Perform a Walk Around on a Cessna 150

The walk-around is the most important part of any flight. Doing a good walk-around is crucial because it is better to find a problem on the ground than in the air.

Steps

1. Documents - Check - Make sure all needed documents are in the aircraft.
2. First Aid Kit - Check - Make sure first aid kit is on board.
3. Fire Extinguisher - Check - Make sure fire extinguisher is properly charged and locked in place.
4. Master Switch - On.
5. Flaps - Fully extend.
6. Fuel Gauges - Check Quantity.
7. Master Switch - Off.
8. Tie-down Ropes - Remove.
9. Foamies and Cowl Cover - Remove.
10. Elevators - Check for freedom of movement and damage.
11. Rudder - Check for freedom of movement and damage.
12. Right Aileron - Check for freedom of movement.
13. Right Main Wheel Tire - Check for proper pressure.
14. Fuel - Strain to check for water, sediments and for proper fuel grade.
15. Fuel Quantity - Check using fuel dipstick.
16. Fuel Cap - Tighten.
17. Engine Oil - Check quantity - oil must be at least {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} but not more than 6 quarts.
18. Fuel - Strain to check for water, sediments and for proper fuel grade.
19. Propeller - Check for damage.
20. Carburetor Air Filter - Check for blockage by dust and other foreign debris.
21. Landing Light - Check condition.
22. Nose Wheel Tire/Strut - Check for proper pressure.
23. Static Port - Check for blockage.
24. Left Main Wheel Tire - Check for proper pressure.
25. Fuel Quantity - Check with fuel dipstick.
26. Fuel Cap - Tighten.
27. Fuel - Strain to check for water, sediments and for proper fuel grade.
28. Pitot Tube - Check for blockage.
29. Stall Horn Opening - Check for blockage.
30. Fuel Tank Vent - Check for blockage
31. Left Aileron - Check for freedom of movement

Warnings

• If anything out of the ordinary is noticed, report it to dispatch immediately!

Things You'll Need

• Airplane
• Fuel Dipstick
• Fuel Strainer

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References

• Cessna Aircraft Company, 1977 Cessna 150 Commuter Pilot's Operating Handbook. Wichita, Kansas: 1987, pp. 4-4 - 4-6

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