Cessna 177 Cardinal — jochman-clc177

Engine Failure During Takeoff Emergency Procedures

Engine failure during takeoff

ThrottleMEMORYIDLE
BrakesMEMORYAPPLY
Wing FlapsMEMORYRETRACT
MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition SwitchMEMORYOFF
Master SwitchMEMORYOFF

Engine Failure After Takeoff Emergency Procedures

Engine failure after takeoff

AirspeedMEMORY80 MPH
MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector ValveMEMORYOFF
Ignition SwitchMEMORYOFF
Wing FlapsMEMORYAS REQUIRED
Master SwitchMEMORYOFF

Engine Failure During Flight Emergency Procedures

Engine failure during flight

AirspeedMEMORY85 MPH
Carburetor HeatMEMORYON
Fuel Selector ValveMEMORYBOTH
MixtureMEMORYRICH
Ignition SwitchMEMORYBOTH or START
PrimerMEMORYIN & LOCKED

Emergency Landing Emergency Procedures

Emergency landing

AirspeedMEMORY80 MPH
MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector ValveMEMORYOFF
Ignition SwitchMEMORYOFF
Wing FlapsMEMORYAS REQUIRED
Master SwitchMEMORYOFF
DoorsMEMORYUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
TouchdownMEMORYSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
BrakesMEMORYAPPLY HEAVILY

Precautionary Landing Emergency Procedures

Precautionary landing

Wing Flaps15°
Airspeed75 MPH
Select fieldSUITABLE
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Electrical SwitchesOFF
Wing Flaps (on final approach)30°
Airspeed75 MPH
Master SwitchOFF
DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Ignition SwitchOFF
BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Cabin preflight_inspection

Pilot's Operating HandbookAVAILABLE
Aircraft DocumentsAVAILABLE
Control Wheel LockREMOVE
Ignition SwitchOFF
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Master SwitchON
Fuel Quanity IndicatorsCHECK QUANTITY
FlapsDOWN
Master SwitchOFF

Empennage preflight_inspection

Rudder Gust LockREMOVE
Tail Tie-DownDISCONNECT
Control SurfacesCHECK FREE

Right Wing preflight_inspection

AileronCHECK FREE
Wing Tie-DownDISCONNECT
Main Wheel TireCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE

Nose preflight_inspection

Engine Oil LevelCHECK
Fuel StrainerDRAIN
Propeller and SpinnerCHECK
Landing LightCHECK
Carburetor Air FilterCHECK
Nose Wheel Strut and TireCHECK
Static Source OpeningCHECK

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Main Wheel TireCHECK
Fuel Tank SumpSAMPLE
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Pitot Tube CoverREMOVE
Fuel Tank Vent OpeningCHECK
Stall Warning OpeningCHECK
Wing Tie-DownDISCONNECT
AileronCHECK FREE

Before Starting Engine before_start

Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
Seats, Belts, Shoulder HarnessesADJUST & LOCK
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
BrakesTEST & SET
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
Cowl FlapsOPEN

Starting Engine engine_start

Hobbs TimeRECORD
MixtureRICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Master SwitchON
PrimeAS REQUIRED
ThrottleOPEN ½ INCH
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
Throttle1000 RPM
Oil PressureCHECK
Flashing Beacon, Nav. LightsON
Avionics Power SwitchON
RadiosON
TransponderSTANDBY

Before Taxi before_taxi

Wing FlapsUP
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesTEST
AreaCLEAR

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Parking BrakeSET
Cabin Doors and WindowsCLOSED & LOCKED
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Flight InstrumentsSET
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Mixture (Below 3000')RICH
Stabalator TrimTAKEOFF
Rudder Trim (if installed)TAKEOFF
Throttle1800 RPM
MagnetosCHECK
PropellerCYCLE
Auxiliary Fuel PumpCHECK
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
AmmeterCHECK
Suction GuageCHECK
Throttle1000 RPM
RadiosSET
TransponderON-ALT

Normal Takeoff takeoff

Normal takeoff

Wing Flaps0° - 10°
Carburetor HeatCOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Propeller2700 RPM
Elevator ControlLIFT NOSE AT 60 MPH
Climb SpeedBEST RATE

Short Field Takeoff takeoff

Short field takeoff

Wing Flaps10°
Carburetor HeatCOLD
BrakesAPPLY
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Propeller2700 RPM
MixtureLEAN above 3000', RICH below 3000'
BrakesRELEASE
Elevator ControlSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Climb Speed (Until Obstacles Cleared)69 MPH

Enroute Climb climb

Enroute climb

Airspeed90-100 MPH
Power24" –Full Power, 2500-2700 RPM
MixtureLEAN above 3000', RICH below 3000'
Cowl FlapsOPEN AS REQUIRED

Cruise cruise

Power75% or LESS
Stabilator TrimADJUST
Rudder Trim (if installed)ADJUST
MixtureLEAN
Cowl FlapsCLOSED

Descent descent

Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureADJUST
PowerAS DESIRED
Carburetor HeatFULL AS REQUIRED

Before Landing before_landing

Seats, Belts, Shoulder HarnessesSECURE
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Carburetor HeatON
Airspeed80-90 MPH
FlapsAS DESIRED

Balked Landing go_around

Balked landing/go-around

PowerMEMORYFULL THROTTLE, 2700 RPM
Carburetor HeatMEMORYCOLD
Wing Flaps (immediately)MEMORY20°
Climb SpeedMEMORYBEST ANGLE
Wing Flaps (after safe alt. and 75 MPH)MEMORYRETRACT

After Landing after_landing

Wing FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatCOLD
Cowl FlapsOPEN
TransponderSTANDBY

Shutdown shutdown

Parking BrakeSET
Avionics Power SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL
Fuel Selector ValveRIGHT

Speeds for Normal Operation Reference

NOTEVx 69 MPH = Best Angle of Climb Speed
NOTEVy 92 MPH = Best Rate of Climb Speed
NOTEVbest l/d 85 MPH = Best Glide (lift/drag), flaps up/down
NOTEVs 66 MPH = Stall Speed, normal configuration
NOTEVso 56 MPH = Stall Speed, landing configuration
NOTEVfo 130/105 MPH = Maximum Flap Extension Speed
NOTEVa 117 MPH = Maneuvering Speed (at gross weight)
NOTEVno 155 MPH = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed
NOTEVne 185 MPH = Never Exceed Speed
NOTE90-100 MPH = Normal Climb Out
NOTE69 MPH = Short Field T/O, Flaps Flaps 15°
NOTE80-90 MPH = Normal Landing Approach, Flaps Up
NOTE70-80 MPH = Normal Landing Approach, Flaps 40°
NOTE70 MPH = Short Field Approach, Flaps 40°

Specifications Reference

NOTE2500 lbs = Maximum Gross Weight
NOTE1598 lbs = Basic Empty Weight
NOTE608 lbs = Payload With Full Fuel
NOTE10.0 gph = Fuel Flow @ 75% Power
NOTE50 gal = Total Fuel Capacity
NOTE49 gal = Total Useable Fuel
NOTE100LL = Fuel Octane Rating (Blue)
NOTE8 qts = Oil Sump Capacity
NOTE6 qts = Minimum Oil Quantity
NOTE180 hp = Lycoming O-360-A1F6
NOTE12 V = Battery

Source: Cessna/177 Cardinal/jochman-clc177.txt

Rights: licensed

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