Cessna 172P Skyhawk — TFA_Cessna_172P_Checklist

V Speed Review reference

Max Cross Wind15 KIAS
Vso33 KIAS
Vs144 KIAS
Vx60 KIAS
Best Glide65 KIAS
Vy76 KIAS
Va82-99 KIAS
Vfe 20° & +85 KIAS
Vfe 10°110 KIAS
Vno127 KIAS
Vne158 KIAS

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Cabin
A.R.O.W.& Mtc. Docs.CHECK
Hobbs MeterCHECK
Control LockREMOVE
Ignition SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Master (look prop is clear)ON
Avionics PowerON/FAN/OFF
Fuel Quantity IndicatorsCHECK
Lights & Pitot HeatCHECK
Flaps30°
Master SwitchOFF
Alternate StaticOFF
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Baggage DoorCHECK
Empennage
Rudder Gust LockREMOVE
FuselageCHECK
Tail Tie DownUNTIE
ElevatorFREE & SECURE
RudderFREE & SECURE
VOR AntennasCHECK
Trim TabCHECK
Right Wing
FlapSECURE
AileronFREE & SECURE
Skin/Tip/LightsCHECK
Wing Tie DownUNTIE
Main Wheel TireINFLATED
BrakesCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapCHECK SECURE
Nose
Engine Oil5-7 Qts. Min/Max (N63022 6-8 Qts. Min/Max)
Fuel StrainerSAMPLE
Belly Quick DrainSAMPLE (N52950 No Belly Quick Drain Avail.)
Propeller & SpinnerCHECK
Air IntakesFREE & OPEN
Carburetor Air FilterCLEAR
Landing LightSECURE
Nose Wheel & StrutCHECK
Static PortOPEN
Left Wing
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapCHECK SECURE
Main Wheel TireINFLATED
BrakesCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Pitot Tube & DrainFREE
Stall Warning OpeningCHECK
Fuel Tank VentOPEN
Wing Tie DownUNTIE
AileronFREE & SECURE
FlapSECURE
Skin/Tip/LightsCHECK

Before Starting Engine before_start

PreflightCOMPLETE
Passenger BriefCOMPLETE
Seat/Seat BeltsLOCKED
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Avionics PowerOFF
Circuit BreakersIN
Electrical EquipmentOFF
BrakesSET & HOLD

Starting Engine engine_start

MixtureRICH
ThrottleOPEN ¼ INCH
Carburetor HeatCOLD
PrimeAS REQ
BeaconON
Master SwitchON
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
ThrottleSMOOTH IDLE
Oil PressureCHECK
Carburetor HeatAS REQ
FlapsUP & VERIFIED
Pitot HeatAS REQ
Avionics Master / AvionicsON

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

BrakesSET & HOLD
Doors & WindowsLOCKED
ControlsFREE & CORRECT
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Flight Instr.SET & CHECK
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
Throttle1700 RPM
MagsRT/BOTH/LEFT/BOTH; Max 125 Drop & 50 Diff.
Carb. HeatON/CHECK/OFF
Engine Instr.GREEN/NORM
Ammeter/AlternatorCHECK
Suction GaugeCHECK
ThrottleSMOOTH IDLE
Carburetor HeatAS REQ (FOR WX & RNWY COND.)
Comm./Nav. RadiosSET
Strobe Lights (if installed)ON
Throttle LockADJUST
FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF

Taking Runway before_takeoff

NOTEMEMORY ITEMS – CALCAT
ClearanceRECEIVED T.O. or P.& H.
Approach EndCLEAR
LightsON
CameraTRANSPONDER ALT
ActionD.G. TO RNWY HDG
TimeOFF TAKE

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Flaps0° - 10°
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF/COLD
AirspeedALIVE
Eng. Instr.GREEN/NORM.
Lift Nose Wheel55 KIAS
Climb Speed70 – 80 KIAS

Soft Field Take Off takeoff

Elevator ControlFULL AFT
Flaps10°
TaxiKEEP ROLLING
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF/COLD
AirspeedALIVE
Eng. Instr.GREEN/NORM.
Lift OffAS SOON AS PRACTICAL
Accelerate In Ground EffectTO Vx OR Vy
Flaps (Over Obstacle & Vy+)UP

Short Field Take Off takeoff

Flaps10°
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF/COLD
MixtureRICH (above 3000’ Lean Max RPMs)
Engine Instr.GREEN/NORM
BrakesRELEASE
AirspeedALIVE
Lift NoseAPPROX. 55 KIAS
Climb Speed56 KIAS
Over ObstacleACCELERATE TO Vy & THEN FLAPS UP

Enroute Climb climb

Airspeed70 – 85 KIAS
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureRICH OR AS REQ.

Cruise cruise

AttitudeESTABLISH
PowerADJUST 65% 2400 RPM (upon reaching desired airspeed)
TrimADJUST
Carb HeatAS REQ (ON WHENEVER IN RAIN, SNOW, OR VISIBLE MOISTURE)
MixtureLEAN AS REQ (50° Less Peak EGT If Installed)
LightsAS REQ
Flight PlanOPEN
Co. FrequencyMONITOR 129.25 WHENEVER ABLE

Descent descent

Landing LightON
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON/HOT
ThrottleAS REQ

Before Landing before_landing

NOTEALOUD ALL TRAINING FLIGHTS SOLO OR DUAL SEVERAL TIMES
Carb. HeatVERIFIED ON
Gas (Fuel Valve)BOTH
Undercarriage (Fixed)DOWN
MixtureFULL RICH
PrimerIN & LOCKED
Seatbelts / SwitchesCHECK

Normal Landings landing

Airspeed65-75 KIAS
FlapsAS REQ
Airspeed (with flaps)60-70 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQ
BrakingMIN REQ

Soft Field Landing landing

Airspeed65-75 KIAS
Flaps30°
Short Final61 KIAS
TouchdownNOSE HIGH
ThrottleIF/OR AS REQ
Nose WheelHOLD OFF
ElevatorFULL AFT FOR TAXI
ThrottleAS REQ/RNWY COND.

