Cessna 172R Skyhawk — Mark_Munn_CFT_Checklist

Checklist Use Checklist Use

NOTEThe Pilot Operating Handbook is the primary reference and if any discrepancies exist between the Pilot Operating Handbook and this checklist, the Pilot Operating Handbook information takes precedence. The Chief Flight Instructor is to be notified immediately if any discrepancy is found so that the appropriate amendment(s) to the checklist can be made.
NOTEThere are two methods for checklist use... DO & CHECK, READ & DO
NOTEThis detailed checklist is primarily to be used as a READ & DO checklist.
NOTE***** Indicates particular checks are complete

At All Times / Hand Over Procedures before_start

CAUTIONCAUTION: DUE TO VIS RESTRICTIONS FM THR RWY 12 & 23, PILOTS ARE TO ENSURE NO CONFLICT EXISTS PRIOR TO TKOF.
Pilot Recency Checks/Personal Minimums - Complete

Run Up before_takeoff

Park BrakeSET/ON
Clear BehindCHECK
Engine Instruments (T's & P's)CHECKED
ThrottleSET 1800RPM
Magnetos - Right Actual ___ / Left Actual ___ / Differential ___CHECK
Vacuum/SuctionCHECKED
AmmeterCHECKED
Annunciator Panel - Test - Checked, Not IlluminatedCHECKED
Throttle - Check Idle - Actual ___CHECK IDLE
ThrottleSET 1000RPM
Throttle Friction LockADJUST/SET

Pre Take Off before_takeoff

Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT
Seats & Seat BeltsCHECK SECURE
Cabin DoorsCLOSED & LOCKED
Fuel Quantity (Gauges)CHECKED
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Flight InstrumentsSET & CHECKED
Heading BugRUNWAY HEADING SET
Nav/GNSS(GPS) Switch (NAV or GPS)SET
GNSS(GPS) (Verify ON - ENTER + Validate)SET
RadiosTUNED & SET
NavAidsTUNED & SET
Auto Pilot - Checked then OFFCHECKED THEN OFF
MixtureRICH
Wing FlapsSET (ZERO/10 DEGREES)
TrimCHECKED
Trim (Take-Off position)SET FOR TAKE-OFF
Fuel SelectorBOTH
ClearanceRECEIVED/NOT REQUIRED
Course Bar/Track Bar (HSI) (if fitted)SET
BrakesRELEASE/OFF

Shut Down shutdown

Throttle1000RPM
Park BrakeSET/ON
MagnetosCHECK RIGHT/LEFT
Electrical Switches (Taxi Light)OFF
Avionics MasterOFF
Mixture (Pull FULL OUT)ICO - IDLE CUT OFF
Nav LightsOFF
Beacon LightON
Ignition Switch (Key)/MagnetosOFF/KEYS OUT
FuelGAUGES/CHECK QUANTITY
Master SwitchOFF
Fuel TanksSELECT RIGHT TANK

Vacating Aircraft securing

Flight LogCOMPLETE
Control LockSET/IN
Throttle/MixtureLOCKED
Seat BeltsDRESSED
Fuel TanksDIP
Doors (Cabin & Baggage)LOCKED
Air Inlet BungsFITTED
PropellerDRESSED & SECURED
Pitot CoverON
Tie downsON
Post (After) Flight Inspection/ExternalCHECKED

Please Note - Last Flight of the Day securing

NOTEIf you are the Last flight of the day the following applies:
AircraftHOSED OFF
AircraftCHAMOIS
Leading EdgesWIPED CLEAN/NO BUGS
WindscreenCHAMOIS
Throttle/Mixture LockON
Aircraft CoverON
Gust LocksFITTED

Quick Reference Data reference

NOTEInformation Page Only
Vne163KIAS
Vno129KIAS
Va99KIAS (1111kg) / 92KIAS (907kg) / 82KIAS (725kg)
Vfe - Flaps 10UNDER 110
Vfe - Flaps 20,30UNDER 85
Vr55KIAS
Vs144KIAS
Vs033KIAS
Vx60KIAS
Vy79KIAS
Normal Climb (Take off)70-80KIAS
Short Field (Take off Flaps 10)57KIAS
Cruise Climb75-85KIAS
Landing Approach/Normal (Flaps up)65-75KIAS
Landing Approach/Normal (Flaps 30)60-70KIAS
Short Field (flaps 30)62KIAS
Best Glide (Clean)65KIAS
Best Glide (Flaps Extended)60KIAS

Engine reference

Textron LycomingIO-360-L2A
Rated Power160 BHP RATING
Maximum Engine RPM2400RPM
Oil (sump)MIN 5 MAX 8 USQ
Oil PressureMAX 115 PSI/IDLE MIN 20 PSI
Oil TemperatureMAX 245F (118C)
PropellerMACCAULEY 1C235/LFA7570, 75" DIAMETER
Static RPM at Full ThrottleMIN 2065-2165RPM

Fuel reference

Fuel Grade100LL GRADE AVIATION FUEL (BLUE) / 100 GRADE AVIATION FUEL (GREEN)
Total (2 Tanks)(56USG) 212 LITRES
Useable total (2 Tanks)(53USG) 200 LITRES
Planned Burn Rate (OM ref: B1-G)(9 USGPH) 34 LPH
Endurance200 LITRES AT 34 LPH - (5HR : 50 MINS) 350 MINS

