NORMAL CHECKLISTS
NORMAL CHECKLISTS
CESSNA 172 - GYPN
CESSNA 172 - GYPN
PRE–FLIGHT
Documents / Keys
Airworthiness
W+B
Airworthiness
Insurance
Registration
Licenses
Operators H. Book
Logbook
2. Windows ---------------------------- Clean
3. Control Lock ------------------------- Out
4. Ignition ---------------------------------- Off
5. Avionics Master ---------------------- Off
6. Master Switch ------------------------ On
7. Fuel Quantity indicators --------Check
8. Flaps ------------------------------------ 40o
9. Battery Switch ------------------------ Off
10. Fire Extinguisher ------------- Charged
11. Walk around ---------------- Completed
POST–START
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Ammeter ------------------------- CHECK
Gyro Instruments -------------------- Set
Magneto Check --------------- L/R/Both
Mixture ------------------------------- Lean
Flaps ------------------------------------- Up
Avionics Master------------------------On
Intercom/Radio ----------------------- On
Nav-Aids -------Test/Set as Required
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Transponder ---------- 1200 / Standby
Fuel Selector ----------------Right Tank
ATIS -------------------------------- Obtain
Altimeter ------------------------------- Set
Taxi Clearance ------------------ Obtain
Transponder -------------- Set Squawk
TAXI
PASSENGER BRIEFING
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Doors and Exits
Seatbelts
E.L.T, First Aid, Survival Equip.
No Smoking
Controls
PRE–START
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Controls ---------------- Free / Correct
Trim -------------------------- Full Travel
Beacon --------------------------------- On
Fuel Selector -----------------Left Tank
Mixture ------------------------------- Rich
Throttle --------------------- Set 1/8 Inch
Carb Heat --------------------------- Cold
Avionics Master ---------------------- Off
Master Switch ------------------------ On
Breakers -------------------------- Check
Prime --------------------- As Required
Magnetos -------------------------- Both
Brakes -------------------------------Hold
All Clear ----------------------- Confirm
ENGINE–START
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3.
Magnetos -------------------------- Start
Oil Pressure --------------------- Green
Throttle ---------------------- 1000 RPM
C172 Checklists – March 2014
1.
Brakes --------------------------------- Test
2.
Flight Instruments --------------- Check
RUN–UP
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6.
Area ---------------------------------- Clear
Brakes --------------------------------- Set
Fuel Selector-------------------------Both
Mixture ------------------------------- Rich
Throttle ----------------------- 1700 RPM
Oil Temp / Press ----------------- Green
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8.
Suction ------------------------- 4.6 – 5.4
Magneto Check ---------------- L/B/R/B
Max Drop = 125 RPM
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PRE–TAKOFF VITALS
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Dash & Floor Area --------------- Clear
Harnesses & Doors ----------- Secure
Baggage ------------------------- Secure
Trim Set For Takeoff -------- Confirm
Flaps ----------------------------------- Set
Take Off Briefing ----------- Complete
Fuel Selector -----------------------Both
Fuel Quantity ---------------- Sufficient
Primer ---------------------------- Locked
Master Switch ------------------------ On
Magnetos --------------------------- Both
Avionics Master ---------------------- On
Circuit Breakers ----------------------- In
Carb Heat --------------------------- Cold
Mixture ------------------------------- Rich
Alternate Static ------------- Check/Off
Left to Right Instrument Check
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2.
3.
Lights As Required ----------------- On
Transponder -------------------------- Alt
Time up ---------------------------Record
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3.
Flaps --------------------------- 0-10 Deg.
Throttle ------------------------ Full Open
Rotate ------------------------- 55 KIAS
LINE UP CHECK
1. Primer ---------------------------- Locked
2. Master Switch ------------------------- On
3. Magnetos ---------------------------- Both
4. Breakers --------------------------- Check
5. Lights as Required ------------------- On
6. Carb Heat ----------------------------- Hot
7. Mixture ------------------------------- Rich
8. Fuel Selector -----------------------Both
9. Oil Temp / Press ---------------- Green
10. Alternator --------------------- Charging
11. Brakes ----------------------------- Check
12. Harnesses & Doors ----------- Secure
POST–LANDING
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Flaps ------------------------------------ Up
Carb Heat --------------------------- Cold
Lights ---------------------- As Required
Time Down ---------------------- Record
Transponder ------------------- Standby
Trim ------------------- Set for Take Off
Mixture ------------------------------- Lean
Taxi Clearance ------------------ Obtain
TAKEOFF
ENROUTE CLIMB AND CRUISE
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2.
Max Diff = 50 RPM
Mixture ---------------------------- Check
Carb Ice Check ------------- Complete
Carb Heat ----------------------------- Hot
Throttle -------------------------------- Idle
Oil Temp / Press ---------------- Green
Alternator --------------------- Charging
Carb Heat ----------------------------- Off
Throttle ---------------------- 1000 RPM
PRE–LANDING
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Airspeed -------------------- 70-80 KIAS
Throttle ---------------------- Full Open
Once Cruise altitude reached:
Cruise Power ------- 2200-2700 RPM
Elevator Trim ------------------- Adjust
Mixture ------------------------------- Lean
Heading Indicator ---------------- Reset
DESCENT
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1. Mixture -----------------------------Adjust
2. Power ----------------------As Required
3. Carburettor heat----Full heat as Req.
SHUTDOWN
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Throttle ----------------------- 1000 RPM
E.L.T. ---------------------- 121.5 Check
Avionics & Electrics ----------------- Off
Beacon --------------------------------- On
Live Magneto -------------------- Check
Mixture --------------------- Idle Cut–off
Keys ----------------------------- Remove
Master Switch ------------------------ Off
Control Locks -------------------------- In
Hobbs ---------------------------- Record
SECURE AIRCRAFT
1.
