CESSNA 152
NORMAL & EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
The following indicated airspeeds in knots (KIAS) are based on a maximum weight of
1670 pounds & may be used for any weight below this figure.
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION:
INTERNAL
Aircraft Position ------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK OBSTRUCTIONS
Parking Brake --------------------------------------------------------------- SET
TAKE OFF
Control Wheel Lock ------------------------------------------------------- REMOVE AND STOW
Initial Climb -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 Kts
Short Field – Flap 10° -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Kts @ 50 ft AGL
Control Wheel -------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK FULL, FREE & CORRECT
MOVEMENT
Ignition Switch ------------------------------------------------------------- OFF, KEY REMOVED
ENROUTE CLIMB (Sea Level, Flaps Up)
Instruments ----------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
Normal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75 Kts
Best Rate of Climb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 61 Kts
Best Angle of Climb ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 Kts
LANDING APPROACH
Normal – Flaps 30° ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 Kts
Normal – Flaps 20° ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 Kts
Flaps Up ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65 Kts
Short Field – Flaps 30° ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Kts
Radio & Avionics ----------------------------------------------------------- OFF
Fuel Selector Valve -------------------------------------------------------- ON
Elevator Trim --------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK SET NEUTRAL
(Full movement nose up/down)
Master Switch -------------------------------------------------------------- ON
Fuel Quantity Indicators ------------------------------------------------- CHECK QUANTITES
Anti-Collision Beacon ----------------------------------------------------- ON - CHECK OPERTATION
BEST GLIDE – FLAPS UP ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 65 Kts
Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTEND
GO AROUND
Pitot Heat -------------------------------------------------------------------- ON for 30 seconds then OFF
Max Power Flaps 20° --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 Kts
Master Switch -------------------------------------------------------------- OFF
First Aid Pack --------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
CROSSWIND VELOCITY
Maximum Demonstrated --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Kts
Fire Extinguisher ----------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION:
EXTERNAL
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION:
EXTERNAL (continued...)
PORT WING
NOSE (Continued...)
Pitot ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WARM, UNOBSTRUCTED
Landing & Taxi Lights ---------------------------------------------------- CHECK (Condition & Clean)
Flap ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK (Tracks & Linkage)
Air Filter --------------------------------------------------------------------- UNOBSTRUCTED
Aileron --------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
Engine Cooling Inlets ----------------------------------------------------- UNOBSTRUCTED
(Hinges, Linkage & full free movement)
Wing & Control Surface ----------------------------------------------- UNDAMAGED
Navigation Light & Fairing -------------------------------------------- UNDAMAGED
Alternator Drive Belt ----------------------------------------------------- SECURE
Propeller & Spinner ------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
(Leading edge & Tips undamaged, Spinner secure)
Stall Warning Opening ------------------------------------------------- CHECK OPERATION
Fuel Strainer Drain Valve ------------------------------------------------ CHECK
Fuel Tank Vent ----------------------------------------------------------- UNOBSTRUCTED
Engine Oil ------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
(Oil level min 4 quarts, extended flight 6 quarts)
Fuel Drain Valve --------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
Fuel Quantity ------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK WITH DIP STICK
Oil Filler Cap ---------------------------------------------------------------- SECURE
Windscreen ----------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAN
Fuel Filler Cap ------------------------------------------------------------ SECURE
Undercarriage ----------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
(Strut, brakes & no hydraulic leak)
Tyre ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
(Undamaged, Inflated, alignment of creep mark)
STARBOARD WING
Fuel Quantity --------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK WITH DIP STICK
Fuel Filler Cap --------------------------------------------------------------- SECURE
NOSE
Fuel Drain Valve ------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
Static Source ------------------------------------------------------------- UNOBSTRUCTED
Wing & Control Surfaces ------------------------------------------------- UNDAMAGED
Tyre ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
Navigation Light & Fairing ----------------------------------------------- UNDAMAGED
(Undamaged, Inflated, alignment of creep mark)
Nose Wheel Strut ------------------------------------------------------ CHECK]
(Oleo extension 2”-3”, torque linkage secure)
Aileron ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
Flap ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION:
EXTERNAL (continued...)
STARBOARD WING (Continued...)
PRE ENGINE START (continued...)
