Cessna 172S Checklist

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Normal
Checklist
Cessna 172S Nav III Normal Checklist
Cabin
Gust locks / pitot cover (if installed) ................................................................. remove
Flashing beacon ......................................................................................................... on
Magneto switch .........................................................................................................off
Avionics switch (bus 1 and 2) ....................................................................................off
Master switch (alt and bat) ....................................................................................... on
Flaps .......................................................................................................... extend / 30°
Primary flight display (PFD) .......................................................................... check / on
Exterior lights ........................................................................................on / check / off
Fuel quantity (L and R) ......................................................................................... check
Low fuel L / low fuel R annunciators .................................................................... check
Oil pressure annunciator ...................................................................................... check
Low volts annunciator .......................................................................................... check
Low vacuum annunciator ..................................................................................... check
Avionics switch (bus 1) .............................................................................................. on
Forward avionics fan .................................................................................... check / on
Avionics switch (bus 1) ..............................................................................................off
Avionics switch (bus 2) .............................................................................................. on
Aft avionics fan ............................................................................................. check / on
Avionics switch (bus 2) ..............................................................................................off
Pitot heat .............................................................................................................. check
Master switch (alt and bat) .......................................................................................off
Right fuel tank quantity ........................................................................................ check
Engine oil quantity................................................................................................ check
Left fuel tank quantity .......................................................................................... check
Call for service if required
Documents ........................................................................................................... check
POH.................................................................................................................. available
Garmin 1000 CRG ............................................................................................ available
Parking brake ............................................................................................................ set
Control wheel lock ............................................................................................. remove
Flight controls ........................................................................................... free / correct
Fire extinguisher ................................................................................... check / secured
Fuel selector valve ..................................................................................... check / both
Fuel shutoff valve ........................................................................................ on (in fully)
Elevator trim .......................................................................................... check / takeoff
Alternate static source ................................................................... check / off (in fully)
Mixture control ........................................................................................... idle cut-off
Throttle ................................................................................................................ closed
Electrical switches .....................................................................................................off
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Rev. 14 1 07-14-2014
Ignition switch .......................................................................................................... off

ELT switch ........................................................................................................... armed
MFD data card (if installed) .............................................................. secured with tape
Windows ........................................................................................................... clean all
Aft Fuselage and Empennage

