# Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk — c172n_expanded_checklist_millstone_valley # NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full # Source: Cessna/172N _ 172M Skyhawk/c172n_expanded_checklist_millstone_valley.txt # Rights: licensed # Checklist hash: 78861d57349a59dfd023488785fab9fa18f888c0cf0e392ea600f0303baf84d5 # Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. section_id phase criticality section_title item_index item_id type tickable memory_item indent text response condition detail reference normal Airspeed Limitations 0 note no no 0 VNE - Never Exceed Speed - Do not exceed this speed in any operation: 160 KIAS (184 MPH) reference normal Airspeed Limitations 1 note no no 0 VNO - Max structural cruising speed - Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air and then only with caution: 128 KIAS (147 MPH) reference normal Airspeed Limitations 2 note no no 0 VA - Maneuvering speed: 2300 Pounds - 97 KIAS (111 MPH); 1950 Pounds - 89 KIAS (102 MPH); 1600 Pounds - 80 KIAS (92 MPH) reference normal Airspeed Limitations 3 note no no 0 VFE - Maximum flap extended speed: 85 KIAS (97 MPH) reference normal Airspeed Limitations 4 note no no 0 Maximum window open speed: 158 KIAS (184 MPH) reference normal Airspeed Limitations 5 note no no 0 VS - Stall speed (No Flaps): 47 KIAS (54 MPH) reference normal Airspeed Limitations 6 note no no 0 VS0 - Stall speed in landing configuration: 41 KIAS (47 MPH) reference normal Airspeed Limitations 7 note no no 0 Demonstrated Crosswind capability: 15 KIAS (17 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 0 note no no 0 VX - Best angle of climb: 59 KIAS (68 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 1 note no no 0 VY - Best rate of climb: 73 KIAS (84 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 2 note no no 0 VR - Normal rotation: 55 KIAS (63 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 3 note no no 0 Normal climb: 70 - 80 KIAS (80 - 92 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 4 note no no 0 Normal landing (no flaps): 60 - 70 KIAS (69 - 80 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 5 note no no 0 Normal landing (full flaps): 55 - 65 KIAS (63 - 75 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 6 note no no 0 Powered landing (no flaps): 65 KIAS (75 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 7 note no no 0 Powered landing (full flaps): 60 KIAS (69 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 8 note no no 0 Max performance approach: 60 KIAS (69 MPH) reference normal Optimum/Recommended Speeds 9 note no no 0 Optimum glide: 65 KIAS (75 MPH) reference normal Maneuvering Limits 0 note no no 0 Chandelles - Max Indicated Airspeed: 105 KIAS (120 MPH) reference normal Maneuvering Limits 1 note no no 0 Lazy Eights - Max Indicated Airspeed: 105 KIAS (120 MPH) reference normal Maneuvering Limits 2 note no no 0 Steep Turns - Max Indicated Airspeed: 95 KIAS (109 MPH) reference normal Maneuvering Limits 3 note no no 0 Spins - Use slow deceleration reference normal Maneuvering Limits 4 note no no 0 Stalls (except whip stalls) - Use slow deceleration reference normal Stall Speed Table (Max Gross/CG Forward) 0 note no no 0 Angle of Bank 0° - 0° Flaps: 47 KIAS (54 MPH); 40° Flaps: 41 KIAS (47 MPH) reference normal Stall Speed Table (Max Gross/CG Forward) 1 note no no 0 Angle of Bank 30° - 0° Flaps: 51 KIAS (59 MPH); 40° Flaps: 44 KIAS (51 MPH) reference normal Stall Speed Table (Max Gross/CG Forward) 2 note no no 0 Angle of Bank 45° - 0° Flaps: 56 KIAS (64 MPH); 40° Flaps: 49 KIAS (56 MPH) reference normal Stall Speed Table (Max Gross/CG Forward) 3 note no no 0 Angle of Bank 60° - 0° Flaps: 66 KIAS (76 MPH); 40° Flaps: 58 KIAS (67 MPH) engine_failure_before_rotation emergency Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 0 action yes no 0 Throttle IDLE engine_failure_before_rotation emergency Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 1 action yes no 0 Brakes APPLY engine_failure_before_rotation emergency Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 2 action yes no 0 Flaps RETRACT engine_failure_before_rotation emergency Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 3 action yes no 0 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF engine_failure_before_rotation emergency Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 4 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch OFF engine_failure_before_rotation emergency Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 5 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 0 subtitle no no 0 1. If enough runway remaining to land engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 1 action yes no 0 Throttle IDLE engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 2 action yes no 0 Land airplane LAND engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 3 action yes no 0 Brakes APPLY engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 4 action yes no 0 Flaps UP engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 5 action yes no 0 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 6 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch OFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 7 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 8 subtitle no no 0 2. Not enough runway to land engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 9 action yes no 0 Airspeed 60 KIAS (69 MPH) engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 10 challenge yes no 0 Fly runway heading to emergency landing site engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 11 action yes no 0 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 12 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector OFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 13 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch OFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 14 action yes no 0 Flaps AS REQUIRED engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 15 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF engine_failure_after_takeoff emergency Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 16 action yes no 0 Doors AJAR engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 0 note no no 0 1. Gain all the altitude you can! Pull back (gently) to use the aircraft's momentum to gain altitude until airspeed falls off to the optimum glide speed (65 KIAS - 75 MPH). engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 1 action yes no 0 Airspeed OPTIMUM GLIDE SPEED 65 KIAS (75 MPH) engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 2 challenge yes no 0 Trim the airplane for optimum glide speed engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 3 challenge yes no 0 Find a suitable place to land and fly to it. If altitude and distance to selected site permit, try to set up a normal landing pattern. If that's not possible, take what you can get. Regardless of whether or not a full pattern can be set up, make sure the approach results in a landing parallel to any furrows in the selected field. engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 4 subtitle no no 0 4. If