Cessna 172N _ 172M Skyhawk — wadell-r172e NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/172N _ 172M Skyhawk/wadell-r172e.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 20aec86257413c99124cdbd2ffb34de6eeb5d583606434e5f89e79687c38823f Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== PREFLIGHT (CESSNA R172E) INTERIOR INSPECTION -------------------------------------------- [ ] Pitot Cover .................................................. REMOVE [ ] Aircraft Documents AROW [ ] Aircraft Forms [ ] HOBBS/TACH [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Trim set for ................................................ TAKEOFF [ ] Carbon Monoxide Detector ...................................... CHECK [ ] Control Lock ................................................. REMOVE [ ] Ignition Switch ................................................. OFF [ ] Fuel Strainer 4 second ........................................ DRAIN [ ] Radios (COM/VOR/DME/ADF) ........................................ OFF [ ] Transponder ..................................................... OFF [ ] Electrical Equip ................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Pitot Heat (IFR) ................................................. ON [ ] Fuel Quantity ................................................. CHECK [ ] Flaps (above 40 degrees) ....................................... DOWN [ ] Pitot Warm (IFR) .............................................. CHECK [ ] Pitot Heat (IFR) ................................................ OFF [ ] Lights (IFR/Nav/Lndg/Strobe) .................................... CHK [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF EXTERIOR INSPECTION ------------------- [ ] Baggage Door ............................................ CLOSED/LOCK [ ] Left Static Port .............................................. CHECK [ ] Battery Drain ................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuselage Condition ............................................ CHECK [ ] Antennas ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Tail Tie Down ................................................ REMOVE [ ] Tail Surfaces (TrimTab/Hinge/Nav Light/Beacon) ................ CHECK [ ] Right Static Port ............................................. CHECK [ ] Right Wing (Flap/Aileron/Nav. Light) .......................... CHECK [ ] Right Wing Tie Down .......................................... REMOVE [ ] Right Landing Gear (Wheel/Break/Tire) ......................... CHECK [ ] Right Chock .................................................. REMOVE [ ] Right Fuel Tank ............................................... DRAIN [ ] Right Fuel Tank ............................................ QUANTITY [ ] Right Fuel Tank .......................................... CAP SECURE [ ] Cowling Fasteners ............................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Res/Low Point (2) ........................................ DRAIN [ ] Propeller & Spinner ........................................... CHECK [ ] Nose Wheel/Tire/Strut ......................................... CHECK [ ] Oil (6 QTS MIN.) .............................................. CHECK [ ] Oil Cap ...................................................... SECURE ** CAUTION: If dipstick/cap is not secure, oil will be lost in flight [ ] Left Fuel Tank ................................................ CHECK [ ] Left Fuel Tank ........................................... CAP SECURE [ ] Pitot Tube .................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Vent ..................................................... CHECK [ ] Stall Warning Port ............................................ CHECK [ ] Left Wing Tie Down ........................................... REMOVE [ ] Landing, Taxi Light ........................................... CHECK [ ] Left Wing (Nav Light/Aileron/Flap) ............................ CHECK [ ] Left Fuel Tank ................................................ DRAIN [ ] Left Landing Gear (Wheel/Break/Tire) .......................... CHECK [ ] Left Chock ................................................... REMOVE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] (Charts/Plates/Clipboard/Pencils) ......................... AVAILABLE [ ] Seat ADJUST .................................................... LOCK [ ] Seat Belt/Harness ............................................ FASTEN [ ] Radios (COM/VOR/DME) ..................................... VERIFY OFF [ ] Electrical Equip ................................................ OFF [ ] Circuit Breakers .............................................. CHECK [ ] Brakes ......................................................... TEST [ ] Magnetic Compass .............................................. CHECK [ ] Altimeter ........................................... FIELD ELEVATION [ ] VSI ............................................................ ZERO [ ] Airspeed Indicator ............................................. ZERO [ ] Clock ......................................................... CHECK [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Prop .................................................. FULL INCREASE [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Primer ....................................................... LOCKED [ ] Fuel Shutoff ..................................................... IN START ENGINE ------------ [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Aux Fuel Pump Switch ............................................. HI [ ] Throttle (8/10 GPH then ¼”) .................................... OPEN [ ] Aux Fuel Pump Switch ............................................ OFF [ ] Prop Area (CALL OUT) .......................................... CLEAR [ ] Ignition Switch ............................................... START [ ] Aux Fuel Pump AS Required (if cold or not start – LOW) [ ] Aux Fuel Pump ............................................... GUARDED [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ CHECK [ ] Mixture ............................................... LEAN FOR TAXI [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Lights (As Required) ............................................. ON BEFORE TAXI ----------- [ ] Com Radios ................................................. ON & SET [ ] Marker Beacon ........................................ TEST/set to LO [ ] Nav Radios ................................................. ON & SET [ ] VOR ................................................... TUNE/IDENTIFY [ ] VOT 360 Deg, Check TO/FROM every 90 degrees [ ] or VOR Checkpoint ............................................ (FROM) [ ] or ILS ........................................ Tune/Identify/Monitor [ ] DME (Adjust Brightness) ........................................ TEST [ ] Transponder ................................................. STANDBY [ ] ATIS COPY [ ] Ceiling [ ] Visibility [ ] Winds [ ] Temp/DP [ ] Altimeter [ ] R/W [ ] NOTAMs [ ] Altimeter (+/- 75 feet) ......................................... SET [ ] Attitude Indicator .............................................. SET [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................... SET [ ] Flight Clearance ............................................. OBTAIN [ ] ATC Clears N7909N to [ ] Via [ ] Climb & Maintain [ ] expect w/in [ ] Holding Instructions [ ] Special Info [ ] Departure Frequency [ ] Squawk [ ] Taxi Clearance ............................................... OBTAIN TAXI ---- [ ] Taxi Light (As Required) ......................................... ON [ ] Ailerons ............................................... SET FOR WIND [ ] Brakes ......................................................... TEST [ ] Turn Coordinator & Ball ....................................... CHECK [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................. CHECK [ ] Attitude Indicator ............................................ CHECK [ ] Compass ....................................................... CHECK ENGINE RUN UP ------------- [ ] Brakes ......................................................... HOLD [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1800 RPM [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ CHECK [ ] Magnetos (Drop <150/ Difference +50 RPM) ...................... CHECK [ ] Prop (3 Times - cold eng.) .................................... Cycle [ ] (Check – RPM/Oil pressure/MP ↑) [ ] Suction ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Gyros (HI & AI) ............................................... CHECK [ ] Throttle Idle ................................................. CHECK [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Throttle Friction ............................................. CHECK BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................. CHECK [ ] Attitude Indicator ............................................ CHECK [ ] Radios ............................................ SET FOR DEPARTURE [ ] Nav ............................................... SET FOR DEPARTURE [ ] Marker Beacon ................................................. CHECK [ ] VOR ...................................................... Verify/SET [ ] ILS ...................................................... Verify/SET [ ] DME ...................................................... Verify/SET [ ] Trim set for ................................................ TAKEOFF [ ] Controls ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Flaps ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Doors & Windows .............................................. LOCKED [ ] Seat Belt/ Harness ............................................ CHECK [ ] Transponder ............................................ SET/ALTITUDE [ ] Strobes/Lights ................................................... ON ON THE RUNWAY ------------- [ ] Heading Indicator ............................................. CHECK [ ] Attitude Indicator ............................................ CHECK [ ] Transponder (Altitude) ........................................ CHECK [ ] Time Off ..................................................... Record NORMAL TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST [ ] Rotate .................................................... 50-60 MPH [ ] Climb ....................................................... 100 MPH ** NOTE: Mixture Settings: <4K = 17 GPH; 4K = 15 GPH; 8K = 13 GPH; 12K = 11 GPH SHORT FIELD/OBSTACLE CLEARANCE TAKEOFF -------------------------------------- [ ] Brakes ......................................................... HOLD [ ] Flaps .................................................... 20 DEGREES [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST [ ] Brakes ...................................................... RELEASE [ ] Elevator LIFT AT ............................................. 60 MPH [ ] Climb ................................................... 75 MPH (Vx) [ ] CLEAR OBS [ ] Climb (Vy) .............................................. 85 - 95 MPH [ ] (90 MPH AT 6000 PA) [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF ------------------ [ ] Flaps .................................................... 20 DEGREES [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Mixture ......................................................... SET [ ] Elevator ......................................... AFT UNTIL AIRBORNE [ ] Stay in Ground Effect to ..................................... 90 MPH [ ] Flaps (Positive Climb) ........................................... UP AFTER TAKEOFF ------------- [ ] Throttle (MAX) ............................................... 25” MP [ ] Prop ....................................................... 