Cessna 182S Skylane — N358ME_CESSNA_182_Checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/182S Skylane/N358ME_CESSNA_182_Checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 5d9007ce988a4c590db254f41e7b08c717611dd673913d7342bfb1b034d7beeb Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Preflight inspection ....................................... COMPLETE [ ] Seats, Seat Belts, and Shoulder Harnesses ........... ADJUST and LOCK [ ] Brakes ......................................................... TEST [ ] Circuit Breakers ........................................... CHECK IN [ ] Electrical Equipment ............................................ OFF [ ] Avionics Master Switch .......................................... OFF [ ] Autopilot ....................................................... OFF [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Avionics Circuit Breakers .................................. CHECK IN STARTING ENGINE --------------- [ ] Throttle .................................................. OPEN 1/4" [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ CLEAR [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Flashing Beacon .................................................. ON [ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump .............................................. ON [ ] Mixture ... ADVANCE until fuel flow just starts to rise, then return to IDLE CUT-OFF position [ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump ............................................. OFF [ ] Ignition Switch .................. START (release when engine starts) [ ] Mixture .................. Advance smoothly to RICH when engine fires [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Oil pressure .................................................. CHECK [ ] Mixture ...................................... LEAN one inch for taxi [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Navigation, Cockpit, and Taxi Lights ................. ON as required [ ] Avionics Master Switch ........................................... ON ** NOTE: Communication 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) [ ] Altimeter ............................... SET to setting given by ATC [ ] Annunciator Panel .............................................. TEST [ ] GPS ......................... Confirm self-test and altimeter setting [ ] Transponder ...................................... TEST, then STANDBY [ ] Autopilot ................................... enter altimeter setting [ ] Taxiing ....... CHECK brakes immediately after airplane begins moving DURING TURNS WHILE TAXIING -------------------------- [ ] Turn Coordinator ........ Indicates skidding turn in proper direction [ ] Heading Indicator ......................... Turns in proper direction [ ] Magnetic Compass ...... Turns in proper direction, bowl full of fluid BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Passenger Seat Backs .......................... MOST UPRIGHT POSITION [ ] Seats & Seat Belts ..................................... CHECK SECURE [ ] Cabin Doors ...................................... CLOSED and LATCHED [ ] Flight controls .................................... FREE and CORRECT [ ] Fuel Quantity ................................................. CHECK [ ] Fuel Selector Valve .................................... RECHECK BOTH [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1800 RPM [ ] Magnetos ............... CHECK (max drop 150 RPM, max diff. 50 RPM) [ ] Propeller ...................... CYCLE from high to low to high RPM [ ] Vacuum ..................................... Normal operating range [ ] Ammeter ..................................................... CHECK [ ] Engine Instruments .......................................... CHECK [ ] Annunciator Panel ......................... No warnings illuminated [ ] Throttle ................................................. CHECK IDLE [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Throttle Friction Lock ....................................... ADJUST [ ] Flight instruments .............................................. SET [ ] Attitude Indicator .................... Check, Set for level flight [ ] Vertical Speed Indicator ........... Note indication of 0 fpm climb [ ] Altimeter ............. Should read within 75 ft of field elevation [ ] Airspeed Indicator .................................... indicates 0 [ ] Pitot heat .................................................... CHECK [ ] Elevator & Rudder Trim .............................. SET for TAKEOFF [ ] Communication Radio ................................... Tower or CTAF [ ] Navigation Radios ....................... SET if flying cross-country [ ] NAV/GPS HIS Switch .............................................. SET [ ] Autopilot ....................................................... OFF [ ] Strobe and Landing Lights ........................................ ON [ ] Windows ...................................................... CLOSED [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... OFF [ ] Transponder ..................................................... ALT NORMAL TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Flaps ............................................................ 0° [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Airspeed Indicator ....................... Indicates increasing speed [ ] Elevator Control .................................. Rotate at 60 KIAS SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF ------------------- [ ] Flaps ........................................................... 20° [ ] Brakes ......................................................... HOLD [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Brakes ...................................................... RELEASE [ ] Climb Speed .... 58 KIAS until obstacles cleared, then as appropriate [ ] Flaps ................................ RETRACT after reaching 70 KIAS NORMAL CLIMB ------------ [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 85-95 KIAS [ ] Power ...................... 23" or FULL THROTTLE (whichever is less) [ ] RPM .............................................. REDUCE to 2400 RPM [ ] Mixture ..................... 15 GPH or FULL RICH (whichever is less) CRUISE ------ [ ] Power ....... 15-23", 2000-2400 RPM (no more than 80% is recommended) [ ] Elevator Trim ................................................ ADJUST [ ] Mixture ............................... lean to peak EGT minus 125° F [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... CLOSED BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Passenger Seat Backs .......................... MOST UPRIGHT POSITION [ ] Seats & Seat Belts ................................. SECURED & LOCKED [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................ BOTH [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Propeller .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Strobe and Landing Lights ........................................ ON [ ] Autopilot ....................................................... OFF NORMAL LANDING -------------- [ ] Airspeed ...................................... 70-80 KIAS (flaps UP) [ ] Flaps ......... 0-10° < 140 KIAS, 10°-20° < 120 KIAS, FULL < 100 KIAS [ ] Airspeed .................................... 60-70 KIAS (flaps DOWN) SHORT OR SOFT FIELD LANDING --------------------------- [ ] Flaps .................................... FULL DOWN (below 100 KIAS) [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 60 KIAS BALKED LANDING -------------- [ ] Throttle .................................................. FULL OPEN [ ] Flaps .................................. RETRACT TO 20° (immediately) [ ] Airspeed ...................... 55 KIAS (until obstacles are cleared) [ ] Flaps .......... RETRACT (after reaching a safe altitude and 70 KIAS) [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Flaps ....................................................... RETRACT [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Transponder ................................................. STANDBY SHUTDOWN -------- [ ] Call for fuel ....................................... on 130.65 @ DVT [ ] Avionics Master Switch .......................................... OFF [ ] Electrical Equipment ................... OFF (except flashing beacon) [ ] Throttle ....................................................... IDLE [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Ignition Switch ................. OFF (after propeller stops turning) [ ] Flashing Beacon ................................................. OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Control Lock ................................................ INSTALL [ ] Vents ........................................................ CLOSED [ ] Tiedowns .................................................... SECURED [ ] Flight Plan .................................................. CLOSED