time permits, try to correct the problem engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 5 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 6 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (IN) engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 7 action yes no 0 Throttle 1/4 INCH engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 8 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat ON (OUT) engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 9 action yes no 0 Primer IN AND LOCKED engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 10 action yes no 0 Master Switch ON (BOTH SIDES) engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 11 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch BOTH MAGNETOS - START IF PROPELLER IS STOPPED engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 12 subtitle no no 0 5. If still have time communicate engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 13 action yes no 0 Transponder 7700 engine_failure_in_flight emergency Engine Failure In Flight 14 action yes no 0 Comm Radio 121.5 forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 0 challenge yes no 0 1. Fly the airplane forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 1 action yes no 0 Airspeed 65 KIAS / 75 MPH (FLAPS UP); 60 KIAS / 69 MPH (FLAPS DOWN) forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 2 challenge yes no 0 2. Prepare aircraft for landing forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 3 action yes no 0 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 4 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector OFF forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 5 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch OFF forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 6 action yes no 0 Flaps AS REQUIRED (40° RECOMMENDED) forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 7 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 8 action yes no 0 Doors UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 9 challenge yes no 0 3. Landing forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 10 action yes no 0 Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW forced_landing emergency Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 11 action yes no 0 Brakes APPLY HEAVILY forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 0 challenge yes no 0 1. Fly the airplane forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 1 action yes no 0 Airspeed 60 KIAS (69 MPH) forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 2 action yes no 0 Flaps 20° forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 3 action yes no 0 Selected Field INSPECT forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 4 note no no 0 Fly over field noting terrain and obstructions then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed. forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 5 challenge yes no 0 2. Prepare airplane for landing forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 6 action yes no 0 Radios and Electrical OFF forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 7 action yes no 0 Flaps 30° (ON FINAL APPROACH) forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 8 action yes no 0 Airspeed 55 KIAS (64 MPH) ON FINAL forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 9 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 10 action yes no 0 Doors UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 11 challenge yes no 0 3. Landing forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 12 action yes no 0 Touchdown TAIL SLIGHTLY LOW forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 13 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch OFF forced_landing emergency Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 14 action yes no 0 Brakes APPLY HEAVILY ditching emergency Ditching 0 challenge yes no 0 1. Prepare for ditching ditching emergency Ditching 1 action yes no 0 Radio TRANSMIT MAYDAY ON 121.5 ditching emergency Ditching 2 note no no 0 Give location, situation and intentions. Note, if you were already communicating with ATC, report situation to controller, as opposed to using 121.5. ditching emergency Ditching 3 action yes no 0 Transponder 7700 ditching emergency Ditching 4 action yes no 0 Heavy Baggage SECURE OR JETTISON ditching emergency Ditching 5 challenge yes no 0 2. Fly the airplane ditching emergency Ditching 6 action yes no 0 Approach HIGH WIND / HEAVY SEAS - INTO THE WIND; LIGHT WINDS / HEAVY SWELLS - PARALLEL TO THE SWELLS ditching emergency Ditching 7 action yes no 0 Flaps 20° - 40° ditching emergency Ditching 8 action yes no 0 Power 300 FT./MIN. DESCENT, 55 KIAS (64 MPH) ditching emergency Ditching 9 action yes no 0 Cabin Doors UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN ditching emergency Ditching 10 challenge yes no 0 3. Landing ditching emergency Ditching 11 action yes no 0 Touchdown LEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT./MIN. DESCENT ditching emergency Ditching 12 action yes no 0 Face CUSHION WITH FOLDED COAT ditching emergency Ditching 13 action yes no 0 Evacuate THROUGH DOORS ditching emergency Ditching 14 note no no 0 If necessary, open windows to allow cabin to flood to equalize pressure so doors can be opened. ditching emergency Ditching 15 action yes no 0 Life Vests and Raft INFLATE engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 0 action yes no 0 Cranking CONTINUE engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 1 note no no 0 Getting the engine to start will suck flames and accumulated fuel into the engine. engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 2 subtitle no no 0 If Engine Starts engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 3 action yes no 0 Power 1,700 RPM FOR A FEW MINUTES engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 4 action yes no 0 Engine SHUTDOWN AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 5 subtitle no no 0 If Engine Fails to Start engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 6 action yes no 0 Throttle FULL OPEN engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 7 action yes no 0 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 8 challenge yes no 0 Continue cranking for 2 to 3 minutes engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 9 challenge yes no 0 Obtain fire extinguisher engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 10 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 11 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch OFF engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 12 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector OFF engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 13 challenge yes no 0 Extinguish fire with extinguisher, seat cushion, blanket, etc. or dirt. engine_fire_ground emergency Engine Fire During Start Up 14 challenge yes no 0 Inspect for damage and have repairs made before attempting another flight. engine_fire_in_flight emergency Engine Fire In Flight 0 action yes no 0 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF engine_fire_in_flight