Cessna 152 — TFA_Cessna_152_Checklist

Preflight Inspection Cockpit preflight_inspection

A.R.O.W. DocumentsCHECK
Hobbs MeterCHECK
Control LockREMOVE
Ignition SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Master (look prop is clear)ON
Fuel QuantityCHECK
LightsCHECK
Flaps30 DEGREES
Master SwitchOFF
Fuel Shutoff ValveON

Preflight Inspection Fuselage & Empennage preflight_inspection

Rudder Gust LockREMOVE
FuselageCHECK
Tail Tie DownUNTIE
ElevatorFREE & SECURE
RudderFREE & SECURE
VOR AntennasCHECK
Trim TabCHECK

Preflight Inspection Right Wing preflight_inspection

FlapSECURE
AileronFREE & SECURE
Skin/Tip/LightsCHECK
Wing Tie DownUNTIE
Main Wheel TireINFLATED
BrakesCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE

Preflight Inspection Nose preflight_inspection

Engine Oil4-6 QUARTS
Fuel StrainerSAMPLE
Belly Quick DrainSAMPLE
Propeller & SpinnerCHECK
Air IntakesFREE & OPEN
Carburetor Air FilterCLEAR
Landing LightSECURE
Nose Wheel & StrutCHECK
Static PortOPEN

Preflight Inspection Left Wing preflight_inspection

Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Main Wheel TireINFLATED
BrakesCHECK
Pitot Tube & DrainFREE
Stall Warning OpeningCHECK
Fuel Tank VentOPEN
Wing Tie DownUNTIE
Skin/Tip/LightsCHECK
AileronFREE & SECURE
FlapSECURE
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE

Before Starting Engine before_start

PreflightCOMPLETE
Passenger BriefCOMPLETE
Seat/Seat BeltsLOCKED
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Circuit BreakersIN
BrakesSET & HOLD

Starting Engine engine_start

MixtureRICH
ThrottleOPEN 1/2 INCH
Carburetor HeatCOLD
PrimeAS REQUIRED
BeaconCHECK ON
Master SwitchON
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
ThrottleSMOOTH IDLE
Oil PressureCHECK
Carburetor HeatON or OFF FOR WX & RNWY CONDITION
Comm.Radio/Xpdr.ON/STBY
Pitot HeatAS REQUIRED
FlapsUP & VERIFIED

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

BrakesSET & HOLD
Doors & WindowsLOCKED
ControlsFREE & CORRECT
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Flight Instr.SET & CHECK
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
MixtureRICH
Throttle1700 RPM
MagsRT/BOTH/LEFT/BOTH
NOTEMagnetos drop should not exceed 125 RPM or 50 RPM differential between magnetos
Carb. HeatON/CHECK/OFF
Engine Instr.GREEN / NORM
Ammeter / AlternatorCHECK
Suction GaugeCHECK
ThrottleSMOOTH IDLE
Carburetor HeatON or OFF FOR WX & RNWY CONDITION
Comm./Nav. RadiosSET
Pitot HeatON AS REQUIRED
Throttle LockTIGHTEN

Taking Runway before_takeoff

NOTEDo prior to or by memory
Clearance ReceivedTAKE OFF or POSITION & HOLD
Approach EndCLEAR
LightsON
CameraTRANSPONDER ALT
ActionD.G. TO RNWY HDG
Time OffTAKEN

Normal Take Off takeoff

Flaps0 DEGREES
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF
Airspeed/Eng. Instr.CHECK
Rotate50 KIAS
Climb Speed65-75 KIAS

Soft Field Take Off takeoff

YokeFULL AFT
Flaps10 DEGREES
TaxiKEEP ROLLING
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF
Airspeed/Eng. Instr.CHECK
Lift OffSAFE AIRSPEED
AccelerateVx = 55 or Vy = 67
Flaps (Over Obstacle Vy+)UP

Short Field Take Off takeoff

Flaps10 DEGREES
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF
Engine Instr.GREEN/NORM
BrakesRELEASE
Rotate54 KIAS
Climb Speed54 KIAS
Over Obstacle67 KIAS & FLAPS UP

Enroute Climb climb

Airspeed70-80 KIAS
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureRICH OR AS REQ.

Cruise cruise

AirspeedESTABLISHED
Power 65%2300 RPM
TrimADJUST
MixtureLEAN AS REQUIRED
LightsAS REQUIRED
Flight PlanOPEN
Company Freq.MONITOR

Descent descent

MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON
ThrottleAS REQUIRED
Landing LightVERIFY ON

Before Landing before_landing

Carb. HeatVERIFY ON
Gas (Fuel Valve)ON
Undercarriage (Fixed)DOWN
MixtureFULL RICH
PrimerIN & LOCKED
Seatbelts / SwitchesCHECK

Normal Landings landing

Airspeed60-70 KIAS
FlapsEXTENDED AS REQ.
Airspeed (w/flaps)55-65 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQ. TO RNWY
ThrottleTO IDLE ON RNWY
Directional ControlMAINTAIN

Soft Field Landing landing

Airspeed60-70 KIAS
Flaps30 DEGREES
Short Final54-60 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQUIRED
TouchdownNOSE HIGH
Nose WheelHOLD OFF
ElevatorFULL AFT FOR TAXI

Short Field Landing landing

Airspeed60-70 KIAS
Flaps30 DEGREES
FinalMAINTAIN 54 KIAS
PowerREDUCE TO IDLE
FlapsRETRACT
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Go Around go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatCOLD/OFF
Flaps 20°IMMEDIATELY
AirspeedINCREASING
Flaps Up Increments10° & 0°

