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Cessna 172N / 172M Skyhawk — c172n_abbreviated_checklist_millstone_valley

Cessna 172N / 172M Skyhawk · standard normal

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Exterior PreflightCOMPLETE
Tach/Hobbs MeterRECORD
Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUST & LOCKED
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
Radios & Electrical EquipmentOFF
BrakesTEST & SET

STARTING ENGINE engine_start

MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Master SwitchON
PrimeAS REQUIRED
ThrottleOPEN 1/4 INCH
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART (release when engine starts)
Oil PressureCHECK

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Cabin Doors and WindowsLATCHED
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Elevator TrimTAKEOFF POSITION
Rudder TrimTAKEOFF POSITION
Fuel Shutoff ValveON BOTH
BrakesSET
Throttle1700 RPM
MagnetosCHECK. 125 MAX DROP/50 MAX DIFF
Carburetor HeatCHECK FOR RPM DROP
Engine Instruments and AmmeterCHECK
Suction GaugeCHECK
Flight Instruments and RadioSET
Throttle Friction LockADJUST
Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED
Throttle Friction LockADJUST
BrakesRELEASE

TAKE-OFF takeoff

Normal Takeoff
Wing FlapsUP (0)
Carburetor HeatCOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Elevator ControlLIFT NOSE WHEEL at 55 KIAS
Climb Speed73 KIAS
Maximum Performance Takeoff
Wing Flaps10 DEGREES
Carburetor HeatCOLD
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
BrakesRELEASE
Elevator ControlSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Climb Speed59 KIAS (with obstacles ahead)

ENROUTE CLIMB climb

Airspeed70 - 85 KIAS
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureRICH (Unless engine is rough)

CRUISE cruise

Power2200 to 2500 (No more than 75%)
Elevator TrimADJUST
MixtureRICH BELOW 3000

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

Fuel Selector ValveON BOTH
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON (apply before closing throttle)
Airspeed65 - 75 KIAS (flaps up)
Wing FlapsAS DESIRED (below 100 MPH)
Airspeed60-70 KIAS (flaps down)

BALKED LANDING go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Wing FlapsRETRACT TO 20
Airspeed73 KIAS
Wing FlapsRETRACT (slowly)

NORMAL LANDING landing

TouchdownMAIN WHEELS FIRST
Landing RollLOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
BrakingMINIMUM REQUIRED

AFTER LANDING after_landing

Wing FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Unnecessary EquipmentOFF

SECURING AIRCRAFT securing

Parking BrakeSET (Normally Not Used)
Radios, Electrical EquipmentOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL
Tach/Hobbs MeterRECORD

C172N Airspeeds (KIAS) reference

NOTEVr 55
NOTEVx 59
NOTEVy 73
NOTEVa 97
NOTEVs 47
NOTEVso 41
NOTEVfe 85
NOTEVno 128
NOTEVne 160
NOTEBest Glide 65
NOTEDemonstrated X-Wind 15

Source: Cessna/172N _ 172M Skyhawk/c172n_abbreviated_checklist_millstone_valley.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: 86359843029e45ff60d5373c3bef7e24…

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