#	Cessna 182T Skylane — Normal Operating Procedures
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section_id	phase	criticality	section_title	item_index	item_id	type	tickable	memory_item	indent	text	response	condition	detail
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	0		action	yes	no	0	Aircraft documents (ARROW)	ON BOARD AND CURRENT		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	1		action	yes	no	0	Fuel quantity — visually check both tanks; confirm adequate for flight with reserves	VERIFIED, ADEQUATE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	2		action	yes	no	0	Fuel grade and appearance	CORRECT GRADE PER POH; COLOR CONSISTENT, NO CONTAMINATION		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	3		action	yes	no	0	Fuel caps — both tanks	PROPERLY SEATED AND LOCKED		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel sump drains — both wing tanks and main strainer	SAMPLED; CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	5		action	yes	no	0	Fuel vent lines	UNOBSTRUCTED		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	6		action	yes	no	0	Engine oil level	WITHIN OPERATING RANGE PER POH; CAP SECURE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	7		action	yes	no	0	Engine compartment — fuel and oil lines, hoses, wiring	NO LEAKS; SECURE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	8		action	yes	no	0	Induction air inlet and filter	CLEAR, FILTER NOT CLOGGED		IO-540 is fuel-injected; no carburetor heat system. Alternate air control bypasses the induction filter.
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	9		action	yes	no	0	Exhaust stacks and baffling — visible portions	NO CRACKS OR LOOSE HARDWARE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	10		action	yes	no	0	Cowling latches	CLOSED AND SECURE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	11		action	yes	no	0	Propeller blades — nicks, cracks, erosion, leading edges	SERVICEABLE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	12		action	yes	no	0	Spinner and prop hub	SECURE, NO CRACKS		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	13		action	yes	no	0	Nose gear strut, tire, and steering linkage	STRUT EXTENDED NORMALLY; TIRE INFLATED AND SERVICEABLE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	14		action	yes	no	0	Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear	COVER OFF, UNOBSTRUCTED		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	15		action	yes	no	0	Static ports	CLEAR		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	16		action	yes	no	0	Left wing leading edge and fuel tank skin	NO DEFORMATION OR FUEL STAINING		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	17		action	yes	no	0	Left aileron and flap — hinge attachment, travel, and condition	SECURE; FULL FREE MOVEMENT; NO DAMAGE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	18		action	yes	no	0	Left wingtip and navigation/strobe light	UNDAMAGED; LENS INTACT		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	19		action	yes	no	0	Left main gear — strut, tire, and brake	STRUT NORMAL; TIRE SERVICEABLE; BRAKES ADEQUATE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	20		action	yes	no	0	Horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and trim tab	UNDAMAGED; HINGES SECURE; NO EXCESSIVE PLAY		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	21		action	yes	no	0	Vertical stabilizer and rudder	UNDAMAGED; FREE MOVEMENT		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	22		action	yes	no	0	ELT — armed switch and antenna connection	ARMED; ANTENNA CONNECTED		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	23		action	yes	no	0	Right main gear — strut, tire, and brake	STRUT NORMAL; TIRE SERVICEABLE; BRAKES ADEQUATE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	24		action	yes	no	0	Right aileron and flap — condition and travel	SECURE; FULL FREE MOVEMENT; NO DAMAGE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	25		action	yes	no	0	Right wingtip and navigation/strobe light	UNDAMAGED; LENS INTACT		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Walk-Around	26		action	yes	no	0	All tiedowns, chocks, and control locks	REMOVED		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	0		action	yes	no	0	POH and weight-and-balance data	ON BOARD		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	1		action	yes	no	0	Seats — adjusted and locked; seat belts and shoulder harnesses	ADJUSTED AND FASTENED		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	2		action	yes	no	0	Control lock	REMOVED; FULL FREE MOVEMENT OF CONTROLS VERIFIED		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	3		action	yes	no	0	Avionics master	OFF (before applying battery)		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	4		action	yes	no	0	Master switch (battery)	ON		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	5		action	yes	no	0	Fuel quantity gauges	CHECK — agree with visual inspection		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	6		action	yes	no	0	Annunciator / warning lights — test and clear	ALL ILLUMINATE ON TEST; NONE ILLUMINATED AFTER		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	7		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	8		action	yes	no	0	Elevator trim	SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	9		action	yes	no	0	Flap position indicator	INDICATES UP		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	10		action	yes	no	0	Mixture control	RICH (or adjusted for field elevation per POH)		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	11		action	yes	no	0	Propeller control	FULL FORWARD		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	12		action	yes	no	0	Throttle	CLOSED; THEN CRACKED SLIGHTLY OPEN		
before-start	before_start	normal	Cockpit Preparation / Before Start	13		action	yes	no	0	Parking brake	SET		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	0		action	yes	no	0	Propeller arc and surrounding area	CLEAR — announce CLEAR PROP		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	1		action	yes	no	0	Beacon / anti-collision light	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	2		note	no	no	0	IO-540 cold start: mixture rich, prime per POH fuel injection procedure, then engage starter. Hot start: refer to POH hot-start technique — typically involves unloading fuel lines before engaging starter.			
