Cessna 172RG Skyhawk — Sam_Dawson_C172RG_InFlight_Checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/172RG Skyhawk/Sam_Dawson_C172RG_InFlight_Checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: ea3ae9d20b22a50be453081fce1124a9e4fdd6dbb55195f680377134e87865ca Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== FINAL BEFORE TAKE OFF --------------------- [ ] Heading ............................................. Check w/ Runway [ ] Altimeter ........................................... Field Elevation [ ] Transponder ..................................................... Alt [ ] Time .......................................................... Noted [ ] Exterior Lights .................................................. On CLIMB ----- [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Cowl Flaps ......................................... OPEN as required [ ] Flaps ............................................................ Up [ ] Power ................................................. 25”/ 2500 RPM [ ] Mixture ........................................................ Lean [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 85-95 KIAS CRUISE ------ [ ] Fuel Selector ........................................... As Required [ ] Elevator and Rudder Trim ..................................... Adjust [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Power ......................................... 15-25”/ 2100-2700 RPM [ ] Mixture ........................................................ Lean [ ] Landing Light ................................................... Off [ ] Heading Indicator .................................. Align w/ Compass IN RANGE-DESCENT ---------------- [ ] ATIS/AWOS/ASOS ............................................. Received [ ] Altimeter ....................................................... Set [ ] Seats & Seat Belts ................................ Upright & Secured [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Mixture ........................................ ENRICHEN as required [ ] Power ................................................... As Required [ ] Carburetor Heat .................................... FULL as required [ ] Landing Light .................................................... On [ ] Avionics ........................................................ Set [ ] Approach Briefing .......................................... Complete TURN-TIME-TWIST-THROTTLE-TALK ** NOTE: Vx-67, Vy-84, Va- 89/98/106, Vref-60-70, Vshort-63 APPROACH BRIEF (BOXED ITEMS VFR) -------------------------------- [ ] -Approach [ ] -Frequency .................................................. Set, ID [ ] Final Approach Course ....................................... CDI Set [ ] FAF [ ] DH/MDA [ ] Approach Lights/PAPI/VASI [ ] TDZE, HAT/HAA [ ] MAP [ ] Missed Approach [ ] Notes [ ] -Runway exit/taxi plan [ ] -Terrain, obstacles [ ] Heading Indicator .................................. Align w/ Compass BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Landing Gear ....................................... DOWN (below 140) [ ] Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses ........................ SECURE [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Mixture ......................................................... Set [ ] Carburetor Heat ......................................... As Required [ ] Flaps .................................................... As Desired SHORT FINAL ----------- [ ] Landing Gear .................................................. CHECK [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Auto Pilot ...................................................... OFF AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Trim ................................................ Set for Takeoff [ ] Flaps ............................................................ Up [ ] Transponder ..................................................... Sby [ ] Mixture ........................................................ Lean [ ] Exterior Lights ......................................... As Required [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ Cold [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN BALKED LANDING [EMERGENCY] --------------------------- [ ] Power ....................................... FULL THROTTLE, 2700 RPM [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Wing Flaps ........................................... RETRACT to 20° [ ] Climb Speed ................................................. 55 KIAS [ ] Wing Flaps .................................... RETRACT after 65 KIAS ** NOTE: Vx-67, Vy-84, Va- 89/98/106, Vref-60-70, Vshort- 63