Survival equipment / cargo .............................................................................. secured
Baggage door ......................................................................................... closed / locked
Autopilot static source (if autopilot installed) ...................................................... check
Horizontal stabilizer / elevator .......................................................................... inspect
Elevator trim tab ................................................................................................ inspect
Vertical stabilizer / rudder ................................................................................. inspect
Static wicks (6) ................................................................................................... inspect
Tie-down ............................................................................................................remove
Antennas............................................................................................................ inspect
Right Wing
Flap / aileron...................................................................................................... inspect
Wing tip / lights ................................................................................................. inspect
Leading edge...................................................................................................... inspect
Landing / taxi / recog light ................................................................................. inspect
AOA probe ........................................................................... remove cover and inspect
Tie-down / chocks .............................................................................................remove
Main gear .......................................................................................................... inspect
Right fuel sump drains (5) .....................................................................................drain
Fuel quantity............................................................................................ verify (check)
Fuel cap / vent ........................................................................................ check / secure
Overhead cabin vent inlets .................................................................................... clear
Rev. 15 2 07-15-2015
Forward Fuselage
Cabin air inlet......................................................................................................... clear
Oil quantity .............................................................................................. verify (check)
Engine cowling ................................................................................................... inspect
Exhaust stack ..................................................................................................... inspect
Reservoir, strainer, fuel selector (3) ......................................................................drain
Engine cooling air inlets ........................................................................................ check
Propeller / spinner ............................................................................................. inspect
Induction inlet / filter ........................................................................................ inspect
Alternator belt ................................................................................................... inspect
Nose gear ........................................................................................................... inspect
Tie-down (if used) ..............................................................................................remove
Static source opening ........................................................................................... check
External power connector ................................................................... closed / latched
Left Wing
Left fuel sump drains (5) ........................................................................................drain
Fuel quantity............................................................................................ verify (check)
Fuel cap / vent ........................................................................................ check / secure
Leading edge...................................................................................................... inspect
Overhead cabin vent inlets .................................................................................... clear
Pitot tube ........................................................................................................... inspect
Fuel vent ............................................................................................................ inspect
Stall-warning opening ........................................................................................ inspect
Landing / taxi / recog light ................................................................................. inspect
Wing tip / lights ................................................................................................. inspect
Aileron / flap ...................................................................................................... inspect
Tie-down / chocks .............................................................................................remove
Main gear .......................................................................................................... inspect
360° walk-around ............................................................................................. perform
Ramp Out
Avionics switch (bus 1 and 2) .................................................................................... on
ATIS / clearance ...................................................................................................obtain
Eagle data ....................................................................................................... ramp out
Avionics switch (bus 1 and 2) ................................................................................... off
Master switch (alt and bat) ...................................................................................... off
Rev. 17 3 07-20-2016
Before Start
Passenger / crew briefing ............................................................................... complete
Airport diagram ........................................................................ review / keep available
Fuel selector valve ................................................................................................. both
Mixture control..........................................................................................…idle cut-off
Throttle .............................................................................................................open ¼”
Stby batt switch ............................................................................................. test / arm
In the event that the Standby Battery fails to pass initial test: continue with the checklist to
start the engine (with the engine running the Standby Battery should be charged by the
alternator). Complete the Before Takeoff Run-Up checklist, then place the Alternator and
Master Switches in the OFF position and check the Standby Battery essential bus voltage. Do
not place the STBY BATT SWITCH in the TEST position. A 24-volt (or greater) indication on the
Voltmeter ensures that the Standby Battery is within limits for normal operations.
During cold weather starting, the test lamp may not illuminate and the BUS E volts may be
less than 24 before turning on the Master Switch. After engine start, verify the S BATT
ammeter shows a charge (positive) at 1000 RPM or greater. Prior to takeoff, verify the S BATT
ammeter shows a charge less than 0.4 amps.
Engine indicating system ................................................................... check (no red Xs)
Bus E volts (24 volts minimum) ............................................................................ verify
M bus volts (1.5 volts or less) ............................................................................... verify
Batt S amps (discharge [-]) ................................................................................... verify
Stby batt annunciator ...................................................................................... verify on
Panel lights .................................................................................................. as required
Navigation lights .......................................................................................... as required
Cabin pwr 12V .......................................................................................................... off
Circuit breakers .......................................................................................................... in
Seatbelts / harnesses................................................................................................. on
Engine Start
Prime ........................................................................................................... as required
Prop area ............................................................................................................... clear
Starter ................................................................................................................ engage
Mixture control............................................................................ full forward (full rich)
Throttle .......................................................................................................... 1000 rpm
Oil pressure .......................................................................................................... check
Amps (M batt and batt S) ...................................................................... check charging
Low volts annunciator .......................................................................................... check
Mixture ................................................................................................................... lean
Rev. 15 4 07-15-2015
Before Taxi
Flight instruments.........................................................................................check / set
Rst fuel / gal rem (MFD) ................................................................................reset / set
Avionics .................................................................................................................... set
Autopilot / electric trim (if installed) .................................................................... check
Flaps............................................................................................................. retract / 0°
Parking brake ..................................................................................................... release
Before Takeoff Run-Up

Flight controls ...........................................................................................free / correct
Mixture control........................................................................................... full forward
Throttle .......................................................................................................... 2000 rpm
Magnetos [200 (225) / 50] ......................................................................... check / both
Engine instruments / annunciators ...................................................................... check
Throttle idle (675 rpm minimum) ......................................................................... check
Mixture ................................................................................................................... lean
Throttle .......................................................................................................... 1000 rpm
Before Takeoff
Departure briefing .......................................................................................... complete
Elevator trim .......................................................................................... takeoff / verify
Flaps.............................................................................................................. set / verify
Avionics / flight instruments / bugs..............................................................check / set
GPS availability .......................................................................................... check status
Stby flight instruments ......................................................................................... check
Autopilot (if installed) ............................................................................................... off
Cabin pwr 12V .......................................................................................................... off
Cabin doors / windows ................................................................................ close / lock
Before Takeoff Final Items

Traffic.................................................................................................................... check
Lights ......................................................................................................................... on
Pitot heat ........................................................................................................... off (on)
Rev. 16 5 09-25-2015
Climb
Flaps.................................................................................................................... 0° / up
Climb power ............................................................................................................. set
Mixture ........................................................................................................ as required
Cruise
Cruise power............................................................................................................. set
Mixture ................................................................................................................... lean
Lights ......................................................................................................................... on
Descent
Arrival briefing ................................................................................................ complete
Fuel selector valve ...............................................................................................…both
Mixture ............................................................................................................ enrichen
Avionics / flight instruments / bugs..............................................................check / set
Lights ......................................................................................................................... on
Cabin pwr 12V .......................................................................................................... off
Seatbelts / harnesses................................................................................................. on
Descent Final Items

