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Cessna 172RG Skyhawk — TFA_Cessna_172RG_Checklist_Normal_2004-02

Cessna 172RG Skyhawk · standard normal

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content_gap: Section "Before Takeoff" item count differs between passes (20 vs 21); verify nothing was dropped.
content_gap: Section "Radio Frequencies" item count differs between passes (10 vs 9); verify nothing was dropped.

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Aircraft Pilot

Speeds reference

BEST GLIDE73 KIAS
Vr55 KIAS
Vx67 KIAS
Vy84 KIAS
Vne164 KIAS
Vno145 KIAS
Vso42 KIAS
Vlo140 KIAS
Vle164 KIAS
Va89-106 KIAS
Vfe130-100 KIAS
Max Crosswind15 KIAS

Radio Frequencies reference

Take Flight129.25
NOTE(monitor when able)
Merrill ATIS123.70
Merrill Ground121.70
Merrill Tower126.00
Anch AppchN 119.1/S 126.4
Elmendorf Tower127.2
Big Lake/Willow/Wasilla122.8
Goose Bay122.9
Birchwood123.0

Cold Weather Ops preflight_inspection

NOTEEnsure oil temp is in the green or moving before engine run-up/mag check and prior to flight. Preheating a cold engine is required before starting during winter operations.

Preflight Inspection - Cabin preflight_inspection

AROW/100hr/MtcCHECK
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
Hobbs MeterCHECK
Control LockREMOVE
Ignition SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Master SwitchON
Fuel QtyCHECK
Landing Gear LightON
Av. Cooling FanCHECK
LightsCHECK
Flaps30(
Master SwitchOFF
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Alt Static SourceOFF
Baggage DoorCHECK

Preflight Inspection - Empennage preflight_inspection

Rudder Gust LockREMOVE
Tail Tie DownREMOVE
Elevator & RudderCHECK

Preflight Inspection - Right Wing preflight_inspection

Aileron & FlapCHECK
Skin/Tip/LightsCHECK
Tie DownREMOVE
Strut/Tire/BrakeCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QtyCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE

Preflight Inspection - Nose preflight_inspection

Static Source (both)CHECK
Engine Oil6 to 8 QUARTS
Fuel StrainerDRAIN & SAMPLE
Fuel Selector/Belly DrainSAMPLE
Prop & SpinnerCHECK
Landing LightCHECK
Nose Gear DoorsCHECK
Nose Wheel & StrutCHECK

Preflight Inspection - Left Wing preflight_inspection

Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QtyCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Strut/Tire/BrakeCHECK
Pitot Tube & DrainCHECK
Stall WarningCHECK
Fuel Tank VentCHECK
Tie DownREMOVE
Aileron & FlapCHECK

Before Starting Engine before_start

PreflightCOMPLETE
Passenger BriefCOMPLETE
Seat BeltsSECURE
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Avionics Pwr. SwitchOFF
Avionics Circuit BreakersIN
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
Elec. Equip./AutopilotOFF
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
BrakesSET HOLD

Starting Engine engine_start

BeaconON
MixtureRICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Throttle1/4 INCH
Carb HeatOFF
PrimeAS REQ.
Master SwitchON
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
Oil PressureCHECK
Avionics Pwr. SwitchON
LightsAS REQIRED
FlapsUP

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

BrakesTEST/SET
DoorsCLOSED/LOCKED
Seat BeltsFASTENED
ControlsFREE & CORRECT
TrimSET
Flight InstrumentsCHECK
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
Aux Fuel PumpON/OFF
Throttle1800 RPM
a. MagnetosCHECK
b. PropCYCLE
c. Carb HeatCHECK
d. Engine InstCHECK
e. AmmeterCHECK
f. Suction Gg.CHECK
Throttle800-1000 RPM
RadiosCHECK
AutopilotRECHECK OFF
Throttle FrictionADJUST

Taking Runway before_takeoff

Clearance Rec’vdTO/P&H
Approach EndCLEAR
LightsON
CameraTransponder Alt
ActionD.G. Runway Hdg
Time OffRecord

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Flaps0(
Carb HeatOFF
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Airspeed/Eng InstCHECK
Rotate55 KIAS
Climb Speed70-80 KIAS
BrakesAPPLY
Landing GearRETRACT

Short Field Takeoff takeoff

Flaps0 or 10 DEGREES
NOTE(Zero if within 100lbs. of Gross)
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carburetor HeatOFF
Engine Instr.GREEN/NORM
BrakesRELEASE
Rotate55 KIAS
Climb Speed63 KIAS
Over Obstacle84 KIAS & FLAPS UP

Enroute Climb climb

Airspeed85-95 KIAS
Power25 in Hg & 2500 rpm
MixtureAS REQ
Cowl FlapsOPEN

Cruise cruise

Power15-25 in Hg / 2100-2700 RPM
Elev/RudderTRIM
Cowl FlapsCLOSED
MixtureAS REQ
LightsAS REQ
Flight PlanOPEN
Company FreqMONITOR

Descent descent

Fuel SelectorBOTH
MixtureRICH
Carb HeatON AS REQ
Cowl FlapsCLOSED
ThrottleAS REQ
Landing LightON
Wing FlapsAS REQ

Before Landing before_landing

Carb HeatON
Cowl FlapsCLOSED
Gas (fuel selector)BOTH
UndercarriageDOWN
MixtureRICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Seat BeltsSECURE
NOTEON FINAL CALL OUT & VERIFY AGAIN:
NOTE“FINAL UMP’s CHECK…….
UndercarriageGreen/Down & Locked
MixtureRICH
PropHIGH

Normal Landing landing

Airspeed65-75 KIAS
FlapsAS REQ
Airspeed60-70 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQ
BrakingMIN REQ

Short Field Landing landing

Airspeed65-75 KIAS
Flaps30 DEGREES
Short Final63 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQ
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY
FlapsRETRACT

Go Around Procedure With Full Flaps go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
Carb HeatCOLD
Flaps20(
AirspeedINCREASING
AltitudeINCREASING
Flaps10(
Vy 87 KIASOBTAIN
Flaps0(
Cowl FlapsOPEN

After Landing after_landing

FlapsUP
Carb HeatCOLD
Cowl FlapsOPEN
TransponderOFF
LightsOFF
Taxi ClearanceOBTAIN

Securing Airplane securing

Avionics Pwr SwOFF
Electrical EquipOFF
Throttle1000 RPM
MixtureIDLE CUT OFF
ThrottleClose as rpm drops
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Cowl Flaps(winter) CLOSED
Control LockINSTALL
HobbsRECORD
Flight PlanCLOSE
Tie DownSECURE

Source: Cessna/172RG Skyhawk/TFA_Cessna_172RG_Checklist_Normal_2004-02.txt

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Checklist hash: d31276c68df50358ac78dd7f3c73e597…

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