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	3		action	yes	no	0	Fuel-injected start technique (cold or hot)	FOLLOW POH PROCEDURE FOR CONDITIONS		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	4		action	yes	no	0	Starter	ENGAGE; RELEASE PROMPTLY WHEN ENGINE FIRES		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	5		action	yes	no	0	Oil pressure	RISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	6		action	yes	no	0	Throttle — set idle	STABILIZE AT LOW RPM		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	7		action	yes	no	0	Ammeter / charging indication	POSITIVE CHARGE INDICATED		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	8		action	yes	no	0	Avionics master	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	9		action	yes	no	0	Radios and avionics	ON; FREQUENCIES AND TRANSPONDER CODE SET		
after-start	after_start	normal	After Start / Before Taxi	0		action	yes	no	0	ATIS / destination weather	OBTAINED AND NOTED		
after-start	after_start	normal	After Start / Before Taxi	1		action	yes	no	0	Altimeter	SET TO CURRENT SETTING; FIELD ELEVATION CONFIRMED		
after-start	after_start	normal	After Start / Before Taxi	2		action	yes	no	0	Heading indicator / DI	ALIGNED WITH MAGNETIC COMPASS		
after-start	after_start	normal	After Start / Before Taxi	3		action	yes	no	0	Attitude indicator	ERECT AND STABLE		
after-start	after_start	normal	After Start / Before Taxi	4		action	yes	no	0	Transponder	ALT; SQUAWK CODE SET		
after-start	after_start	normal	After Start / Before Taxi	5		action	yes	no	0	Taxi clearance / radio call	OBTAINED		
after-start	after_start	normal	After Start / Before Taxi	6		action	yes	no	0	Parking brake	RELEASE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	0		action	yes	no	0	Parking brake	SET		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	1		action	yes	no	0	Flight controls — full deflection in all axes	FULL AND FREE; CORRECT SENSE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	2		action	yes	no	0	Elevator trim	TAKEOFF POSITION		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	3		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel quantity gauges	CONFIRMED ADEQUATE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	5		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	RICH OR SET PER POH FOR FIELD ELEVATION		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	6		action	yes	no	0	Propeller control	FULL FORWARD		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	7		action	yes	no	0	Throttle — advance to run-up power	SET TO RUN-UP RPM PER POH		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	8		action	yes	no	0	Magneto check — LEFT magneto	NOTE RPM DROP; WITHIN LIMITS PER POH		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	9		action	yes	no	0	Magneto check — RIGHT magneto	NOTE RPM DROP; WITHIN LIMITS PER POH		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	10		action	yes	no	0	Magneto check — return to BOTH	RPM RESTORES		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	11		action	yes	no	0	Propeller governor cycle — reduce RPM with prop control	OBSERVE EXPECTED RPM DROP PER POH		Pull prop control aft to reduce RPM, confirming governor response. Oil must be at operating temperature before cycling. Perform at least one full cycle.