After Landing after_landing

FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatCOLD
TransponderOFF
Pitot HeatOFF
LightsAS REQUIRED
Taxi ClearanceOBTAIN

Engine Shutdown & Securing Airplane shutdown

Avionics/Avionics MasterOFF
Lights (except beacon)OFF
ThrottleMIN. 1000 RPM
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Ignition (prop stopped)OFF
Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL
Tie Down AircraftSECURELY
HobbsRECORD
Post-flight InspectionDO
Flight PlanCLOSE

Engine Fire During Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Fuel Shutoff ValveMEMORYOFF
MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
Master SwitchMEMORYOFF
Cabin Heat/AirMEMORYOFF/CLOSED
Airspeed85 KIAS
NOTEIf fire is not extinguished, increase glide to an airspeed that provides an incombustible mixture
Forced LandingEXECUTE

Electrical Fire In Flight electrical_fire

Master SwitchMEMORYOFF
Switches (except Ignition)OFF
Cabin Heat / VentsCLOSED
ExtinguisherACTIVATE
Fire OutVENTILATE CABIN

Engine Failure — Takeoff Run engine_failure_before_rotation

ThrottleMEMORYIDLE
BrakesAPPLY
FlapsUP
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF

Engine Failure — After Takeoff engine_failure_after_takeoff

Best GlideMEMORY60 KIAS
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Master SwitchOFF

Engine Failure — During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Airspeed — Best GlideMEMORY60 KIAS
Best Place To LandTURN TO
Carburetor HeatON
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
MixtureRICH
Ignition SwitchON BOTH / OR START IF PROP. IS STOPPED
PrimerIN & LOCKED
Trouble ShootMAGS CYCLE, THROTTLE PUMP
NOTEUnable To Re-start:
Declare May Day121.5 or ATC
Squawk7700

Forced Landing Without Engine Power forced_landing

Airspeed65 KIAS FLAPS UP / 60 KIAS FLAP DOWN
Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
DoorsUNLATCH
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Master SwitchOFF LAST
TouchdownTAIL LOW
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Precautionary Landing w/Engine Power forced_landing

Airspeed60 KIAS
Selected FieldFLY OVER
NOTENote any obstacles
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Flaps30 DEGREES
Airspeed55 KIAS
Master SwitchOFF
DoorsUNLATCH
TouchdownTAIL LOW
Ignition SwitchOFF
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Electrical Malfunction electrical_failure

OVER VOLTAGE CONDITION
AlternatorOFF
Alternator Circuit BreakerPULL
Nonessential ElectricalOFF
FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical
LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION
Avionics / ElectricalOFF
Alternator Circuit BreakerIN
MasterOFF BOTH SIDES
MasterON
Voltage LightCHECK OFF
NOTEIf low-voltage light illuminates again
AlternatorOFF
Nonessential ElectricalOFF
FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical

Wing Fire engine_fire_in_flight

Nav LightsOFF
Strobe LightsOFF
Pitot HeatOFF
PerformSIDE SLIP AWAY FROM THE FUEL TANK AND CABIN

Engine Fire During Start engine_fire_ground

Engine fire during start

CrankingCONTINUE
NOTEIF ENGINE STARTS
Power1700 RPM/1 MIN.
EngineSHUTDOWN
AirplaneINSPECT
NOTEENGINE FAILS TO START
CrankingCONTINUE
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Damage InspectionDO

Operating Information reference

BEST GLIDE 60 KIAS
Vx 55 KIAS
Vy 67 KIAS
Va 93-104 KIAS
Vne 149 KIAS
Vno 111 KIAS
Vfe 85 KIAS
LOCAL FREQUENCIES
NOTEAll take flight aircraft are required to monitor company frequency when in range and able to do so.
NOTETake Flight Alaska 129.25
NOTEMerrill ATIS 123.7
NOTEMerrill Ground 121.7
NOTEMerrill Tower 126.0/127.55
NOTEAnchorage Appch. N119.1/S126.4
NOTEBig Lake/Willow/Wasilla 122.8
NOTEGoose Bay 122.9
NOTEBirchwood 123.0
NOTECool/Cold Engine T.F.A. Policy: Ensure either oil temp. is in the green or moving prior to engine run ups, mag. checks and prior to flight. Pre-heating a cold engine is required before starting during winter operations.

Cessna 152 — TFA_Cessna_152_Checklist_2004-01

Ratings & reviews

Preflight Inspection Cockpit preflight_inspection

Preflight Inspection Fuselage & Empennage preflight_inspection

Preflight Inspection Right Wing preflight_inspection

Preflight Inspection Nose preflight_inspection

Preflight Inspection Left Wing preflight_inspection

Before Starting Engine before_start

Starting Engine engine_start

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Taking Runway before_takeoff

Normal Take Off takeoff

Soft Field Take Off takeoff

Short Field Take Off takeoff

Enroute Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Descent descent

Before Landing before_landing

Normal Landings landing

Soft Field Landing landing

Short Field Landing landing

Go Around go_around

After Landing after_landing

Engine Shutdown & Securing Airplane shutdown

Engine Fire During Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Electrical Fire In Flight electrical_fire

Engine Failure — Takeoff Run engine_failure_before_rotation

Engine Failure — After Takeoff engine_failure_after_takeoff

Engine Failure — During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Forced Landing Without Engine Power forced_landing

Precautionary Landing w/Engine Power forced_landing

Electrical Malfunction electrical_failure

Wing Fire engine_fire_in_flight

Engine Fire During Start engine_fire_ground

Operating Information reference

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