FUEL INJECTED CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST
• Fuel
CHECK (122.85)
CABIN CHECK
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Ignition Key
Documents (AROW)
Hobbs Meter
Control Lock
Electrical & Avionics
Master Switch
Avionics Master Switch
Annunciator Panel Switch
Fuel Gauges
Flaps
Exterior Lights
Master Switch
Parking Brake
ON GLARESHIELD
CHECK
CHECK TIME
REMOVE
OFF
ON
ON-CHECK FAN-OFF
TEST LIGHTS
CHECK
DOWN
CHECK
OFF
ON
FUEL INJECTED CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST
BEFORE ENGINE START
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Seatbelts/Shoulder Harness
Brakes
Fuel Selector
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Circuit Breakers
Beacon
Avionics Switch
Master Switch
Throttle
Mixture
Aux. Pump
Mixture Rich 3-5 GPH
Aux. Pump
Propeller Area
TAKEOFF
FASTENED
TEST & SET
BOTH
ON (IN)
CHECK
ON
OFF
ON
OPEN 1/4 INCH
IDLE CUTOFF
ON
CUT OFF
OFF
CLEAR
AFTER ENGINE START
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
• Fuel Sumps
• Fuselage Left Side
• Elevator/Rudder
• Tail Tie-down
• Fuselage Right Side
• Right Flap & Aileron
• Wing Tie-down
• Fuel Sumps
• Main Wheel Tire/Brakes
• Chocks
• Fuel Quantity (Right Tank)
• Engine Oil Level
• Fuel Strainer/Selector Drains
• Propeller & Spinner
• Alternator Belt
• Landing Light
• Engine Air-Intake Filter
• Nose Wheel Strut & Tire
• Nose Chocks
• Static Source
• Fuel Quantity (Left Tank)
• Wing Tie-down
• Pitot Tube Cover
• Fuel Tank Vent
• Stall Warning Horn Opening
• Left Flap & Aileron
• Main Wheel Tire/Brakes
• Chocks
• Move Airplane
• Overall Condition
SAMPLE (5)
CHECK
CHECK
REMOVE
CHECK
CHECK
REMOVE
SAMPLE (5)
CHECK
REMOVE
CHECK VISUALLY
CHECK (MIN. 5 QTS)
SAMPLE (2)
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK (CONDITION)
CHECK
CHECK
REMOVE
CHECK
CHECK VISUALLY
REMOVE
REMOVE
CLEAR
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
REMOVE
CHECK TIRES
REVIEW
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Ignition Switch
Mixture (At Engine Start)
Engine RPM
Oil Pressure
Mixture
Flaps
TAXI
• Brakes
• Magnetic Compass
• Flight Instruments
FUEL INJECTED CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST
START
RICH
1000 RPM
CHECK
LEANED MAX
RETRACT
CHECK
MOVEMENT FREE
CHECK
BEFORE TAKEOFF
• Parking Brakes
SET
• Flight Controls
FREE & CORRECT
• Flight Instruments
SET
• Fuel Selector
BOTH
• Elevator & Rudder Trim
SET
• Mixture
RICH FOR RUNUP
• Autopilot
CHECK DISCONNECT
• Throttle
1800 RPM
• Ammeter
CHECK
• Engine Instruments.
CHECK
• Suction
CHECK
• Magnetos
CHECK (125/50)
• Throttle
IDLE CHECK
SMOOTH & 600 RPM ± 25 THEN1000 RPM
• Radios
SET
• Brakes
RELEASE
Final Items
• Door/Windows
CLOSED
• Flaps
AS REQUIRED
• Mixture
RICH (BELOW 3000 FT)
• “LIGHTS” (ALL)
• “CAMERA” (Transponder)
• “ACTION” (RPM, Oil Pres., Time)
• Climb Speed (172R)
(172S)
ON
ON
FULL POWER
74 KTS
79 KTS
BEFORE LANDING
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Seatbelts
Fuel Selector
Engine Gauges
Heading Indicator
Altimeter Setting
Radios
Autopilot
• Mixture
• Flaps
• Approach Speed
ADJUST
BOTH
CHECK
ALIGNED
CHECK
SET
OFF
Final Items
RICH
DOWN
65-75 KTS
AFTER LANDING CHECK
• “LIGHTS” (Except Beacon)
• “CAMERA” (Transponder)
• “ACTION” (Mixture, Flaps)
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
• Throttle
• Mags
• Throttle
• Avionics/Electrical Equip.
