Cessna 172N / 172M Skyhawk — c172n_abbreviated_checklist_millstone_valley NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/172N _ 172M Skyhawk/c172n_abbreviated_checklist_millstone_valley.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 86359843029e45ff60d5373c3bef7e24a495bfdb6e31a250991777af1a4139f7 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Exterior Preflight ......................................... COMPLETE [ ] Tach/Hobbs Meter ............................................. RECORD [ ] Seats, Belts, Harnesses ............................. ADJUST & LOCKED [ ] Fuel Shutoff Valve ............................................... ON [ ] Radios & Electrical Equipment ................................... OFF [ ] Brakes ................................................... TEST & SET STARTING ENGINE --------------- [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Prime ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Throttle .............................................. OPEN 1/4 INCH [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ CLEAR [ ] Ignition Switch .................. START (release when engine starts) [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Cabin Doors and Windows ..................................... LATCHED [ ] Flight Controls ...................................... FREE & CORRECT [ ] Elevator Trim ...................................... TAKEOFF POSITION [ ] Rudder Trim ........................................ TAKEOFF POSITION [ ] Fuel Shutoff Valve .......................................... ON BOTH [ ] Brakes .......................................................... SET [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1700 RPM [ ] Magnetos .......................... CHECK. 125 MAX DROP/50 MAX DIFF [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................ CHECK FOR RPM DROP [ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter .............................. CHECK [ ] Suction Gauge ............................................... CHECK [ ] Flight Instruments and Radio .................................... SET [ ] Throttle Friction Lock ....................................... ADJUST [ ] Wing Flaps .............................................. AS REQUIRED [ ] Throttle Friction Lock ....................................... ADJUST [ ] Brakes ...................................................... RELEASE TAKE-OFF -------- NORMAL TAKEOFF [ ] Wing Flaps ................................................. UP (0) [ ] Carburetor Heat .............................................. COLD [ ] Throttle ................................................ FULL OPEN [ ] Elevator Control ....................... LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 55 KIAS [ ] Climb Speed ............................................... 73 KIAS MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF [ ] Wing Flaps ............................................. 10 DEGREES [ ] Carburetor Heat .............................................. COLD [ ] Brakes ....................................................... HOLD [ ] Throttle ................................................ FULL OPEN [ ] Brakes .................................................... RELEASE [ ] Elevator Control ................................ SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW [ ] Climb Speed ........................ 59 KIAS (with obstacles ahead) ENROUTE CLIMB ------------- [ ] Airspeed ............................................... 70 - 85 KIAS [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Mixture ............................... RICH (Unless engine is rough) CRUISE ------ [ ] Power ............................... 2200 to 2500 (No more than 75%) [ ] Elevator Trim ................................................ ADJUST [ ] Mixture ............................................. RICH BELOW 3000 BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ......................................... ON BOTH [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Carburetor Heat .................. ON (apply before closing throttle) [ ] Airspeed .................................... 65 - 75 KIAS (flaps up) [ ] Wing Flaps ............................... AS DESIRED (below 100 MPH) [ ] Airspeed .................................... 60-70 KIAS (flaps down) BALKED LANDING [ABNORMAL] -------------------------- [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Wing Flaps ............................................ RETRACT TO 20 [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 73 KIAS [ ] Wing Flaps ......................................... RETRACT (slowly) NORMAL LANDING -------------- [ ] Touchdown ......................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST [ ] Landing Roll ................................ LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY [ ] Braking ............................................ MINIMUM REQUIRED AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Wing Flaps ....................................................... UP [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Unnecessary Equipment ........................................... OFF SECURING AIRCRAFT ----------------- [ ] Parking Brake ............................... SET (Normally Not Used) [ ] Radios, Electrical Equipment .................................... OFF [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Control Lock ................................................ INSTALL [ ] Tach/Hobbs Meter ............................................. RECORD C172N AIRSPEEDS (KIAS) ---------------------- ** NOTE: Vr 55 ** NOTE: Vx 59 ** NOTE: Vy 73 ** NOTE: Va 97 ** NOTE: Vs 47 ** NOTE: Vso 41 ** NOTE: Vfe 85 ** NOTE: Vno 128 ** NOTE: Vne 160 ** NOTE: Best Glide 65 ** NOTE: Demonstrated X-Wind 15