Normal Procedures
Pre-Taxi/Taxi
Exterior walk around per POH
Cockpit Check
Seatbelts.
Flaps up
Avionics on
Retrieve ATIS:
Set altimeter
Radio check
Taxi/Landing Light
Brake TEST
Transponder STBY/SET
Rolling instrument check
Documents Valid/ARROW
Control locks REMOVED
Magnetos OFF
Master switch ON
Fuel Quantity OK
Flaps to full
Lights CHECK
Master switch OFF
Trim full travel CHECK
Cables & Linkages OK
Fire extinguisher Charged
First aid kit Present
Fuel Stick Correct
Pitch for the Horizon
Cruise power SET
Set TRIM
Mixture LEAN
Instruments CHECK/SET
H.I to compass
Descent/Inbound
Mixture RICH
Fuel valve BOTH
Carb Heat as REQUIRED
Retrieve ATIS:
Altimeter SET
Instruments CHECK/SET
H.I to compass
Run-up
Taxi to run-up area
Park brake SET/Brakes HELD
Fuel valve BOTH
Mixture RICH
Engine gauges GREEN
Engine to 1700
Engine Ggauges STILL GREEN
Vacuum 5" Hg
Magneto check:
-- Max 125↓ and max 50∆
-- Max 150↓ for 172N Models
Carb air HOT
Throttle to IDLE
Carb air COLD
Engine to 1000 RPM
Mixture LEAN 1"
Pre-Start
Cowl plugs, Ties, Chocks OUT?
Passenger Briefing:
-- Seatbelts during T&L
-- Air vents
-- Fire extinguisher location
-- Egress points
-- Traffic scanning
-- y - Questions
Hobbs Time:
Seat ADJUSTED & LOCKED
Doors & windows SECURE
Seatbelts FASTENED
Controls FREE & CORRECT
Brake pressure OK
Fuel valve BOTH
Circuit breakers IN
Pre-Landing
Primer LOCKED
Landing light AS REQUIRED
Master switch ON
Magnetos on BOTH
Fuel quantity CHECK
Fuel valve BOTH
Engine gauges GREEN
Carb air HOT
Brake pressure OK
Seatbelts, doors & windows
After landing
Clear runway
Carb air COLD
Flaps RETRACTED
Mixture LEAN 1"
Lights as REQUIRED
Transponder STBY
Flight plan CLOSED
Pre-takeoff
Engine Start (Cold)
Carb air COLD
Mixture RICH
Prime engine (1 time)
-- DO NOT PRIME FOR HOT STARTS
Throttle open 1/4" to 1/2"
Area clear CHECK & Call
Master switch on
Beacon light ON
Brakes APPLIED
Engage starter
Engine to 1000 RPM
Engine gauges GREEN
Mixture LEAN 1"
Flaps Retracted
Instruments CHECK
Controls FREE & CORRECT
Primer LOCKED
Throttle friction SET
Mixture RICH
Fuel valve BOTH
Flaps 0° - 10°
Trim for TAKEOFF
Lights as REQUIRED
Doors & Windows SHUT
Securing/Shut down
Elt CHECK SILENT 121.5
Avionics OFF
Engine to 1000 RPM
Live magneto check
Mixture full LEAN
Magnetos OFF, key OUT
Master switch OFF
Fuel- LEFT or RIGHT
Lights/Switches OFF
HOBBS TIME:
Takeoff
Full Throttle
2300 RPM (min)
Oil Pressure
Rotate 55
Pitch for Vy
Climb
Hold Vy
Full power
Mixture RICH below 3000
Taxi/landing light off
V Speeds - KIAS/MPH
Vso
Vs
Vr
Vx
Vy
Va
33/38
44/51
55/63
60/69
76/87
90/104
Control locks IN
Chocks
Tie Downs
Pitot Cover
Baggage door
Cabin door
Vglide Vfe10° Vfefull
65/75
Cessna 172P
Cruise
110/127
85/98
Vref
60/69
Vno
Vne
127/146 158/182