Autopilot (if installed) ............................................................................................... off
After Landing
Elevator trim ...................................................................................................... takeoff
Flaps............................................................................................................. 0° / retract
Mixture ................................................................................................................... lean
Lights ........................................................................................................... as required
Pitot heat .................................................................................................................. off
Rev. 17 6 07-20-2016
Shutdown
Cabin pwr 12V .......................................................................................................... off
Throttle .......................................................................................................... 1000 rpm
Mixture control............................................................................................ idle cut-off
Navigation lights ....................................................................................................... off
Ramp In
Eagle data ..........................................................................................................ramp in
Avionics switch (bus 1 and 2) ................................................................................... off
Stby batt switch ........................................................................................................ off
Clipboard .............................................................................................................fill out
Secure
Lights / elec. switches (except flashing beacon)....................................................... off
Flaps........................................................................................................................... up
Control wheel lock ............................................................................................... install
Fuel selector valve ....................................................................................................left
Pitot tube and AOA probe covers ........................................................................ install
Gust locks ........................................................................................ install (if required)
Tie-downs ........................................................................................................... secure
Main wheels .........................................................................................................chock
Trash ..................................................................................................................remove
Windows / cabin doors ................................................................................ close / lock
Post-flight inspection ...................................................................................... complete
Rev. 17 7 07-20-2016
Emergency
Checklist
Procedures containing items within a Dashed Box require immediate action and must
be committed to memory. Immediate action items will always appear first in the
checklist.
Review the Cessna 172S NAV III Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) or Information
Manual (IM), Section 3, including the Amplified section, to fully understand how and
why to use the checklist.
Cessna 172S Nav III Emergency Checklist
Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll

Directional control........................................................................................ …maintain
Throttle ............................................................................................. close immediately
Brake ........................................................................................................... as required
If insufficient runway remains for a complete stop:
Flaps .................................................................................................. verify 0° (retract)
Ignition switch ........................................................................................................ …off
Stby batt switch .........................................................................................................off
Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff

Airspeed ..........................................................70 kias (flaps up) / 65 kias (flaps down)
Throttle ............................................................................................. close immediately
Fuel shutoff valve .................................................................................... off (out fully)
Flaps ............................................................................................................ as required
Ignition switch ...........................................................................................................off
Cabin doors ....................................................................................................... unlatch
Land ........................................................................................................ straight ahead
Rev. 14 8 07-14-2014
Engine Failure During Flight

Airspeed ............................................................................................................. 68 kias
Flaps ................................................................................................................... 0° (up)
Landing site .......................................................................................................... select
Fuel selector valve ........................................................................................verify both
Mixture control .......................................................................................... full forward
Auxiliary fuel pump ................................................................................................... on
Ignition switch ............................................................................................. both (start)
If the engine fails to start, execute the following restart procedure:
Airspeed ............................................................................................................. 68 kias
Fuel selector valve ........................................................................................verify both
Fuel shutoff valve ........................................................................... …verify on (in fully)
Mixture control .............................................................................. idle cut-off (slowly)
Throttle .......................................................................................... full forward (slowly)
Auxiliary fuel pump ........................................................................................... off (on)
Ignition switch ............................................................................................. both (start)
If the engine fails to start:
Transponder .......................................................................................................... 7700
Radio................................................................................................................. mayday
Continue with the Emergency Landing Without Engine Power Checklist:
Passenger seats / seatbacks .............................................................................. upright
Seatbelt / harnesses .................................................................................................. on
Fuel shutoff valve ..................................................................................... off (out fully)
Flaps ................................................................................................ 30° recommended
ELT switch .................................................................................................. on (activate)
Master switch (alt and bat) .......................................................... landing assured / off
Touchdown ............................................................................................ slightly tail-low
Brakes ....................................................................................................... apply heavily
Rev. 15 9 07-15-2015
Engine Fire During Start

Starter ............................................................................................. continue to engage
If the engine starts:
Throttle ................................................................................... 1800 rpm (few minutes)
Mixture control..........................................................................................…idle cut-off
Engine ................................................................................................................ inspect
If the engine fails to start:
Starter ............................................................................................. continue to engage
Throttle ....................................................................................................... full forward
Auxiliary fuel pump .................................................................................................. off
Stby batt switch ........................................................................................................ off
Fire extinguisher ..................................................................................................obtain
Airplane .......................................................................................................... evacuate
Engine Fire in Flight

Auxiliary fuel pump .................................................................................................. off
Cabin vents ........................................................................................ open (as needed)
Cabin air / heat ......................................................................................................... off
Airspeed..................................................................... increase (100+ kias) / extinguish
Forced landing .................................................................................................. execute
Rev. 15 10 07-15-2015
Cabin Fire in Flight

