EMPENNAGE
CESSNA 172 S CHECKLIST
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
CABIN
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2.
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6.
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8.
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10.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
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17.
18.
1.
baggage door…………… Check
2.
control surfaces………… Check
condition,
security,
freedom of
movement
rudder gust lock ………. Remove
tail tie down……………. Disconnect
trim tab…………………. Check
antennae……………….. Check
3.
4.
5.
6.
RIGHT WING
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
avionics master………… On
avionics cooling fan……. Check
audibly for
operation
avionics master……….. Off
static pressure Alt. source
valve……….…………… Off
annunicator panel switch Hold in test
position;
lightscheck
fuel selector valve………. Both
fuel shut-off valve……… On
flaps……………………. Extend
pitot heat……………….. On; check
operation then
off
19. master switch…………... Off
20. fire extinguisher………... Check
1.
flap………………..
Check
condition &
security
2. right aileron…………… Check
condition,
security &
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
NOSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
oil……………………… Check qty,
secure filler cap
engine cooling air inlet… Clear
alternator drive belt……. Condition
propeller & spinner……. Check (nicks
& security)
engine air filter…………. Check
nose wheel strut & tire… Extension &
condition
left static source opening...Clear
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
landing/taxi lights……… Check
left wing leading edge….. Condition
nav/strobe lights………… Check
aileron………………….. Check
condition,
security &
freedom of
movement
11. flap……………………. Check
condition &
security
12. fuel tank sumps…............. Drain
13. left main wheel………… Condition,
creep, chock &
leaks
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
BEFORE START CHECK
1.
2.
pre-flight inspection…… Complete
passenger briefing ……… See pax brief
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
checklist
crew briefing…………… Complete
seats & seat belts………. Adjust & lock
brakes…………………... As required
circuit breakers………… Check
avionics master.……….. Off
switches & auto pilot…… Off
beacon light ……………. On
fuel selector valve……… Both
fuel shut off valve……… On
START CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
throttle…………………. Open 1/4 inch
mixture…………………. Idle cut-off
propeller area…………… Clear
master switch…………… On
5.
6.
7.
8.
auxiliary fuel pump switch On
mixture…………………. Advance until
3-5 gph fuel
flow
mixture………………… Idle cut-off
auxiliary fuel pump switch Off
OMIT ITEMS 5 - 8 FOR WARM START
9. ignition switch………….. Start
10. mixture………………… Advance when
engine fires
11. throttle………………… 1000 rpm
12. oil pressure……………… Check
(registering
within 30 sec)
13. nav lights……………… As required
14. avionics master switch…. On
15. radios………………….. On
16. flaps…………………… Retract
TAXI CHECK
1. Radios…………………… Set frequency
2. transponder……………… Standby
3. brakes…………………… Check
4. instruments……………… Check
RUN-UP CHECK
1. seats & seat belts……... 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………………… 1800rpm
* magnetos…….
Check
max drop 150rpm
max diff 50rpm
*suction gauge….
Check
*engine instruments……. Check
*ammeter…………….… Check
10. throttle…………………. Check idle
11. throttle………………….. 1000rpm
12. friction lock…………….. Adjust
BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
flaps……………………. Select
mixture………………… Full rich
trim…………………….. Set for take off
radios & avionics……….. Set
strobes………………….. As required
landing & taxi lights…… As required
transponder……………… On Alt
DESCENT CHECKS
1.
2.
3.
4.
altimeter………………… Set QNH
power …………………… As required
mixture………………… Enrich
fuel selector valve……… Both
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
flaps…………………… Up
throttle…………………. Set climb
power
airspeed………………… 70kts
ball……………………… Center
temps & press…………… Normal
operating
1.
2.
BEFORE LANDING CHECK
POST TAKEOFF CHECK (200’ AGL)
POST-LANDING CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
seat & seat belts………… Upright &
secure
fuel selector valve………. Both
mixture…………………. Full rich
master switch…………… on
magneto switch…………. Both
landing/taxi lights………. As required
3.
4.
5.
runway…………………. Clear of the
active
wing flaps………………. Up (visual
confirmation)
transponder……………… Standby
strobes………………….. Off
landing/taxi lights………. As required
SHUTDOWN CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
avionics master….……… Off
electrical switches………. Off
mixture………………….. Idle cutoff
ignition switch …………. Off
master switch…………… Off
control lock…………… Install
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
LANDING CHECK
CRUISE CHECK (LEVEL OFF CHECK)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
power…………………… Set as
recommended
mixture……………….. Lean adjust
trim…………………… Set
fuel selector valve……. Both
fuel quantity………….. Check
engine instruments…… Check
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
flaps…………………….. As required
mixture………………… Full rich
airspeed…………………. 60kts
wind…………………….. Check
landing clearance……….. Confirm
runway…………………. Clear
GO AROUND/ BALKED LANDING CHECK
PRE-MANOEUVRE CHECK
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
altitude………………….. Sufficient
loose articles…………… Secure
seats & seat belts ……… Upright &
secure
fuel selector valve……… Both
mixture………………… Rich
landing/taxi lights……… As required
master switch…………… On
magneto switch………… Both
clearing turns..………… Area clear
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
throttle………………… Full
flaps…………………… 20 degrees
air speed………………… 65kts
(confirm
positive climb)
flaps……………………. 10 degrees
post take-off check……… Complete
C172 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
1.
2.
3.
4.
pitot tube cover………… Install
windows and doors…….. Lock
rudder gust lock………… Install
wheels…………………… Chock
“V” SPEEDS (KIAS)
Vr……………………..
Vx……………………..
Vy……………………...
Va……………………...
Vs1…………………….
Vso…………………….
Vfe……………………..
Vno…………………….
Vne…………………….
Best Glide……………...
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