9ac57a754855ebc54c6625e52b57a9c246cffeb923ce343009a2d6957baa4491 Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH. Equipment variations exist across the 172SP production run, including steam-gauge and glass-panel (G1000/G1000 NXi) instrument configurations. Verify all items against the specific aircraft POH and avionics supplement before use.

Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio license, operating handbook, weight-and-balance data ON BOARD AND CURRENT Fuel quantity — visually verify each tank; confirm quantity matches tabs or dipstick; sufficient for flight with required reserves VERIFIED, ADEQUATE Fuel grade and appearance CORRECT GRADE PER POH, COLOR CONSISTENT Fuel caps — both tanks PROPERLY SEATED AND LOCKED Fuel sump — left tank drain SAMPLED; CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER OR DEBRIS Fuel sump — right tank drain SAMPLED; CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER OR DEBRIS Fuel sump — gascolator/main strainer drain DRAINED AND CLEAR Fuel vent lines — both wing undersides UNOBSTRUCTED Engine oil level — dipstick check WITHIN ACCEPTABLE RANGE PER POH; CAP REINSTALLED AND SECURE Engine compartment — inspect for fuel or oil leaks, loose hoses, chafed wires, and foreign objects CLEAR AND SECURE Induction air inlet — fuel-injected engine; no carburetor heat system present INLET CLEAR, FILTER NOT BLOCKED Exhaust system — visible portions NO CRACKS, LOOSE CLAMPS, OR HEAT DISCOLORATION Cowling latches and fasteners SECURE Propeller and spinner — inspect for nicks, cracks, gouges, and security SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE Nose gear strut and tire — extension, tread, and tow bar removal STRUT EXTENDED NORMALLY, TIRE SERVICEABLE, TOW BAR REMOVED Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear of obstructions and insect debris COVER OFF, CLEAR Static ports — both sides of fuselage CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED Left wing leading edge and fuel tank skin NO DEFORMATION OR FUEL STAINING Left aileron and flap — attachment, travel, and condition SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT Stall warning port — clear; vane deflection activates audible warning CLEAR, FUNCTIONAL Left main gear — strut extension, tire condition, brake pad visibility STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE Horizontal stabilizer and elevator — condition and hinge security UNDAMAGED, HINGES SECURE Elevator trim tab — attachment and play SECURE, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY Vertical stabilizer and rudder — condition, hinge hardware, and free movement UNDAMAGED, RUDDER FREE Tail tie-down RELEASED AND REMOVED Right main gear — strut, tire, and brake condition STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE Right wing and fuel tank — leading edge, tip, fuel cap security UNDAMAGED, FUEL CAP SECURE Right aileron and flap — attachment, travel, and condition SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Antennas — all externally visible SECURE AND UNDAMAGED Wing and nose tie-downs — all ground restraints REMOVED

Control lock REMOVED AND STOWED Seats — fore-aft adjustment and lock pin ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND ADJUSTED Passenger briefing — seatbelts, door latching, emergency exits, no smoking, sterile cockpit COMPLETED Flight controls — full travel check; aileron, elevator, and rudder in correct direction FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE Parking brake SET Fuel selector BOTH Fuel shutoff valve ON (IN) Avionics master switch OFF (protect avionics during start) All electrical switches (lights, strobes, pitot heat) OFF Circuit breakers ALL IN Flaps — position indicator check; set for takeoff per POH SET PER POH Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Mixture RICH (or leaned per field elevation per POH) Throttle CLOSED / IDLE

Area clear — visually confirm propeller arc free of persons and objects CLEAR; ANNOUNCE 'CLEAR PROP' Battery master switch ON Alternator switch ON Beacon / anti-collision light ON Throttle — set for start per POH guidance APPROXIMATELY OPEN PER POH Mixture — hot start (warm engine): use ICO with fuel flow per POH flooded-start technique PER POH HOT-START PROCEDURE Mixture — cold/normal start RICH Starter — engage; release promptly when engine fires ENGAGED THEN RELEASED Throttle — after start REDUCE TO IDLE TO STABILIZE Oil pressure — verify rise within first 30 seconds; shut down if pressure does not rise RISING NORMALLY Avionics master switch ON (after engine stable) Engine instruments — oil temp rising, gauges in normal range, no warning lights NORMAL

Avionics power-on checks — GPS, COM/NAV, transponder, autopilot if equipped SELF-TESTS COMPLETE, OPERATIONAL Altimeter — set current altimeter setting; verify field elevation within tolerance SET AND CONFIRMED Heading indicator — align with magnetic compass while stationary ALIGNED ATIS / weather — obtain current conditions OBTAINED AND NOTED Taxi clearance or CTAF advisory OBTAINED Transponder — set assigned squawk code CODE SET, ALT MODE Taxi and landing lights ON AS APPROPRIATE Parking brake RELEASE WHEN READY TO TAXI Brakes — test with brief application after first forward movement EFFECTIVE Gyroscopic instruments during taxi — attitude indicator erecting, turn coordinator responding FUNCTIONING NORMALLY

Parking brake SET Position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and clear of loose debris CONFIRMED Flight controls — re-verify full and free movement, correct response FULL AND FREE, CORRECT Fuel selector BOTH Mixture RICH (or adjusted per field elevation per POH) Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before run-up power OIL TEMP IN GREEN Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POH SET PER POH Magnetos — check LEFT then RIGHT; note RPM drop on each; return to BOTH; drops and differential within POH limits BOTH CHECKED, WITHIN LIMITS Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel flow, EGT, and CHT ALL IN NORMAL RANGE Throttle — reduce to idle; engine runs smoothly without roughness or stumble SMOOTH AT IDLE Suction / vacuum gauge WITHIN NORMAL RANGE Ammeter / electrical system INDICATING CHARGE, NO DISCHARGE Flaps — set for takeoff per POH; motion confirmed on indicator SET PER POH Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Transponder ALT (or as directed by ATC) Strobes and landing light ON Doors and windows CLOSED AND LATCHED Abort plan — departure-end landing area and abort criteria identified REVIEWED