Cabin vents, cabin air / heat .................................................................................. close
Fire extinguisher ............................................................................... obtain / discharge
WARNING
After discharging the fire extinguisher and determining that the fire is extinguished, ventilate
the cabin as soon as possible to prevent the inhalation of the contents from the extinguisher
(Halon).
Cabin vents, cabin air / heat .................................................................................. open
Airport .................................................................................................................... land
Electrical Fire in Flight

Cabin vents, cabin air / heat .................................................................................. close
Fire extinguisher ............................................................................... obtain / discharge
WARNING
After discharging the fire extinguisher and determining that the fire is extinguished, ventilate
the cabin as soon as possible to prevent the inhalation of the contents from the extinguisher
(Halon).
All other switches (except ignition) ...........................................................................off
Cabin vents, cabin air / heat .................................................................................. open
If the fire has been extinguished and electrical power is necessary for continuance of the
flight to the nearest suitable airport or landing area:
Circuit breakers .................................................................................................... check
Master switch ............................................................................................................ on
Stby battery switch ..................................................................................................arm
Wing Fire in Flight

Landing / taxi lights ...................................................................................................off
Navigation lights ........................................................................................................off
Strobe lights ..............................................................................................................off
Pitot heat ...................................................................................................................off
Perform a forward slip to keep flames away from the fuel tank and cabin (“Step on the fire
and fly away from it”). Land as soon as possible, using flaps only as required for the final
approach and touchdown.
Rev. 17 11 07-20-2016
Carbon Monoxide Level High (CO LVL HIGH)

Cabin heat......................................................................................................... push off
Cabin air.............................................................................................................. pull on
Cabin vents ............................................................................................................ open
Cabin windows ...................................................................................................... open
Maximum windows open speed is 163 KIAS.
If CO LVL HIGH annunciator remains on:
Airport .................................................................................................................... land
Inadvertent Icing Encounter

Pitot heat ................................................................................................................... on
Altitude or direction .......................................................................................... change
Change altitude to obtain an outside air temperature that is less conducive to icing.
Cabin heat........................................................................................................... pull on
Defroster outlets ................................................................................................... open
Cabin air......................................................................................... adjust / max airflow
Be alert for indications of engine icing.
Airport ....................................................................................................... plan landing
Flaps.................................................................................................................... 0° (up)
Be prepared for higher stall speeds. If ice has accumulated, scrape the windshield by reaching
through the open left window.
Forward slip ................................................................................................. as required
Approach speed .........................................................................................65 to 75 kias
Touchdown ...............................................................................................level attitude
Spin Recovery
Throttle .................................................................................................................. close
Ailerons .............................................................................................................. neutral
Rudder ....................................................................... full opposite to direction of spin
Control wheel ............................................................................................. full forward
Rudder ........................................................................................................... neutralize
When rotation stops, to recover from the dive:
Control wheel ............................................................................ smooth back pressure
Static Source Blockage

Alternate static source ....................................................................................... pull on
Cabin heat / cabin air ......................................................................................... pull on
Vents .................................................................................................................... closed
Airspeed..................................................................... poh / calibration table, section 5
Rev. 17 12 07-20-2016
Abnormal
Checklist
Cessna 172S Nav III Abnormal Checklist
Excessive Fuel Vapor

Mixture control ....................................................... adjust (smooth engine operation)
Fuel selector valve ................................................... opposite tank (if vapor continues)
Auxiliary fuel pump ......................................................... off (after fuel flow stabilizes)
Oil Pressure Low (OIL PRESSURE)

If oil temperature normal:
Airport .................................................................................................................... land
If oil temperature rising:
Power ................................................................................................................. reduce
Landing field ......................................................................................................... select
Power ...................................................................................................... minimum use
Rough Engine Operation / Loss of Power

Spark Plug Fouling
Ignition switch ...................................................................................................... check
Mixture control ................................................................................................... adjust
If engine roughness/power loss persists:
Ignition switch ............................................................................................. as required
Airport .................................................................................................................... land
Magneto Malfunction
Ignition switch .................................................................. check both, R (right), L (left)
Power .................................................................................................................. adjust
Mixture control ............................................................................................... enrichen
If engine roughness/power loss persists:
Ignition switch ............................................................................................. as required
Airport .................................................................................................................... land
Rev. 17 13 07-20-2016
Electrical Power Supply System Malfunctions (HIGH VOLTS)