Short Field Landing landing

Airspeed65 - 75 KIAS
Flaps30°
AirspeedMAINTAIN 61 KIAS (Until Flare)
Clearing ObstacleTHROTTLE REDUCE TO IDLE AT TOUCHDOWN
FlapsRETRACT
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Go Around go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatCOLD/OFF
Flaps 20°IMMEDIATELY
AirspeedINCREASING
FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

After Landing after_landing

FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatCOLD
TransponderOFF/1200
Pitot HeatOFF
LightsAS REQ
Taxi ClearanceOBTAIN

Securing Airplane securing

Avionics/Avionics MasterOFF
Lights/Switches (Ex. Beacon)OFF
ThrottleMIN. 1000 RPM
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Ignition (verify prop stopped)OFF
Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL
HobbsRECORD
Tie Down AircraftSECURELY
Post-flight InspectionDO
Flight PlanCLOSE WITH FSS

Emergency Checklist — Fires Emergency

Engine Fire During Start
CrankingCONTINUE
IF ENGINE STARTS
Power1700 RPM/1 MIN.
EngineSHUTDOWN/INSPECT
ENGINE FAILS TO START
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
CrankingCONTINUE
Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Fire ExtinguisherOBTAIN/EXT.
Fire DamageINSPECT
Engine Fire During Flight
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Cabin Heat & AirOFF (except overhead vents)
Airspeed100 KIAS
NOTEIf fire is not extinguished, increase airspeed to an incombustible mixture.
Forced LandingEXECUTE
Wing Fire
Nav/Strobe/Landing LightsOFF
Pitot HeatOFF
PerformSIDE SLIP AWAY FROM THE FUEL TANK AND CABIN
Electrical Fire In Flight
Master SwitchOFF
Switches (except Ignition)OFF
Vents/Cabin Air/HeatCLOSED
ExtinguisherACTIVATE
Fire OutVENTILATE CABIN
NOTEIF FIRE OUT & ELECTRIC IS NECESSARY FOR CONTINUED FLIGHT (i.e. I.F.R.& I.M.C.) THEN:
MasterON
Circuit BreakersCHK/NO RESET
All Radio SwitchesOFF
Avionics Power SwitchON
Radio/Elect. SwitchesON ONE AT A TIME, WITH DELAY UNTIL FAULT FOUND

Engine Failure Takeoff Run engine_failure_before_rotation

ThrottleIDLE
BrakesAPPLY
FlapsUP
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF

Engine Failure After Takeoff engine_failure_after_takeoff

Best Glide60 KIAS
Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
FlapsAS REQ
Master SwitchOFF

Engine Failure During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Airspeed Best Glide65 KIAS
Best Place To LandTURN TO
Carburetor HeatON
Fuel Shutoff ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
Ignition SwitchCHECK BOTH/OR START IF PROP IS STOPPED
PrimerIN & LOCKED
Trouble ShootMAGS CYCLE THROTTLE PUMP
Unable To Re-start:
Declare May DayATC or 121.5
Squawk7700

Forced Landing Without Engine Power forced_landing

Airspeed65 KIAS FLAPS UP; 60 KIAS FLAP DOWN
Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
DoorsUNLATCH
FlapsAS REQ
Master SwitchOFF LAST
TouchdownTAIL LOW
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Precautionary Landing With Engine Power forced_landing

Airspeed60 KIAS
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Flaps20°
Master SwitchOFF
DoorsUNLATCH
TouchdownTAIL LOW
Ignition SwitchOFF
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Electrical Malfunction electrical_failure

OVER VOLTAGE CONDITION
AlternatorOFF
Alternator Circuit BreakerPULL
Nonessential electrical equipOFF
FlightTERMINATE AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION
Avionics / ElectricalOFF
Alternator Circuit BreakerIN
Master SwitchOFF
Master SwitchON
Low Voltage LightCHECK OFF
Avionics Power SwitchON
NOTEIf low voltage light illuminates again:
AlternatorOFF
Nonessential elect. equipOFF
FlightTERMINATE AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Cold & Cool Weather Ops Operations

NOTEA preheated engine is required before starting during cool, cold, or winter operations. Ensure oil temp. is in the green or is moving before engine run-up and mag checks are attempted.

Cessna 172P Skyhawk — TFA_Cessna_172P_Checklist_2004-01

Ratings & reviews

V Speed Review reference

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Before Starting Engine before_start

Starting Engine engine_start

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Taking Runway before_takeoff

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Soft Field Take Off takeoff

Short Field Take Off takeoff

Enroute Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Descent descent

Before Landing before_landing

Normal Landings landing

Soft Field Landing landing

Short Field Landing landing

Go Around go_around

After Landing after_landing

Securing Airplane securing

Emergency Checklist — Fires Emergency

Engine Failure Takeoff Run engine_failure_before_rotation

Engine Failure After Takeoff engine_failure_after_takeoff

Engine Failure During Flight engine_failure_in_flight

Forced Landing Without Engine Power forced_landing

Precautionary Landing With Engine Power forced_landing

Electrical Malfunction electrical_failure

Cold & Cool Weather Ops Operations

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