C172S Checklist

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CESSNA 172S CHECKLIST NORMAL PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE (With Battery)

1. Throttle - OPEN 1/4 INCH2. Mixture - IDLE CUT OFF3. Propeller Area - CLEAR4. Master Switch - ON5. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch - ON6. Mixture - ADVANCE until fuel flow starts to rise, then

return to IDLE CUT OFF position7. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch OFF

NOTE If engine is warm, omit priming procedure of steps 5,

6 and 7 above8. Ignition Switch - START (RELEASE when engine starts)9. Mixture - ADVANCE smoothly to RICH when engine fires

NOTE If engine floods, turn off auxiliary fuel pump, placemixture in idle cut off, open throttle 1/2 to full, and

crank the engine. When engine fires, advance mixtureto full rich and retard throttle promptly

10. Oil Pressure - CHECK11. Starter - CHECK DISENGAGED12. Ammeter - CHECK13. Navigation Lights - ON as required14. Avionics Master Switch - ON15. Radios - ON

STARTING ENGINE (With External Power)

1. Throttle - OPEN 1/4 INCH2. Mixture - IDLE CUT OFF3. Propeller Area - CLEAR4. External Power - CONNECT to airplane receptacle5. Master Switch - ON6. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch - ON7. Mixture - ADVANCE until fuel flow starts to rise, then

return to IDLE CUT OFF Position

8. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch OFF

NOTE If engine is warm, omit priming procedure of steps 6,7 and 8 above

9. Ignition Switch - START (RELEASE when engine starts)10. Mixture - ADVANCE smoothly to RICH when engine fires

NOTE If engine floods, turn off auxiliary fuel pump, placemixture in idle cut off, open throttle 1/2 t o full, andcrank the engine. When engine fires, advance mixtureto full rich and retard throttle promptly

11. Oil Pressure - CHECK12. Starter - CHECK DISENGAGED13. Ammeter - CHECK14. External Power - DISCONNECT from airplane receptacle15. Navigation Lights - ON as required

16. Avionics Master Switch - ON17. Radios - ON

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TAKEOFF

NORMAL TAKEOFF

1. Wing Flaps - 0-102. Throttle - FULL OPEN3. Mixture RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain

maximum RPM)4. Elevator Control - LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 55 KIAS)5. Climb Speed 70-80 KIAS

Short Field Takeoff

1. Wing Flaps - 102. Brakes - APPLY3. Throttle - FULL OPEN4. Mixture - RICH

(Above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain MAX RPM)5. Brakes - RELEASE6. Elevator Control - SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW7. Climb Speed - 56 KIAS (Until all obstacles are cleared)

ENROUTE CLIMB

1. Airspeed - 70-85 KIAS2. Throttle - FULL OPEN3. Mixture - RICH

(Above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain MAX RPM)

CRUISE

1. Power - 2100-2700 RPM (no more than 75% isrecommended)

2. Elevator Trim - Adjust3. Mixture - LEAN

DESCENT

1. Power - AS DESIRED2. Mixture - ADJUST for smooth operation

3. Fuel Selector Valve - BOTH

BEFORE LANDING

1. Pilot and Passenger Seat Backs - MOST UPRIGHTPOSITION

2. Seat and Seat Belts - SECURE and LOCKED3. Fuel Selector Valve - BOTH4. Undercarriage - CHECK5. Mixture - RICH6. Landing/Taxi Lights - ON7. Autopilot (if installed) - OFF

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LANDING

Normal Landing

1. Airspeed - 65-75 KIAS (Flaps UP)2. Wing Flaps - AS DESIRED

(0-10 below 110 KIAS, 10-30 below 85 KIAS)3. Airspeed 60-70 KIAS (Flaps DOWN)4. Touchdown - MAIN WHEELS FIRST5. Landing Roll - LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY6. Braking - MINIMUM REQUIRED

Short Field Landing

1. Airspeed - 65-75 KIAS (Flaps UP)2. Wing Flaps - FULL DOWN (30)3. Airspeed - 61 KIAS (until flare)4. Power - REDUCE to Idle after clearing obstacle)5. Touchdown - MAIN WHEELS FIRST6. Brakes - APPLY HEAVILY7. Wing Flaps - RETRACT

GO AROUND

1. Throttle - FULL OPEN2. Wing Flaps - Retract to 203. Climb Speed - 60 KIAS4. Wing Flaps - 10 (until obstacles are cleared).