M BUS VOLTS More Than 32 or M BAT AMPS More Than 40
Alternator switch .......................................................................................................off
The Main Battery supplies electrical power to the Main and Essential Buses until M BUS
VOLTS decreases below 20 volts. When M BUS VOLTS falls below 20 volts, the Standby
Battery System will automatically supply electrical power to the Essential Bus for at least 30
minutes.
Electrical load .................................................................................... reduce as follows
 Avionics switch (bus 1) .......................................................................................off
 Pitot heat ............................................................................................................off
 Lights ..................................................................................................................off
 Cabin power 12V ................................................................................................off
 Com 1 mic / nav 1 .......................................................................... tune and select
If COM 2 MIC and NAV 2 are selected when AVIONICS BUS 2 is set to OFF, the COM and NAV
radios CANNOT be tuned.
 Avionics switch (bus 2) ............................................................................... off (on)

Keep ON if in clouds.
When avionics bus 2 is off, the following items will not operate: Autopilot, audio panel,
transponder, COM 2, NAV 2, MFD
Airport .................................................................................................................... land

Do not extend flaps until landing is assured. The flap motor produces a large electrical load
during operation.
Rev. 17 14 07-20-2016
Low Voltage at High RPM (LOW VOLTS / STBY BATT)

Illumination of LOW VOLTS on the annunciator may occur during low RPM conditions with an
electrical load on the system, such as during a low RPM taxi. Under these conditions, the light
will extinguish at a higher RPM, not requiring a recycling of the Master Switch since an
overvoltage condition has not occurred. Set throttle for 1000 RPM. If the LOW VOLTS
annunciator remains illuminated, Fleet Maintenance department must perform electrical
system inspection prior to flight.
Alternator circuit breaker ......................................................................... check (reset)
Master switch (alt and batt) ...................................................................................... on
Low volts annunciator ................................................................................ checked off
M bus volts (27.5V minimum) .............................................................................. check
M batt amps ........................................................................................ check / charging
If LOW VOLTS illuminates again or remains on:
WARNING
With the alternator off, compass deviations as much as 25º may occur.
The Main Battery supplies electrical power to the Main and Essential Buses until M BUS
VOLTS decreases below 20 Volts. When M BUS VOLTS falls below 20 volts, the Standby
Battery System will automatically supply electrical power to the Essential Bus for at least 30
minutes.
Electrical load ..................................................................................................... reduce
 Avionics switch (bus 1) .......................................................................................off
 Pitot heat ............................................................................................................off
 Lights ..................................................................................................................off
 Cabin pwr 12V ....................................................................................................off
 Com 1 mic / nav 1 .......................................................................... tune and select
If COM 2 MIC and NAV 2 are selected when Avionics Bus 2 is set to OFF, the communication
and navigation radios cannot be tuned.
 Avionics switch (bus 2) ............................................................................... off (on)

Keep ON if in clouds.
When avionics bus 2 is off, the following items will not operate: Autopilot, audio panel,
transponder, COM 2, NAV 2, MFD
Airport .................................................................................................................... land
CAUTION
Do not extend flaps until landing is assured. The flap motor produces a large electrical load
during operation.
Rev. 17 15 07-20-2016
Landing with Flat Main Tire

Approach ............................................................................................................normal
Flaps ......................................................................................................................... 30°
Touchdown ..................................................................................... good main tire first
Directional control...........................................................maintain / brake good wheel
Landing with Flat Nose Tire

Approach ............................................................................................................normal
Flaps ............................................................................................................ as required
Touchdown ............................................................................................... on main gear
Directional control........................................................................................... maintain
Landing Without Elevator Control

Flaps ......................................................................................................................... 20°
Airspeed ............................................................................................................. 65 kias
Throttle and elevator trim ....................................................................horizontal flight
Do not change the elevator trim control setting; control the glide angle by adjusting power.
Landing flare ..............................................................................................trim nose up
Throttle .................................................................................................................. close
Ditching
Radio................................................................................................................. mayday
Heavy objects ...................................................................................... secure (jettison)
Passenger seatbacks .......................................................................................... upright
Seatbelts / harnesses ......................................................................................... secure
Flaps .............................................................................................................. 20° to 30°
Power ................................................................. establish 300 fpm descent @ 55 kias
If no power is available, approach at 65 KIAS with Flaps UP (0°), or at 60 KIAS with Flaps 10°.
Approach:
High wind, heavy seas .......................................................................into the wind
Light wind, heavy swells .................................................................. parallel swells
ELT ............................................................................................................. on (activate)
Touchdown ............................................................................................... level attitude
Face ........................................................................................... cushion at touchdown
Airplane .......................................................................................................... evacuate
Life vests / raft .......................................................................... inflate clear of airplane
Rev. 17 16 07-20-2016
Emergency Operation in Clouds