Cabin Doors ------------------------------------------------------------------ CLOSED & LOCKED
Undercarriage ----------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
(Strut, brakes & no hydraulic leak)
Tyre ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
Parking Brake ---------------------------------------------------------------- SET
Fuel Selector Valve --------------------------------------------------------- ON
(Undamaged, Inflated, alignment of creep mark)
Circuit Breakers ------------------------------------------------------------- IN
All Radio & Avionics -------------------------------------------------------- OFF
FUSELAGE & TAILPLANE
Antennas ----------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK SECURITY
Tailplane & Elevator --------------------------------------------------- CHECK
STARTING ENGINE
(Hinges & Linkage, full free movement)
Throttle ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OPEN ¼ INCH
Trim Tab ------------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK NEUTRAL
Mixture ------------------------------------------------------------------------- RICH
Rudder & Fin ------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
(Gust lock removed, hinges & linkage, full free movement)
Navigation Light -------------------------------------------------------- UNDAMAGED
Master Switch ---------------------------------------------------------------- ON
Anti-Collision Beacon ------------------------------------------------------- ON
Navigation Lights (Night Only) -------------------------------------------- ON
Primer --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATE AS REQUIRED
PRE ENGINE START
(Nil HOT / 1-2 WARM / 3-4 COLD)
Aircraft Documentation ----------------------------------------------- CHECKED
Primer --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCKED
Flight Authorisation ---------------------------------------------------- COMPLETED
Propeller Area ----------------------------------------------------------------- CLEAR
Weight & Balance ------------------------------------------------------- WITHIN LIMITS
Ignition Switch ---------------------------------------------------------------- START
Pre-flight Inspection ---------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE
Passenger Briefing ------------------------------------------------------- COMPLETE
(Exits, seats & seat belts, first aid kit, extinguisher, life jackets if required)
(Then release when started)
Mixture ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IDLE
Throttle ---------------------------------------------------------------------- OPEN HALF-FULL
Ignition switch ------------------------------------------------------------- START
(Then release when started)
Seats & Belts ----------------------------------------------------------------- ADJUSTED AND SECURE
When Engine fires ------------------------------------------------------- MIXTURE FULLY RICH
AND RETARD THROTTLE
AFTER ENGINE START
ENGINE POWER CHECK
RPM -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SET 1200
Location ------------------------------------------------------------------- AREA CLEAR IN FRONT AND BEHIND
Starter Warning Light ---------------------------------------------------- EXTINGUISHED
Parking Break ------------------------------------------------------------ SET
Oil Pressure ----------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
*ENSURE ENGINE WARM UP PERIOD*
Suction ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WITHIN LIMITS
RPM ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SET 1700
Ammeter -------------------------------------------------------------------- WITHIN LIMITS
Engine Temperature & Pressure ------------------------------------- WITHIN OPERATING LIMITS
Low Voltage Warning Light --------------------------------------------- EXTINGUISHED
Carburettor Heat --------------------------------------------------------- OPERATE check revs drop SET COLD
Magnetos ------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK FOR DEAD CUT
Magnetos ------------------------------------------------------------------- RIGHT – BOTH – LEFT – BOTH
Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------------------- UP (Check even operation)
(Max drop on each mag. 125 RPM)
(Max difference between mags 50 RPM)
Radios & Avionics --------------------------------------------------------- ON & SET
Suction ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WITHIN LIMITS
Radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBTAIN AIRFIELD DATA
Ammeter -------------------------------------------------------------------- WITHIN LIMITS
Flight Instruments --------------------------------------------------------- CHECK AND SET
Throttle ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOSE 500-600 RPM
(Then ensure engine accelerates smoothly to 1200 RPM)
Taxi Light (Night only) ---------------------------------------------------- ON (If required)
PRE ENGINE START
Lookout ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK ALL ROUND
Brakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHECK
Rudder ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK FULL & FREE
Instruments / ADF --------------------------------------------------------- CHECK
PRE TAKEOFF
AFTER TAKEOFF
ADJUST FINGER TIGHT
Throttle Friction Lock -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UP AT 300’
SET FOR TAKEOFF
Elevator Trim ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Engine Instruments ---------------------------------------------------------------------CHECK
RICH
Mixture ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Landing & Taxi Lights ----------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
OPERATE then SET COLD
Carburettor Heat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CRUISE
LOCKED
Primer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOTH
Magnetos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFICIENT FOR FLIGHT
Fuel Quantity -------------------------------------------------------------------------------ON
Fuel Selector Valve -------------------------------------------------------------------------AS REQUIRED
Flaps -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SECURE
Seats & Seat Belts ----------------------------------------------------------------------CLOSED & LOCKED
Doors & Windows -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fuel Quantity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFICIENT
Radios --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SET
Engine Instruments & Mixture --------------------------------------------------------CHECK
Carburettor Heat ---------------------------------------------------------------------------HOT 20 secs then COLD
Direction Indicator ------------------------------------------------------------------------SET
Altimeter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SET
PRE LANDING
ON (If required)
Pitot Heat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------SET & CHECK
Instruments & Gauges --------------------------------------------------------------------SET (If required)
Transponder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------FULL & FREE MOVEMENT
Flight Controls --------------------------------------------------------------------------------(NOT RUDDER)
OFF
Brakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brakes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Carburettor Heat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOT
Mixture -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RICH
Fuel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFICIENT
Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AS REQUIRED
Seats & Belts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SECURE
Cabin Doors -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------SECURE
Taxi & Landing Lights ----------------------------------------------------------------------ON (If required)
COLD
Carburettor Heat ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
AFTER LANDING
VACATE RUNWAY & STOP THE AIRCRAFT
Pitot Heat ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Landing Light -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Taxi Light ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AS REQUIRED
Transponder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Flaps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UP
Carburettor Heat ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHECK COLD
SHUTDOWN
SET
Parking Brake --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Taxi Light ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHECK DEAD CUT
Magnetos -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Radios and Avionics -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Electrical Equipment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ON
Beacon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CLOSE
Throttle --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IDLE CUT OFF
Mixture ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF – KEYS OUT
Ignition Switch ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Master Switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INSTALL
Control Lock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SECURE as REQUIRED
Aircraft ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ENGINE FIRE DURING START
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
CONTINUE CRANKING ENGINE
Ignition Switch -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airspeed ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------65 kts (Flaps UP)
65 kts (Flaps Down)
FULLY OPEN
Throttle -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Landing Site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SELECT SUITABLE AREA
IDLE CUT OFF
Mixture -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Radio --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRANSMIT “MAYDAY”
OFF
Fuel Selector Valve --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mixture -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IDLE CUT OFF
OFF
Ignition Switch ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fuel Selector Valve --------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
OFF
Master Switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ignition Switch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
OFF
Parking Brake ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Flaps ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AS REQUIRED
EVACUATE THE AIRCRAFT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN AN UPWIND DIRECTION
Master Switch -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
Passengers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BRIEF
Master Switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Cabin Doors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNLATCHED
Vents, Cabin Heat & Air -----------------------------------------------------------------CLOSED
Fire Extinguisher ---------------------------------------------------------------------------USE AS NECESSARY
(Ventilate cabin after use)
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
OFF
Radio & Avionics --------------------------------------------------------------------------
IDLE CUT OFF
Mixture ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ALL OFF EXCEPT IGNITION SWITCH
Electrical Switches -------------------------------------------------------------------
OFF
Fuel Selector Valve ----------------------------------------------------------------------
IF FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED
Master Switch ------------------------------------------------- ON
Circuit Breakers ----------------------------------------------- CHECK for faulty circuit – do not reset
Radio / Electrical Switches --------------------------------- ON one at a time, with delay after
each until short circuit is identified
OFF (Except overhead vents)
Cabin Heat & Air ----------------------------------------------------------------------SET CODE 7700
Transponder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------100 kts
Airspeed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Until Fire Extinguished)
INITITATE FORCED LANDING – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART ENGINE
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ENGINE FAILURE DURNIG FLIGHT
ENGINE FAILURE DURNIG FLIGHT
65 kts
Airspeed -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHECK INDICATION
Ammeter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SELECT SUITABLE AREA INTO WIND
Landing Site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OFF
Radio & Avionics -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TRANSMIT “MAYDAY”
Radio -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHECK IN
Alternator Circuit Breaker -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SET CODE 7700
Transponder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OFF (Both Sides) - pause then ON
Master Switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ON
Fuel Selector Valve ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHECK OFF
Low Voltage Warning Light ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HOT
Carburettor Heat --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ON
Radio & Avionics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RICH
Mixture -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*IF LOW VOLTAGE WARNING CONTINUES*
BOTH or START (if propeller has stopped)
Ignition Switch ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Alternator -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Non-essential Radio & Electrical Equipment -----------------------------------------*ONLY IF ENGINE HAS FAILED TO RESPOND*
IDLE CUT OFF
Mixture -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As Soon As Safely Possible
LAND --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------With alternator switched off, compass deviations up to 25°
OFF
Fuel Selector Valve ----------------------------------------------------------------------OFF
Ignition Switch -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
AMMETER SHOWS EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE
(Full Scale Direction)
OFF AS REQUIRED
Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OFF
Alternator --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OFF
Master Switch -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
OFF
Non-essential Radio & Electrical Equipment ------------------------------------------
BRIEF
Passengers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As Soon As Safely Possible
LAND ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECURE
Seats & Seat Belts ------------------------------------------------------------------------UNLATCHED
Cabin Doors ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
With alternator switched off, compass deviations up to 25°