Weights reference

MRW1114KG (2457LB)
MTOW1111KG (2450LB)
MLW1111KG (2450LB)
BEW (see POH for each aircraft)744KG (1639LB)
Maximum Baggage Area 154KG (120LB)
Maximum Baggage Area 222KG (50LB)
Combined Baggage (Area 1 + Area 2)54KG (120LB)

Airframe reference

Length8.28M
Height (Top of Fin)2.71M
Height (Propeller tip)XX
Propeller Clearance28.5CM
Wing Span11.0M
Wing Area16.17M2
Wing Loading68.71KG/M2
Tailplane Span3.45M
Min Turning Radius8.37M
Power Loading6.94KG/HP
G limits (load factor) - normal+3.8G/-1.52G
G limits @ MTOW 2450lbs (flaps down)+3.0G/-0.0G

Systems reference

Stall Warning Horn5~10KTS BEFORE STALL
Landing Gear - Nose5 IN, 34PSI
Landing Gear - Main6 IN, 28PSI
Nose Wheel SteeringXX LEFT & RIGHT
Alternator28V/60A
Battery24V/XX AMP HR
Vacuum4.5'~5.5' HG
Starter Duty Cycle30 SEC ON/ 2 MIN OFF

Circuit reference

Take OffFULL POWER
UpwindFULL POWER 70-80KIAS
CrosswindFULL POWER 70-80KIAS
Downwind2000-2200RPM/ 90-110KIAS
Base1500RPM/ 75KIAS
Landing Approach/Normal (flaps up)1500RPM/ 65-75KIAS
Landing Approach/Normal (flaps 30)1500RPM/ 60-70KIAS
Maximum Crosswind Component15KNOTS
SLOW & LOW FLIGHT2200RPM - FLAP 20 DEG - 80 KIAS
CAUTIONSLOW & LOW FLIGHT: CAUTION: Max 85 KIAS

PAX Brief reference

NOTECAO 20.11, paragraph 14 - OM Reference: A4.10
SmokingH. DANGEROUS GOODS
SeatbeltsI. OPERATION OF DOORS
Emergency ExitsJ. PAX IN CONTROL SEAT
OxygenK. AIRCRAFT FIRE ON GROUND
Flotation DevicesL. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Stowage of Hand LuggageM. FIRST AID KITS
Special Survival EquipmentN. PAX SAFETY BRIEFING CARD
O. Climate ControlO. CLIMATE CONTROL
P. Headset useP. HEADSET USE
Q. Comfort (Sick) bagsQ. COMFORT (SICK) BAGS
R. Venues - DestinationsR. VENUES - DESTINATIONS
Example Brief
NOTEWelcome Aboard, Just like airlines I am obliged to give you an emergency briefing so please pay attention. This is a C172 Aircraft. In the event of an emergency follow my instructions. There is a PAX Safety Briefing Card in the back pocket in each seat, please take time to review it. The emergency exits are the doors that we enter the aircraft through. They lock and unlock like this (demonstrate). There is a baggage door however that is locked during flight. The windows can be opened on the ground and they can be open as we taxi for airflow comfort, however we would close them and secure latches before take off. There is no smoking at any stage on this flight. Please wear seatbelts during takeoff and landing, or as I direct. I would advise you to keep them on at all times. They operate like this (demonstrate). Any hand luggage should be in the baggage compartment or secure on the floor. This aircraft has dual controls (demonstrate control column & rudder). Please be sure NOT to touch the controls at any time. Fire Extinguisher is located between the front seats and a first-aid kit is located in the baggage compartment. Oxygen (if not fitted - do NOT mention) Life jackets, floatation devices and Special Survival Equipment (if not carried do NOT mention) A portion of the flight will be over water. Life jackets are located behind the seats (or demonstrate how they are put on & worn, around the waist or over the head) Any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you & enjoy your flight.

ALA / Departure Gradient / PNR / CP / ISA / Morse Code reference

NOTE1 knot = 0.5 metres per second
NOTEALA strip length - Example: 80KIAS for 20 seconds : Strip length = 800 metres / 100KIAS for 15 seconds : Strip length = 750 metres
NOTEDeparture Gradient ALA's (Estimation method) - GRADIENT 5% = 1:20 (1 in 20). Place 1 metre high stick at end of strip and pace back 20 metres sight from ground level over the top of stick to ensure obstacle clearance
NOTETime to PNR (min) = Safe End(min) X GS home / (GS home + GS out)
NOTEDist to PNR = Time to PNR X GS out / 60
NOTEDist to CP (ETP) = Total dist X GS home / (GS home + GS on from CP)
NOTEPH = AD ELEV + 30x(1013 - QNH)
NOTEISA = 15 - (2 X PH/1000)
NOTEDH = PH + ((OAT - ISA) X 120)
International Morse Code
NOTEA .- / B -... / C -.-. / D -.. / E . / F ..-. / G --. / H .... / I .. / J .--- / K -.- / L .-.. / M -- / N -. / O --- / P .--. / Q --.- / R .-. / S ... / T - / U ..- / V ...- / W .-- / X -..- / Y -.-- / Z --..

Cessna 172R Skyhawk — Mark_Munn_CFT_Checklist_C172R

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At All Times / Hand Over Procedures before_start

Run Up before_takeoff

Pre Take Off before_takeoff

Shut Down shutdown

Vacating Aircraft securing

Please Note - Last Flight of the Day securing

Quick Reference Data reference

Engine reference

Fuel reference

Weights reference

Airframe reference

Systems reference

Circuit reference

PAX Brief reference

ALA / Departure Gradient / PNR / CP / ISA / Morse Code reference

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