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Cessna 172RG Skyhawk — Sam_Dawson_172RG_ground_checklist

Cessna 172RG Skyhawk · standard normal

NOT FOR FLIGHT NOT REVIEWED — nobody has checked this against a source document · never used in an aircraft

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content_gap: Section "Shutdown and Securing" item count differs between passes (15 vs 11); verify nothing was dropped.
content_gap: Section "Taxi" item count differs between passes (3 vs 2); verify nothing was dropped.

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Aircraft Pilot

Before Starting Engine before_start

Preflight InspectionComplete
CRM/Passenger BriefingComplete
Seats and Seat BeltsAdjust & Lock
BrakesTest & Set
Fuel SelectorBOTH
Cowl FlapsOPEN
MixtureRICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
AutopilotOFF
Avionics Master SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Circuit BreakersCheck In

Starting Engine engine_start

Propeller AreaCLEAR
Master SwitchON
Exterior LightsAs Required
ThrottlePUMP once or twice; leave open ¼”.
NOTEIf engine is hot turn aux fuel pump ON during start.
Ignition SwitchSTART
Oil PressureCheck
StarterCHECK DISENGAGED

Before Taxi before_taxi

FlapsRetract
MixtureLean
Throttle1000 RPM
Avionics Master (Radios)On
ATIS / AWOSReceive
ClearanceObtain
Avionics / TransponderSet / SBY
Flight InstrumentsCheck & Set
Engine InstrumentsCheck

Taxi taxi

21 August 2007 Blackhawk Aviation, El Paso, TX

Brakes & SteeringCheck
Flight InstrumentsCheck

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Cabin DoorsClosed & Locked
Seats / Seat BeltsUpright & Secured
Flight ControlsFree & Correct
ClockCheck
Fuel QuantityCheck
Auxilary Fuel PumpON, check for rise, then OFF
Engine InstrumentsCheck
Flight InstrumentsCheck & Set
Radios / AvionicsSet for Departure
Fuel SelectorBoth
Elevator and Rudder TrimSET for takeoff
FlapsSet for Takeoff
MixtureEnrichen
Throttle1800 RPM
MixtureSet for Takeoff
Carb HeatCheck
MagnetosCheck (drop <150, 50 differential)
PropellerCYCLE
Engine Instruments / AmmeterCheck
VacuumGreen Arc
ThrottleIdle / 1000 RPM
AutopilotOFF
Departure BriefingComplete (Vr, Vx/Vy, obstacles, emergency)

Shutdown and Securing shutdown

21 August 2007 Blackhawk Aviation, El Paso, TX

Avionics Master SwitchOff
Exterior Lights (except beacon)Off
Throttle1000 RPM
MixtureIdle Cut Off
Magneto SwitchOff
Battery and AlternatorOff
Fuel SelectorLeft or Right
Gust LockInstall
Post Flight InspectionAccomplish
Internal and External CoversInstall
Tie downs and ChocksInstall

Source: Cessna/172RG Skyhawk/Sam_Dawson_172RG_ground_checklist.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: 39b8a331013f8f09bacc2cf6ce85fb46…

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