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Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk — jochman-clc172

Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk · standard normal

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Aircraft Pilot

ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF engine_failure_before_rotation

ThrottleIDLE
BrakesAPPLY
Wing FlapsRETRACT
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF

ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF engine_failure_after_takeoff

Airspeed (flaps UP)65 KIAS
Airspeed (flaps DOWN)60 KIAS
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED
Master SwitchOFF

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT engine_failure_in_flight

Airspeed65 KIAS
Carburetor HeatON
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
Ignition SwitchBOTH or START
PrimerIN & LOCKED

EMERGENCY LANDING forced_landing

Airspeed (flaps UP)65 KIAS
Airspeed (flaps DOWN)60 KIAS
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector ValveOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED
Master SwitchOFF
DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

PRECAUTIONARY LANDING forced_landing

Wing Flaps20(
Airspeed60 KIAS
Select fieldSUITABLE
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Electrical SwitchesOFF
Wing Flaps (on final approach)30(
Airspeed60 KIAS
Master SwitchOFF
DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Ignition SwitchOFF
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

CABIN preflight_inspection

Pilot’s Operating HandbookAVAILABLE
Aircraft DocumentsAVAILABLE
Control Wheel LockREMOVE
Ignition SwitchOFF
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Master SwitchON
Fuel Quanity IndicatorsCHECK QUANTITY
FlapsDOWN
Master SwitchOFF

EMPENNAGE preflight_inspection

Rudder Gust LockREMOVE
Tail Tie-DownDISCONNECT
Control SurfacesCHECK FREE

RIGHT WING preflight_inspection

AileronCHECK FREE
Wing Tie-DownDISCONNECT
Main Wheel TireCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE

NOSE preflight_inspection

Engine Oil LevelCHECK
Fuel StrainerDRAIN
Propeller and SpinnerCHECK
Landing LightCHECK
Carburetor Air FilterCHECK
Nose Wheel Strut and TireCHECK
Nose Tie-DownDISCONNECT
Static Source OpeningCHECK

LEFT WING preflight_inspection

Main Wheel TireCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Pitot Tube CoverREMOVE
Fuel Tank Vent OpeningCHECK
Stall Warning OpeningCHECK
Wing Tie-DownDISCONNECT
AileronCHECK FREE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
Seats, Belts, Shoulder HarnessesADJUST & LOCK
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
BrakesTEST & SET
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN

STARTING ENGINE engine_start

MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Master SwitchON
PrimeAS REQUIRED
ThrottleOPEN ¼ INCH
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
Throttle1000 RPM
Oil PressureCHECK
Flashing Beacon, Nav. LightsON
Avionics Power SwitchON
RadiosON
TransponderSTANDBY

BEFORE TAXI before_taxi

Wing FlapsUP
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesTEST
AreaCLEAR

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Parking BrakeSET
Cabin Doors and WindowsCLOSED & LOCKED
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Flight InstrumentsSET
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Mixture (Below 3000’)RICH
Elevator TrimTAKEOFF
Rudder Trim (if installed)TAKEOFF
Throttle1700 RPM
MagnetosCHECK
Carburetor HeatCHECK
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
AmmeterCHECK
Suction GuageCHECK
Throttle1000 RPM
RadiosSET
TransponderON-ALT

NORMAL TAKEOFF takeoff

Wing Flaps0( - 10(
Carburetor HeatCOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Elevator ControlLIFT NOSE AT 55 KIAS
Climb SpeedBEST RATE

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF takeoff

Wing Flaps10(
Carburetor HeatCOLD
BrakesAPPLY
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureLEAN above 3000’, RICH below 3000’
BrakesRELEASE
Elevator ControlSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Climb Speed (Until Obstacles Cleared)BEST ANGLE

ENROUTE CLIMB climb

AirspeedBEST RATE or HIGHER
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureLEAN above 3000’, RICH below 3000’

CRUISE cruise

Power75% or LESS
Elevator TrimADJUST
Rudder Trim (if installed)ADJUST
MixtureLEAN

DESCENT descent

Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureADJUST
PowerAS DESIRED
Carburetor HeatFULL AS REQUIRED

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

Seats, Belts, Shoulder HarnessesSECURE
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON

BALKED LANDING go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Wing Flaps (immediately)20(
Climb SpeedBEST ANGLE
Wing Flaps10(
Wing Flaps (after safe alt. and 60 KIAS)RETRACT

AFTER LANDING after_landing

Wing FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatCOLD
TransponderSTANDBY

SECURING AIRPLANE securing

Parking BrakeSET
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL

Source: Cessna/172N _ 172M Skyhawk/jochman-clc172.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: 9f2009c3e47a825fe3e0d34d7ddc0fe8…

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