How to Preflight a Cessna 172 - In Depth Tutorial - G1000
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 Published On May 4, 2022

Follow Greg around a beautiful new Cessna 172 during the preflight process.

00:00 Introduction
01:08 Checking Fuel
02:24 Testing the Fuel
03:03 Removing Rudder Lock
03:16 Set Parking Brake
03:39 Control Wheel Lock
03:55 Flight Controls are Free and Correct
04:39 Magneto Check
04:57 Fire Extinguisher
05:08 Fuel Selector
05:25 Fuel Shutoff
05:39 Trim Set to Takeoff
05:58 Mixture set
06:04 Throttle Check
06:09 Electrical Switches
06:20 Avionics
06:27 Master Switch
06:58 Check PFD
07:34 Annunciators
07:44 Vacuum System
07:51 Fan Check
08:14 Flap Control
08:32 Lights
10:34 Pitot Heat
11:04 Hobbs and Tach Meters
11:25 Aircraft Documents
12:37 Checking Fuselage
13:47 Check Elevator
14:19 Check Control Surface Cables
14:54 Trim
15:28 Rudder Cable
16:36 Main Gear
16:41 Wheels and Brakes
17:17 Inspect Flaps
17:54 Ailerons and Static Wicks
18:59 AOA Indicator
19:17 Wing Strut
19:45 Checking Oil

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