CESSNA 182Q QRH
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C182Q QRH JAN 2022
EXTERNAL PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Procedure–KEY FEATURES
(Expanded walk-around found in Cessna 182 POH Section 4)
1. Cabin
- Pilots Operating Handbook –Available in
aircraft
- Control wheel lock - Remove
- Ignition switch –OFF
- Avionics Power Switch –OFF
- Master Switch –ON
- Fuel quantity indicators –Check Quantity
-Flaps-40°
-Rotating Beacon- Checked
- Pitot Heat –ON and Checked
- Master Switch –Off
- Fuel Selector Valve –Both
- Trim controls –Neutral
- Static Pressure alternate source valve (if
installed) –Off
- Fire Extinguisher –CHECK
-Cowl Flaps-Open (VH-STA ONLY)
-Baggage Door- Checked for Security and
Locked
- Park Brake - ON
2. Empennage
- Rudder gust lock –Remove
- Tail tie down –Disconnect
- Control Surfaces –Check movement and
security
- Trim Tabs –Check Security
- Antennas –Check Security
3. Right wing trailing edge
- Aileron –Check movement and security
- Flap –Check Rollers
4. Right wing
- Wing tie down –Disconnect
- Fuel tank vent –Check for blockage
- Main wheel tyre –Check proper inflation
- Fuel drain - Check for water, sediment and
fuel grade
- Fuel quantity –Check visually with dipstick
- Fuel filler cap –Secure and vent
unobstructed
5. Nose
- Static vent (Both sides of fuselage) –Check
(verify opening is clear)
- Propeller and spinner –Check for nicks,
security and oil leaks
-Landing Light-Checked for Condition
- Engine cooling intakes & oil cooler –Check
clear
- Nose wheel tyre and strut –Check for proper
inflation
-Nose Tie-Down-Disconnected
- Engine oil level –Check and Secure (Greater
than 9quarts or fill to 12 quarts for extended
flight)
- Fuel drain strainer –Four second operation
to clear water and sediment (refer POH)
-Sample fuel in belly drain to check for water
and sediment
6. Left Wing
- Main wheel tyre –Check proper inflation
- Fuel drain - Check for water, sediment and
fuel grade
- Fuel quantity –check visually for desired
level
- Fuel filler cap –secure and vent
unobstructed
7. Left wing leading edge
- Pitot tube cover –Remove and check tube
for blockage
- Stall warning vane –Check movement and
horn operation with master switch on
- Wing tie down –disconnect
- Fuel tank vent –Check for blockage
8. Left wing trailing edge
- Aileron –Check movement and security
- Flap –Check Rollers
