Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk — Sam_Dawson_C172N_InFlight_Checklist

Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk · standard normal

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Aircraft Pilot

Final Before Take Off before_takeoff

HeadingCheck w/ Runway
AltimeterField Elevation
TransponderOn
TimeNoted
Exterior LightsOn

Climb climb

Fuel SelectorBoth
FlapsUp
ThrottleFull
MixtureLean
Airspeed70-85

Cruise cruise

Fuel SelectorAs Required
Elevator TrimAdjust
Throttle2100-2700 RPM
MixtureLean
Landing LightOff
Heading IndicatorAlign

In Range-Descent descent

ATIS/AWOS/ASOSReceived
AltimeterSet
Seats/Seat BeltsUpright & Secured
Fuel SelectorBoth
MixtureSet
Landing LightOn
AvionicsSet
Approach BriefingComplete
Turn-Time-Twist-Throttle-Talk
NOTEVx-65, Vy-72, Cruise Climb- 75-85, Va-85/95/105, Vref-70, Vref short- 65

Approach Brief (bold items VFR) approach

-ApproachType, Runway, TPA
-FrequencySet, ID
Final Approach CourseCDI Set
FAF
DH/MDA
Approach Lights/PAPI/VASIactivated?
TDZE, HAT/HAA
MAP
Missed Approach
Notes
-Runway exit/taxi plan
-Terrain, obstacles
DGSet to MAG
Min. Alt., MAP & Climb OutComplete

Before Landing before_landing

Fuel SelectorBoth
MixtureSet
Carburetor HeatAs Required
FlapsAs Desired

After Landing after_landing

TrimSet for Takeoff
FlapsUp
TransponderStby, 1200
Exterior LightsAs Required
Carburetor HeatCold
Turn-Time-Twist-Throttle-Talk
NOTEVx-65, Vy-72, Cruise Climb- 75-85, Va-85/95/105, Vref-70, Vref short- 65

Source: Cessna/172N _ 172M Skyhawk/Sam_Dawson_C172N_InFlight_Checklist.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: cf64b7c88a1ba0bdd63c991f4a92b8e8…

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