Specifications

CHEROKEE SIX
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3OO
c.
Check
navigation
lights.
4. a. Visually
check main fuel
tank fuel
supply;
secure
caps.
"b.
Drain main fuel
tank
sumps
(See
Description
-
Airplane and
Systems
Section for
procedure).
c. Check
that
fuel
system
vents
are
open.
d.
Check main
gear
shock
struts for
proper
inflation
(4-l12
inches).
e.
Check
tires
for
cuts,
wear,
and
proper
inflation.
f.
Check brake
blocks
for
wear and damage.
g.
On left
wing
check
pitot
head:
Remove
cover if used;
check that holes
are clear.
a. Check
windshield
for cleanliness.
b.
Check the
propeller
and spinner for defects
or nicks.
c.
Check
for obvious
fuel
or oil leaks.
d. Check
oil level.
(Insure
dipstick
is
properly
seated.)
e.
Check cowling and
inspection
covers
for security.
f.
Check
nose wheel
tire for
inflation,
wear.
g.
Check
nose
wheel
shock
strut
for
proper
inflation
(3-ll4
inches),
h.
Check
air inlets for foreign
matter.
i.
Check alternator
belt
tension.
a. Stow
tow
bar
and
control
locks if
used.
b.
Check
baggage
for
proper
storage and security.
c.
Close
and
secure
d.
Drain
fuel
strainer sump
(See
Description
-
Airplane and Systems Section
for
procedure).
a.
Upon
entering
the aircraft,
ascertain that all
primary
flight
controls
operate
properly.
b.
Close and secure
the
fore
and
aft cabin
doors.
c.
Check that required
papers
are in
order
and
in the airplane.
d. Fasten seat
belts and shoulder
harness. Check
function of inertia reel.
STARTING ENGINE
After
completing the
preflight
hspection:
1. Set brakes ON.
2. Set
the
propeller
in
fuII INCREASE
RPM.
3.
Select the desired tank with
the
fuel selector.
STARTING ENGINE WHEN
COLD
l.
Open the throttle approximately
ll2
inch.
2. Turn the
master
switch
ON.
3.
Turn
the
auxiliary
electric
fuel
pump
ON.
4.
Move
the mixture control to FULL
RICH until an
indication
is
noted
on the
fuel
flow
meter.
(Engine
is
primed.)
5. Move the mixture
control
to IDLE CUT-OFF.
6.
Engage
the starter by rotating
the
magneto switch clockwise
and
pressing
in.
7.
When
the
engine fires, release
the magneto
switch;
advance
the mixture
control
to
FULL RICH;
move the throttle to the
desired
setting.
8.
If
the
engine
does not fire within five
to ten
seconds;
disengage
the
starter and
reprime.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
ISSUED: JULY 12.1973
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