Chocks / Tie Downs --- As Required
V Speeds
Vr= 55
Vy= 73
Vx= 59
Va= 97
Glide= 65
Short L=60
Vso= 41
Vs= 47
Xwind=15
EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS
EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS
CESSNA 172
CESSNA 172
ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS
(1) OVER-VOLTAGE LIGHT
ILLUMINATES:
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2.
Avionics Master---------------------- OFF
Master Switch ----------------------- OFF
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Master Switch ------------------------ ON
Over-Voltage light------------------ OFF
Avionics Master ---------------------- ON
 If high- voltage light illuminates:
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Flight Terminate ------------------ ASAP
(2) AMMETER SHOWS DISCHARGE
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2.
Alternator ---------------------------- OFF
Nonessential Electrics ------------OFF
3.
Flight Terminate ----------------- ASAP
ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT
Immediate Actions
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Cause Check (Time Permitting)
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2.
Fuel Shutoff valve----------------- BOTH
Mixture ------------------------------- RICH
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Carb Heat ---------------------------- ON
Oil Press / Temp -------------- CHECK
Primer ----------------- IN and LOCKED
Ignition Switch------BOTH OR START
If no Re-Start, conduct
Forced Landing or Ditching
as required
ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF
ROLL
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Throttle ------------------------------- IDLE
Brakes ---------------------------- APPLY
Flaps -------------------------- RETRACT
Mixture ----------------- IDLE CUTOFF
Ignition Switch ----------------------- OFF
6. Master Switch ----------------------- OFF
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF
FORCED LANDING
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1. Airspeed ----------------------------65 KIAS
2. Mixture ---------------------IDLE CUTOFF
3. Fuel Shutoff Valve-------------------- OFF
4. Ignition Switch--------------------------OFF
5. Flaps --------------------------As Required
6. Master Switch ------------------------- OFF
C172 Checklists – March 2014
Airspeed -------------------------65 KIAS
Carb Heat ------------------------------ ON
Landing Site --------- PICK & FLY TO
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Airspeed --------65 KIAS (flaps up)
60 KIAS (flaps down)
Approach ----------------------------- FLY
MAYDAY ------------------- TRANSMIT
Transponder ------------------------ 7700
Cabin Security ----------------- CHECK
Passenger Brief --------- COMPLETE
Engine Shutdown:
 Mixture ------------ IDLE CUTOFF
 Fuel Shutoff Valve ---------- OFF
 Ignition Switch ----------------- OFF
Flaps ------------------ AS REQUIRED
Master Switch ---------------------- OFF
Doors ------------------------ UNLATCH
Touchdown ---------------- TAIL LOW
Brakes ---------------- AS REQUIRED
Cabin --------------------- EVACUATE
DITCHING
 Light Swells - LAND INTO WIND
 Heavy Swells - LAND PARALLEL SWELLS
1. Flaps ------------------20-40 DEGREES
2. Power - ESTABLISH 300FT/MIN 55
KIAS
3. Cabin Doors ------------------ UNLATCH
4. Touchdown ---------LEVEL ATTITUDE
5. Face ---------------------------- CUSHION
6. Airplane --------------------- EVACUATE
7. Life Vest / Raft --- INFLATE OUTSIDE A/C
ICING
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Carb Heat ---------------------------- ON
Pitot Heat ----------------------------- ON
Cabin Heat ---------------------------- ON
Turn back or change altitude
Throttle ---------------------- INCREASE
Mixture ------------------------------ LEAN
Land --------------------------------- ASAP
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Be Aware of increased Stall Speed
Leave Flaps Retracted
Use Forward Slip if Necessary
Perform landing in level attitude
Approach at 65-75 KIAS
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
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Master Switch ----------------------- OFF
Avionics & Electrics --------------- OFF
Cabin Air ---------------------- CLOSED
Cabin Heat ------------------------- OFF
Fire Extinguisher --------- ACTIVATE
 If Fire Is Extinguished
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Ventilate Cabin ----- AS REQUIRED
Circuit Breakers -------------- CHECK
Master Switch ----------------------- ON
Essential Avionics –----------------- ON
Terminate Flight ----------------- ASAP
ENGINE FIRE ON START
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Cranking ------------------- CONTINUE
 If Engine Starts:
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Power ----------------------- 1700 RPM
Run ----------------------FEW MINUTES
Engine -------------------- SHUTDOWN
 If Engine Fails to Start:
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Throttle ------------------- FULL OPEN
Mixture ------------------ IDLE CUTOFF
Cranking -------------------- CONTINUE
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6.
Fire Extinguisher------------- OBTAIN
Engine ------------------------- SECURE
a. Master Switch ----------- OFF
b. Ignition Switch ---------- OFF
c. Fuel Selector ------------ OFF
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Fire ----------------------- EXTINGUISH
Fire Damage ---------------- INSPECT
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
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Mixture ----------------- IDLE CUTOFF
Fuel Shutoff Valve ---------------- OFF
Master Switch ----------------------- OFF
Ignition Switch ---------------------- OFF
Cabin Heat & Air ------------------- OFF
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Airspeed -----------------------100 KIAS
 If Fire Is Not Extinguished,
INCREASE GLIDE SPEED
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Forced Landing ------------ EXECUTE
WING FIRE IN FLIGHT
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Navigation Lights ------------------ OFF
Pitot Heat --------------------------- OFF
Strobe Lights ---------------------- OFF
Slip Away From Fire ----- AS REQ’D
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Terminate Flight ----------------- ASAP