• Mixture
• Master/Alternator Switch
• Ignition Switch
• Ignition Key
SECURING AIRCRAFT
• Hobbs & Tach
• Control Lock
• Tiedowns/Chocks
• Propeller (For Fuel)
• Fuel
OFF
OFF
IDLE
GROUND CHECK
1000 RPM
OFF
CUTOFF
OFF
OFF
GLARESHIELD
RECORD
INSTALL
INSTALL
VERTICAL
RIGHT TANK
65 KTS
CUTOFF
OFF (PULL OUT)
OFF
AS REQUIRED
OFF
TIGHT
UNLATCH
SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
APPLY HEAVILY
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
Airspeed
Mixture
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Ignition Switch
Wing Flaps
Master Switch
Seatbelts
Door
Touchdown
Brakes
Avionics Power Switch
OFF
Alternator Circuit Breaker
CHECK IN
Master Switch
OFF
Master Switch
ON
Low Voltage Light
CHECK OFF
Avionics Power Switch
ON
IF LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ON AGAIN
• Alternator
OFF
• Nonessential Electrical Equip
OFF
• Land As Soon As Practical
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EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER
ON (IN)
BOTH
ON
RICH
BOTH
65 KTS
ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT
• Airspeed
FLY THE AIRPLANE
• Fuel Shutoff Valve
• Fuel Selector
• Aux. Fuel Pump
• Mixture
• Ignition Switch
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ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
Fuel Selector
BOTH
Mixture
RICH
IF ENGINE FAILS TO RESTART
Airspeed
65 KTS
Mixture
CUTOFF
Fuel Shutoff Valve
OFF (PULL OUT)
Ignition Switch
OFF
Master Switch
OFF
• Engine Failure After Takeoff
65 KTS
• Maneuvering Speed:
2450 LBS/99KTS • 2100 Lbs/92 KTS • 1600 Lbs/82 KTS
• Maximum Glide
65 KTS
• Landing Without Engine Power:
Flaps Up 65 KTS Flaps Down 60 KTS
AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
CUTOFF
OFF (PULL OUT)
OFF
OFF
OFF
BLOW OUT FIRE
EXECUTE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF/CLOSE
Frequency
Volume/Squelch
Speaker/Phones Switch
Headset Jacks
O/H Speaker-Handmike
Circuit Breakers
Other Radio
VOR Frequency
Squawk
Tower Lights Signals
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Santa Ana, CA 92707
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www.ocflightcenter.com
Orange County
FLIGHT CENTER
121.5
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK SELECTION
RESET
TRY BOTH
CHECK
IF AVAILABLE
MONITOR
7600
OBSERVE
COMMUNICATION LOSS
Master Switch
Avionics
All Other Switches
Cabin Heat & Air
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
Mixture
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Aux. Fuel Pump
Master Switch
Cabin Heat & Air
Increase Airspeed
Forced Landing
EMERGENCY FREQUENCY
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ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
FIRE DURING START OR GROUND
• Cranking
CONTINUE FOR START
If Engine Fails To Start
• Throttle
FULL OPEN
• Mixture
CUTOFF
• Master Switch
OFF
• Ignition Switch
OFF
• Fuel Shutoff Valve
OFF (PULL OUT)
• Aux. Fuel Pump
OFF
E M E R G E N C Y PROCEDURES