emergency Engine Fire In Flight 1 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector OFF engine_fire_in_flight emergency Engine Fire In Flight 2 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF engine_fire_in_flight emergency Engine Fire In Flight 3 action yes no 0 Cabin Heat and Air OFF (EXCEPT OVERHEAD VENTS) engine_fire_in_flight emergency Engine Fire In Flight 4 action yes no 0 Airspeed 100 KIAS (115 MPH) engine_fire_in_flight emergency Engine Fire In Flight 5 note no no 0 If that does not extinguish the fire increase airspeed to that which produces an incombustible mixture. Be aware of critical speeds; VNO (128 KIAS/147 MPH) and VNE (158 KIAS/181 MPH). engine_fire_in_flight emergency Engine Fire In Flight 6 action yes no 0 Landing FORCED LANDING WITHOUT POWER electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 0 challenge yes no 0 1. Extinguish Fire electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 1 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 2 action yes no 0 All other Switches OFF electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 3 action yes no 0 Ignition ON electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 4 action yes no 0 Vents, Cabin Heat/Air CLOSED electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 5 action yes no 0 Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 6 challenge yes no 0 2. If fire appears to be out and electrical equipment is needed electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 7 action yes no 0 Master Switch ON electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 8 action yes no 0 Circuit Breakers CHECK FOR FAULTY CIRCUIT - DO NOT RESET electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 9 action yes no 0 Radio/Electrical ON ONE AT A TIME, WITH DELAY BETWEEN UNTIL SHORT CIRCUIT IS LOCALIZED electrical_fire emergency Electrical Fire In Flight 10 action yes no 0 Vents, Cabin Heat/Air OPEN ONCE IT IS ASCERTAINED THAT THE FIRE IS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED cabin_fire emergency Cabin Fire 0 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF cabin_fire emergency Cabin Fire 1 action yes no 0 Vents, Cabin Heat/Air CLOSED cabin_fire emergency Cabin Fire 2 action yes no 0 Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE cabin_fire emergency Cabin Fire 3 note no no 0 After using fire extinguisher within a closed cabin ventilate the cabin. cabin_fire emergency Cabin Fire 4 action yes no 0 Landing AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Wing Fire emergency Wing Fire 0 action yes no 0 Navigation lights OFF Wing Fire emergency Wing Fire 1 action yes no 0 Strobe Lights OFF Wing Fire emergency Wing Fire 2 action yes no 0 Pitot Heat OFF Wing Fire emergency Wing Fire 3 action yes no 0 Attitude PERFORM SIDE-SLIP TO KEEP THE FLAMES AWAY FROM THE FUEL TANK AND CABIN Wing Fire emergency Wing Fire 4 action yes no 0 Land ASAP - DO NOT USE FLAPS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Wing Tops/Fuel Tanks preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 1 action yes no 0 Fuel Level BOTH WINGS - VISUAL CHECK preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 2 note no no 0 If needed get gas (AVGAS 100) before proceeding with other fuel tank related items. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 3 action yes no 0 Filler caps BOTH WINGS - SECURE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 4 note no no 0 Make sure vent on right wing cap is not blocked. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 5 action yes no 0 Wing Tops INSPECT FOR LOOSE SCREWS, RIVETS AND DAMAGE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 6 subtitle no no 0 2. Cockpit preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 7 action yes no 0 Control wheel lock REMOVE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 8 action yes no 0 Ignition switch OFF preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 9 action yes no 0 Master switch ON (BOTH SIDES) preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 10 action yes no 0 Fuel gauges CHECK QUANTITY preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 11 action yes no 0 Flaps 10° preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 12 action yes no 0 Pitot Heat ON - OBSERVE AMMETER DROP - THEN OFF preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 13 action yes no 0 Strobe/Beacon ON - VISUALLY CHECK - OFF preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 14 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 15 action yes no 0 Fuel shut-off valve ON preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 16 action yes no 0 Paperwork AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE, REGISTRATION, RADIO STATION LICENSE, OPERATING LIMITATIONS (POH), WEIGHT/LOADING DATA preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 17 subtitle no no 0 3. Cockpit - Night Flights preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 18 action yes no 0 Nav Lights & Strobes ON preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 19 note no no 0 Walk around plane and visually check to see that all are operating. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 20 action yes no 0 Landing Light ON preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 21 note no no 0 Visually check from outside if not dark enough to see that it's on from inside the cockpit. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 22 action yes no 0 Instrument Lights ON preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 23 subtitle no no 0 4. Fuselage - Left Side preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 24 action yes no 0 Baggage Door LOCKED WITH KEY preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 25 action yes no 0 Radio antennas CHECK SECURITY preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 26 action yes no 0 Miscellaneous CHECK FOR LOOSE SCREWS/RIVETS, ETC. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 27 subtitle no no 0 5. Empennage preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 28 action yes no 0 Rudder gust lock REMOVE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 29 action yes no 0 Tail tie-down DISCONNECT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 30 action yes no 0 Control surfaces CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, ACTUATORS, SECURITY, LOOSE RIVETS, DAMAGE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 31 subtitle no no 0 6. Fuselage Right Side preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 32 action yes no 0 Miscellaneous CHECK FOR LOOSE SCREWS/RIVETS, ETC. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 33 action yes no 0 Fuel strainer drain (belly) CHECK SAMPLE FOR WATER/DIRT (SOME MODELS) preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 34 subtitle no no 0 7. Right Wing preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 35 action yes no 0 Flaps CHECK ACTUATOR AND ROLLERS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 36 action yes no 0 Aileron CHECK FREEDOM, HINGE PINS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 37 action yes no 0 Wing tip CHECK FOR CRACKS; CHECK NAVIGATION LIGHT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 38 action yes no 0 Leading edge CHECK FOR DENTS, CRACKS, ETC. