Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk

Preflight (Cessna R172E) Interior Inspection preflight_inspection

Pitot CoverREMOVE
Aircraft Documents AROW
Aircraft Forms
HOBBS/TACH
Fuel SelectorBOTH
Trim set forTAKEOFF
Carbon Monoxide DetectorCHECK
Control LockREMOVE
Ignition SwitchOFF
Fuel Strainer 4 secondDRAIN
Radios (COM/VOR/DME/ADF)OFF
TransponderOFF
Electrical EquipOFF
Master SwitchON
Pitot Heat (IFR)ON
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Flaps (above 40 degrees)DOWN
Pitot Warm (IFR)CHECK
Pitot Heat (IFR)OFF
Lights (IFR/Nav/Lndg/Strobe)CHK
Master SwitchOFF

Exterior Inspection preflight_inspection

Baggage DoorCLOSED/LOCK
Left Static PortCHECK
Battery DrainCHECK
Fuselage ConditionCHECK
AntennasCHECK
Tail Tie DownREMOVE
Tail Surfaces (TrimTab/Hinge/Nav Light/Beacon)CHECK
Right Static PortCHECK
Right Wing (Flap/Aileron/Nav. Light)CHECK
Right Wing Tie DownREMOVE
Right Landing Gear (Wheel/Break/Tire)CHECK
Right ChockREMOVE
Right Fuel TankDRAIN
Right Fuel TankQUANTITY
Right Fuel TankCAP SECURE
Cowling FastenersCHECK
Fuel Res/Low Point (2)DRAIN
Propeller & SpinnerCHECK
Nose Wheel/Tire/StrutCHECK
Oil (6 QTS MIN.)CHECK
Oil CapSECURE
CAUTIONIf dipstick/cap is not secure, oil will be lost in flight
Left Fuel TankCHECK
Left Fuel TankCAP SECURE
Pitot TubeCHECK
Fuel VentCHECK
Stall Warning PortCHECK
Left Wing Tie DownREMOVE
Landing, Taxi LightCHECK
Left Wing (Nav Light/Aileron/Flap)CHECK
Left Fuel TankDRAIN
Left Landing Gear (Wheel/Break/Tire)CHECK
Left ChockREMOVE

Before Starting Engine before_start

(Charts/Plates/Clipboard/Pencils)AVAILABLE
Seat ADJUSTLOCK
Seat Belt/HarnessFASTEN
Radios (COM/VOR/DME)VERIFY OFF
Electrical EquipOFF
Circuit BreakersCHECK
BrakesTEST
Magnetic CompassCHECK
AltimeterFIELD ELEVATION
VSIZERO
Airspeed IndicatorZERO
ClockCHECK
MixtureRICH
PropFULL INCREASE
ThrottleCLOSED
PrimerLOCKED
Fuel ShutoffIN

Start Engine engine_start

Master SwitchON
Aux Fuel Pump SwitchHI
Throttle (8/10 GPH then ¼”)OPEN
Aux Fuel Pump SwitchOFF
Prop Area (CALL OUT)CLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
Aux Fuel Pump AS Required (if cold or not start – LOW)
Aux Fuel PumpGUARDED
Throttle1000 RPM
Oil PressureCHECK
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
MixtureLEAN FOR TAXI
FlapsUP
Lights (As Required)ON

Before Taxi before_taxi

Com RadiosON & SET
Marker BeaconTEST/set to LO
Nav RadiosON & SET
VORTUNE/IDENTIFY
VOT 360 Deg, Check TO/FROM every 90 degrees
or VOR Checkpoint(FROM)
or ILSTune/Identify/Monitor
DME (Adjust Brightness)TEST
TransponderSTANDBY
ATIS COPY
Ceiling
Visibility
Winds
Temp/DP
Altimeter
R/W
NOTAMs
Altimeter (+/- 75 feet)SET
Attitude IndicatorSET
Heading IndicatorSET
Flight ClearanceOBTAIN
ATC Clears N7909N to
Via
Climb & Maintain
expect w/in
Holding Instructions
Special Info
Departure Frequency
Squawk
Taxi ClearanceOBTAIN

Taxi taxi

Taxi Light (As Required)ON
AileronsSET FOR WIND
BrakesTEST
Turn Coordinator & BallCHECK
Heading IndicatorCHECK
Attitude IndicatorCHECK
CompassCHECK

Engine Run Up before_takeoff

BrakesHOLD
Fuel SelectorBOTH
Throttle1800 RPM
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
Magnetos (Drop <150/ Difference +50 RPM)CHECK
Prop (3 Times - cold eng.)Cycle
(Check – RPM/Oil pressure/MP ↑)
SuctionCHECK
Gyros (HI & AI)CHECK
Throttle IdleCHECK
Throttle1000 RPM
Throttle FrictionCHECK

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Heading IndicatorCHECK
Attitude IndicatorCHECK
RadiosSET FOR DEPARTURE
NavSET FOR DEPARTURE
Marker BeaconCHECK
VORVerify/SET
ILSVerify/SET
DMEVerify/SET
Trim set forTAKEOFF
ControlsCHECK
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Doors & WindowsLOCKED
Seat Belt/ HarnessCHECK
TransponderSET/ALTITUDE
Strobes/LightsON

On the Runway takeoff

Heading IndicatorCHECK
Attitude IndicatorCHECK
Transponder (Altitude)CHECK
Time OffRecord

