Cessna C182F — Nigel_Sutcliffe_cessna_C182_F_checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Cessna/C182F/Nigel_Sutcliffe_cessna_C182_F_checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 6fcef99c14254ff065cec54b270a77bb5405b85e764bca1256a950cec5cc84a1 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== BEFORE ENGINE START CHECK ------------------------- [ ] Exterior check ............................................. COMPLETE [ ] Cabin doors ......................................... CLOSED & LOCKED [ ] Seats, belts ...................................... ADJUSTED AND LOCK [ ] Control lock ................................................. REMOVE [ ] Autopilot ....................................................... OFF [ ] Electric Trim ................................................... OFF [ ] Circuit breakers ......................................... CHECKED IN [ ] Radio Master switch ............................................. OFF [ ] Master switch .................................................... ON [ ] Low voltage warning light ........................................ ON [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Fuel qty .................................. SUFFICIENT (MIN 10G/SIDE) [ ] Fuel selector ............................................... BOTH ON [ ] Elevator trim ..................................... TAKE OFF POSITION [ ] Rudder trim ....................................... TAKE OFF POSITION [ ] Cowl flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Parking brake .......................................... CHECKED & ON [ ] Flying controls ......................................... FULL & FREE ENGINE START CHECK ------------------ [ ] Beacon ........................................................... ON [ ] Prime ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Carb heat ...................................................... COLD [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Propellor .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Cowl flaps ............................................... FULLY OPEN [ ] Throttle ................................................. CRACKED ½" [ ] Prop area ..................................................... CLEAR [ ] Shout .................................................. "CLEAR PROP" [ ] Ignition switch ...................................... START, 30S MAX [ ] Starter warning light ........................................... OUT [ ] Generator ..................................................... CHECK [ ] Low voltage warning light ....................................... OUT [ ] Autopilot ....................................................... OFF [ ] Radio master switch .............................................. ON [ ] Radios ................................................... ON/STANDBY [ ] HSI ...................................... HDG FLAG CLEAR & DG SYNCED ** NOTE: If 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 ------------------- [ ] Engine RPM ............................................... 800 – 1000 [ ] Brakes ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Instruments ........................................... CORRECT SENSE [ ] Parking brake ................................................... SET [ ] Engine gauges ...................................... WITHIN GREEN ARC [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1700 RPM [ ] Carb heat ........................................... CHECK THEN COLD [ ] Magnetos ...................................................... CHECK ** NOTE: Minimum drop 150 rpm, difference 50 rpm [ ] Propellor ....................................... CYCLE THEN SET HIGH [ ] Engine gauges ...................................... WITHIN GREEN ARC [ ] Suction .................................................... 4" TO 6" [ ] Generator ....................................... CHECK CHARGING RATE [ ] Throttle .................................. CHECK IDLE 800 – 1000 RPM BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Fuel selector .................................. BOTH ON & SUFFICIENT [ ] Carb heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle friction ............................................... SET [ ] Mixture .................................................. FULLY RICH [ ] Propellor ................................................... MAX RPM [ ] Cowl flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Engine gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Flight instruments ............................................ CHECK [ ] Flaps ........................................................ 0 – 20 [ ] Trims .............................................. SET FOR TAKE OFF [ ] Flying controls ......................................... FULL & FREE [ ] Cabin doors ......................................... CLOSED & LOCKED APPROACHING RUNWAY: [ ] Transponder ..................................................... SET TAKEOFF ------- NORMAL [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Carb heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Power ................................................ FULL & 2600RPM [ ] Rotate ........................................................ 60MPH [ ] Climb ......................................................... 90MPH ** NOTE: Until clear of obstacles then set up normal climb speed. MAX PERFORMANCE [ ] Flaps ............................................................ 20 [ ] Carb heat ....................................................... OFF [ ] Brakes ......................................................... HOLD [ ] Power ................................................... FULL & 2600 [ ] Brakes ...................................................... RELEASE [ ] Climb ......................................................... 