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 39 action yes no 0 Wing tie-down DISCONNECT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 40 action yes no 0 Main wheel tire CHECK FOR PROPER INFLATION/WEAR; CHECK COTTER PIN IN WHEEL NUT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 41 action yes no 0 Main wheel brake CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS; CHECK BRAKE PADS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 42 action yes no 0 Fuel drain CHECK SAMPLE FOR WATER/DIRT AND FUEL TYPE (100LL - BLUE) preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 43 subtitle no no 0 8. Nose preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 44 action yes no 0 Engine Oil CHECK LEVEL preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 45 note no no 0 Note: Different versions of C-172 have different oil capacities preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 46 action yes no 0 Fuel bowl drain CHECK SAMPLE FOR WATER/DIRT AND FUEL TYPE (100LL - BLUE) preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 47 action yes no 0 Prop/Spinner CHECK FOR NICKS AND SECURITY preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 48 action yes no 0 Air filter CHECK FOR RESTRICTIONS & EXCESSIVE DIRT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 49 action yes no 0 Landing Light CHECK CONDITION AND CLEANLINESS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 50 action yes no 0 Cowling LOOK FOR BIRDS OR NESTS INSIDE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 51 action yes no 0 Nose wheel CHECK FOR PROPER INFLATION/WEAR; CHECK FOR COTTER PINS IN WHEEL NUTS; CHECK FOR LEAKING FLUIDS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 52 action yes no 0 Nose tie-down DISCONNECT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 53 action yes no 0 Static source opening CHECK NOT BLOCKED preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 54 subtitle no no 0 9. Left Wing preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 55 action yes no 0 Wing tie-down DISCONNECT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 56 action yes no 0 Leading edge CHECK FOR DENTS, CRACKS, ETC. preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 57 action yes no 0 Pitot tube REMOVE COVER CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 58 action yes no 0 Stall warning opening CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 59 action yes no 0 Fuel Tank Vent CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 60 action yes no 0 Wing tip CHECK FOR CRACKS; CHECK NAVIGATION LIGHT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 61 action yes no 0 Aileron CHECK FREEDOM, HINGE PINS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 62 action yes no 0 Flaps CHECK ACTUATOR AND ROLLERS preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 63 action yes no 0 Fuel drain CHECK SAMPLE FOR WATER/DIRT AND FUEL TYPE (100LL - BLUE) preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 64 action yes no 0 Main wheel tire CHECK FOR PROPER INFLATION/WEAR; CHECK COTTER PIN IN WHEEL NUT preflight_inspection normal Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist 65 action yes no 0 Main wheel brake CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS; CHECK BRAKE PADS before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Before Starting before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 1 action yes no 0 Preflight Inspection COMPLETED before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 2 action yes no 0 Seat position ADJUST & ENSURE LOCKED before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 3 action yes no 0 Seal belts/harness ADJUST AND LOCK before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 4 note no no 0 Brief passengers on use of belts/harnesses and requirements for wearing them. before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 5 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 6 action yes no 0 Radios/electrical OFF before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 7 action yes no 0 Autopilot OFF before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 8 action yes no 0 Brakes TEST AND SET before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 9 action yes no 0 Circuit Breakers CHECK ALL IN before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 10 subtitle no no 0 2. Starting Engine before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 11 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (IN) before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 12 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat COLD (IN) before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 13 action yes no 0 Primer PRIME IF REQUIRED - MAKE SURE LOCKED IN before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 14 action yes no 0 Throttle 1/8 INCH before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 15 action yes no 0 Key IN IGNITION before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 16 action yes no 0 Master Switch ON (BOTH SIDES) before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 17 action yes no 0 Propeller Area "CALL ""CLEAR"" & CHECK PROP AREA AND BEHIND PLANE" before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 18 action yes no 0 Ignition START - RELEASE ON START before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 19 action yes no 0 Throttle 1,000 RPM before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 20 action yes no 0 Oil Pressure CHECK IN GREEN before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 21 subtitle no no 0 3. Before Taxiing before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 22 action yes no 0 Radios ON AND SET TO APPROPRIATE FREQUENCY. CALL FOR RADIO CHECK before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 23 action yes no 0 Transponder STANDBY before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 24 action yes no 0 Beacon/Strobe ON before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 25 action yes no 0 Nav. Lights/Strobes ON IF REQUIRED before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 26 action yes no 0 Flaps FULL UP (NORMAL TAKEOFF) before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 27 subtitle no no 0 4. Taxiing before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 28 action yes no 0 Clearance CHECK FOR THINGS IN WAY OF WINGS; CHECK FOR PEOPLE AHEAD OF AND BEHIND PLANE before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 29 action yes no 0 Flight Controls SET FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 30 action yes no 0 Brakes COME TO FULL STOP IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING TAXI ROLL before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 31 subtitle no no 0 5. IFR Instrument Checks before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 32 action yes no 0 Turn Coordinator SHOULD INDICATE TURN IN PROPER DIRECTION WHILE TAXIING before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 