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Cessna 182S Skylane — N358ME_CESSNA_182_Checklist

Cessna 182S Skylane · standard normal

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Aircraft Pilot

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Preflight inspectionCOMPLETE
Seats, Seat Belts, and Shoulder HarnessesADJUST and LOCK
BrakesTEST
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
Electrical EquipmentOFF
Avionics Master SwitchOFF
AutopilotOFF
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
Avionics Circuit BreakersCHECK IN

STARTING ENGINE engine_start

ThrottleOPEN 1/4"
PropellerHIGH RPM
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Master SwitchON
Flashing BeaconON
Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
MixtureADVANCE until fuel flow just starts to rise, then return to IDLE CUT-OFF position
Auxiliary Fuel PumpOFF
Ignition SwitchSTART (release when engine starts)
MixtureAdvance smoothly to RICH when engine fires
Throttle1000 RPM
Oil pressureCHECK
MixtureLEAN one inch for taxi
FlapsUP
Navigation, Cockpit, and Taxi LightsON as required
Avionics Master SwitchON
NOTECommunication Radios: DVT / SDL / FFZ; ATIS 126.5 / 118.6 / 118.25; Ground 121.8 / 121.6 / 121.3; Tower S: 118.4 / 119.9 / 124.6, N: 120.2; Practice area 122.75 (north), 122.85 (south)
AltimeterSET to setting given by ATC
Annunciator PanelTEST
GPSConfirm self-test and altimeter setting
TransponderTEST, then STANDBY
Autopilotenter altimeter setting
TaxiingCHECK brakes immediately after airplane begins moving

DURING TURNS WHILE TAXIING taxi

Turn CoordinatorIndicates skidding turn in proper direction
Heading IndicatorTurns in proper direction
Magnetic CompassTurns in proper direction, bowl full of fluid

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
Seats & Seat BeltsCHECK SECURE
Cabin DoorsCLOSED and LATCHED
Flight controlsFREE and CORRECT
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Selector ValveRECHECK BOTH
MixtureFULL RICH
Throttle1800 RPM
MagnetosCHECK (max drop 150 RPM, max diff. 50 RPM)
PropellerCYCLE from high to low to high RPM
VacuumNormal operating range
AmmeterCHECK
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
Annunciator PanelNo warnings illuminated
ThrottleCHECK IDLE
Throttle1000 RPM
Throttle Friction LockADJUST
Flight instrumentsSET
Attitude IndicatorCheck, Set for level flight
Vertical Speed IndicatorNote indication of 0 fpm climb
AltimeterShould read within 75 ft of field elevation
Airspeed Indicatorindicates 0
Pitot heatCHECK
Elevator & Rudder TrimSET for TAKEOFF
Communication RadioTower or CTAF
Navigation RadiosSET if flying cross-country
NAV/GPS HIS SwitchSET
AutopilotOFF
Strobe and Landing LightsON
WindowsCLOSED
Parking BrakeOFF
TransponderALT

NORMAL TAKEOFF takeoff

Flaps0°
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Airspeed IndicatorIndicates increasing speed
Elevator ControlRotate at 60 KIAS

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF takeoff

Flaps20°
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
BrakesRELEASE
Climb Speed58 KIAS until obstacles cleared, then as appropriate
FlapsRETRACT after reaching 70 KIAS

NORMAL CLIMB climb

Airspeed85-95 KIAS
Power23" or FULL THROTTLE (whichever is less)
RPMREDUCE to 2400 RPM
Mixture15 GPH or FULL RICH (whichever is less)

CRUISE cruise

Power15-23", 2000-2400 RPM (no more than 80% is recommended)
Elevator TrimADJUST
Mixturelean to peak EGT minus 125° F
Cowl FlapsCLOSED

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
Seats & Seat BeltsSECURED & LOCKED
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Strobe and Landing LightsON
AutopilotOFF

NORMAL LANDING landing

Airspeed70-80 KIAS (flaps UP)
Flaps0-10° < 140 KIAS, 10°-20° < 120 KIAS, FULL < 100 KIAS
Airspeed60-70 KIAS (flaps DOWN)

SHORT OR SOFT FIELD LANDING landing

FlapsFULL DOWN (below 100 KIAS)
Airspeed60 KIAS

BALKED LANDING go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
FlapsRETRACT TO 20° (immediately)
Airspeed55 KIAS (until obstacles are cleared)
FlapsRETRACT (after reaching a safe altitude and 70 KIAS)
Cowl FlapsOPEN

AFTER LANDING after_landing

FlapsRETRACT
Cowl FlapsOPEN
TransponderSTANDBY

SHUTDOWN shutdown

Call for fuelon 130.65 @ DVT
Avionics Master SwitchOFF
Electrical EquipmentOFF (except flashing beacon)
ThrottleIDLE
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition SwitchOFF (after propeller stops turning)
Flashing BeaconOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL
VentsCLOSED
TiedownsSECURED
Flight PlanCLOSED

Source: Cessna/182S Skylane/N358ME_CESSNA_182_Checklist.txt

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Checklist hash: 5d9007ce988a4c590db254f41e7b08c7…

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