Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk

ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF Throttle IDLE Brakes APPLY Wing Flaps RETRACT Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Ignition Switch OFF Master Switch OFF

ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF Airspeed (flaps UP) 65 KIAS Airspeed (flaps DOWN) 60 KIAS Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector Valve OFF Ignition Switch OFF Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED Master Switch OFF

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT Airspeed 65 KIAS Carburetor Heat ON Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Mixture RICH Ignition Switch BOTH or START Primer IN & LOCKED

EMERGENCY LANDING Airspeed (flaps UP) 65 KIAS Airspeed (flaps DOWN) 60 KIAS Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector Valve OFF Ignition Switch OFF Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED Master Switch OFF Doors UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW Brakes APPLY HEAVILY

PRECAUTIONARY LANDING Wing Flaps 20( Airspeed 60 KIAS Select field SUITABLE Avionics Power Switch OFF Electrical Switches OFF Wing Flaps (on final approach) 30( Airspeed 60 KIAS Master Switch OFF Doors UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW Ignition Switch OFF Brakes APPLY HEAVILY

CABIN Pilot’s Operating Handbook AVAILABLE Aircraft Documents AVAILABLE Control Wheel Lock REMOVE Ignition Switch OFF Avionics Power Switch OFF Master Switch ON Fuel Quanity Indicators CHECK QUANTITY Flaps DOWN Master Switch OFF

EMPENNAGE Rudder Gust Lock REMOVE Tail Tie-Down DISCONNECT Control Surfaces CHECK FREE

RIGHT WING Aileron CHECK FREE Wing Tie-Down DISCONNECT Main Wheel Tire CHECK Fuel Tank Sump SAMPLE Fuel Quantity CHECK Fuel Filler Cap SECURE

NOSE Engine Oil Level CHECK Fuel Strainer DRAIN Propeller and Spinner CHECK Landing Light CHECK Carburetor Air Filter CHECK Nose Wheel Strut and Tire CHECK Nose Tie-Down DISCONNECT Static Source Opening CHECK

LEFT WING Main Wheel Tire CHECK Fuel Tank Sump SAMPLE Fuel Quantity CHECK Fuel Filler Cap SECURE Pitot Tube Cover REMOVE Fuel Tank Vent Opening CHECK Stall Warning Opening CHECK Wing Tie-Down DISCONNECT Aileron CHECK FREE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Preflight Inspection COMPLETE Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses ADJUST & LOCK Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Avionics Power Switch OFF Electrical Equipment OFF Brakes TEST & SET Circuit Breakers CHECK IN

STARTING ENGINE Mixture RICH Carburetor Heat COLD Master Switch ON Prime AS REQUIRED Throttle OPEN ¼ INCH Propeller Area CLEAR Ignition Switch START Throttle 1000 RPM Oil Pressure CHECK Flashing Beacon, Nav. Lights ON Avionics Power Switch ON Radios ON Transponder STANDBY

BEFORE TAKEOFF Parking Brake SET Cabin Doors and Windows CLOSED & LOCKED Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT Flight Instruments SET Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Mixture (Below 3000’) RICH Elevator Trim TAKEOFF Rudder Trim (if installed) TAKEOFF Throttle 1700 RPM Magnetos CHECK Carburetor Heat CHECK Engine Instruments CHECK Ammeter CHECK Suction Guage CHECK Throttle 1000 RPM Radios SET Transponder ON-ALT

NORMAL TAKEOFF Wing Flaps 0( - 10( Carburetor Heat COLD Throttle FULL OPEN Elevator Control LIFT NOSE AT 55 KIAS Climb Speed BEST RATE

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF Wing Flaps 10( Carburetor Heat COLD Brakes APPLY Throttle FULL OPEN Mixture LEAN above 3000’, RICH below 3000’ Brakes RELEASE Elevator Control SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW Climb Speed (Until Obstacles Cleared) BEST ANGLE

ENROUTE CLIMB Airspeed BEST RATE or HIGHER Throttle FULL OPEN Mixture LEAN above 3000’, RICH below 3000’

CRUISE Power 75% or LESS Elevator Trim ADJUST Rudder Trim (if installed) ADJUST Mixture LEAN

DESCENT Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Mixture ADJUST Power AS DESIRED Carburetor Heat FULL AS REQUIRED

BEFORE LANDING Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses SECURE Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Mixture RICH Carburetor Heat ON

BALKED LANDING Throttle FULL OPEN Carburetor Heat COLD Wing Flaps (immediately) 20( Climb Speed BEST ANGLE Wing Flaps 10( Wing Flaps (after safe alt. and 60 KIAS) RETRACT

SECURING AIRPLANE Parking Brake SET Avionics Power Switch OFF Electrical Equipment OFF Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Ignition Switch OFF Master Switch OFF Control Lock INSTALL