# Cessna 152 — jochman-clc152

> **NOT FOR FLIGHT** — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full

## ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Throttle — **IDLE**
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY**
- [ ] Wing Flaps — **RETRACT**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**

## ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Airspeed (flaps UP) — **65 KIAS**
- [ ] Airspeed (flaps DOWN) — **60 KIAS**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Wing Flaps — **AS REQUIRED**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**

## ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Airspeed — **65 KIAS**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **ON**
- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **ON**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **BOTH or START**
- [ ] Primer — **IN & LOCKED**

## EMERGENCY LANDING (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Airspeed (flaps UP) — **65 KIAS**
- [ ] Airspeed (flaps DOWN) — **60 KIAS**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Wing Flaps — **AS REQUIRED**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Doors — **UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN**
- [ ] Touchdown — **SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW**
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY HEAVILY**

## PRECAUTIONARY LANDING (EMERGENCY)

- [ ] Wing Flaps — **20°**
- [ ] Airspeed — **60 KIAS**
- [ ] Select field — **SUITABLE**
- [ ] Avionics Power Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Electrical Switches — **OFF**
- [ ] Wing Flaps (on final approach) — **30°**
- [ ] Airspeed — **60 KIAS**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Doors — **UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN**
- [ ] Touchdown — **SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY HEAVILY**

## CABIN

- [ ] Pilot’s Operating Handbook — **AVAILABLE**
- [ ] Aircraft Documents — **AVAILABLE**
- [ ] Control Wheel Lock — **REMOVE**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Avionics Power Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **ON**
- [ ] Fuel Quanity Indicators — **CHECK QUANTITY**
- [ ] Flaps — **DOWN**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**

## EMPENNAGE

- [ ] Rudder Gust Lock — **REMOVE**
- [ ] Tail Tie-Down — **DISCONNECT**
- [ ] Control Surfaces — **CHECK FREE**

## RIGHT WING

- [ ] Aileron — **CHECK FREE**
- [ ] Wing Tie-Down — **DISCONNECT**
- [ ] Main Wheel Tire — **CHECK**
- [ ] Fuel Tank Sump — **SAMPLE**
- [ ] Fuel Quantity — **CHECK**
- [ ] Fuel Filler Cap — **SECURE**

## NOSE

- [ ] Engine Oil Level — **CHECK**
- [ ] Fuel Strainer — **DRAIN**
- [ ] Propeller and Spinner — **CHECK**
- [ ] Landing Light — **CHECK**
- [ ] Carburetor Air Filter — **CHECK**
- [ ] Nose Wheel Strut and Tire — **CHECK**
- [ ] Nose Tie-Down — **DISCONNECT**
- [ ] Static Source Opening — **CHECK**

## LEFT WING

- [ ] Main Wheel Tire — **CHECK**
- [ ] Fuel Tank Sump — **SAMPLE**
- [ ] Fuel Quantity — **CHECK**
- [ ] Fuel Filler Cap — **SECURE**
- [ ] Pitot Tube Cover — **REMOVE**
- [ ] Fuel Tank Vent Opening — **CHECK**
- [ ] Stall Warning Opening — **CHECK**
- [ ] Wing Tie-Down — **DISCONNECT**
- [ ] Aileron — **CHECK FREE**

## BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

- [ ] Preflight Inspection — **COMPLETE**
- [ ] Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses — **ADJUST & LOCK**
- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **ON**
- [ ] Avionics Power Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Electrical Equipment — **OFF**
- [ ] Brakes — **TEST & SET**
- [ ] Circuit Breakers — **CHECK IN**

## STARTING ENGINE

- [ ] Mixture — **RICH**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD**
- [ ] Master Switch — **ON**
- [ ] Prime — **AS REQUIRED**
- [ ] Throttle — **OPEN ¼ INCH**
- [ ] Propeller Area — **CLEAR**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **START**
- [ ] Throttle — **1000 RPM**
- [ ] Oil Pressure — **CHECK**
- [ ] Flashing Beacon, Nav. Lights — **ON**
- [ ] Avionics Power Switch — **ON**
- [ ] Radios — **ON**
- [ ] Transponder — **STANDBY**

## BEFORE TAXI

- [ ] Wing Flaps — **UP**
- [ ] Parking Brake — **RELEASE**
- [ ] Brakes — **TEST**
- [ ] Area — **CLEAR**

## BEFORE TAKEOFF

- [ ] Parking Brake — **SET**
- [ ] Cabin Doors and Windows — **CLOSED & LOCKED**
- [ ] Flight Controls — **FREE & CORRECT**
- [ ] Flight Instruments — **SET**
- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **ON**
- [ ] Mixture (Below 3000’) — **RICH**
- [ ] Elevator Trim — **TAKEOFF**
- [ ] Rudder Trim (if installed) — **TAKEOFF**
- [ ] Throttle — **1700 RPM**
- [ ] Magnetos — **CHECK**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **CHECK**
- [ ] Engine Instruments — **CHECK**
- [ ] Ammeter — **CHECK**
- [ ] Suction Guage — **CHECK**
- [ ] Throttle — **1000 RPM**
- [ ] Radios — **SET**
- [ ] Transponder — **ON-ALT**

## NORMAL TAKEOFF

- [ ] Wing Flaps — **0° - 10°**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] Elevator Control — **LIFT NOSE AT 55 KIAS**
- [ ] Climb Speed — **BEST RATE**

## SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

- [ ] Wing Flaps — **10°**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD**
- [ ] Brakes — **APPLY**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] Mixture — **LEAN above 3000’, RICH below 3000’**
- [ ] Brakes — **RELEASE**
- [ ] Elevator Control — **SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW**
- [ ] Climb Speed (Until Obstacles Cleared) — **BEST ANGLE**

## ENROUTE CLIMB

- [ ] Airspeed — **BEST RATE or HIGHER**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] Mixture — **LEAN above 3000’, RICH below 3000’**

## CRUISE

- [ ] Power — **75% or LESS**
- [ ] Elevator Trim — **ADJUST**
- [ ] Mixture — **LEAN**

## DESCENT

- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **ON**
- [ ] Mixture — **ADJUST**
- [ ] Power — **AS DESIRED**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **FULL AS REQUIRED**

## BEFORE LANDING

- [ ] Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses — **SECURE**
- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve — **ON**
- [ ] Mixture — **RICH**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **ON**

## BALKED LANDING

- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD**
- [ ] Wing Flaps (immediately) — **20°**
- [ ] Climb Speed — **BEST ANGLE**
- [ ] Wing Flaps — **10°**
- [ ] Wing Flaps (after safe alt. and 60 KIAS) — **RETRACT**

## AFTER LANDING

- [ ] Wing Flaps — **UP**
- [ ] Carburetor Heat — **COLD**
- [ ] Transponder — **STANDBY**

## SECURING AIRPLANE

- [ ] Parking Brake — **SET**
- [ ] Avionics Power Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Electrical Equipment — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUT-OFF**
- [ ] Ignition Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Master Switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Control Lock — **INSTALL**

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NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full  
Source: Cessna/152/jochman-clc152.txt  
Rights: licensed  
Checklist hash: f32b6cb008672eace6d95e0400175019f729b9566c0d05a89a270ed628491c8e  
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