If the engine-driven vacuum pump fails in flight, the standby attitude indicator will not be
accurate. The pilot must then rely on the attitude and heading information (from the AHRS)
shown on the PFD indicators.
If the AHRS unit fails in flight (red Xs shown through the PFD attitude and heading indicators),
the pilot must rely on the standby attitude indicator and non-stabilized magnetic compass for
attitude and heading information.
Executing a 180° Turn in Clouds (AHRS Failed)
Mag compass............................................................................................ note heading
Standby attitude indicator ...................................................................... 15° bank turn
Mag compass................................................................................... reciprocal heading
Rudder ................................................................................................... adjust heading
Elevator control ................................................................ maintain altitude / airspeed
Emergency Descent Through Clouds (AHRS Failed)
When a 180° turn is not practical
ATC clearance ...................................................................................................... obtain
Heading ..................................................................................................... east or west
Mixture control ................................................................................................. full rich
Pitot heat ................................................................................................................... on
Power ...................................................................................... 500 to 800 fpm descent
Elevator trim ....................................................................................................... 80 kias
Standby attitude indicator .......................................................................... wings level
Mag compass........................................................................................................ check
Below clouds .............................................................................. resume normal cruise
Recovery from Spiral Dive in the Clouds (AHRS Failed)
Throttle .................................................................................................................... idle
Rudder pedals ........................................................................................... remove feet
Aileron ......................................................................................................... wings level
Elevator ......................................................................................... apply back pressure
Airspeed / trim ................................................................................................... 80 kias
Aileron ......................................................................................................... wings level
Resume Emergency Descent Through Clouds procedure.
Rev. 17 17 07-20-2016
G1000 System Failures

Air Data System Failure
Red X - PFD airspeed indicator:
ADC / AHRS circuit breakers ................................................................. check in (reset)
Stby airspeed indicator ............................................................................................ use
Red X - PFD altitude indicator:
Stby altimeter (current baro) .......................................................................... set / use
Attitude / HDG Reference System (AHRS) Failure

Red X – PFD attitude indicator:
Stby attitude indicator..................................................................................... set / use
Red X - horizontal situation indicator (HSI):
Magnetic compass ................................................................................................... use
Low Vacuum Annunciator Illuminates (LOW VACUUM)
WARNING
If the vacuum pointer is out of the green band during flight or the gyro flag is shown on the
standby attitude indicator, the standby attitude indicator must not be used for attitude
information.
Vacuum indicator (VAC) ....................................................................................... check
Precautionary Landing with Engine Power

Passenger seatbacks .......................................................................................... upright
Seatbelts / harnesses ......................................................................................... secure
Airspeed ............................................................................................................. 65 kias
Flaps ......................................................................................................................... 20°
Selected field ..................................................................................................... fly over
Flaps ......................................................................................................... 30° (on final)
ELT switch .................................................................................................. on (activate)
Airspeed ............................................................................................................. 65 kias
Stby battery switch ....................................................................................................off
Touchdown ............................................................................................ slightly tail-low
Brakes ....................................................................................................... apply heavily
Rev. 17 18 07-20-2016
Checklist
Supplement
Cessna 172S Nav III Checklist Supplement
V Speeds
VS0 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 kias
VS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 kias
VX ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 62 kias
VY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 74 kias
VFE (10°) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 110 kias
VFE (20°-30°) .................................................................................................................................................................... 85 kias
VNO ............................................................................................................................................................................... 129 kias
VNE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 163 kias
VA
2550 lbs. .................................................................................................... 105 kias
2200 lbs. ...................................................................................................... 98 kias
1900 lbs. ...................................................................................................... 90 kias
VWINDOW..................................................................................................................................................................... 163 kias
Maximum demonstrated crosswind
Flaps 0° ........................................................................................................ 20 kias
Flaps 10° ...................................................................................................... 20 kias
Flaps 30° ...................................................................................................... 15 kias
All ERAU takeoffs and landings shall be limited to 15 knots crosswind.
Rev. 17 19 07-20-2016
Maximum Glide
Rev. 17 20 07-20-2016
Priming / Starting Procedures

Cold Start – Oil Temperature Below 120°F

Mixture control ........................................................................... full forward (full rich)
[until fuel flow stabilized (approx. 3 - 5 seconds), then idle cut-off]
Auxiliary fuel pump ...................................................................................................off
Throttle ............................................................................................................. open ¼”
Continue with Engine Start checklist on page 4.
Hot Start – Oil Temperature At or Greater Than 120°F

Prime ......................................................................................................... not required
Hot weather starting procedures depend upon how soon the next engine start is attempted.
Within the first 20 to 30 minutes after shutdown, the fuel manifold is adequately primed and
the empty injector nozzle lines will fill before the engine dies (no additional priming should be
needed). However, after approximately 30 minutes, the vaporized fuel in the manifold will
have nearly dissipated and some “slight” priming could be required to refill the nozzle lines
and keep the engine running after initial start.
If a Flooded Engine Is Suspected
Auxiliary fuel pump ...................................................................................................off

