CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Continued) 8 LEFT WING Trailing Edge MODEL 182S 1. Aileron- CHECK for freedom of movement and security. 2. Flap CHECK for security and condition. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Preflight Inspection -- COMPLETE. 2. Passenger Briefing -- COMPLETE. 3. Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses Ensure inertial reel locking. 4. Brakes -- TEST and SET. 5. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN. 6. Electrical Equipment -- OFF. CAUTION -- ADJUST and LOCK. THE AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH MUST BE OFF DURING ENGINE START TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO AVIONICS. 7. Avionics Master Switch -- OFF. 8. Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF. 9. Cowl Flaps -- OPEN. 10. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH. 11. Avionics Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN. (Continued) Dec 1/07 MODEL 182S PILOT'S CHECKLIST STARTING ENGINE (With Battery) 1. Throttle O OPEN 1/4 INCH. 2. -- Propeller -- HIGH RPM. 3. Mixture - IDLE CUT OFF. 4. Propeller Area -- CLEAR. 5. Master Switch -- ON. 6. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- ON. 7. Mixture - ADVANCE until fuel flow just starts to rise, then return to IDLE CUT OFF position. 8. Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- OFF. NOTE If engine is warm, omit priming procedure of steps 6, 7 and 8 above. 9. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts). 10. Mixture ADVANCE smoothly to RICH when engine fires. NOTE If engine floods, place mixture in idle cut off, open throttle 1/2 to full, and crank engine. When engine fires, advance mixture to full rich and retard throttle promptly. 11. Oil Pressure -- CHECK. 12. Flashing Beacon and Navigation Lights -- ON as required. 13. Avionics Master Switch -- ON. 14. Radios - ON. 15. Flaps Nov 15/00 -- RETRACT. (Continued) N-9 PILOT'S CHECKLIST MODEL 182S STARTING ENGINE (With External Power) 1. Throttle -- OPEN 1/4 INCH. 2. Propeller -- HIGH RPM. 3. Mixture - IDLE CUT OFF. 4. Propeller Area -- CLEAR. 5. External Power -- CONNECT to airplane receptacle. 6. Master Switch -- ON. 7. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- ON. -- 8. Mixture ADVANCE until fuel flow just starts to rise, then return to IDLE CUT OFF position. 9. Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- OFF. NOTE If engine is warm, omit priming procedure of steps 7, 8 and 9 above. 10. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts). 11. MixtureADVANCE smoothly to RICH when engine fires. NOTE If engine floods, place mixture in idle cut off, open throttle. 1/2 to full, and crank engine. When engine fires, advance mixture to full rich and retard throttle promptly. 12. Oil Pressure -- CHECK. 13. External Power -- DISCONNECT from airplane receptacle. 14. Flashing Beacon and Navigation Lights -- ON as required. 15. Avionics Master Switch -- ON.1 16. Radios -- ON. 17. Flaps -- RETRACT. BEFORE TAKEOFF 1. Parking Brake -- SET. 2. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT POSITION. 3. Seats and Seat Belts -- CHECK SECURE. 4. Cabin Doors -- CLOSED and LOCKED. (Continued) N 10 Nov 15/00 MODEL 182S PILOT'S CHECKLIST BEFORE TAKEOFF (Continued). 5. Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT, ELECT.TRIM CHECK 6. Flight Instruments -- CHECK and SET. 7. Fuel Quantity -- CHECK. 8. 9. Mixture -- RICH. Fuel Selector Valve -- RECHECK BOTH. 4/2 CHECK 10. Elevator Trim and Rudder Trim -- SET for takeoff. 11. Throttle -- 1800 RPM. a. Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 150 RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos). b. Propeller -- CYCLE from high to low RPM; return to high RPM (full in). Vacuum Gauge -- CHECK. d. Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK. 12. Annunciator Panel -- Ensure no annunciators are illuminated. 13. Throttle -- 800-1000 RPM. 14. Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST. 15. Strobe Lights -- AS DESIRED. 16. Radios and Avionics -- SET. 17. NAV/GPS/HSI Switch (if installed) -- SET. 18. Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF. 19. Wing Flaps -- SET for takeoff (0° TO 20°). 20. Cowl Flaps -- OPEN. 21. Brakes -- RELEASE. TAKEOFF NORMAL TAKEOFF 1. Wing Flaps -- 0°-20°. 2. Power -- FULL THROTTLE and 2400 RPM. TRANSPONDER ON 32 ALT. 3. Mixture -- RICH (mixture may be leaned to Maximum Power Fuel Flow placard value). 4. Elevator Control -- LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 50-60 KIAS). 5. Climb Speed -- 70 KIAS (flaps 20°). 80 KIAS (flaps 0°). 6. Wing Flaps -- RETRACT. Nov 15/00 (Continued) N-11