FUEL INJECTED CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST FUEL INJECTED CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST FUEL INJECTED CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST

Fuel CHECK (122.85) BEFORE ENGINE START

TAKEOFF
CABIN CHECK Seatbelts/Shoulder Harness FASTENED
Brakes TEST & SET LIGHTS (ALL) ON
Ignition Key ON GLARESHIELD Fuel Selector BOTH CAMERA (Transponder) ON
Documents (AROW) CHECK Fuel Shutoff Valve ON (IN) ACTION (RPM, Oil Pres., Time) FULL POWER
Hobbs Meter CHECK TIME Circuit Breakers CHECK Climb Speed (172R) 74 KTS
Control Lock REMOVE Beacon ON (172S) 79 KTS
Electrical & Avionics OFF Avionics Switch OFF
Master Switch ON Master Switch ON
Avionics Master Switch ON-CHECK FAN-OFF Throttle OPEN 1/4 INCH BEFORE LANDING
Annunciator Panel Switch TEST LIGHTS Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Fuel Gauges CHECK Aux. Pump ON Seatbelts ADJUST
Mixture Rich 3-5 GPH CUT OFF Fuel Selector BOTH
Flaps DOWN
Aux. Pump OFF Engine Gauges CHECK
Exterior Lights CHECK
Propeller Area CLEAR Heading Indicator ALIGNED
Master Switch OFF
Parking Brake ON Altimeter Setting CHECK
Radios SET
AFTER ENGINE START Autopilot OFF
EXTERIOR INSPECTION Ignition Switch START
Fuel Sumps SAMPLE (5) Mixture (At Engine Start) RICH
Fuselage Left Side CHECK Final Items
Engine RPM 1000 RPM
Elevator/Rudder CHECK Mixture RICH
Oil Pressure CHECK
Flaps DOWN
Tail Tie-down REMOVE Mixture LEANED MAX
Flaps RETRACT Approach Speed 65-75 KTS
Fuselage Right Side CHECK
Right Flap & Aileron CHECK
Wing Tie-down REMOVE TAXI
Fuel Sumps SAMPLE (5) Brakes CHECK AFTER LANDING CHECK
Main Wheel Tire/Brakes CHECK Magnetic Compass MOVEMENT FREE
Chocks REMOVE Flight Instruments CHECK LIGHTS (Except Beacon) OFF
Fuel Quantity (Right Tank) CHECK VISUALLY CAMERA (Transponder) OFF
Engine Oil Level CHECK (MIN. 5 QTS) BEFORE TAKEOFF ACTION (Mixture, Flaps)
Fuel Strainer/Selector Drains SAMPLE (2) Parking Brakes SET
Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT
Propeller & Spinner CHECK ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Flight Instruments SET
Alternator Belt CHECK Fuel Selector BOTH Throttle IDLE
Landing Light CHECK (CONDITION) Elevator & Rudder Trim SET Mags GROUND CHECK
Engine Air-Intake Filter CHECK Mixture RICH FOR RUNUP Throttle 1000 RPM
Nose Wheel Strut & Tire CHECK Autopilot CHECK DISCONNECT Avionics/Electrical Equip. OFF
Nose Chocks REMOVE Throttle 1800 RPM Mixture CUTOFF
Static Source CHECK Ammeter CHECK
Master/Alternator Switch OFF
Fuel Quantity (Left Tank) CHECK VISUALLY Engine Instruments. CHECK
Suction CHECK Ignition Switch OFF
Wing Tie-down REMOVE Ignition Key GLARESHIELD
Pitot Tube Cover REMOVE Magnetos CHECK (125/50)
Throttle IDLE CHECK
Fuel Tank Vent CLEAR SMOOTH & 600 RPM 25 THEN1000 RPM
Stall Warning Horn Opening CHECK SECURING AIRCRAFT
Radios SET
Left Flap & Aileron CHECK Hobbs & Tach RECORD
Brakes RELEASE
Main Wheel Tire/Brakes CHECK Control Lock INSTALL
Final Items
Chocks REMOVE Tiedowns/Chocks INSTALL
Door/Windows CLOSED
Propeller (For Fuel) VERTICAL
Move Airplane CHECK TIRES Flaps AS REQUIRED
Fuel RIGHT TANK
Overall Condition REVIEW Mixture RICH (BELOW 3000 FT)
 E M E R G E N C Y PROCEDURES
FIRE DURING START OR GROUND
AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS Cranking CONTINUE FOR START
If Engine Fails To Start
Engine Failure After Takeoff 65 KTS Throttle FULL OPEN
Maneuvering Speed: Mixture CUTOFF
2450 LBS/99KTS 2100 Lbs/92 KTS 1600 Lbs/82 KTS Master Switch OFF
Maximum Glide 65 KTS Ignition Switch OFF
Landing Without Engine Power: Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF (PULL OUT)
Flaps Up 65 KTS Flaps Down 60 KTS Aux. Fuel Pump OFF

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
Fuel Selector BOTH Mixture CUTOFF
Mixture RICH Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF (PULL OUT)
IF ENGINE FAILS TO RESTART Aux. Fuel Pump OFF
Airspeed 65 KTS Master Switch OFF
Mixture CUTOFF Cabin Heat & Air OFF
Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF (PULL OUT) Increase Airspeed BLOW OUT FIRE
Ignition Switch OFF Forced Landing EXECUTE
Master Switch OFF

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT

Airspeed 65 KTS Master Switch OFF

FLY THE AIRPLANE Avionics OFF
Fuel Shutoff Valve ON (IN) All Other Switches OFF
Fuel Selector BOTH Cabin Heat & Air OFF/CLOSE
Aux. Fuel Pump ON
Mixture RICH
Ignition Switch BOTH

COMMUNICATION LOSS
EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER
Frequency CHECK
Airspeed 65 KTS Volume/Squelch CHECK
Mixture CUTOFF Speaker/Phones Switch CHECK SELECTION
Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF (PULL OUT) Headset Jacks RESET
Ignition Switch OFF O/H Speaker-Handmike TRY BOTH
Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED Circuit Breakers CHECK
Master Switch OFF Other Radio IF AVAILABLE
Seatbelts TIGHT VOR Frequency MONITOR
Door UNLATCH Squawk 7600
Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW Tower Lights Signals OBSERVE
Brakes APPLY HEAVILY

ALTERNATOR FAILURE
EMERGENCY FREQUENCY 121.5
Avionics Power Switch OFF
Alternator Circuit Breaker CHECK IN
Master Switch OFF
Master Switch ON
Low Voltage Light CHECK OFF
Avionics Power Switch ON Orange County
IF LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ON AGAIN FLIGHT CENTER
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