Cessna 172S

Operator!s Checklists
Rev. 1 (09/07), Tim Morgan
Cessna 172S Checklists Rev. 1 (09/07)
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Cockpit Interior Check
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Pitot tube cover REMOVE
Pilot"s Operating Handbook In plane
Weight and balance Checked
Parking brake SET
Control wheel lock REMOVE
Ignition switch Off
Avionics Master switch Off
Master Switch ON
Fuel gauges Check
LOW FUEL annunciators Extinguished
Avionics Master switch ON
Avionics cooling fan Audible
Avionics Master switch OFF
Static Pressure Alternate Source valve OFF
Annunciator Panel switch TST AND HOLD, ensure all annunciators illu-
minate
Annunciator Panel switch RELEASE, ensure only appropriate annunicators
remain illuminated
Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
Fuel Shutoff Valve On (push full in)
Flaps EXTEND
Pitot Heat ON
Pitot tube cover Warm to touch within 30 seconds
Pitot Heat OFF
Master Switch OFF
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Exterior Check
1 Empennage
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Baggage door Locked
Autopilot Static Source opening Check for blockage
Rudder gust lock REMOVE if installed
Tail tie-down DISCONNECT
Control surfaces Check for freedom of movement and security
Trim tab Check security
Antennas Check security of attachment and general condition
2 Right wing
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Aileron Check for freedom of movement and security
Flap Check for security and condition
Wing tie-down DISCONNECT
Main wheel tire REMOVE CHOCKS, check for ination and condition
Fuel tank sump valves Sample and check
Fuel quantity Check visually
Fuel ller cap SECURE
3 Nose
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Fuel strainer drain valve Sample and check
Engine oil dipstick Check (min. 5 quarts, 8 for extended ights)
Engine oil ller cap Secure
Engine cooling air inlets Free of obstructions
Propeller and spinner Check for nicks and security
Air lter Check for restrictions
Nose wheel strut and tire Check for ination and condition
Left static source opening Check for blockage
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Exterior Check (cont.)
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Fuel tank sump valves Sample and check
Fuel quantity Check visually
Fuel ller cap Secure
Main wheel tire Check for ination and condition
Fuel tank vent opening Check for blockage
Stall warning horn opening Check for blockage
Wing tie-down Disconnect
Landing/taxi lights Check for condition and cleanliness
Aileron Check for freedom of movement and security
Flap Check for security and condition
5 Tires Check for condition
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Engine Start
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Passengers Briefed
Seats and seat belts ADJUST and LOCK, ensure inertia reel locking
Brakes TEST and SET
Circuit breakers All in
Electrical equipment All off
Avionics Master switch Off
Fuel selector valve Both
Fuel shutoff valve On (push full in)
Avionics circuit breakers All in
Throttle CRACK
Mixture Idle cutoff
Propeller area Clear
Master Switch ON
Flashing Beacon ON
Auxiliary Fuel Pump switch ON
Mixture FULL RICH, ensure stable fuel ow for 3-5 seconds,
then IDLE CUTOFF
Auxiliary Fuel Pump switch OFF
Ignition Switch START (release when engine starts)
Mixture ADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO RICH when engine starts
Oil Pressure Check
Navigation lights ON as required
Avionics Master switch ON
Radios ON
Flaps RETRACT
Mixture LEAN at 1,200 RPM
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Run-Up
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Parking brake SET
Passenger seat backs Most upright position
Seats and seat belts Check secure
Cabin doors Closed and locked
Flight controls FREE AND CORRECT
Flight instruments CHECK AND SET
Fuel quantity Check
Mixture RICH
Fuel selector valve Both
Throttle 1800 RPM
Magnetos CHECK (RPM drop # 150, differential # 50)
Vacuum gauge Check
Engine instruments and ammeter Check
Annunciator panel No annunciators illuminated
Throttle " 1,000 RPM
Throttle friction lock ADJUST
Strobe lights As desired
Radios and avionics SET
NAV/GPS switch SET
Autopilot Off
Manual electric trim Check
Elevator trim Set for takeoff
Flaps Set for takeoff