60MPH ** NOTE: Until clear of all obstacles then set up max performance climb. [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP ** NOTE: After obstacles and above 80mph CLIMB ----- NORMAL [ ] Airspeed ............................................... 100 – 120MPH [ ] Power ................................................. 23" & 2450RPM [ ] Mixture ...................................... FULL RICH UNLESS ROUGH [ ] Cowl flaps .................................................. AS REQD MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE [ ] Airspeed ................................................ 88 TO 84MPH [ ] Power ................................................ FULL & 2600RPM [ ] Mixture ...................................... FULL RICH UNLESS ROUGH [ ] Cowl flaps .................................................. AS REQD CRUISE ------ [ ] Power ..................................... 15 - 23" & 2200 – 2450RPM [ ] Cowl flaps .................................................. AS REQD [ ] Mixture ................................................ LEAN AS REQD FUEL TANK CHANGE ---------------- [ ] Fuel selector ............................................... AS REQD [ ] Fuel pressure ................................................. CHECK DESCENT ------- [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Power .................................................. SET, MIN 15" [ ] Cowl flaps ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Carb heat ............................................... ON, IF REQD [ ] Fuel ..................................................... SUFFICIENT [ ] Instruments ................................................... CHECK [ ] Radios ........................................................ CHECK [ ] Altimeter ....................................................... SET BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Propellor .................................................. HIGH RPM [ ] Cowl flaps ................................................... CLOSED [ ] Fuel selector .................................................. BOTH [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Carb heat ........................................... CHECK FOR ICING [ ] Brakes .......................................................... OFF [ ] Airspeed ................................................. 80 – 90MPH [ ] Flaps ........................................... 0 – 40 BELOW 110MPH [ ] Airspeed ..................................... 70 – 80MPH, FLAPS DOWN AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Cowl flaps ..................................................... OPEN [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Transponder ................................................. STANDBY [ ] Landing light ................................................... OFF SHUTDOWN -------- [ ] Engine gauges ................................................. CHECK [ ] Radio master switch ............................................. OFF [ ] Power ....................................................... 1000RPM [ ] Magnetos ...................................................... CHECK [ ] Mixture ..................................................... CUT-OFF [ ] Ignition switch ................................................. OFF [ ] Beacon .......................................................... OFF [ ] Master switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel selector ................................................... OFF [ ] Cowl Flaps .................................................... CLOSE QUANTITIES ---------- [ ] Fuel capacity per side .......................... 32.5 USG / 27 IMP G [ ] Usable fuel per side .............................. 31 USG / 26 IMP G [ ] Oil .......................................................... 12 QTS [ ] Min Oil ....................................................... 9 QTS [ ] Oil (extended flight) ........................................ 12 QTS [ ] Nosewheel pressure ........................................... 45 PSI [ ] Mainwheel pressure ........................................... 32 PSI V-SPEEDS (IAS MPH) ------------------ [ ] Never exceed ................................................ Vne 193 [ ] Normal max .................................................. Vno 160 [ ] Maneuvering .................................................. Va 128 [ ] T/O safety speed ............................. Vmca 60 Max MP 2600rpm [ ] Climb 20 flap .................................. Vx 60 Max MP 2600rpm [ ] Climb normal ...................................... 90 23" MP 2450rpm [ ] Best glide speed ................................................. 80 [ ] Flap 10 limit ............................................... Vfe 160 [ ] Flap 10 – 40 ................................................ Vfe 110 [ ] Stall clean .................................................. Vs1 64 [ ] Stall 40 flap ................................................ Vso 55 [ ] Max crosswind .................................................... 15 FIELD LENGTH ------------ ** NOTE: Standard day, zero wind, hard surface, sea level & clearing 50' obstacle. ** NOTE: TAKE OFF: 10 flap, 28000lb. 625'/195m ground run to 60 mph & 1295'/370m total distance at obstacle. ** NOTE: On short dry grass add 100'/30m to both ground run and total distance. ** NOTE: LANDING: 40 flap, 28000lb. 590'/180m ground roll from 69 mph approach speed & 1350'/415m total distance from obstacle. ** NOTE: On short dry grass 300'/90m to both ground roll and total distance. LIGHT SIGNALS ------------- ** NOTE: Signal | On Ground | In Flight ** NOTE: Steady Green: Takeoff / Land ** NOTE: Flashing Green: Taxi / Return to land ** NOTE: Steady Red: Stop / Give way ** NOTE: Flashing Red: Clear runway / Do not land ** NOTE: Flashing white: Return to ramp / -- ** WARNING: Red/Green alternating: WARNING – USE CAUTION