33 action yes no 0 Attitude Indicator VERY LITTLE CHANGE DUE TO TURNS; SLIGHT PITCH INDICATIONS DUE TO ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 34 action yes no 0 Heading Indicator SHOULD TRACK HEADINGS before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 35 action yes no 0 Altimeter WHEN SET TO CURRENT ALTIMETER SETTING SHOULD INDICATE WITHIN 75 FT. OF AIRPORT ELEVATION before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 36 action yes no 0 VSI SHOULD INDICATE ZERO. IF NOT, NOTE INDICATION AND USE FOR LEVEL INDICATION IN FLIGHT before_start normal Normal Engine Starting Checklist 37 action yes no 0 VORs CHECK AT LOCAL GROUND CHECK POINT OR AGAINST EACH OTHER BASED ON SOME RECEIVABLE SIGNAL before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Before Starting before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 1 action yes no 0 Preflight Inspection COMPLETED before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 2 action yes no 0 Seat position ADJUST & ENSURE LOCKED before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 3 action yes no 0 Seal belts/harness ADJUST AND LOCK before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 4 note no no 0 Brief passengers on use of belts/harnesses and requirements for wearing them. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 5 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 6 action yes no 0 Radios/electrical OFF before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 7 action yes no 0 Autopilot OFF before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 8 action yes no 0 Brakes TEST AND SET before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 9 action yes no 0 Circuit Breakers CHECK ALL IN before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 10 subtitle no no 0 2. Starting Engine before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 11 action yes no 0 Ignition OFF (TAKE KEY OUT AND HANG IT UP) before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 12 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF (BOTH SIDES) before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 13 action yes no 0 Prime PRIME before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 14 note no no 0 With ignition switch off and throttle closed, prime the engine four to ten strokes as the propeller is being turned by hand. Use heavy primer strokes for best atomization of fuel. If doing this by yourself, tie the plane down securely and set parking brake, in case engine starts. Treat propeller as if the ignition is on and engine could start. Leave primer charged and ready for a stroke. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 15 action yes no 0 Propeller Area CLEAR before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 16 action yes no 0 Master Switch ON before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 17 action yes no 0 Mixture FULL RICH before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 18 action yes no 0 Throttle OPEN 1/8 INCH before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 19 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch START before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 20 action yes no 0 Throttle PUMP TO FULL OPEN TWICE THEN RETURN TO 1/8 INCH OPEN POSITION before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 21 action yes no 0 Primer CONTINUE TO PRIME UNTIL ENGINE IS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. ALTERNATELY PUMP THROTTLE RAPIDLY OVER FIRST 1/4 OF TRAVEL before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 22 action yes no 0 Oil Pressure IN THE GREEN before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 23 note no no 0 This might take a little time since the engine is cold. If pressure doesn't come up in about 30 seconds, shut the engine down. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 24 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat FULL ON AFTER ENGINE STARTED. LEAVE ON UNTIL RUNNING SMOOTHLY before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 25 action yes no 0 Primer IN AND LOCKED before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 26 caution no no 0 If engine does not start during the first few attempts, or if engine firing diminishes in strength, it is probable that the spark plugs have frosted over. Pre-heat must be used before another start is attempted. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 27 caution no no 0 Pumping the throttle may cause raw fuel to accumulate in the intake air duct, creating a fire hazard in the event of a back-fire. If this occurs, maintain a cranking action to suck flames into the engine. An outside attendant with a fire extinguisher is advised for cold starts without pre-heat. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting Without Pre-Heat 28 note no no 0 Perform steps 3 through 5 on normal start checklist before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Before Starting before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 1 action yes no 0 Preflight Inspection COMPLETED before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 2 action yes no 0 Seat position ADJUST & ENSURE LOCKED before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 3 action yes no 0 Seal belts/harness ADJUST AND LOCK before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 4 note no no 0 Brief passengers on use of belts/harnesses and requirements for wearing them. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 5 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 6 action yes no 0 Radios/electrical OFF before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 7 action yes no 0 Autopilot OFF before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 8 action yes no 0 Brakes TEST AND SET before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 9 action yes no 0 Circuit Breakers CHECK ALL IN before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 10 subtitle no no 0 2. Starting Engine before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 11 action yes no 0 Ignition OFF (TAKE KEY OUT AND HANG IT UP) before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 12 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF (BOTH SIDES) before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 13 action yes no 0 Prime PRIME before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 14 note no no 0 With ignition switch off and throttle closed, prime the engine two to four strokes (up to seven without pre-heat) as the propeller is being turned by hand. Use heavy primer strokes for best atomization of fuel. If doing this by yourself, tie the plane down securely and set parking brake, in case engine starts. Treat propeller as if the ignition is on and engine could start. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 15 action yes no 0 Primer IN AND LOCKED before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 16 action yes no 0 Propeller Area CLEAR before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 17 action yes no 0 Master Switch ON before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 18 action yes no 0 Mixture FULL RICH before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 19 action yes no 0 Throttle OPEN 1/8 INCH before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 20 action yes no 0 Ignition Switch START before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 21 action yes no 0 Throttle 1,000 RPM before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 22 action yes no 0 Oil Pressure IN THE GREEN before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 23 note no no 0 This might take a little time since the engine is cold. If pressure doesn't come up in about 30 seconds, shut the engine down. before_start normal Cold Weather Starting With Pre-Heat 24 note no no 0 Perform steps 3 through 5 on normal start checklist before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Final Cockpit Check before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 1 action yes no 0 Cabin doors CLOSED AND LATCHED before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 2 action yes no 0 Windows CLOSED before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 3 action yes no 0 Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 4 action yes no 0 Elevator trim TAKEOFF POSITION before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 5 action yes no 0 Rudder trim TAKEOFF POSITION before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 6 action yes no 0 Flight Instruments CHECK AND SET before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 7 note no no 0 Set attitude indicator to level flight position. Set altimeter to runway altitude or locally reported altimeter setting. Set heading indicator to magnetic compass. before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 8 action yes no 0 Comm Radio/VOR SET TO APPROPRIATE FREQS before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 9 action yes no 0 Beacon/Strobe ON before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 10 action yes no 0 Nav Lights/Strobes ON IF REQUIRED before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 11 action yes no 0 Autopilot OFF before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 12 subtitle no no 0 2. Engine Run-up before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 13 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 14 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (IN) before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 15 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET OR HOLD FOOT BRAKES before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 16 action yes no 0 Throttle 1,700 RPM before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 17 action yes no 0 Magnetos CHECK before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 18 note no no 0 RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto. RPM difference between magnetos should not exceed 50 RPM. before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 19 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat ON - CHECK FOR RPM DROP THEN BACK TO OFF before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 20 action yes no 0 Engine instruments CHECK before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 21 note no no 0 Oil pressure/Temperature. Ammeter - Create electrical load with landing light. Make sure no more than needle width deflection. before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 22 action yes no 0 Vacuum CHECK IN GREEN before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 23 action yes no 0 Throttle IDLE before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 24 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat ON - MAKE SURE ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 25 action yes no 0 Throttle 1,000 RPM before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 26 action yes no 0 Throttle friction lock ADJUST before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 27 action yes no 0 Alternator switch OFF - CHECK LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ON - SWITCH BACK TO ON before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 28 action yes no 0 Flaps APPROPRIATE TAKEOFF POSITION before_takeoff normal Before Takeoff Checklist 29 action yes no 0 Transponder SET TO MODE C/ALTITUDE takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 0 action yes no 0 Flaps FULL UP takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 1 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat COLD (IN) takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 2 action yes no 0 Elevator Trim TAKEOFF POSITION takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 3 action yes no 0 Rudder Trim TAKEOFF POSITION takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 4 action yes no 0 Heading indicator CALIBRATE AGAINST COMPASS takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 5 action yes no 0 Throttle FULL OPEN (IN) takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 6 action yes no 0 Engine Instruments CHECK WHILE STARTING ROLL takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 7 note no no 0 RPM - 2600 (Top of green arc); Oil Pressure - In the green; Oil Temperature - In the green; Suction - In the green takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 8 action yes no 0 Airspeed BUILDING takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 9 action yes no 0 Elevator LIFT NOSE WHEEL AT 55 KIAS (63 MPH) takeoff normal Normal Takeoff and Climb Procedures 10 action yes no 0 Climb Speed 70 - 80 KIAS (80 - 92 MPH) takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 0 action yes no 0 Taxi MAXIMUM RUNWAY USAGE takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 1 note no no 0 Takeoff procedure should be started using ALL available runway. Taxi to end of runway and align with centerline. takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 2 action yes no 0 Brakes SET AND HOLD takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 3 action yes no 0 Flaps FULL UP takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 4 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat COLD (IN) takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 5 action yes no 0 Elevator Trim TAKEOFF POSITION takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 6 action yes no 0 Rudder Trim TAKEOFF POSITION takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 7 action yes no 0 Heading indicator CALIBRATE AGAINST COMPASS takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 8 action yes no 0 Throttle FULL OPEN (IN) takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 9 action yes no 0 Engine Instruments CHECK BEFORE STARTING ROLL takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 10 note no no 0 RPM - 2600 (Top of green arc); Oil Pressure - In the green; Oil Temperature - In the green; Suction - In the green takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 11 action yes no 0 Brakes RELEASE takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 12 action yes no 0 Airspeed BUILDING takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 13 action yes