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Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk — jochman-172chk

Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk · standard normal

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Aircraft Pilot

BEFORE START before_start

PreflightCOMPLETE
Seats/BeltsADJUST
Fuel ValveLeft/Right/Both
LightsOFF
Radios,IntercomOFF
TransponderOFF or SBY
Circuit BreakersCHECK
ClockWind and SET
AltimeterSET
ControlsFREE & CORRECT
FlapsCHECK
TrimSET FOR TO
BrakesCHECK/SET

ENGINE START engine_start

Normal (Cold) Start
MasterON
BeaconON
MixtureFULL RICH
Carb HeatOFF
Throttle Open 1/2"
PrimeAS REQUIRED
"CLEAR" AreaLOOK ABOUT
Ignition SwitchSTART
Adj Throttle1000 RPM
Oil PressureCHECK
RadiosON, CHECK 121.5
IntercomON
BrakesOFF
Toe BrakesCHECK

RUN UP before_takeoff

BrakesSet
Fuel ValveBoth
Fuel Quantity/GaugesCHECK
MixtureRich or As Required
Throttle1700 RPM
Left/Right Mag CheckCHECK
Carb. Heat CheckCHECK
Vacuum Gauge CheckCHECK
Alternator CheckCHECK
Oil Pressure CheckCHECK
Oil Temperature CheckCHECK
Nav/Com Radios SetCheck
Transponder1200

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Flight InstrumentsCHECK
FuelBoth
Engine GaugesCHECK
Carb. HeatOFF
MixtureRICH
FlapsSET
Trim TabSET
ControlsFREE/CORRECT
Seat Belts/HarnessCHECK
DoorsLATCHED
LightsAS REQUIRED
StrobesON
TransponderON ALT

TAKEOFF takeoff

NORMAL Liftoff 55, Climb 70-80CHECK
SHORT FIELD Liftoff 51, Climb 56CHECK

Source: Cessna/172N _ 172M Skyhawk/jochman-172chk.txt

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