2600 RPM [ ] Mixture ................................................. AS REQUIRED [ ] Landing Lights .................................................. OFF CRUISE ------ [ ] Power ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Fuel .......................................................... CHECK [ ] Mixture (Recommend POH Settings) ................... LEAN AS REQUIRED ** NOTE: V-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 ------- [ ] Throttle ..................................................... ADJUST [ ] Mixture (Smooth Engine Operation) ............................ ADJUST [ ] Pitot Heat (As Required) ......................................... ON PRIOR TO APPROACH ----------------- [ ] ATIS COPY [ ] Ceiling [ ] Visibility [ ] Winds [ ] Temp/DP [ ] Altimeter [ ] R/W [ ] NOTAMs [ ] Altimeter ....................................................... SET [ ] WX ........................................................... OBTAIN [ ] GUMPS ......................................................... CHECK [ ] Com Radios ................................................. ON & SET [ ] Nav Radios ................................................. ON & SET [ ] (Marker Beacon) [ ] Transponder (Code) .............................................. SET [ ] Review Approach [ ] RADIOS [ ] ALTITUDES [ ] HEADINGS [ ] MISSED APP [ ] TIME from FAF to MAP [ ] ALTIMETER SETTING PRIOR TO FAF ------------ [ ] GUMPS ......................................................... CHECK [ ] Gear/Flaps ...................................................... SET APPROACH -------- [ ] MDA/DH ....................................................... VERIFY [ ] TIME .......................................................... CHECK [ ] Landing Light (As Required) ...................................... ON BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Mixture ................................................. AS REQUIRED [ ] Prop .................................................. FULL INCREASE [ ] Flaps ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Airspeed (Partial Flaps) ..................................... 80 MPH [ ] (Full Flaps) ................................................. 75 MPH [ ] (Full Soft/Short) ......................................... 60-70 MPH [ ] (Traffic Pattern) ........................................... 100 MPH AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Transponder ..................................................... OFF [ ] Landing Lights .................................................. OFF [ ] Strobes/Beacon .................................................. OFF [ ] Trim SET AT ................................................. TAKEOFF [ ] (Ailerons set for Wind) ENGINE SHUTDOWN --------------- [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Radios .......................................................... OFF [ ] All Electrical Switches ......................................... OFF [ ] Mag Grounding ................................................. CHECK [ ] Mixture ................................................. IDLE CUTOFF [ ] Lights .......................................................... OFF [ ] Ignition (Prop Stopped) ......................................... OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Interphone ...................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel ............................................. RIGHT or LEFT TANK POST FLIGHT ----------- [ ] Control Lock ................................................ INSTALL [ ] Vents/Heat ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Seat Belts ................................................... FASTEN [ ] Chocks ...................................................... INSTALL [ ] Tie downs ................................................... INSTALL [ ] Pitot Cover ................................................. INSTALL [ ] Airplane Forms HOBBS/TACH [ ] Doors/Windows ................................................ LOCKED [ ] Sun Screen .................................................. INSTALL [ ] Flight Plan .................................................. CLOSED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF RUN (ABORT) [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Braking ................................................. AS REQUIRED AFTER TAKEOFF [ ] Altitude Sufficient for Restart? NO [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Land ................................................. STRAIGHT AHEAD YES [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... 85 MPH [ ] Fuel selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Prop ................................................... INCREASE RPM [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ....................................... HI [ ] Throttle (8-10 GPH, then 1 inch) [ ] Aux Fuel Pump Switch ............................................ OFF [ ] Ignition (if necessary) ....................................... START [ ] Engine restarted? NO [ ] Mayday (121.5) ............................................. Transmit [ ] Mixture ..................................................... Cut-off [ ] Prop ........................................................ Feather [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Fuel Shut-Off .................................................. PULL [ ] (Full Flaps prior to touchdown) [ ] Master Switch (after flaps) ..................................... OFF [ ] Doors .................................................. CRACKED OPEN [ ] Seatbelts .............................................. TIGHTEN/LOCK YES [ ] Throttle ..................................................... ADJUST [ ] Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST [ ] Land as soon as ........................................... Possible! PROPELLER FAILURE [ ] Throttle ............................................... REDUCE POWER [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... REDUCE [ ] (Increase Pitch) [ ] Prop ................................................... DECREASE RPM ** NOTE: If, 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. ** NOTE: Note: With loss of oil pressure the propeller will go to low pitch, high RPM.