Traffic pattern and runway — final clear, runway clear in both directions CLEAR Throttle — advance smoothly to full power FULL POWER; RPM CONFIRMED Engine gauges at takeoff power — oil pressure, fuel flow; no abnormal indications NORMAL Directional control — apply right rudder as needed to track runway centerline TRACKING CENTERLINE Rotate — apply smooth back pressure at Vr per POH ROTATE PER POH Positive rate of climb — confirm on altimeter and VSI CONFIRMED Flaps — retract incrementally after positive rate established and clear of obstacles per POH RETRACTING PER POH Airspeed — establish Vx or Vy per conditions and POH ESTABLISHED PER POH

Airspeed — best-rate or best-angle climb speed per POH and conditions ESTABLISHED PER POH Throttle — full power maintained for climb or reduced per POH climb power SET PER POH Mixture — rich below density altitude requiring lean; lean progressively at higher elevations per POH SET PER POH Engine instruments — CHT, oil temperature, fuel flow; all in normal range NORMAL Fuel quantity — periodic check; cross-check against planned burn CHECKED Heading indicator — cross-check with magnetic compass CHECKED AND CONSISTENT Traffic scan CONTINUOUS

Throttle — cruise power setting per POH cruise performance table SET PER POH Mixture — lean to peak EGT then enrichen per POH recommendation for selected power and altitude LEANED PER POH Elevator trim — adjust for hands-free level flight TRIMMED Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure, CHT, EGT within normal limits ALL NORMAL Fuel gauges — both tanks; remaining quantity consistent with planned consumption CHECKED AND CONSISTENT Fuel selector — switch tanks per POH interval guidance to maintain balance SWITCHED PER POH Altimeter setting — update as needed; altitude maintained with VFR discipline CURRENT Navigation — position and track confirmed; ETE and fuel endurance verified ON TRACK Ammeter / electrical system — no discharge indication NORMAL

ATIS / destination weather — obtain; note runway in use, wind, and relevant NOTAMs OBTAINED AND NOTED Altimeter — update to destination or nearest reporting station UPDATED Mixture — enrichen progressively as altitude decreases per POH ENRICHENED PER POH Throttle — reduce smoothly; avoid prolonged idle descent that may cause engine shock-cooling REDUCED SMOOTHLY Fuel selector BOTH Engine instruments — verify CHT does not drop excessively; all indications normal NORMAL Traffic scan — heightened vigilance; terrain and traffic awareness increased near destination CONTINUOUS

Fuel selector BOTH Mixture RICH Landing light ON Flaps — set to approach or full extension per POH and conditions SET PER POH Airspeed — stabilize at Vref per flap setting and weight per POH ESTABLISHED PER POH Seat belts and harnesses — all occupants secure SECURE Traffic pattern — position report made or ATC contact; pattern sequence established CLEAR TO LAND

Final approach — stabilized; airspeed on target, descent rate controlled, centerline aligned STABILIZED Wind correction — crosswind crab or wing-low technique applied as needed APPLIED AS NEEDED Runway — confirm clear of conflicting traffic and foreign objects before threshold CLEAR Flare — initiated at appropriate height; throttle closed smoothly SMOOTH FLARE Touchdown — main wheels contact first; nose held off as speed decays MAINS FIRST Rollout directional control — rudder used to track centerline; nose lowered gently TRACKING CENTERLINE Brakes — progressive application as needed; avoid locked-wheel skidding APPLIED AS NEEDED Runway exit — clear at first available taxiway; stop only after fully clear of runway CLEAR OF RUNWAY

Throttle — full power, smoothly and without hesitation FULL POWER Pitch attitude — establish positive climb attitude CLIMB ATTITUDE Flaps — retract to first notch to reduce drag while maintaining lift PARTIAL RETRACT Airspeed — accelerate to climb speed before further flap retraction ACCELERATING Flaps — retract fully as airspeed permits and obstacles are cleared RETRACTED Positive rate of climb — confirmed on VSI and altimeter CONFIRMED ATC or CTAF — announce go-around; re-enter pattern as instructed ADVISED

Flaps — retract after clearing active runway RETRACTED Transponder — remain in ALT until clear; verify with tower ALT OR AS DIRECTED Landing light — reduce or extinguish per local practice after clearing runway AS APPROPRIATE Mixture — enrichened for taxi; lean for prolonged ground operation if applicable SET AS APPROPRIATE

Avionics master — OFF before engine shutdown to protect avionics OFF All electrical equipment — lights, pitot heat, non-essential loads OFF Mixture — pull to ICO (idle cut-off) to shut down engine ICO — ENGINE STOPPED Throttle — after engine stops CLOSED (IDLE) Magnetos OFF (BOTH) Master switch OFF Control lock INSTALLED ON YOKE AND RUDDER Parking brake SET; CHOCKS PLACED IF UNATTENDED Flaps RETRACTED FOR TIE-DOWN Fuel selector BOTH (or per local practice) Hobbs and tach time — record for log; note any squawks RECORDED Post-flight walk-around — check for fuel or oil leaks, flight damage, or foreign-object ingestion COMPLETED, NO DISCREPANCIES Tie-downs and covers — wing and tail tie-downs secure; pitot cover installed SECURED