PREFLIGHTWeather Density AltitudeWeight & Balance Flight PlanFrequencies & Phone #’s Alternate AirfieldsPapers: AROW Airworthiness, Registration, Operating Limits (POH/AFM, Placards), Weight &Balance, Pilot Certificate, Current MedicalWALK AROUND - A CRITICAL LOOK FORDAMAGE OR ANYTHING UNUSUALCOCKPITControl Wheel LockRemoveParking BrakeSet Ignition Off, Key RemovedMaster SwitchOnFlapsExtend Fuel Selector ValveBoth Low Vacuum Warning LightCheck OnAvionics Power SwitchOnCooling FanListenPitot HeatTestLights & StrobesCheckWindowsCleanStatic Pressure Alt. Source ValveOffBaggage Door (Child’s Seat Installed)LockHobbs/TachometerRecord TimeAvionics Power SwitchOffMaster SwitchOffEXTERIORALWAYS USE THE SAME SEQUENCETie-Downs, Chocks, Gust LockRemovePitot & Static CoversRemoveFuelCheck Quantity, Water, DirtCaps/Drains/VentsOKOilCheck LevelBelts, Engine, Exhaust, LeaksCheckAir IntakeClearPropeller/SpinnerCheck for DamageStall WarningTestAilerons & FlapsFree & SecurePitot & Static PortsUnobstructedFuselage, AntennasUndamagedRudder, Elevator, Trim Tab Free & SecureTires, Brakes, Front StrutOKINTERIORInspection & Passenger Briefing CompletedBrakes Test & SetCessna Seat Tracks Secure Belts & HarnessesSecure Loose ItemsSecure Flight Documents/ChartsOrganizedSTARTBrakes Test & SetAvionics Power SwitchOffBeacon & Navigation LightsOnCircuit BreakersIn Fuel Selector ValveBoth Carburetor HeatOffPrime As RequiredMixtureRichThrottleOpen 1/8 inch Brakes Test & Set Again Propeller AreaCLEAR PROPMaster SwitchOnIgnition SwitchStart ThrottleAdjust to 1000 RPMOil PressureCheck GreenAvionics Power SwitchOnRadiosOnPRE-TAXI & TAXIFlapsUpAvionics/RadiosOn/Set FrequenciesTransponderSTBYATIS or AWOSListen & NoteAltimeterSet Test & Set:Brakes, Compass, Altitude, Heading & Turn Indicators, and InclinometerLanding/Taxi LightsAs RequiredRUN-UPBrakes Set & HoldSeats, Belts, HarnessesUpright & Secure Cabin DoorsClosed & LatchedFlight ControlsFree & CorrectPrimer In & LockedFuel Selector ValveBoth, Quantity OKMixtureRich or AppropriateElevator & Rudder TrimSet for TakeoffAutopilot & Air ConditionerCheck, OffThrottle1700 RPMCheck:MagnetosR,B,L,B(Up to a 150 RPM drop in eitherMagneto or 50 RPM differential)Carburetor HeatOn, Off, leave OffSuction GaugeNormal (4.5 to 5.4) Amps/VoltsIn the GreenOil Pressure & Temp.In the GreenThrottle1000 RPM, Check Idle & Friction FlapsSet for Takeoff, 0° to 10°Pitot HeatAs RequiredHeading Indicator Adjust to CompassTransponderALT PilotZulu - CESSNA 172 P – CHECKLIST Page 1 ©
FLIGHTBE READY TO ABORT TAKEOFFNORMAL TAKEOFFProper RunwayCheck Runway HeadingTrafficCheckStrobes, Landing LightOn when ClearedFlaps & TrimSet for TakeoffCarburetor HeatOffMixtureRich (above 3,000, Lean) Brakes ReleaseThrottleFull Open, 2300 RPM +Oil Pressure & TemperatureIn the GreenElevatorRotate at 55 KIAS (63) Vy/Vx76/60 KIAS (87/69) Normal Climb Out70-80KIAS (81-92)SHORT FIELDFollow the initial steps from the NORMALTAKEOFF checklist above, then:Flaps10°Brakes Hold & then ReleaseThrottleFull OpenElevatorTail Low, Rotate 51 KIAS (59) Initial Climb Speed 56 KIAS(64) FlapsRetract Slowly After 60 KIAS (69)CLIMBAirspeed 70-80 KIAS (81-92)ThrottleFull OpenMixture Rich (above 3000, Lean)Engine InstrumentsCheckLanding/Taxi LightsOffFlight PlanCall to OpenCRUISEPower2100-2700 RPMElevator & Rudder TrimAdjustMixtureLeanEngine & Flight InstrumentsConsultAltimeterSet QNHHeading Indicator Adjust to CompassDESCENTCarburetor HeatOn as RequiredPowerReduce, As DesiredMixtureAdjust (Full Rich for Idle Power) ATIS/AWOS Listen & Note, Set QNHWind Check Direction & CrosswindLANDING CHECKLISTBrakes Pressure in PedalsUndercarriageDown & WeldedMixture, Master, MagnetosRich, On, BothFuelSelector ValveBoth& SufficientOilPressure & Temperature OKHatches & HarnessesSecure Seat BacksMost Upright PositionCarburetor HeatOnAutopilot & Air ConditionerOffLanding/Taxi LightsOnNORMAL LANDINGMixtureRichPower As RequiredAirspeed 65-75 KIAS (75-86) Flaps Up Extend FlapsAs Required, 0°to 30°, 10º Below 110 KIAS(127) 20º to 30º Below 85 KIAS (98) Final60-70 KIAS (69-81) Flaps DownBrakes Minimum RequiredSHORT FIELD LANDINGAirspeed 65-75 KIAS, flaps up (75-86) Extend Flaps30º FinalMaintain 61KIAS (70) PowerReduce to Idle asObstacle is ClearedBrakes HeavyFlapsRetractGO AROUNDThrottleFull OpenCarburetor HeatOffFlapsRetract to 20°Airspeed 55KIAS (63)FlapsRetract Slowly after 60 KIAS (69)AFTER LANDINGCarburetor Heat, Pitot HeatOffFlapsUpLanding/Taxi LightAs RequiredStrobes OffTransponderSTBYTrimTakeoffSHUT DOWNParking BrakeSet if NecessaryELT Listen 121.5 to check that it is OffAvionics/Electrical/All LightsOffMagnetosCheck; R,B,L,BMixtureIdle Cut-OffIgnition Switch & Master SwitchOffFuel Selector ValveLEFT or RIGHTControl LockInstall Hobbs/TachometerRecordChocks, Tie Downs, Pitot CoverSecure Cabin DoorsSecure Flight PlanCall to Close PilotZulu - CESSNA 172 P – CHECKLISTPage 2 ©