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Cessna 172RG Skyhawk — Sam_Dawson_C172RG_InFlight_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 "Balked Landing" item count differs between passes (7 vs 8); verify nothing was dropped.
content_gap: Section "In Range-Descent" item count differs between passes (13 vs 18); verify nothing was dropped.

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Aircraft Pilot

Final Before Take Off before_takeoff

HeadingCheck w/ Runway
AltimeterField Elevation
TransponderAlt
TimeNoted
Exterior LightsOn

Climb climb

Fuel SelectorBOTH
Cowl FlapsOPEN as required
FlapsUp
Power25”/ 2500 RPM
MixtureLean
Airspeed85-95 KIAS

Cruise cruise

Fuel SelectorAs Required
Elevator and Rudder TrimAdjust
Cowl FlapsCLOSED
Power15-25”/ 2100-2700 RPM
MixtureLean
Landing LightOff
Heading IndicatorAlign w/ Compass

In Range-Descent descent

ATIS/AWOS/ASOSReceived
AltimeterSet
Seats & Seat BeltsUpright & Secured
Fuel SelectorBOTH
Cowl FlapsCLOSED
MixtureENRICHEN as required
PowerAs Required
Carburetor HeatFULL as required
Landing LightOn
AvionicsSet
Approach BriefingComplete
Turn-Time-Twist-Throttle-Talk
NOTEVx-67, Vy-84, Va- 89/98/106, Vref-60-70, Vshort-63

Approach Brief (boxed items VFR) approach

-Approach
-FrequencySet, ID
Final Approach CourseCDI Set
FAF
DH/MDA
Approach Lights/PAPI/VASI
TDZE, HAT/HAA
MAP
Missed Approach
Notes
-Runway exit/taxi plan
-Terrain, obstacles
Heading IndicatorAlign w/ Compass

Before Landing before_landing

Landing GearDOWN (below 140)
Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder HarnessesSECURE
Fuel SelectorBOTH
MixtureSet
Carburetor HeatAs Required
FlapsAs Desired

SHORT FINAL landing

Landing GearCHECK
PropellerHIGH RPM
Auto PilotOFF

After Landing after_landing

TrimSet for Takeoff
FlapsUp
TransponderSby
MixtureLean
Exterior LightsAs Required
Carburetor HeatCold
Cowl FlapsOPEN

Balked Landing go_around

PowerFULL THROTTLE, 2700 RPM
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Wing FlapsRETRACT to 20°
Climb Speed55 KIAS
Wing FlapsRETRACT after 65 KIAS
NOTEVx-67, Vy-84, Va- 89/98/106, Vref-60-70, Vshort- 63

Source: Cessna/172RG Skyhawk/Sam_Dawson_C172RG_InFlight_Checklist.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: ea3ae9d20b22a50be453081fce1124a9…

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