Throttle ............................................................................................... ½ to full forward
Starter................................................................................................................ engage
After engine starts:
Mixture control ........................................................................... full forward (full rich)
Throttle ...........................................................................................................1000 rpm
If the engine fails to start, wait several minutes for the fuel to drain from the cylinders before
attempting a subsequent restart. Waiting time will depend on ambient air temperatures,
engine temperatures, and battery voltage. If a subsequent start attempt is unsuccessful,
contact the Fleet Maintenance Department.
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Fouled Spark Plug Burn Off Procedure

Throttle ....................................................................................... smoothly full forward
Mixture control ................................................................................... lean to peak egt
Time ........................................................................................................ 45-60 seconds
Mixture control ..............................................................................enrichen to full rich
Throttle .......................................................................... smoothly reduce to 2000 rpm
Continue with Before Takeoff Run-Up checklist on page 5.
Autopilot Test Procedures

Bendix/King KAP 140
CAUTION
The entire preflight test procedure must be successfully completed prior to each flight. Use of
the autopilot or manual electrical trim system is prohibited prior to completion of these tests.
To ensure proper functioning, CHECK the AUTOPILOT/ELECTRIC TRIM as follows:
When the AVIONICS BUS 2 SWITCH is turned ON, power will be supplied to the
computer and the AUTOPILOT will begin a Self-TEST. The TEST is complete by all
display elements coming on (Display TEST), the PITCH TRIM annunciator on the PFD
coming on, and the disconnect tone sounding.
WARNING
If the red P annunciator on the face of the AUTOPILOT stays on, the AUTOPILOT has failed the
preflight test. Open (pull) the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker to make sure that the autopilot and
manual electric trim system will not operate.
1. TEST the manual ELECTRIC TRIM
a. Push the LH SWITCH forward and hold. Verify the elevator trim wheel does
not move.
b. Pull the LH SWITCH aft and hold. Verify the elevator trim wheel does not
move.
c. Push the RH SWITCH forward and hold. Verify the elevator trim wheel does
not move and the red PT light comes on.
d. Pull the RH SWITCH aft and hold. Verify the elevator trim wheel does not
move and the red PT light comes on.
e. Push and pull both the LH and RH SWITCHES at the same time. Verify the
elevator trim wheel moves in the direction commanded.
f. While commanding manual ELECTRIC TRIM, press the AP DISC/TRIM INT
switch down and hold. The elevator trim wheel should not move.
2. Set the local altimeter setting on the AUTOPILOT.
3. Engage the AUTOPILOT by pressing the AP button.
4. Move the flight controls fore, aft, left, and right to verify that the autopilot can
be overpowered in both pitch and roll axis.
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5. Press the AP DISC/TRIM INT switch and verify that the AUTOPILOT disconnects
and the disconnect tone sounds.
6. Manually set the trim wheel to the takeoff position.
Garmin GFC 700 AFCS
CAUTION
The GFC 700 AFCS preflight test must be successfully completed prior to use of the autopilot,
flight director, or manual electrical trim.
To ensure proper functioning, CHECK the AUTOPILOT/ELECTRIC TRIM as follows:
1. Ensure the AVIONICS BUS 2 SWITCH is on.
2. Verify the black-on-white PFT annunciation appears underneath the AFCS
Status Box, indicating the system is performing the preflight test. An aural alert
sounds at the completion of the test.
If the AP DISC button is pushed during power up or the preflight test, the test may fail or
never begin. Recycle power to the autopilot servos by turning the AVIONICS BUS 2 SWITCH
off then back on to restart the procedure.
3. Verify the white-on-red PFT annunciation is not displayed underneath the AFCS
Status Box. No other AFCS Status Annunciations should be displayed.
4. Verify the FD and AP are not engaged by observing a blank AFCS Status Box.
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Cruise Performance Table

CONDTIONS:
2,550 Pounds
Recommended Lean Mixture At All Altitudes (Refer to PIM Section 4, Cruise)
200 BELOW STANDARD 200 ABOVE
PRESS STANDARD TEMP TEMPERATURE STANDARD TEMP
ALT RPM
FT % % %
KTAS GPH KTAS GPH KTAS GPH
MCP MCP MCP
2550 83 117 11.1 77 118 10.5 72 117 9.9

2500 78 115 10.6 73 115 9.9 68 115 9.4
2400 69 111 9.6 64 110 9.0 60 109 8.5
2,000
2300 61 105 8.6 57 104 8.1 59 102 7.7
2200 53 99 7.7 50 97 7.3 47 95 6.9
2100 47 92 6.9 44 90 6.6 42 89 6.3
2600 83 120 11.1 77 120 10.4 72 119 9.8

