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Cessna 177 Cardinal — C177_checklist_N29655 new

Cessna 177 Cardinal · standard normal

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Aircraft Pilot

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
Seats BeltsADJUST AND LATCH
Fuel Selector ValveON BOTH
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Avionics MasterOFF
BrakesTEST & SET
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN

STARTING THE ENGINE engine_start

MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatCOLD
PrimeAS REQUIRED
ThrottleOPEN 1/8 INCH
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Master SwitchON
Ignition SwitchSTART
Oil PressureCHECK
Throttle1000 RPM

TAXI CHECK taxi

Avionics MasterON
RadiosON AS REQUIRED
Beacon LightON
FlapsUP
Call Pax Clearance Delivery135.2
Call Pax Ground for taxi120.6
BrakesCHECK

BEFORE TAKE-OFF before_takeoff

Parking BrakeSET
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
Fuel Selector ValveON BOTH
MixtureRICH (BELOW 3000 FEET)
Elevator TrimTAKE-OFF

BEFORE TAKE-OFF Continued before_takeoff

Throttle Setting1700 RPM
Engine Instruments and AmmeterCHECK
Carburetor HeatCHECK
MagnetosCHECK, MAX DROP 150 RPM, MAX DIFFERENTIAL 50 RPM
Aux Fuel PumpCHECK
Suction GageCHECK 4.6 IN HG – 5.4 IN HG
ThrottleIDLE
Flight InstrumentsSET
RadiosSET
NAV LightsAS REQUIRED
Strobe LightsAS REQUIRED
Throttle Friction LockADJUST
Cabin Doors & WindowsCLOSED
Call Pax Tower for take-off123.7
TransponderON ALT

NORMAL TAKE-OFF takeoff

Wing Flaps1/4 DOWN
Carburetor HeatCOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Elevator ControlLIFT NOSE AT 60 MPH
Climb Speed75 TO 90 MPH

CLIMB climb

Cruise Climb90 TO 100 MPH
Vx67 MPH
Vy88 MPH
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureFULL RICH (BELOW 3000 FEET)

CRUISING cruise

Power65% CRUISE RPM
Trim TabADJUST
MixtureLEAN

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

Seats BeltsADJUST AND LATCH
MixtureRICH
Fuel SelectorBOTH
Carburetor HeatON APPLY FULL HEAT BEFORE CLOSING THROTTLE

NORMAL LANDING landing

Airspeed80–75 MPH (FLAPS UP)
Wing Flaps1/4 BELOW 130 MPH
Wing FlapsAS DESIRED (BELOW 105 MPH)
Airspeed70-80 MPH (FLAPS DOWN)
TouchdownMAIN WHEELS FIRST
Landing RollLOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
BrakingMINIMUM REQUIRED

AFTER LANDING after_landing

Wing FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Strobe LightsOFF

SECURING AIRCRAFT securing

Parking BrakeSET
Radios & Electrical EquipmentOFF
Avionics MasterOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition & Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALLED
Windshield Sun ReflectorINSTALLED
Cowl & Tail PlugsINSTALLED
Pitot Tube CoverINSTALLED
Refuel AirplaneAS REQUIRED
Chock & Tie-down AirplaneCHOCK & TIE-DOWN
Record Hobbs, Tach & GasRECORD

Source: Cessna/177 Cardinal/C177_checklist_N29655 new.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: a8315c9651798ad90792c5bd4d83af99…

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