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	12		action	yes	no	0	Propeller governor cycle — advance prop control to full forward	RPM RETURNS TO RUN-UP VALUE; PROP FULL FORWARD		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	13		action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments at run-up power	OIL TEMP AND PRESSURE IN GREEN ARC		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	14		action	yes	no	0	Throttle — reduce to idle	ENGINE IDLES SMOOTHLY		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	15		action	yes	no	0	Alternate air induction	OFF (NORMAL POSITION)		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	16		action	yes	no	0	Flaps	SET PER POH FOR DEPARTURE TYPE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	17		action	yes	no	0	Doors and windows	CLOSED AND LATCHED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	18		action	yes	no	0	Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants	FASTENED AND SNUG		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Run-Up / Before Takeoff	19		action	yes	no	0	Runway environment and traffic	CLEAR; TAKEOFF CLEARANCE OR RIGHT-OF-WAY CONFIRMED		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	0		action	yes	no	0	Transponder	ALT		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	1		action	yes	no	0	Landing light and strobes	ON		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	2		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	RICH OR PER POH		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	3		action	yes	no	0	Propeller	FULL FORWARD — CONFIRMED		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	4		action	yes	no	0	Throttle — advance smoothly to full power	FULL POWER; ENGINE INSTRUMENTS IN GREEN		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	5		action	yes	no	0	Directional control during takeoff roll	MAINTAIN CENTERLINE WITH RUDDER		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	6		action	yes	no	0	Rotate at Vr — per POH	LIFT OFF AT CORRECT SPEED		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	7		action	yes	no	0	Establish positive climb — Vx or Vy per departure requirements	CLIMBING AT APPROPRIATE SPEED PER POH		
takeoff	takeoff	normal	Takeoff	8		action	yes	no	0	Flaps — retract after positive rate and obstacle clearance confirmed	RETRACTED PER POH SCHEDULE		
climb	climb	normal	Climb	0		action	yes	no	0	Airspeed — establish normal climb speed	PER POH		
climb	climb	normal	Climb	1		action	yes	no	0	Power — set climb power	PER POH		
climb	climb	normal	Climb	2		action	yes	no	0	Mixture — lean for altitude as required	PER POH		
climb	climb	normal	Climb	3		action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments — oil temp, oil pressure, CHT	WITHIN LIMITS; IN GREEN ARC		
climb	climb	normal	Climb	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH		
climb	climb	normal	Climb	5		action	yes	no	0	Heading and altitude — confirm routing and clearance	AS ASSIGNED OR PLANNED		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	0		action	yes	no	0	Power — set cruise RPM and manifold pressure	PER POH FOR DESIRED CRUISE SETTING		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	1		action	yes	no	0	Mixture — lean for best power or best economy using EGT	PER POH		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	2		action	yes	no	0	Altimeter — set to current setting	SET; ALTITUDE VERIFIED		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	3		action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments — monitor throughout cruise	ALL IN GREEN ARC		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel quantity — check both tanks against time en route	ADEQUATE REMAINING WITH RESERVE		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	5		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	6		action	yes	no	0	Trim — adjust for hands-off level flight	TRIMMED		
cruise	cruise	normal	Cruise	7		action	yes	no	0	Navigation — confirm position and update plan if needed	ON TRACK		
descent	descent	normal	Descent	0		action	yes	no	0	Power — reduce gradually to avoid shock cooling	SET PER POH		
descent	descent	normal	Descent	1		action	yes	no	0	Mixture — enrich progressively as altitude decreases	PER POH		
descent	descent	normal	Descent	2		action	yes	no	0	ATIS / destination weather	OBTAINED		
descent	descent	normal	Descent	3		action	yes	no	0	Altimeter — update to destination current setting	SET		
descent	descent	normal	Descent	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH		
descent	descent	normal	Descent	5		action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments	WITHIN LIMITS		