RETRACT (after reaching a safe altitude and 65 KIAS)

AFTER LANDING

1. Wing Flaps - UP2. Engine LEAN for Taxi

AIRCRAFT SHUTDOWN

1. Parking brake SET2. Throttle 1000 RPM3. Transponder STBY, code 12004. VHF Comm 121.5 CHECK for ELT5. Nav, Strobe, Pulse Lights OFF6. Avionics Master Switch, Electrical Equipment, OFF7. Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF8. Throttle IDLE9. Ignition Switch OFF10. Master Switch OFF

11. Fuel Selector Valve RIGHT12. Avionics Control Lock INSTALL13. Pitot Tube Cover INSTALL14. Chocks INSTALL15. Parking Brake RELEASE

Aircraft Doors and Baggage Compartment LOCKED16. Flight Plan CLOSED17. Aircraft Flight Time Log COMPLETED, Record Hobbs

and Tach18. Contact Flight Release Officer REPORT TIMES, FUELUSED and DISCREPANCIES

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CESSNA 172S CHECKLIST EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

ENGINE FAILURESENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL

1. THROTTLE - IDLE 2. BRAKES - APPLY 3. Wing Flaps - RETRACT4. Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF5. Ignition Switch - OFF6. Master Switch - OFF

ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF

1. AIRSPEED - 70 KIAS (FLAPS UP)65 KIAS (FLAPS DOWN)

2. Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF3. Fuel Shutoff Valve - OFF (Pull full out)4. Ignition Switch - OFF5. Wing Flaps - AS REQUIRED6. Master Switch - OFF7. Cabin Door - UNLATCHED8. Land - STRAIGHT AHEAD

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (RESTARTPROCEDURES)

1. AIRSPEED - 68 KIAS 2. FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE - IN (PUSH FULL IN)3. FUEL SELECTOR VALVE - BOTH 4. AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP SWITCH - ON5. MIXTURE - RICH (IF RESTART HAS NOT OCCURRED)

6. Ignition Switch - BOTH (or START if propeller is stopped)

FORCED LANDINGS

EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER

1. Passenger Seat Backs - MOST UPRIGHT POSITION2. Seat and Seat Belts - SECURE3. AIRSPEED - 70 KIAS (Flaps UP)

65 KIAS (Flaps DOWN)4. Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF5. Fuel Shutoff Valve - OFF (Pull full out)6. Ignition Switch - OFF7. Wing Flaps - AS REQUIRED (30 recommended)8. Master Switch - OFF (when landing is assured)9. Doors - UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN10. Touchdown - SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW11. Brakes - APPLY HEAVILY

PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER1. Passenger Seat Backs - MOST UPRIGHT POSITION2. Seat and Seat Belts - SECURE3. Airspeed - 65 KIAS4. Wing Flaps - 205. Selected Field - FLY OVER, noting terrain and

obstructions, then retract flaps upon reaching a safe

altitude and airspeed6. Avionics Master Switch and Electrical Switches - OFF7. Wing Flaps - 30 (on final approach)8. Airspeed - 65 KIAS9. Master Switch - OFF10. Doors - UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN11. Touchdown - SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW12. Ignition Switch - OFF13. Brakes - APPLY HEAVILY

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DITCHING

1. Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5, giving locationand intentions and SQUAWK 7700

2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) - SECURE or JETTISON3. Passenger Seat Backs - MOST UPRIGHT POSITION4. Seat and Seat Belts - SECURE5. Wing Flaps - 20 to 306. Power - ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS

NOTEIf no power is available, approach at 65 KIAS withflaps up or at 60 KIAS with 10 Flaps

7. Approach - High Winds, Heavy Seas - INTO THE WINDLight Winds, Heavy Swells - PARALLEL TOSWELLS

8. Cabin Doors - UNLATCH9. Touchdown - LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED RATE

OF DESCENT

10. Face - CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat11. ELT - ACTIVATE12. Airplane - EVACUATE through cabin doors. If necessary,

open window and flood cabin to equalize pressure sodoors can be opened

13. Life Vests and Raft INFLATE WHEN CLEAR OF AIRPLANE

FIRES

DURING START ON GROUND

1. CRANKING - CONTINUE to get a start which would suckthe flames and accumulated fuel into the engine.

If the engine starts:

2. Power - 1800 RPM for a few minutes3. Engine - SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage

If engine fails to start:

4. THROTTLE - FULL OPEN 5. MIXTURE - IDLE CUT-OFF 6. CRANKING - CONTINUE 7. FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE - OFF (PULL FULL OUT) 8. AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP - OFF 9. Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE

10. Engine - SECUREa. Master Switch - OFFb. Ignition Switch - OFF

11. Parking Brake - RELEASE12. Airplane - EVACUATE13. Fire - EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket,

or dirt14. Fire Damage INSPECT

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