Brakes RELEASE
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Takeoff
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Flaps Set
Throttle FULL OPEN
Mixture RICH (above 3,000 feat, lean to obtain max. RPM)
Elevator ROTATE at 55 KIAS
Airspeed 70-80 KIAS
Flaps RETRACT if necessary
After Takeoff & Climb-Out
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Airspeed 70-85 KIAS
Throttle FULL OPEN
Mixture RICH (above 3,000 feet, lean to obtain max. RPM)
Cruise
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Power 2100-2700 RPM
Elevator trim ADJUST
Mixture LEAN
Descent
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Power As desired
Mixture ADJUST for smooth operation (full rich for idle power)
Altimeter SET
NAV/GPS switch SET
Fuel selector valve BOTH
Wing aps As desired
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Before Landing
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Pilot and passenger seat backs MOST UPRIGHT
Seats and seat belts Secured and locked
Fuel selector valve Both
Mixture RICH
Landing/taxi lights ON
Autopilot OFF
After Landing
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Flaps UP
Transponder STANDBY
Landing light OFF
Shutdown
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Parking brake SET
Electrical equipment OFF
Avionics Master switch OFF
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Ignition Switch OFF
Master Switch OFF
Control lock INSTALL
Fuel selector valve LEFT or RIGHT to prevent crossfeeding
Pitot tube cover INSTALL
Airplane TIE DOWN, CHOCK, SECURE
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Engine Failure
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Airspeed 68 KIAS
Landing site CHOOSE
Landing turn INITIATE
Wind direction Determine
Fuel shutoff valve ON (push full in)
Fuel selector valve BOTH
Auxiliary Fuel Pump switch ON
Mixture RICH if restart has not occurred
Ignition Switch BOTH or START if propeller is stopped
Auxiliary Fuel Pump switch OFF
Forced Landing
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Passenger seat backs MOST UPRIGHT
Seats and seat belts Secure
Airspeed 70 KIAS (aps up) or 65 KIAS (aps down)
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Fuel shutoff valve OFF (pull full out)
Ignition Switch OFF
Flaps AS REQUIRED (30 recommended)
Master Switch OFF when landing is assured
Doors UNLATCH
Touchdown Slightly tail low
Brakes APPLY HEAVILY
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Engine Fire in Flight
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Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Fuel shutoff valve OFF (pull out)
Auxiliary Fuel Pump switch OFF
Master Switch OFF
Cabin Heat and Air OFF (except overhead vents)
Airspeed 100 KIAS; increase if re persists
Forced landing EXECUTE
Electrical Fire in Flight
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Master Switch OFF
Vents, Cabin Air, Cabin Heat CLOSE
Fire extinguisher ACTIVATE
Avionics Master Switch OFF
All other switches except ignition OFF
Vents, Cabin Air, Cabin Heat OPEN when re is extinguished
Master Switch ON
Circuit breakers Locate faulty circuit
Radio switches OFF
Avionics Master Switch ON
Radio/electrical switches ON SEQUENTIALLY until short is located
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Speeds and Weights
Std
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S0
48 kts.
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S1
53 kts.
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Y
74 kts.
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X
62 kts.
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A
105 kts.
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NE
163 kts.
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NO
129 kts.
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FE
110/85 kts.
GW
max
2550 lbs.
EW 1663 lbs.
Load 895 lbs.
Bags 120 lbs.
Fuel 56 gal.
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Frequencies
OAK ATIS 133.77
OAK Clearance Delivery 121.1
OAK Ground 121.9
OAK Tower (North Field) 118.3
Bay (North) 120.9
Bay (East) 135.4
Oakland FSS 122.5
OAK VOR 116.8
SFO VOR 115.8
ILS 27R 109.9
Telephone Numbers
Flight Service (800) WX-BRIEF
KaiserAir (510) 569-9622
OAK ATIS (510) 635-5850
UCFC (510) 642-6640
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