no 0 Elevator SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW takeoff normal Maximum Performance Takeoff (Short Field) 14 action yes no 0 Climb Speed 59 KIAS (68 MPH) WITH OBSTACLES AHEAD takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 0 action yes no 0 Taxi KEEP ROLLING TO AVOID BOGGING DOWN takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 1 action yes no 0 Flaps 10° takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 2 note no no 0 If 10° flaps are used, with obstacles ahead, leave them extended until the obstacle is cleared and at a safe altitude. The exception is in high density altitude takeoff where the climb would be marginal with the flaps at 10°. takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 3 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat COLD (IN) takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 4 action yes no 0 Elevator Trim TAKEOFF POSITION takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 5 action yes no 0 Rudder Trim TAKEOFF POSITION takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 6 action yes no 0 Heading indicator CALIBRATE AGAINST COMPASS OR RUNWAY HEADING takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 7 action yes no 0 Throttle FULL OPEN (IN) takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 8 action yes no 0 Engine Instruments CHECK AS STARTING ROLL takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 9 note no no 0 RPM - 2600 (Top of green arc); Oil Pressure - In the green; Oil Temperature - In the green; Suction - In the green takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 10 action yes no 0 Airspeed BUILDING takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 11 action yes no 0 Elevator SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 12 note no no 0 Allow the airplane to lift off as soon as possible (before reaching safe climb speed). Level off at a few feet above the ground and fly in ground effect until reaching normal climb speed. takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 13 action yes no 0 Climb Speed 55 KIAS (63 MPH) WITH OBSTACLES AHEAD takeoff normal Soft Field Takeoff 14 action yes no 0 Flaps RETRACT AT SAFE ALTITUDE WITH POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Climbout after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 1 action yes no 0 Airspeed 70 - 80 KNOTS (90 - 92 MPH) after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 2 action yes no 0 Altitude ABOVE 300 AGL after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 3 action yes no 0 Flaps UP (IN 10° INCREMENTS IF MORE THAN THAT IN USE) after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 4 subtitle no no 0 2. At Cruise Altitude after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 5 action yes no 0 Attitude LEVEL after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 6 action yes no 0 Airspeed LET BUILD TO DESIRED CRUISE SPEED after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 7 action yes no 0 Throttle REDUCE TO DESIRED CRUISE SETTING after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 8 action yes no 0 Heading Indicator CALIBRATE AGAINST COMPASS after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 9 subtitle no no 0 3. Above 3,000 MSL after_takeoff normal After Takeoff Checklist 10 action yes no 0 Mixture LEAN FOR MAXIMUM RPM climb normal Enroute Climb 0 action yes no 0 Normal Airspeed 70 - 85 KIAS (80 - 98 MPH) climb normal Enroute Climb 1 action yes no 0 Max Performance SEE POH CLIMB TABLE IN SECTION 5 climb normal Enroute Climb 2 action yes no 0 Throttle FULL OPEN (IN) climb normal Enroute Climb 3 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat COLD (IN) climb normal Enroute Climb 4 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (IN) BELOW 3,000 FT. LEANED FOR MAXIMUM RPM ABOVE 3,000 approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Pre-Landing (Downwind) check approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 1 action yes no 0 Seat belts/Harnesses ADJUST AND LOCK approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 2 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (IN) approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 3 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat ON (OUT) approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 4 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 5 action yes no 0 Autopilot OFF approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 6 subtitle no no 0 2. Approach and Landing approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 7 action yes no 0 Power REDUCE TO 1,300 TO 1,500 RPM ABEAM APPROACH END OF RUNWAY approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 8 action yes no 0 Airspeed LET BLEED OFF TO LESS THAN 85 KIAS (95 MPH) approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 9 action yes no 0 Flaps USE AS DESIRED approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 10 note no no 0 Under light (less than 10 Knots) wind conditions 10° descending on the end of the downwind leg, 20° on base, and full flaps over the threshold. In heavier winds 20° or less is good flap setting for landing. Use minimum flap setting possible for cross wind landing. approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 11 note no no 0 Airspeeds: Downwind through base 65 - 75 KIAS (75 - 86 MPH); Final approach 60 - 70 KIAS (70 - 80 MPH); In gusty winds add 1/2 difference between gust and average wind speed to approach speed. approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 12 action yes no 0 Touchdown JUST ABOVE STALLING SPEED - MAIN WHEELS FIRST approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 13 action yes no 0 Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY approach normal Normal Approach and Landing Procedures 14 action yes no 0 Braking MINIMUM REQUIRED landing normal Short Field Landing 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Pre-Landing (Downwind) check landing normal Short Field Landing 1 action yes no 0 Seat belts/Harnesses ADJUST AND LOCK landing normal Short Field Landing 2 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (IN) landing normal Short Field Landing 3 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat ON (OUT) landing normal Short Field Landing 4 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH landing normal Short Field Landing 5 action yes no 0 Autopilot OFF landing normal Short Field Landing 6 subtitle no no 0 2. Approach and landing landing normal Short Field Landing 7 action yes no 0 Power REDUCE TO 1,300 TO 1,500 RPM ABEAM APPROACH END OF RUNWAY landing normal Short Field Landing 8 action yes no 0 Airspeed LET BLEED OFF TO LESS THAN 85 KIAS (95 MPH) landing normal Short Field Landing 9 action yes no 0 Flaps UNDER LIGHT (LESS THAN 10 KNOTS) WIND CONDITIONS 10° DESCENDING ON THE END OF THE DOWNWIND LEG, 20° ON BASE, AND FULL FLAPS ON FINAL landing normal Short Field Landing 10 note no no 0 Airspeeds: Downwind through base 65 - 75 KIAS (75 - 86 MPH); Final approach 60 KIAS (69 MPH); In gusty winds add 1/2 difference between gust and average wind speed to approach speed. landing