Normal Takeoff takeoff

FlapsUP
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureADJUST
Rotate50-60 MPH
Climb100 MPH
NOTEMixture Settings: <4K = 17 GPH; 4K = 15 GPH; 8K = 13 GPH; 12K = 11 GPH

Short Field/Obstacle Clearance Takeoff takeoff

BrakesHOLD
Flaps20 DEGREES
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureADJUST
BrakesRELEASE
Elevator LIFT AT60 MPH
Climb75 MPH (Vx)
CLEAR OBS
Climb (Vy)85 - 95 MPH
(90 MPH AT 6000 PA)
FlapsUP

Soft Field Takeoff takeoff

Flaps20 DEGREES
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureSET
ElevatorAFT UNTIL AIRBORNE
Stay in Ground Effect to90 MPH
Flaps (Positive Climb)UP

After Takeoff after_takeoff

Throttle (MAX)25” MP
Prop2600 RPM
MixtureAS REQUIRED
Landing LightsOFF

Cruise cruise

PowerAS REQUIRED
FuelCHECK
Mixture (Recommend POH Settings)LEAN AS REQUIRED
NOTEV-Speeds (in MPH): Vr 55-65, Va 127, Vx 75-80, Vfe 100, Vy 85-95, Vno 145, Climb 100, Vne 182, Vs 65, Glide 85, Vso 53, Max X/Wind 25

Descent descent

ThrottleADJUST
Mixture (Smooth Engine Operation)ADJUST
Pitot Heat (As Required)ON

Prior to Approach approach

ATIS COPY
Ceiling
Visibility
Winds
Temp/DP
Altimeter
R/W
NOTAMs
AltimeterSET
WXOBTAIN
GUMPSCHECK
Com RadiosON & SET
Nav RadiosON & SET
(Marker Beacon)
Transponder (Code)SET
Review Approach
RADIOS
ALTITUDES
HEADINGS
MISSED APP
TIME from FAF to MAP
ALTIMETER SETTING

Prior to FAF approach

GUMPSCHECK
Gear/FlapsSET

Approach approach

MDA/DHVERIFY
TIMECHECK
Landing Light (As Required)ON

Before Landing before_landing

Fuel SelectorBOTH
MixtureAS REQUIRED
PropFULL INCREASE
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Airspeed (Partial Flaps)80 MPH
(Full Flaps)75 MPH
(Full Soft/Short)60-70 MPH
(Traffic Pattern)100 MPH

After Landing after_landing

FlapsUP
TransponderOFF
Landing LightsOFF
Strobes/BeaconOFF
Trim SET ATTAKEOFF
(Ailerons set for Wind)

Engine Shutdown shutdown

Throttle1000 RPM
RadiosOFF
All Electrical SwitchesOFF
Mag GroundingCHECK
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
LightsOFF
Ignition (Prop Stopped)OFF
Master SwitchOFF
InterphoneOFF
FuelRIGHT or LEFT TANK

Post Flight postflight

Control LockINSTALL
Vents/HeatCLOSED
Seat BeltsFASTEN
ChocksINSTALL
Tie downsINSTALL
Pitot CoverINSTALL
Airplane Forms HOBBS/TACH
Doors/WindowsLOCKED
Sun ScreenINSTALL
Flight PlanCLOSED

Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures

Engine Failure During Takeoff Run (Abort)
ThrottleCLOSED
BrakingAS REQUIRED
After Takeoff
Altitude Sufficient for Restart?
NO
ThrottleCLOSED
LandSTRAIGHT AHEAD
Yes
Airspeed85 MPH
Fuel selectorBOTH
MixtureFULL RICH
PropINCREASE RPM
ThrottleCLOSED
Auxiliary Fuel Pump SwitchHI
Throttle (8-10 GPH, then 1 inch)
Aux Fuel Pump SwitchOFF
Ignition (if necessary)START
Engine restarted?
No
Mayday (121.5)Transmit
MixtureCut-off
PropFeather
MagnetosOFF
Fuel Shut-OffPULL
(Full Flaps prior to touchdown)
Master Switch (after flaps)OFF
DoorsCRACKED OPEN
SeatbeltsTIGHTEN/LOCK
Yes
ThrottleADJUST
MixtureADJUST
Land as soon asPossible!
Propeller Failure
ThrottleREDUCE POWER
AirspeedREDUCE
(Increase Pitch)
PropDECREASE RPM
NOTEIf, after moving prop lever through full range of travel, control is not regained, reposition prop to full increase, adjust throttle to maintain RPM within limits, and land as soon as practicable.
NOTENote: With loss of oil pressure the propeller will go to low pitch, high RPM.

Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk — wadell-r172e

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Preflight (Cessna R172E) Interior Inspection preflight_inspection

Exterior Inspection preflight_inspection

Before Starting Engine before_start

Start Engine engine_start

Before Taxi before_taxi

Taxi taxi

Engine Run Up before_takeoff

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

On the Runway takeoff

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Short Field/Obstacle Clearance Takeoff takeoff

Soft Field Takeoff takeoff

After Takeoff after_takeoff

Cruise cruise

Descent descent

Prior to Approach approach

Prior to FAF approach

Approach approach

Before Landing before_landing

After Landing after_landing

Engine Shutdown shutdown

Post Flight postflight

Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures

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