Cessna 172RG Skyhawk β€” Sam_Dawson_172RG_ground_checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT β€” source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/172RG Skyhawk/Sam_Dawson_172RG_ground_checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 39b8a331013f8f09bacc2cf6ce85fb46a3b843141d5d40e47f010a9d4c9b39e2 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Preflight Inspection ....................................... Complete [ ] CRM/Passenger Briefing ..................................... Complete [ ] Seats and Seat Belts .................................. Adjust & Lock [ ] Brakes ................................................... Test & Set [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Landing Gear Lever ............................................. DOWN [ ] Autopilot ....................................................... OFF [ ] Avionics Master Switch .......................................... OFF [ ] Electrical Equipment ............................................ OFF [ ] Circuit Breakers ........................................... Check In STARTING ENGINE --------------- [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ CLEAR [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Exterior Lights ......................................... As Required [ ] Throttle ......................... PUMP once or twice; leave open ¼”. ** NOTE: If engine is hot turn aux fuel pump ON during start. [ ] Ignition Switch ............................................... START [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. Check [ ] Starter ............................................ CHECK DISENGAGED BEFORE TAXI ----------- [ ] Flaps ....................................................... Retract [ ] Mixture ........................................................ Lean [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Avionics Master (Radios) ......................................... On [ ] ATIS / AWOS ................................................. Receive [ ] Clearance .................................................... Obtain [ ] Avionics / Transponder .................................... Set / SBY [ ] Flight Instruments ...................................... Check & Set [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ Check TAXI ---- [ ] Brakes & Steering ............................................. Check [ ] Flight Instruments ............................................ Check BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Cabin Doors ......................................... Closed & Locked [ ] Seats / Seat Belts ................................ Upright & Secured [ ] Flight Controls ...................................... Free & Correct [ ] Clock ......................................................... Check [ ] Fuel Quantity ................................................. Check [ ] Auxilary Fuel Pump ..................... ON, check for rise, then OFF [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ Check [ ] Flight Instruments ...................................... Check & Set [ ] Radios / Avionics ................................. Set for Departure [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. Both [ ] Elevator and Rudder Trim ............................ SET for takeoff [ ] Flaps ............................................... Set for Takeoff [ ] Mixture .................................................... Enrichen [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1800 RPM [ ] Mixture ............................................. Set for Takeoff [ ] Carb Heat ..................................................... Check [ ] Magnetos ......................... Check (drop <150, 50 differential) [ ] Propeller ..................................................... CYCLE [ ] Engine Instruments / Ammeter .................................. Check [ ] Vacuum .................................................... Green Arc [ ] Throttle ............................................ Idle / 1000 RPM [ ] Autopilot ....................................................... OFF [ ] Departure Briefing ....... Complete (Vr, Vx/Vy, obstacles, emergency) SHUTDOWN AND SECURING --------------------- [ ] Avionics Master Switch .......................................... Off [ ] Exterior Lights (except beacon) ................................. Off [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Mixture ................................................ Idle Cut Off [ ] Magneto Switch .................................................. Off [ ] Battery and Alternator .......................................... Off [ ] Fuel Selector ......................................... Left or Right [ ] Gust Lock ................................................... Install [ ] Post Flight Inspection ................................... Accomplish [ ] Internal and External Covers ................................ Install [ ] Tie downs and Chocks ........................................ Install