normal Short Field Landing 11 action yes no 0 Touchdown JUST ABOVE STALLING SPEED - POWER OFF - MAIN WHEELS FIRST landing normal Short Field Landing 12 note no no 0 Roundout must be done much faster than usual due to low airspeed. landing normal Short Field Landing 13 action yes no 0 Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL QUICKLY landing normal Short Field Landing 14 action yes no 0 Braking MAXIMUM POSSIBLE WITHOUT SLIDING TIRES landing normal Short Field Landing 15 action yes no 0 Flight Controls RAISE FLAPS TO DECREASE LIFT AND IMPROVE BRAKING. HOLD FULL NOSE UP ELEVATOR landing normal Soft Field Landing 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Pre-Landing (Downwind) check landing normal Soft Field Landing 1 action yes no 0 Seat belts/Harnesses ADJUST AND LOCK landing normal Soft Field Landing 2 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (IN) landing normal Soft Field Landing 3 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat ON (OUT) landing normal Soft Field Landing 4 action yes no 0 Fuel Selector BOTH landing normal Soft Field Landing 5 action yes no 0 Autopilot OFF landing normal Soft Field Landing 6 subtitle no no 0 2. Approach and Landing landing normal Soft Field Landing 7 action yes no 0 Power REDUCE TO 1,300 TO 1,500 RPM ABEAM APPROACH END OF RUNWAY landing normal Soft Field Landing 8 action yes no 0 Airspeed LET BLEED OFF TO LESS THAN 85 KIAS (95 MPH) landing normal Soft Field Landing 9 action yes no 0 Flaps USE AS DESIRED landing normal Soft Field Landing 10 note no no 0 Under light (less than 10 Knots) wind conditions 10° descending on the end of the downwind leg, 20° on base, and full flaps over the threshold. In heavier winds 20° or less is good flap setting for landing. Use minimum flap setting possible for cross wind landing. landing normal Soft Field Landing 11 note no no 0 Airspeeds: Downwind through base 60 - 70 KIAS (69 - 80 MPH); Final approach 55 - 65 KIAS (63 - 75 MPH); In gusty winds add 1/2 difference between gust and average wind speed to approach speed. landing normal Soft Field Landing 12 action yes no 0 Touchdown JUST ABOVE STALLING SPEED - POWER OFF - MAIN WHEELS FIRST landing normal Soft Field Landing 13 action yes no 0 Landing Roll HOLD NOSE WHEEL OFF AS LONG AS POSSIBLE landing normal Soft Field Landing 14 action yes no 0 Braking AS REQUIRED landing normal Soft Field Landing 15 action yes no 0 Flight Controls FULL UP ELEVATOR go_around normal Balked Landing (Go Around) 0 action yes no 0 Throttle FULL OPEN (IN) go_around normal Balked Landing (Go Around) 1 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat COLD (IN) go_around normal Balked Landing (Go Around) 2 action yes no 0 Flaps TO 20° go_around normal Balked Landing (Go Around) 3 note no no 0 If more than 20° of flaps were in when the go-around is initiated, retract immediately to 20°. Continue to retract flaps in 10° increments only after establishing a positive rate of climb and reaching a safe altitude. go_around normal Balked Landing (Go Around) 4 action yes no 0 Airspeed 59 KIAS (68 MPH) after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 0 subtitle no no 0 1. After Landing - Clear of Runway after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 1 action yes no 0 Flaps FULL UP (VISUAL CHECK) after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 2 action yes no 0 Carburetor Heat OFF (IN) after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 3 action yes no 0 Elevator Trim TAKEOFF POSITION after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 4 action yes no 0 Rudder Trim TAKEOFF POSITION after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 5 subtitle no no 0 2. If Hard Landing after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 6 action yes no 0 ELT LISTEN FOR ON 121.5 ON COMMUNICATIONS RADIO after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 7 subtitle no no 0 3. Engine Shutdown after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 8 action yes no 0 Radios/Electrical ALL OFF after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 9 action yes no 0 Throttle 1,000 RPM after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 10 action yes no 0 Mixture IDLE CUTOFF after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 11 action yes no 0 Ignition OFF after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 12 action yes no 0 Master Switch OFF after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 13 subtitle no no 0 4. Securing the Airplane after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 14 action yes no 0 Parking Brake SET after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 15 action yes no 0 Control Lock INSTALL after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 16 action yes no 0 Tiedown WINGS AND TAIL after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 17 action yes no 0 Pitot Cover INSTALL after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 18 note no no 0 Double Check: All electrical equipment - Off; Master Switch - Off after_landing normal Post-Landing Checklists 19 challenge yes no 0 5. Close your Flight Plan reference normal Before Leaving Home 0 subtitle no no 0 1. Self Check reference normal Before Leaving Home 1 action yes no 0 Feeling ok YES reference normal Before Leaving Home 2 action yes no 0 Under any stress NO MORE THAN USUAL reference normal Before Leaving Home 3 action yes no 0 Taking any medication NO reference normal Before Leaving Home 4 action yes no 0 Alcohol in last 12 Hrs. NO reference normal Before Leaving Home 5 subtitle no no 0 2. Flight Planning/Navigation Equipment reference normal Before Leaving Home 6 challenge yes no 0 Current Charts reference normal Before Leaving Home 7 challenge yes no 0 A/FD reference normal Before Leaving Home 8 challenge yes no 0 POH reference normal Before Leaving Home 9 challenge yes no 0 Airport Guide reference normal Before Leaving Home 10 challenge yes no 0 E6-B reference normal Before Leaving Home 11 challenge yes no 0 Plotter reference normal Before Leaving Home 12 challenge yes no 0 Calculator reference normal Before Leaving Home 13 challenge yes no 0 Timer reference normal Before Leaving Home 14 challenge yes no 0 Custom Checklists reference normal Before Leaving Home 15 challenge yes no 0 Flight Plans reference normal Before Leaving Home 16 challenge yes no 0 Weather Reports reference normal Before Leaving Home 17 challenge yes no 0 Pencils reference normal Before Leaving Home 18 challenge yes no 0 Clipboards reference normal Before Leaving Home 19 subtitle no no 0 3. Emergency Items reference normal Before Leaving Home 20 challenge yes no 0 Hand Compass reference normal Before Leaving Home 21 challenge yes no 0 Knife reference normal Before Leaving Home 22 challenge yes no 0 Flashlights reference normal Before Leaving Home 23 challenge yes no 0 Batteries reference normal Before Leaving Home 24 challenge yes no 0 Bulbs reference normal Before Leaving Home 25 challenge yes no 0 Cell Phone (Charged) reference normal Before Leaving Home 26 challenge yes no 0 Spare Glasses reference normal Before Leaving Home 27 challenge yes no 0 Sun Glasses