descent	descent	normal	Descent	6		action	yes	no	0	Airspeed — remain within Vno; observe turbulence penetration limit if bumpy	PER POH		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	0		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	1		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	RICH (FULL RICH NEAR SEA LEVEL; ADJUST PER POH AT ALTITUDE)		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	2		action	yes	no	0	Propeller	FULL FORWARD		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	3		action	yes	no	0	Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants	FASTENED AND SNUG		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	4		action	yes	no	0	Landing light	ON		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	5		action	yes	no	0	Flaps — extend to initial setting on downwind	SET PER POH FOR CONDITIONS		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	6		action	yes	no	0	Approach airspeed	ESTABLISHED PER POH FOR FLAP SETTING AND WEIGHT		
before-landing	before_landing	normal	Before Landing	7		action	yes	no	0	Runway environment — in sight, clear of traffic, wind noted	CONFIRMED		
landing	landing	normal	Landing	0		action	yes	no	0	Final approach — stable approach by 500 ft AGL	AIRSPEED AND SINK RATE STABLE PER POH		
landing	landing	normal	Landing	1		action	yes	no	0	Flaps — full or as selected for conditions	SET PER POH		
landing	landing	normal	Landing	2		action	yes	no	0	Runway alignment	ON CENTERLINE THROUGHOUT APPROACH		
landing	landing	normal	Landing	3		action	yes	no	0	Threshold crossing and flare — reduce power smoothly	FLARE TO NORMAL LANDING ATTITUDE		
landing	landing	normal	Landing	4		action	yes	no	0	Touchdown — main gear first in normal attitude	DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAINTAINED		
landing	landing	normal	Landing	5		action	yes	no	0	Braking — apply as needed	SMOOTH; AVOID WHEEL LOCKUP		
landing	landing	normal	Landing	6		action	yes	no	0	Clear the active runway	TAXI CLEAR BEFORE STOPPING		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	0		action	yes	no	0	Throttle	FULL POWER — ADVANCE SMOOTHLY WITHOUT HESITATION		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	1		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	RICH		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	2		action	yes	no	0	Propeller	FULL FORWARD		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	3		action	yes	no	0	Pitch attitude — establish climb attitude	ARREST SINK; HOLD BACK PRESSURE		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	4		action	yes	no	0	Flaps — retract to first increment (go-around setting) immediately	FLAPS TO INITIAL RETRACT POSITION		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	5		action	yes	no	0	Positive climb rate confirmed	AIRSPEED AND VSI INDICATE CLIMB		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	6		action	yes	no	0	Flaps — retract fully once clear of obstacles and positive rate assured	UP PER POH SCHEDULE		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	7		action	yes	no	0	Climb airspeed — Vy or Vx if obstacle clearance required	PER POH		
go-around	go_around	normal	Go-Around	8		action	yes	no	0	Radio — advise tower or announce intentions on CTAF	CALL MADE		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	0		action	yes	no	0	Transponder — after clearing runway	STBY		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	1		action	yes	no	0	Landing light — after vacating runway	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	2		action	yes	no	0	Flaps	UP		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	3		action	yes	no	0	Avionics master — before shutdown	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	4		action	yes	no	0	Engine — allow to cool at low power before shutdown	IDLE FOR COOLING PERIOD PER POH		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	5		action	yes	no	0	Mixture — shut down engine	PULL TO IDLE CUTOFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	6		action	yes	no	0	Throttle — after engine stops	CLOSED		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	7		action	yes	no	0	Magnetos	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	8		action	yes	no	0	Master switch (battery)	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	9		action	yes	no	0	Beacon / anti-collision light	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	10		action	yes	no	0	Control lock	INSTALL		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	11		action	yes	no	0	Fuel caps — both tanks	SECURE		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	12		action	yes	no	0	Tiedowns — all three points (nose and both mains)	SECURED		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	13		action	yes	no	0	Pitot cover	INSTALLED		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	After Landing / Shutdown and Securing	14		action	yes	no	0	Hobbs / tach time	RECORDED IN AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK