CESSNA 172 P
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CABIN PREPARATION
1. Aircraft Documents -- ON BOARD.
2. Altimeter and Compass -- PLACARD
CKECK.
3. Control Lock -- REMOVE.
4. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
5. Avionics Switch -- OFF.
6. Master Switch -- ON.
7. Fuel Quantity (L and R) -- CHECK.
8. Avionics Cooling Fan -- CHECK AUDIBLY
FOR OPERATION.
9. Alternate Static -- OFF.
10. Flaps -- FULL.
11. Elevator Trim -- NEUTRAL.
12. Fuel Selector -- BOTH.
13. Master Switch -- OFF.
14. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN.
15. ELT -- ARMED.
16. Fire Extinguisher -- CHECK (Verify
gauge pointer in green arc).
End Of Check List.
START
1. Wheel Chocks -- REMOVED.
2. Time -- CHECK.
3. Preflight Inspection -- COMPLETE.
4. Passenger Briefing -- COMPLETE.
5. Seat and Belts -- ADJUST and LOCK.
6. Fuel Selector -- BOTH.
7. Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
8. Avionics Switch -- OFF.
9. Brakes -- TEST and SET.
10. Mixture -- RICH.
11. Throttle -- OPEN ¼ INCH.
12. Carburetor Heat -- OFF.
13. Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
14. Master Switch -- ON.
15. Primer -- AS REQUIRED.
16. Ignition Switch -- START.
17. Throttle -- 1.000 RPM.
18. Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
19. Navigation and Beacon Lights -- ON.
20. Avionics Switch -- ON.
21. Radios -- ON.
22. Flaps -- RETRACT.
23. Airport Analysis -- CHECK.
24. Briefing (Taxi, Take Off / Safety Briefing,
Departure, Route) -- COMPLETE.
End Of Check List.
TAXI CHECK
1. Maintenance Equipment -- CLEAR.
2. Cabin Doors -- CLOSED and LOCKED.
3. Compass and Directional Gyro -- ALIGN.
4. Traffic and Clearance -- CHECK /
OBTAIN.
5. Taxi Light -- ON.
6. Engine Parameters -- CHECK.
7. Brakes -- CHECK.
8. Turn and Bank -- CHECK.
End Of Check List.
BEFORE TAKE OFF
1. Parking Brake -- SET.
2. Taxi Light -- OFF.
3. Windows -- AS REQUIRED.
4. Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
5. Flaps -- CHECK and SET for TAKE OFF.
6. Trims -- CHECK and SET.
7. Fuel Selector -- BOTH.
8. Throttle -- 1.800 RPM.
9. Mixture -- ADJUST (Above 3.000 FT
MSL).
10. Throttle -- 1.800 RPM.
11. Magnetos -- CHECK (150 RPM Max.
Drop / 50 RPM Max. Difference).
12. Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (For RPM
Drop).
13. Engine Instruments -- CHECK.
14. Ammeter -- CHECK.
15. Vacuum Gauge -- CHECK (4.5 - 5.4 “Hg)
16. Throttle -- 1.000 RPM.
17. Flight Instruments -- CHECK.
18. Alternate Static -- ON / CHECK / OFF.
19. Navigation Instruments -- SET.
20. Traffic and Clearance -- CHECK /
OBTAIN.
21. Parking Brake -- RELEASE.
22. Taxi Light -- ON.
End Of Check List.
TAKE OFF
1. Approach Path / Runway -- CLEARED.
2. Windows -- CLOSED.
3. Landing / Strobe Lights -- ON.
4. Transponder -- MODE ALT.
5. Brakes -- HOLD.
6. Throttle -- 1.500 RPM.
7. Engine Parameters -- CHECK.
8. Brakes -- RELEASE.
9. Throttle -- TAKE OFF POWER (Full Open).
End Of Check List.
ENROUTE CLIMB
(1.500 FT AFE)
1. Air Speed -- 75 / 85 Kias.
2. Throttle -- FULL FORWARD.
3. Engine Parameters -- CHECK.
4. Landing and Taxi Lights -- OFF.
5. Mixture -- ADJUST as REQUIRED.
End Of Check List.
CRUISE
1. Throttle -- ADJUST GREEN ARC.
2. Mixture -- ADJUST as REQUIRED.
3. Trims -- ADJUST.
4. Altitude -- CHECK.
5. Engine Parameters -- CHECK.
6. Directional Gyro / Compass -- CHECK.
7. Cruise Briefing -- COMPLETE.
End Of Check List.
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DESCENT
1. Descent and Approach Briefing --
COMPLETE.
2. Traffic / Clearance -- CHECK / OBTAIN.
3. Fuel Selector -- BOTH.
4. Mixture -- ADJUST as REQUIRED.
5. Throttle -- AS REQUIRED (Min 1.800
RPM).
6. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
7. Altimeter Setting -- SET.
End Of Check List.
BEFORE LANDING
1. Seat and Belts -- ADJUST and LOCK.
2. Fuel Selector -- BOTH.
3. Brakes -- CHECK.
4. Landing / Taxi Lights -- ON.
5. Mixture -- ADJUST as REQUIRED.
6. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
7. Engine Parameters -- CHECK.
8. Flaps -- AS REQUIRED.
End Of Check List.
AFTER LANDING
1. Runway -- CLEAR / STOP.
2. Flaps -- UP.
3. Landing / Strobe Lights -- OFF.
4. Transponder -- STAND BY (Set Code
1200).
5. Comm. -- SET.
6. Traffic and Clearance -- CHECK / OBTAIN.
7. Area -- CLEAR.
End Of Check List.
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
1. Parking Brake -- SET.
2. Taxi Light -- OFF.
3. Throttle -- IDLE (1.000 RPM).
4. Radios / Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
5. Navigation and Beacon Lights -- OFF.
6. Avionics Switch -- OFF.
7. Mixture -- IDLE CUT - OFF.
8. Throttle -- CLOSED.
9. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
10. Master Switch -- OFF.
11. Time -- CHECK.
12. Control Lock -- INSTALL.
End Of Check List.
CESSNA 172 P HK 4823 G
SUPPLEMENTS
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF SHORT FIELD LANDING BALKED LANDING
1. Wing Flaps -- 10°. 1. Airspeed -- 65-75 KIAS (flaps UP). 1. Throttle -- FULL OPEN.
2. Brakes -- APPLY. 2. Flaps -- FULL DOWN (30°). 2. Flaps -- RETRACT TO 20°.
3. Throttle -- FULL OPEN. 3. Airspeed -- 62 KIAS (until flare). 3. Climb Speed -- 70 KIAS.
4. Mixture -- RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN 4. Power -- REDUCE to idle after clearing 4. Wing Flaps -- 10° (until obstacles are
to obtain maximum RPM). obstacle. cleared).
5. Brakes -- RELEASE. 5. Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST. RETRACT (after reaching a safe altitude).
6. Elevator Control -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW. 6. Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY. End Of Check List.
7. Climb Speed -- 57 KIAS (Until all 7. Flaps -- RETRACT.
obstacles are cleared). End Of Check List.
8. Flaps -- RETRACT slowly after reaching
60 KIAS.
End Of Check List.

SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS

VNE Never Exceed Speed 152 158 Do not exceed this speed in any operation
VNO Maximum Structural Cruising 123 127 Do not exceed this speed except in smooth
Speed air, and then only with caution
VA Maneuvering Speed
2400 Pounds 97 99 Do not make ful or abrupt control movements
2000 Pounds 91 92 above this speed
1600 Pounds 81 82
VFE Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
10° Flaps 108 110 Do not exceed this speed with flaps down
10° to FULL 84 85
Maximum Window Open Speed 152 158 Do not exceed this speed with windows open
KIAS VALUE
MARKING SIGNIFICANCE
OR RANGE
WHITE ARC 33 - 85 Full flaps operating range. Lower limit is maximum weight VSO in
landing configuration. Upper limit is maximum speed permissible
with flaps extended
GREEN ARC 44 - 127 Normal operating range. Lower limit is maximum weight VS at most
forward CG with flaps retracted. Upper limit is maximum structural
cruising speed
YELLOW ARC 127 - 158 Operation must be conducted with caution and only smooth air
RED LINE 158 Maximum speed for all operations
INSTRUMENT RED LINE GREEN ARC YELLOW ARC RED LINE
MAXIMUM LIMIT NORMAL CAUTION
MAXIMUM LIMIT
OPERATING RANGE
Tachometer:
Sea level 2100 to 2450 RPM 2700 RPM
5000 feet 2100 to 2575 RPM
10000 feet 2100 to 2700 RPM
Oil Temperature 100º to 245º F 245ºF
Oil Pressure 25 PSI 60 to 90 PSI 115 PSI
Fuel QTY 1.5 GAL unusable each tank
Suction 4.5 - 5.4 in. Hg

TOWER SIGNALS ON GROUND IN FLIGHT

Steady Green Cleared for Takeoff Cleared to Land
Flashing Green Cleared to Taxi Return for Landing
Steady Red Stop Yield & Continue Circling
Flashing Red Taxi Clear of Landing Area Airport Unsafe - Do Not Land
Flashing White Return to Starting Point N/A
Alternating Red & Green Use Extreme Caution Use Extreme Caution
CESSNA 172 P HK 4823 G
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ENGINE FAILURE EMERGENCY LANDING ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
DURING TAKE OFF RUN WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
1. Throttle -- IDLE. 1. Airspeed -- 70 Kias (Flaps UP) 65 Kias 1. Mixture -- IDLE CUT - OFF.
2. Brakes -- APPLY. (Flaps DOWN). 2. Fuel Selector -- OFF.
3. Flaps -- RETRACT. 2. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT 3. Master Switch -- OFF.
4. Mixture -- IDLE CUT - OFF. POSITION. 4. Cabin Heat and Air -- OFF (Except
5. Ignition Switch -- OFF. 3. Seats and Seat Belts -- SECURED. overhead vents).
6. Master Switch -- OFF. 4. Mixture -- IDLE CUT - OFF. 5. Airspeed -- 100 Kias (If fire is not
5. Fuel Selector -- OFF.
End of Procedure. 6. Ignition Switch -- OFF. extinguished , increase glide speed to find
7. Flaps -- AS REQUIRED (Full an airspeed - within airspeed limitations -
Recommended). which will provide an incombustible
ENGINE FAILURE 8. Master Switch -- OFF (When Landing is mixture).
IMMEDIATELY AFTER Assured). 6. Forced Landing -- EXECUTE (As
TAKE OFF 9. Cabin Doors -- UNLATCH PRIOR TO described in EMERGENCY LANDING
TOUCHDOWN. WITHOUT ENGINE POWER).
1. Airspeed -- 70 Kias (Flaps UP) 65 Kias 10. Touchdown -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW. End Of Procedure.
(Flaps DOWN). 11. Brakes -- APPLY.
2. Mixture -- IDLE CUT - OFF. End Of Procedure.
3. Fuel Selector -- OFF. ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
4. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
5. Flaps -- AS REQUIRED (FULL
Recommended). 1. Master Switch -- OFF.
6. Master Switch -- OFF. 2. Avionics Switch -- OFF.
7. Cabin Doors -- UNLATCH. 3. All Electrical Switches (Except ignition
switch) -- OFF.
8. Land -- STRAIGHT AHEAD. FIRES 4. Vents, Cabin Air, Heat -- CLOSED.
End of Procedure.
5. Fire Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE (If
DURING START ON GROUND available).
ENGINE FAILURE 1. Ignition Switch -- START, Continue
DURING FLIGHT Cranking to get a start which suck the WARNING
flames and accumulated fuel into the AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER
(Restart Procedures) engine.
1. Airspeed -- 70 Kias. AND ASCERTAINING THAT FIRE HAS BEEN
If engine starts: EXTINGUISHED, VENTILATE THE CABIN.
2. Carburetor Heat -- ON.
3. Fuel Selector -- BOTH. 2. Throttle -- 1.800 RPM for a few minutes. 6. Vents / Cabin Air / Heat -- OPEN when
4. Mixture -- RICH. 3. Engine -- SHUTDOWN and inspect for
5. Primer -- IN AND LOCKED. it is ascertained that fire is completely
damage. extinguished.
6. Ignition Switch -- BOTH (Or START if
Propeller is Stopped). If engine fails to start: 7. Windows -- AS REQUIRED.
End of Procedure. 8. Flight to nearest suitable airport or
2. Throttle -- FULL FORWARD. landing area.
3. Mixture -- IDLE CUT - OFF.
4. Ignition Switch -- START (Continue CAUTION
NOTE Cranking). DO NOT RESET A POP OUT CIRCUIT
5. Fuel Selector -- OFF. BREAKER.
If the propeller is windmilling, the engine End Of Procedure.
will restart automatically within a few 6. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
seconds. If the propeller has stopped 7. Master Switch -- OFF.
(possible at low speeds), turn the ignition 8. Engine -- SECURE. CABIN FIRE
switch to START, advance the throttle 9. Parking Brake -- SET.
slowly from idle and lean the mixture from 10. Fire Extinguisher -- OBTAIN (Have ground 1. Master Switch -- OFF.
full rich as required for smooth operation. Attendants obtain if not installed). 2. Vents / Cabin Air / Heat -- CLOSED (To
11. Airplane -- EVACUATE. avoid drafts).
12. Fire -- EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, 3. Fire Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE (If available).
wool blanket, or dirt.
13. Fire Damage -- INSPECT, repair damage WARNING
or replace damaged components or AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER
wiring before conducting another flight. AND ASCERTAINING THAT FIRE HAS BEEN
End Of Procedure. EXTINGUISHED, VENTILATE THE CABIN.

4. Vents / Cabin Air / Heat -- OPEN when it

is ascertained that fire is completely
extinguished.
5. Windows -- AS REQUIRED.
6. Land the airplane as soon as possible to
inspect for damage.
End Of Procedure.
CESSNA 172 P
ABNORMAL PROCEDURES
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
WITH ENGINE POWER
1. Airspeed -- 70 Kias.
2. Flaps -- 20°.
3. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT
POSITION.
4. Seats and Seat Belts -- SECURED.
5. Selected Field -- FLY OVER, noting terrain
and obstructions, then retract flaps upon
reaching a safe altitude and airspeed.
6. Avionics and Electrical Switches -- OFF.
7. Flaps -- Full (On Final Approach).
8. Airspeed -- 65 Kias.
9. Master Switch -- OFF (When landing
assured).
10. Cabin Doors -- UNLATCH PRIOR TO
TOUCHDOWN.
11. Touchdown -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
12. Mixture -- IDLE CUT - OFF.
13. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
14. Brakes -- APPLY.
End Of Procedure.
WING FIRE
1. Landing / Taxi Light Switches -- OFF.
2. Navigation Light Switch -- OFF.
3. Strobe Light Switch -- OFF.
4. Pitot Heat Switch -- OFF.
NOTE
Perform a sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel
tank and cabin. Land as soon as possible using flaps NOTE
only as required for final approach and touchdown. Illumination of the Low – Voltage light may occur
End Of Procedure
STATIC SOURCE BLOCKAGE
(Erroneous Instrument Reading Suspected)
1. Alt Static Air Valve -- PULL ON.
2. Cabin Vents -- CLOSED.
3. CABIN HT and CABIN AIR Control Knobs 3. Master Switch -- ON.
-- PULL ON.
4. Airspeed -- Consult appropriate calibration 5. Avionics Switch -- ON.
tables in POH section 5.
End Of Procedure.
LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN
TIRE
1. Approach -- NORMAL.
2. Flaps -- 30°.
3. Touchdown -- GOOD MAIN FIRST, hold
airplane off flat tire as long as possible
with aileron control.
4. Directional Control -- MAINTAIN using
brake on good wheel as required.
End Of Procedure.
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LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE WINDSHIELD DAMAGE
TIRE
1. Approach -- NORMAL. If a bird strike or other incident should
2. Flaps -- AS REQUIRED. damage the windshield in flight to the point
3. Touchdown -- ON MAINS, hold nose of creating an opening, a significant loss in
wheel off the ground as long as possible. performance may be expected. This loss
4. When nose wheel touches down, may be minimized in some cases (depending
mantain full up elevator as airplane slows
on amount of damage, altitude, etc.) by
to stop.
End Of Procedure. opening the side windows while the airplane
is maneuvered for a landing at the nearest
airport. If airplane performance or other
AMMETER SHOWS adverse conditions preclude landing at an
EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE airport, prepare for an “off airport” landing in
accordance with the Precautionary Landing
(Full Scale Deflection) With Engine Power or Ditching checklists.
1. Alternator -- OFF . End Of Procedure.
CAUTION
WITH THE ALTERNATOR SIDE OF THE MASTER
SWITCH OFF, COMPASS DEVIATIONS OF AS
MUCH AS 25° MAY OCCUR.
2. Nonessential Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
3. Flight -- TERMINATE as soon as practical.
End Of Procedure
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT
ILLUMINATES DURING
FLIGHT
(Ammeter Indicates Discharge)
during low RPM conditions with an electrical
load on the system such as during a low RPM
taxi. Under these conditions, the light will go out
at higher RPM. The master switch need not be
recycled since an overvoltage condition has not
occurred to deactivate the alternator system.
1. Avionics Switch -- OFF.
2. Master Switch -- OFF (Both Sides).
4. Low Voltage Light -- CHECK OFF.
If low - voltage light illuminates again:
6. Alternator -- OFF.
7. Nonessential Radio and Electrical
Equipment -- OFF.
8. Flight -- TERMINATE as soon as practical.
End Of Procedure.