2550 79 118 10.6 73 114 9.9 68 117 9.4
2500 74 115 10.1 69 115 9.5 64 114 8.9
4,000 2400 65 110 9.1 61 109 8.5 57 107 8.1
2300 58 104 8.2 54 102 7.7 51 101 7.3
2200 51 98 7.4 48 96 7.0 45 94 6.7
2100 45 91 6.6 42 89 6.4 40 87 6.1
2650 83 122 11.1 77 122 10.4 72 121 9.8

2600 78 120 10.6 73 119 9.9 68 118 9.4
2500 70 115 9.6 65 114 9.0 60 112 8.5
6,000
2400 62 109 8.6 57 108 8.2 54 106 7.7
2300 54 103 7.8 51 101 7.4 48 99 7.0
2200 48 96 7.1 45 94 6.7 43 92 6.4
2700 83 125 11.1 77 124 10.4 71 123 9.7

2650 78 122 10.5 72 122 9.9 67 120 9.3
2600 74 120 10.0 68 119 9.4 64 114 8.9
8,000 2500 65 114 9.1 61 112 8.6 57 111 8.1
2400 58 108 8.2 54 106 7.8 51 104 7.4
2300 52 101 7.5 48 99 7.1 46 97 6.8
2200 46 94 6.8 43 92 6.5 41 90 6.2
2700 78 124 10.5 72 123 9.8 67 122 9.3

2650 73 122 10.0 68 120 9.4 63 119 8.9
2600 69 119 9.5 64 117 9.0 60 115 8.5
10,000
2500 62 113 8.7 57 111 8.2 54 109 7.8
2400 55 106 7.9 51 104 7.5 49 102 7.1
2300 49 100 7.2 46 97 6.8 44 95 6.5
2650 69 121 9.5 64 119 8.9 60 117 8.5

2600 65 118 9.1 61 116 8.5 57 114 8.1
12,000 2500 58 111 8.3 54 109 7.8 51 107 7.4
2400 52 105 7.5 49 102 7.1 46 100 6.8
2300 47 98 6.9 44 95 6.6 41 92 6.3
NOTE
Maximum cruise power using recommended lean mixture is 75% MCP. Values
above 75% MCP are shown in table for interpolation purposes only. Operation
above 75% MCP must use full rich mixture.
Rev. 17 24 07-20-2016
End of Cessna 172 Nav III Checklist
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Page Rev # Date Page Rev # Date

Ignition switch .......................................................................................................... off

Aft Fuselage and Empennage

Before Takeoff Run-Up

Before Takeoff Final Items

Descent Final Items

Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff

Engine Failure During Flight

Engine Fire During Start

Engine Fire in Flight

Cabin Fire in Flight

Electrical Fire in Flight

Wing Fire in Flight

Carbon Monoxide Level High (CO LVL HIGH)

Inadvertent Icing Encounter

Static Source Blockage

Excessive Fuel Vapor

Oil Pressure Low (OIL PRESSURE)

Rough Engine Operation / Loss of Power

Electrical Power Supply System Malfunctions (HIGH VOLTS)

 Avionics switch (bus 2) ............................................................................... off (on)

Airport .................................................................................................................... land

Low Voltage at High RPM (LOW VOLTS / STBY BATT)

 Avionics switch (bus 2) ............................................................................... off (on)

Airport .................................................................................................................... land

Landing with Flat Main Tire

Landing with Flat Nose Tire

Landing Without Elevator Control

Emergency Operation in Clouds

G1000 System Failures

Attitude / HDG Reference System (AHRS) Failure

Low Vacuum Annunciator Illuminates (LOW VACUUM)

Precautionary Landing with Engine Power

Priming / Starting Procedures

Auxiliary fuel pump ................................................................................................... on

Hot Start – Oil Temperature At or Greater Than 120°F

If a Flooded Engine Is Suspected

Auxiliary fuel pump ...................................................................................................off

Fouled Spark Plug Burn Off Procedure

Autopilot Test Procedures

Cruise Performance Table

2550 83 117 11.1 77 118 10.5 72 117 9.9

2600 83 120 11.1 77 120 10.4 72 119 9.8

2650 83 122 11.1 77 122 10.4 72 121 9.8

2700 83 125 11.1 77 124 10.4 71 123 9.7

2700 78 124 10.5 72 123 9.8 67 122 9.3

2650 69 121 9.5 64 119 8.9 60 117 8.5

End of Cessna 172 Nav III Checklist

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