Cessna 172N — Normal Procedures (independently worded)

Before Start before_start

MixtureRICH
Carburetor heatCOLD
Master switchON
BeaconON
PrimerAS REQUIRED
ThrottleOPEN SLIGHTLY
Call "CLEAR PROP" and confirm the propeller arc is clear
Ignition switchSTART, RELEASE ON START
Oil pressureIN GREEN WITHIN 30 SECONDS
CAUTIONIf oil pressure does not reach the green arc, shut the engine down and investigate before the next start attempt.
ThrottleSET IDLE RPM
AmmeterCHARGING

Parking brakeSET
Flight controlsFREE AND CORRECT
Flight instrumentsSET AND CROSS-CHECKED
AltimeterSET TO FIELD SETTING
Fuel selectorBOTH
MixtureRICH
Elevator trimSET FOR TAKEOFF
ThrottleSET FOR RUN-UP
MagnetosCHECK EACH, DROP AND DIFFERENTIAL WITHIN POH LIMITS
The permitted maximum drop and maximum difference between magnetos are POH figures for this aircraft and are not stated in this file.
Carburetor heatCHECK FOR RPM DROP, THEN COLD
Engine instrumentsIN RANGE
Suction gaugeIN RANGE
ThrottleIDLE, THEN CHECK IDLE RPM
FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF
Doors and windowsCLOSED AND LATCHED
LightsAS REQUIRED
Takeoff briefingCOMPLETE
Parking brakeRELEASED