RIGHT WING
right flap……………….. check
condition &
security
2. right aileron…………… check
condition,
security and
freedom of
movement
3. nav/strobe lights………… check
4. right wing leading edge… condition
5. wing tie down………… disconnect
6. right main wheel………… condition,
creep, chock
& leaks
7. fuel tank sumps…............. drain
8. fuel quantity……………. check visually
9. fuel filler cap……………. secure
10. wing upper surface……… check
condition
1.
CESSNA 172N CHECKLIST
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
CABIN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
pitot tube cover…………. remove
pilot operating handbook.. available
airplane weight & balance. compute
parking brake…………… as required
control wheel lock……… remove
ignition switch…………. off, key
removed
radios & avionics ……… off
master switch ………….. on
fuel quantity indicators… check qty
fuel selector valve……… both
flaps…………………… extend
pitot heat……………… on, check
operation then
off
master switch…………… off
fire extinguisher………… check
baggage door…………… check closed
EMPENNAGE
1.
2.
3.
4.
control surfaces………… check
condition,
security,
freedom of
movement
rudder gust lock ………. remove
tail tie down……………. disconnect
trim tab…………………. check
LEFT WING
fuel quantity…………… check visually
fuel filler cap…………… secure
pitot tube……………… clear
fuel tank vent…………… clear
stall warning opening…… clear
wing tie down…………… disconnect
left wing leading edge….. condition
nav/strobe lights………… check
left aileron……………… check
condition,
security and
freedom of
movement
10. left flap…………………. Check
condition &
security
11. fuel tank sumps…............. drain
12. left main wheel………… condition,
creep, chock
& leaks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
START CHECK
carb heat………………… cold
throttle…………………. open 1/8 inch
mixture…………………. rich
primer…………………… twice
brakes…………………… hold
propeller area……………. clear
master switch…………… on
ignition switch………….. start
throttle………………… 1000 rpm
oil pressure……………… check
(registering
within 30 sec)
11. nav lights……………… as required
12. radios & avionics………. on
13. flaps…………………… retract
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
TAXI CHECK
1. brakes…………………… check
2. instruments……………… check
3. transponder……………… standby
NOSE
BEFORE START CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
oil……………………… check qty,
secure filler
cap
fuel sump……………… drain
engine cooling air inlet… clear
alternator drive belt……. condition
propeller & spinner……. check (nicks
& security)
landing light…………… check
engine air filter…………. check
nose wheel strut & tire… extension &
condition
static port opening……… clear
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
pre-flight inspection…… complete
passenger briefing ……… complete
crew briefing…………… complete
seats, belts, shldr harness.. adjust and
lock
circuit breakers………… check
radios & avionics……….. off
switches………………… off
beacon light ……………. on
fuel selector…………….. both
RUN-UP CHECK
1. seats, belts, shldr harness.. check
2. cabin doors……………… locked
3. flight controls…………… free & correct
4. flight instruments………. check & set
5. fuel quantity…………… check
6. fuel selector valve……… both
7. mixture…………………. full rich
8. elevator trim……………. check & set
9. throttle………………… 1700rpm
a. magnetos……. check
i. max drop 125rpm
ii. max diff 50rpm
b. carb heat……. check
operation
c. suction gauge…. check
d. engine instruments…check
e. ammeter……… check
10. throttle…………………. check idle
11. throttle………………….. 1000rpm
12. friction lock…………….. adjust
BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
flaps……………………. select
mixture………………… full rich
trim…………………….. set for take off
carb heat………………… cold
radios & avionics……….. set
strobes………………….. as required
landing & taxi lights…… as required
transponder……………… on
PRE-MANOEUVRE CHECK
altitude………………….. sufficient
area……………………… clear
loose articles……………. secure
seats, belts, shldr harness.. upright &
secure
5. fuel selector valve……… both
6. mixture…………………. full rich
7. carb heat………………… check
8. landing/taxi lights……… as required
9. master switch…………… on
10. magneto switch………… both
1.
2.
3.
4.
POST TAKEOFF CHECK (200’ AGL)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
flaps…………………… up
throttle…………………. set climb
power
airspeed………………… 70kts
ball……………………… center
temps & press…………… normal
operating
GO AROUND/ BALKED LANDING CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
throttle………………… full
carb heat………………… cold
flaps…………………… 20 degrees
air speed………………… 65kts
(confirmed
positive climb)
flaps……………………. 10 degrees
post takeoff check………. complete
POST-LANDING CHECK
1.
DESCENT CHECKS
1.
2.
3.
4.
altimeter………………… set QNH
power …………………… as required
mixture………………… enrich
fuel selector valve……… both
CRUISE CHECK (LEVEL OFF CHECK)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
runway…………………. clear of the
active
wing flaps………………. up (visual
confirmation)
carb heat………………… cold
transponder……………… standby
strobes………………….. off
landing/taxi lights………. as required
SHUTDOWN CHECK
BEFORE LANDING CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
power…………………… set as
recommended
mixture……………….. lean adjust
trim…………………… set
fuel selector valve……. both
fuel quantity………….. check
true airspeed & eta…… compute
engine instruments…… check
11. seats, belts, shldr harness.. upright &
secure
1. fuel selector valve………. both
2. mixture…………………. full rich
3. carb heat………………… check
4. landing/taxi lights………. as required
5. master switch…………… on
6. magneto switch…………. both
FINAL LANDING CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
flaps…………………….. as required
mixture………………… full rich
airspeed…………………. 60kts
wind…………………….. check
landing clearance……….. confirm
runway…………………. clear
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
radios & avionics……… off
electrical switches………. off
mixture………………….. idle cutoff
ignition switch …………. off
master switch…………… off
control lock…………… install
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
1.
2.
3.
4.
pitot tube cover………… install
windows and doors…….. lock
rudder gust lock………… install
wheels…………………… chock
RADIO FREQUENCIES
Tinson Tower…………………
Manley Radar………………..
Manley ATIS…………………
Manley Tower……………….
Manley Ground………………
Sangster Radar………………
Sangster ATIS……………….
Sangster Tower……………...
Sangster Ground…………….
UNICOM…………………….
Emergency…………………..
118.25
120.60
127.70
118.65
121.70
120.80
127.90
118.75
121.70
122.80
121.50
C172 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
“V” SPEEDS (KIAS)
Vr……………………..
Vx……………………..
Vy……………………...
Va……………………...
Vs1…………………….
Vso…………………….
Vfe……………………..
Vno…………………….
Vne…………………….
Best Glide……………...
60
59
73
80-97
85
127
158
60