Cessna 177 Cardinal — jochman-clc177 NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/177 Cardinal/jochman-clc177.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: abd9104ed0454ef10822733a52fdf1b465cda6187f555b346cb98f5f2af1c570 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------ (Engine failure during takeoff) [ ] Throttle [MEMORY] .............................................. IDLE [ ] Brakes [MEMORY] ............................................... APPLY [ ] Wing Flaps [MEMORY] ......................................... RETRACT [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ....................................... IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Ignition Switch [MEMORY] ........................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------- (Engine failure after takeoff) [ ] Airspeed [MEMORY] ............................................ 80 MPH [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ....................................... IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Fuel Selector Valve [MEMORY] .................................... OFF [ ] Ignition Switch [MEMORY] ........................................ OFF [ ] Wing Flaps [MEMORY] ..................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Master Switch [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------- (Engine failure during flight) [ ] Airspeed [MEMORY] ............................................ 85 MPH [ ] Carburetor Heat [MEMORY] ......................................... ON [ ] Fuel Selector Valve [MEMORY] ................................... BOTH [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ............................................... RICH [ ] Ignition Switch [MEMORY] .............................. BOTH or START [ ] Primer [MEMORY] ......................................... IN & LOCKED EMERGENCY LANDING [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------ (Emergency landing) [ ] Airspeed [MEMORY] ............................................ 80 MPH [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ....................................... IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Fuel Selector Valve [MEMORY] .................................... OFF [ ] Ignition Switch [MEMORY] ........................................ OFF [ ] Wing Flaps [MEMORY] ..................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Master Switch [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF [ ] Doors [MEMORY] ........................... UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN [ ] Touchdown [MEMORY] ................................ SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW [ ] Brakes [MEMORY] ....................................... APPLY HEAVILY PRECAUTIONARY LANDING [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- (Precautionary landing) [ ] Wing Flaps ...................................................... 15° [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... 75 MPH [ ] Select field ............................................... SUITABLE [ ] Avionics Power Switch ........................................... OFF [ ] Electrical Switches ............................................. OFF [ ] Wing Flaps (on final approach) .................................. 30° [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... 75 MPH [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Doors .................................... UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN [ ] Touchdown ......................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW [ ] Ignition Switch ................................................. OFF [ ] Brakes ................................................ APPLY HEAVILY CABIN ----- [ ] Pilot's Operating Handbook ................................ AVAILABLE [ ] Aircraft Documents ........................................ AVAILABLE [ ] Control Wheel Lock ........................................... REMOVE [ ] Ignition Switch ................................................. OFF [ ] Avionics Power Switch ........................................... OFF [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Quanity Indicators .............................. CHECK QUANTITY [ ] Flaps .......................................................... DOWN [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF EMPENNAGE --------- [ ] Rudder Gust Lock ............................................. REMOVE [ ] Tail Tie-Down ............................................ DISCONNECT [ ] Control Surfaces ......................................... CHECK FREE RIGHT WING ---------- [ ] Aileron .................................................. CHECK FREE [ ] Wing Tie-Down ............................................ DISCONNECT [ ] Main Wheel Tire ............................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Tank Sump ............................................... SAMPLE [ ] Fuel Quantity ................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Filler Cap .............................................. SECURE NOSE ---- [ ] Engine Oil Level .............................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Strainer ................................................. DRAIN [ ] Propeller and Spinner ......................................... CHECK [ ] Landing Light ................................................. CHECK [ ] Carburetor Air Filter ......................................... CHECK [ ] Nose Wheel Strut and Tire ..................................... CHECK [ ] Static Source Opening ......................................... CHECK LEFT WING --------- [ ] Main Wheel Tire ............................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Tank Sump ............................................... SAMPLE [ ] Fuel Quantity ................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Filler Cap .............................................. SECURE [ ] Pitot Tube Cover ............................................. REMOVE [ ] Fuel Tank Vent Opening ........................................ CHECK [ ] Stall Warning Opening ......................................... CHECK [ ] Wing Tie-Down ............................................ DISCONNECT [ ] Aileron .................................................. CHECK FREE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Preflight Inspection ....................................... COMPLETE [ ] Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses ...................... ADJUST & LOCK [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Avionics Power Switch ........................................... OFF [ ] Electrical Equipment ............................................ OFF [ ] Brakes ................................................... TEST & SET [ ] Circuit Breakers ........................................... CHECK IN [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN STARTING ENGINE --------------- [ ] Hobbs Time ................................................... RECORD [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Prime ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Throttle ................................................ OPEN ½ INCH [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ CLEAR [ ] Ignition Switch ............................................... START [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Flashing Beacon, Nav. Lights ..................................... ON [ ] Avionics Power Switch ............................................ ON [ ] Radios ........................................................... ON [ ] Transponder ................................................. STANDBY BEFORE TAXI ----------- [ ] Wing Flaps ....................................................... UP [ ] Parking Brake ............................................... RELEASE [ ] Brakes ......................................................... TEST [ ] Area .......................................................... CLEAR BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Cabin Doors and Windows ............................. CLOSED & LOCKED [ ] Flight Controls ...................................... FREE & CORRECT [ ] Flight Instruments .............................................. SET [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Mixture (Below 3000') .......................................... RICH [ ] Stabalator Trim ............................................. TAKEOFF [ ] Rudder Trim (if installed) .................................. TAKEOFF [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1800 RPM [ ] Magnetos ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Propeller ..................................................... CYCLE [ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump ........................................... CHECK [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ CHECK [ ] Ammeter ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Suction Guage ................................................. CHECK [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Radios .......................................................... SET [ ] Transponder .................................................. ON-ALT NORMAL TAKEOFF -------------- (Normal takeoff) [ ] Wing Flaps ................................................. 0° - 10° [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Propeller .................................................. 2700 RPM [ ] Elevator Control ................................ LIFT NOSE AT 60 MPH [ ] Climb Speed ............................................... BEST RATE SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF ------------------- (Short field takeoff) [ ] Wing Flaps ...................................................... 10° [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Brakes ........................................................ APPLY [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Propeller .................................................. 2700 RPM [ ] Mixture .......................... LEAN above 3000', RICH below 3000' [ ] Brakes ...................................................... RELEASE [ ] Elevator Control .................................. SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW [ ] Climb Speed (Until Obstacles Cleared) ........................ 69 MPH ENROUTE CLIMB ------------- (Enroute climb) [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 90-100 MPH [ ] Power ................................ 24" –Full Power, 2500-2700 RPM [ ] Mixture .......................... LEAN above 3000', RICH below 3000' [ ] Cowl Flaps ......................................... OPEN AS REQUIRED CRUISE ------ [ ] Power ................................................... 75% or LESS [ ] Stabilator Trim .............................................. ADJUST [ ] Rudder Trim (if installed) ................................... ADJUST [ ] Mixture ........................................................ LEAN [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... CLOSED DESCENT ------- [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST [ ] Power .................................................... AS DESIRED [ ] Carburetor Heat .................................... FULL AS REQUIRED BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses ............................. SECURE [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Carburetor Heat .................................................. ON [ ] Airspeed .................................................. 80-90 MPH [ ] Flaps .................................................... AS DESIRED BALKED LANDING -------------- (Balked landing/go-around) [ ] Power [MEMORY] .............................. FULL THROTTLE, 2700 RPM [ ] Carburetor Heat [MEMORY] ....................................... COLD [ ] Wing Flaps (immediately) [MEMORY] ............................... 20° [ ] Climb Speed [MEMORY] ..................................... BEST ANGLE [ ] Wing Flaps (after safe alt. and 75 MPH) [MEMORY] ............ RETRACT AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Wing Flaps ....................................................... UP [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................ COLD [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Transponder ................................................. STANDBY SHUTDOWN -------- [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Avionics Power Switch ........................................... OFF [ ] Electrical Equipment ............................................ OFF [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Ignition Switch ................................................. OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Control Lock ................................................ INSTALL [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ........................................... RIGHT SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION --------------------------- ** NOTE: Vx 69 MPH = Best Angle of Climb Speed ** NOTE: Vy 92 MPH = Best Rate of Climb Speed ** NOTE: Vbest l/d 85 MPH = Best Glide (lift/drag), flaps up/down ** NOTE: Vs 66 MPH = Stall Speed, normal configuration ** NOTE: Vso 56 MPH = Stall Speed, landing configuration ** NOTE: Vfo 130/105 MPH = Maximum Flap Extension Speed ** NOTE: Va 117 MPH = Maneuvering Speed (at gross weight) ** NOTE: Vno 155 MPH = Maximum Structural Cruising Speed ** NOTE: Vne 185 MPH = Never Exceed Speed ** NOTE: 90-100 MPH = Normal Climb Out ** NOTE: 69 MPH = Short Field T/O, Flaps Flaps 15° ** NOTE: 80-90 MPH = Normal Landing Approach, Flaps Up ** NOTE: 70-80 MPH = Normal Landing Approach, Flaps 40° ** NOTE: 70 MPH = Short Field Approach, Flaps 40° SPECIFICATIONS -------------- ** NOTE: 2500 lbs = Maximum Gross Weight ** NOTE: 1598 lbs = Basic Empty Weight ** NOTE: 608 lbs = Payload With Full Fuel ** NOTE: 10.0 gph = Fuel Flow @ 75% Power ** NOTE: 50 gal = Total Fuel Capacity ** NOTE: 49 gal = Total Useable Fuel ** NOTE: 100LL = Fuel Octane Rating (Blue) ** NOTE: 8 qts = Oil Sump Capacity ** NOTE: 6 qts = Minimum Oil Quantity ** NOTE: 180 hp = Lycoming O-360-A1F6 ** NOTE: 12 V = Battery