Cessna 172RG Skyhawk — TFA_Cessna_172RG_Checklist_Normal_2004-02 NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/172RG Skyhawk/TFA_Cessna_172RG_Checklist_Normal_2004-02.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: d31276c68df50358ac78dd7f3c73e597efe1763b2559c1f704a2ad15aa16f4d1 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== SPEEDS ------ [ ] BEST GLIDE .................................................. 73 KIAS [ ] Vr .......................................................... 55 KIAS [ ] Vx .......................................................... 67 KIAS [ ] Vy .......................................................... 84 KIAS [ ] Vne ........................................................ 164 KIAS [ ] Vno ........................................................ 145 KIAS [ ] Vso ......................................................... 42 KIAS [ ] Vlo ........................................................ 140 KIAS [ ] Vle ........................................................ 164 KIAS [ ] Va ...................................................... 89-106 KIAS [ ] Vfe .................................................... 130-100 KIAS [ ] Max Crosswind ............................................... 15 KIAS RADIO FREQUENCIES ----------------- [ ] Take Flight .................................................. 129.25 ** NOTE: (monitor when able) [ ] Merrill ATIS ................................................. 123.70 [ ] Merrill Ground ............................................... 121.70 [ ] Merrill Tower ................................................ 126.00 [ ] Anch Appch .......................................... N 119.1/S 126.4 [ ] Elmendorf Tower ............................................... 127.2 [ ] Big Lake/Willow/Wasilla ....................................... 122.8 [ ] Goose Bay ..................................................... 122.9 [ ] Birchwood ..................................................... 123.0 COLD WEATHER OPS ---------------- ** NOTE: Ensure 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 ---------------------------- [ ] AROW/100hr/Mtc ................................................ CHECK [ ] Landing Gear Lever ............................................. DOWN [ ] Hobbs Meter ................................................... CHECK [ ] Control Lock ................................................. REMOVE [ ] Ignition Switch ................................................. OFF [ ] Electrical Equipment ............................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Qty ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Landing Gear Light ............................................... ON [ ] Av. Cooling Fan ............................................... CHECK [ ] Lights ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Flaps ........................................................... 30( [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Alt Static Source ............................................... OFF [ ] Baggage Door .................................................. CHECK PREFLIGHT INSPECTION - EMPENNAGE -------------------------------- [ ] Rudder Gust Lock ............................................. REMOVE [ ] Tail Tie Down ................................................ REMOVE [ ] Elevator & Rudder ............................................. CHECK PREFLIGHT INSPECTION - RIGHT WING --------------------------------- [ ] Aileron & Flap ................................................ CHECK [ ] Skin/Tip/Lights ............................................... CHECK [ ] Tie Down ..................................................... REMOVE [ ] Strut/Tire/Brake .............................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Tank Sump ............................................... SAMPLE [ ] Fuel Qty ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Filler Cap .............................................. SECURE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION - NOSE --------------------------- [ ] Static Source (both) .......................................... CHECK [ ] Engine Oil ............................................ 6 to 8 QUARTS [ ] Fuel Strainer ........................................ DRAIN & SAMPLE [ ] Fuel Selector/Belly Drain .................................... SAMPLE [ ] Prop & Spinner ................................................ CHECK [ ] Landing Light ................................................. CHECK [ ] Nose Gear Doors ............................................... CHECK [ ] Nose Wheel & Strut ............................................ CHECK PREFLIGHT INSPECTION - LEFT WING -------------------------------- [ ] Fuel Tank Sump ............................................... SAMPLE [ ] Fuel Qty ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Filler Cap .............................................. SECURE [ ] Strut/Tire/Brake .............................................. CHECK [ ] Pitot Tube & Drain ............................................ CHECK [ ] Stall Warning ................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Tank Vent ................................................ CHECK [ ] Tie Down ..................................................... REMOVE [ ] Aileron & Flap ................................................ CHECK BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Preflight .................................................. COMPLETE [ ] Passenger Brief ............................................ COMPLETE [ ] Seat Belts ................................................... SECURE [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Avionics Pwr. Switch ............................................ OFF [ ] Avionics Circuit Breakers ........................................ IN [ ] Circuit Breakers ........................................... CHECK IN [ ] Elec. Equip./Autopilot .......................................... OFF [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Landing Gear Lever ............................................. DOWN [ ] Brakes ..................................................... SET HOLD STARTING ENGINE --------------- [ ] Beacon ........................................................... ON [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1/4 INCH [ ] Carb Heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Prime ....................................................... AS REQ. [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ CLEAR [ ] Ignition Switch ............................................... START [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Avionics Pwr. Switch ............................................. ON [ ] Lights ................................................... AS REQIRED [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Brakes ..................................................... TEST/SET [ ] Doors ................................................. CLOSED/LOCKED [ ] Seat Belts ................................................. FASTENED [ ] Controls ............................................. FREE & CORRECT [ ] Trim ............................................................ SET [ ] Flight Instruments ............................................ CHECK [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Aux Fuel Pump ................................................ ON/OFF [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1800 RPM [ ] a. Magnetos ................................................. CHECK [ ] b. Prop ..................................................... CYCLE [ ] c. Carb Heat ................................................ CHECK [ ] d. Engine Inst .............................................. CHECK [ ] e. Ammeter .................................................. CHECK [ ] f. Suction Gg. .............................................. CHECK [ ] Throttle ............................................... 800-1000 RPM [ ] Radios ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Autopilot ............................................... RECHECK OFF [ ] Throttle Friction ............................................ ADJUST TAKING RUNWAY ------------- [ ] Clearance Rec’vd ............................................. TO/P&H [ ] Approach End .................................................. CLEAR [ ] Lights ........................................................... ON [ ] Camera .............................................. Transponder Alt [ ] Action .............................................. D.G. Runway Hdg [ ] Time Off ..................................................... Record NORMAL TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................................ 0( [ ] Carb Heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Airspeed/Eng Inst ............................................. CHECK [ ] Rotate ...................................................... 55 KIAS [ ] Climb Speed .............................................. 70-80 KIAS [ ] Brakes ........................................................ APPLY [ ] Landing Gear ................................................ RETRACT SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF ------------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................... 0 or 10 DEGREES ** NOTE: (Zero if within 100lbs. of Gross) [ ] Brakes ......................................................... HOLD [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................. OFF [ ] Engine Instr. ............................................ GREEN/NORM [ ] Brakes ...................................................... RELEASE [ ] Rotate ...................................................... 55 KIAS [ ] Climb Speed ................................................. 63 KIAS [ ] Over Obstacle .................................... 84 KIAS & FLAPS UP ENROUTE CLIMB ------------- [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 85-95 KIAS [ ] Power ........................................... 25 in Hg & 2500 rpm [ ] Mixture ...................................................... AS REQ [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN CRUISE ------ [ ] Power ................................... 15-25 in Hg / 2100-2700 RPM [ ] Elev/Rudder .................................................... TRIM [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Mixture ...................................................... AS REQ [ ] Lights ....................................................... AS REQ [ ] Flight Plan .................................................... OPEN [ ] Company Freq ................................................ MONITOR DESCENT ------- [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Carb Heat ................................................. ON AS REQ [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Throttle ..................................................... AS REQ [ ] Landing Light .................................................... ON [ ] Wing Flaps ................................................... AS REQ BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Carb Heat ........................................................ ON [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Gas (fuel selector) ............................................ BOTH [ ] Undercarriage .................................................. DOWN [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Seat Belts ................................................... SECURE ** NOTE: ON FINAL CALL OUT & VERIFY AGAIN: ** NOTE: “FINAL UMP’s CHECK……. [ ] Undercarriage ................................... Green/Down & Locked [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Prop ........................................................... HIGH NORMAL LANDING -------------- [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 65-75 KIAS [ ] Flaps ........................................................ AS REQ [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 60-70 KIAS [ ] Throttle ..................................................... AS REQ [ ] Braking ..................................................... MIN REQ SHORT FIELD LANDING ------------------- [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 65-75 KIAS [ ] Flaps .................................................... 30 DEGREES [ ] Short Final ................................................. 63 KIAS [ ] Throttle ..................................................... AS REQ [ ] Brakes ................................................ APPLY HEAVILY [ ] Flaps ....................................................... RETRACT GO AROUND PROCEDURE WITH FULL FLAPS ----------------------------------- [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Carb Heat ...................................................... COLD [ ] Flaps ........................................................... 20( [ ] Airspeed ................................................. INCREASING [ ] Altitude ................................................. INCREASING [ ] Flaps ........................................................... 10( [ ] Vy 87 KIAS ................................................... OBTAIN [ ] Flaps ............................................................ 0( [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Carb Heat ...................................................... COLD [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Transponder ..................................................... OFF [ ] Lights .......................................................... OFF [ ] Taxi Clearance ............................................... OBTAIN SECURING AIRPLANE ----------------- [ ] Avionics Pwr Sw ................................................. OFF [ ] Electrical Equip ................................................ OFF [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT OFF [ ] Throttle ......................................... Close as rpm drops [ ] Ignition Switch ................................................. OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Cowl Flaps .......................................... (winter) CLOSED [ ] Control Lock ................................................ INSTALL [ ] Hobbs ........................................................ RECORD [ ] Flight Plan ................................................... CLOSE [ ] Tie Down ..................................................... SECURE