Cessna C182F — Nigel_Sutcliffe_cessna_C182_F

Before Engine Start Check before_start

Exterior checkCOMPLETE
Cabin doorsCLOSED & LOCKED
Seats, beltsADJUSTED AND LOCK
Control lockREMOVE
AutopilotOFF
Electric TrimOFF
Circuit breakersCHECKED IN
Radio Master switchOFF
Master switchON
Low voltage warning lightON
FlapsUP
Fuel qtySUFFICIENT (MIN 10G/SIDE)
Fuel selectorBOTH ON
Elevator trimTAKE OFF POSITION
Rudder trimTAKE OFF POSITION
Cowl flapsOPEN
Parking brakeCHECKED & ON
Flying controlsFULL & FREE

Engine Start Check engine_start

BeaconON
PrimeAS REQUIRED
Carb heatCOLD
MixtureRICH
PropellorHIGH RPM
Cowl flapsFULLY OPEN
ThrottleCRACKED ½"
Prop areaCLEAR
Shout"CLEAR PROP"
Ignition switchSTART, 30S MAX
Starter warning lightOUT
GeneratorCHECK
Low voltage warning lightOUT
AutopilotOFF
Radio master switchON
RadiosON/STANDBY
HSIHDG FLAG CLEAR & DG SYNCED
NOTEIf engine has been overprimed, start with ¼ to ½ throttle. Reduce to idle when engine fires. After starting, check for oil pressure indication within 30 seconds (60 seconds when cold). If no indication - shut down.

Taxi & Power Checks taxi

Engine RPM800 – 1000
BrakesCHECK
InstrumentsCORRECT SENSE
Parking brakeSET
Engine gaugesWITHIN GREEN ARC
Throttle1700 RPM
Carb heatCHECK THEN COLD
MagnetosCHECK
NOTEMinimum drop 150 rpm, difference 50 rpm
PropellorCYCLE THEN SET HIGH
Engine gaugesWITHIN GREEN ARC
Suction4" TO 6"
GeneratorCHECK CHARGING RATE
ThrottleCHECK IDLE 800 – 1000 RPM

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Fuel selectorBOTH ON & SUFFICIENT
Carb heatOFF
Throttle frictionSET
MixtureFULLY RICH
PropellorMAX RPM
Cowl flapsOPEN
Engine gaugesCHECK
Flight instrumentsCHECK
Flaps0 – 20
TrimsSET FOR TAKE OFF
Flying controlsFULL & FREE
Cabin doorsCLOSED & LOCKED
Approaching runway:
TransponderSET

Takeoff takeoff

Normal
FlapsUP
Carb heatOFF
PowerFULL & 2600RPM
Rotate60MPH
Climb90MPH
NOTEUntil clear of obstacles then set up normal climb speed.
Max Performance
Flaps20
Carb heatOFF
BrakesHOLD
PowerFULL & 2600
BrakesRELEASE
Climb60MPH
NOTEUntil clear of all obstacles then set up max performance climb.
FlapsUP
NOTEAfter obstacles and above 80mph

Climb climb

Normal
Airspeed100 – 120MPH
Power23" & 2450RPM
MixtureFULL RICH UNLESS ROUGH
Cowl flapsAS REQD
Maximum Performance
Airspeed88 TO 84MPH
PowerFULL & 2600RPM
MixtureFULL RICH UNLESS ROUGH
Cowl flapsAS REQD

Cruise cruise

Power15 - 23" & 2200 – 2450RPM
Cowl flapsAS REQD
MixtureLEAN AS REQD

Fuel tank change cruise

Fuel selectorAS REQD
Fuel pressureCHECK

Descent descent

MixtureRICH
PowerSET, MIN 15"
Cowl flapsCLOSED
Carb heatON, IF REQD
FuelSUFFICIENT
InstrumentsCHECK
RadiosCHECK
AltimeterSET

Before Landing before_landing

PropellorHIGH RPM
Cowl flapsCLOSED
Fuel selectorBOTH
MixtureRICH
Carb heatCHECK FOR ICING
BrakesOFF
Airspeed80 – 90MPH
Flaps0 – 40 BELOW 110MPH
Airspeed70 – 80MPH, FLAPS DOWN

After landing after_landing

Cowl flapsOPEN
FlapsUP
TransponderSTANDBY
Landing lightOFF

Shutdown shutdown

Engine gaugesCHECK
Radio master switchOFF
Power1000RPM
MagnetosCHECK
MixtureCUT-OFF
Ignition switchOFF
BeaconOFF
Master switchOFF
Fuel selectorOFF
Cowl FlapsCLOSE

Quantities reference

Fuel capacity per side32.5 USG / 27 IMP G
Usable fuel per side31 USG / 26 IMP G
Oil12 QTS
Min Oil9 QTS
Oil (extended flight)12 QTS
Nosewheel pressure45 PSI
Mainwheel pressure32 PSI

V-Speeds (IAS MPH) reference

Never exceedVne 193
Normal maxVno 160
ManeuveringVa 128
T/O safety speedVmca 60 Max MP 2600rpm
Climb 20 flapVx 60 Max MP 2600rpm
Climb normal90 23" MP 2450rpm
Best glide speed80
Flap 10 limitVfe 160
Flap 10 – 40Vfe 110
Stall cleanVs1 64
Stall 40 flapVso 55
Max crosswind15

Field Length performance

NOTEStandard day, zero wind, hard surface, sea level & clearing 50' obstacle.
NOTETAKE OFF: 10 flap, 28000lb. 625'/195m ground run to 60 mph & 1295'/370m total distance at obstacle.
NOTEOn short dry grass add 100'/30m to both ground run and total distance.
NOTELANDING: 40 flap, 28000lb. 590'/180m ground roll from 69 mph approach speed & 1350'/415m total distance from obstacle.
NOTEOn short dry grass 300'/90m to both ground roll and total distance.

Light Signals reference

NOTESignal | On Ground | In Flight
NOTESteady Green: Takeoff / Land
NOTEFlashing Green: Taxi / Return to land
NOTESteady Red: Stop / Give way
NOTEFlashing Red: Clear runway / Do not land
NOTEFlashing white: Return to ramp / --
WARNINGRed/Green alternating: WARNING – USE CAUTION

Cessna C182F — Nigel_Sutcliffe_cessna_C182_F_checklist

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Before Engine Start Check before_start

Engine Start Check engine_start

Taxi & Power Checks taxi

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Takeoff takeoff

Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Fuel tank change cruise

Descent descent

Before Landing before_landing

After landing after_landing

Shutdown shutdown

Quantities reference

V-Speeds (IAS MPH) reference

Field Length performance

Light Signals reference

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