Cessna 177 Cardinal — C177_checklist_N29655 new NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/177 Cardinal/C177_checklist_N29655 new.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: a8315c9651798ad90792c5bd4d83af99eaabefb9e953ebd8b8dd6cf6a86aacf9 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Preflight Inspection ....................................... COMPLETE [ ] Seats Belts ........................................ ADJUST AND LATCH [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ......................................... ON BOTH [ ] Fuel Shutoff Valve ............................................... ON [ ] Electrical Equipment ............................................ OFF [ ] Avionics Master ................................................. OFF [ ] Brakes ................................................... TEST & SET [ ] Circuit Breakers ........................................... CHECK IN STARTING THE ENGINE ------------------- [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Prime ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Throttle .............................................. OPEN 1/8 INCH [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ CLEAR [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Ignition Switch ............................................... START [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM TAXI CHECK ---------- [ ] Avionics Master .................................................. ON [ ] Radios ............................................... ON AS REQUIRED [ ] Beacon Light ..................................................... ON [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Call Pax Clearance Delivery ................................... 135.2 [ ] Call Pax Ground for taxi ...................................... 120.6 [ ] Brakes ........................................................ CHECK BEFORE TAKE-OFF --------------- [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Flight Controls .................................... FREE AND CORRECT [ ] Fuel Shutoff Valve ............................................... ON [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ......................................... ON BOTH [ ] Mixture ...................................... RICH (BELOW 3000 FEET) [ ] Elevator Trim .............................................. TAKE-OFF BEFORE TAKE-OFF CONTINUED ------------------------- [ ] Throttle Setting ........................................... 1700 RPM [ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter ................................ CHECK [ ] Carburetor Heat ............................................... CHECK [ ] Magnetos ........... CHECK, MAX DROP 150 RPM, MAX DIFFERENTIAL 50 RPM [ ] Aux Fuel Pump ................................................. CHECK [ ] Suction Gage ............................ CHECK 4.6 IN HG – 5.4 IN HG [ ] Throttle ....................................................... IDLE [ ] Flight Instruments .............................................. SET [ ] Radios .......................................................... SET [ ] NAV Lights .............................................. AS REQUIRED [ ] Strobe Lights ........................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Throttle Friction Lock ....................................... ADJUST [ ] Cabin Doors & Windows ........................................ CLOSED [ ] Call Pax Tower for take-off ................................... 123.7 [ ] Transponder .................................................. ON ALT NORMAL TAKE-OFF --------------- [ ] Wing Flaps ................................................. 1/4 DOWN [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Elevator Control ................................ LIFT NOSE AT 60 MPH [ ] Climb Speed ............................................ 75 TO 90 MPH CLIMB ----- [ ] Cruise Climb .......................................... 90 TO 100 MPH [ ] Vx ........................................................... 67 MPH [ ] Vy ........................................................... 88 MPH [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Mixture ................................. FULL RICH (BELOW 3000 FEET) CRUISING -------- [ ] Power ................................................ 65% CRUISE RPM [ ] Trim Tab ..................................................... ADJUST [ ] Mixture ........................................................ LEAN BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Seats Belts ........................................ ADJUST AND LATCH [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Fuel Selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Carburetor Heat .......... ON APPLY FULL HEAT BEFORE CLOSING THROTTLE NORMAL LANDING -------------- [ ] Airspeed ....................................... 80–75 MPH (FLAPS UP) [ ] Wing Flaps ........................................ 1/4 BELOW 130 MPH [ ] Wing Flaps ............................... AS DESIRED (BELOW 105 MPH) [ ] Airspeed ..................................... 70-80 MPH (FLAPS DOWN) [ ] Touchdown ......................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST [ ] Landing Roll ................................ LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY [ ] Braking ............................................ MINIMUM REQUIRED AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Wing Flaps ....................................................... UP [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Strobe Lights ................................................... OFF SECURING AIRCRAFT ----------------- [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Radios & Electrical Equipment ................................... OFF [ ] Avionics Master ................................................. OFF [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Ignition & Master Switch ........................................ OFF [ ] Control Lock .............................................. INSTALLED [ ] Windshield Sun Reflector .................................. INSTALLED [ ] Cowl & Tail Plugs ......................................... INSTALLED [ ] Pitot Tube Cover .......................................... INSTALLED [ ] Refuel Airplane ......................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Chock & Tie-down Airplane .......................... CHOCK & TIE-DOWN [ ] Record Hobbs, Tach & Gas ..................................... RECORD