Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST

Preflight C172RG While Taxi Checklist C172RG

1. Fuel Level VISUALLY CHECK Brakes TEST both sides
2. Hobbs Book CHECK #’s Verify Instruments 6 PACK CHECK
3. Paperwork ARROW Check Dates Compass Fluid and turns
4. Seat Height SET UP Verify DG tracks compass
5. Instruments 0’s, INOP FLAGS Position at Run-up POINT INTO WIND
6. Gear Level GEAR DOWN
7. Master ON Run-Up Checklist C172RG
8. Fuel Qty CHECK GAUGES 1. Brakes SET
9. Turn Coordinator LISTEN 2. Doors/Windows CLOSED
10. Flaps DOWN 3. Belts/Harness SECURED
11. Gear Indicators GEAR DOWN LIGHT 4. Controls CHECK
12. Beacon/Nav/Lights CHECK LIGHTS 5. Trim SET TAKEOFF
13. Pitot Heat CHECK 6. Instruments SET Attitude Indicator
14. Master OFF SET DGyro to Compass
7. Alt Static PULL CHECK VSI
15. Fuel Selector BOTH
8. Primer LOCKED
16. Trim SET “TAKEOFF”
9. Fuel Selector ON BOTH
17. Control Lock REMOVE
10. Aux Fuel Pump ON, CHK, OFF
18. Preflight WALK AROUND
11. Blast Area CLEAR BEHIND
 Fuel Level VISUALLY CHECK
 Fuel Sumps DRAIN 5 SUMPS 12. Throttle 1800 RPM
 Oil 5-8 Qts 13. Engine Instruments ALL GREEN
 Static Port CHECK 14. Mixture LEAN RICH of PEAK
 360 Walk TIE-DOWNS 15. Magnetos 150 Max, 50 Diff
16. Carburetor Heat CHECK, then OFF
Passenger Briefing Checklist C172RG 17. Propeller 3 CYCLES, -300RPM
19. Seat Belts EXPLAIN 18. Ammeter Check SWITCH, OFF/ON
20. Door / Exiting Plane EXPLAIN 19. Vacuum/Oil/Alt/Temp ALL GREEN
21. Heating/Cooling EXPLAIN 20. Fuel Pressure CHECK
22. First Aid/Fire Extinguisher LOCATE 21. Throttle IDLE & w/Carb Heat
23. Scanning for Traffic ASSIST 22. Cowl Flaps OPEN
24. Exchange of Controls EXPLAIN 23. Pitot Heat Turn On for IFR

Before Start Checklist C172RG Lights STROBES / NAV / LANDING ON

1. Brakes SET Camera TRANSPONDER “ALT”
2. Seat Rail Locks CHECK Action 1. Note TAKEOFF TIME
3. Seat Belts/Harness ON 2. Start Timer
4. Electrical ALL OFF
5. Circuit Breakers ALL IN Review Vspeeds
6. Fuel Selector ON BOTH Winds
Emergency on takeoff “What If’s”
Contact Ground or Tower
Engine Start Checklist C172RG
7. Mixture FULL RICH Airspeeds C172RG
8. Carburetor Heat OFF V1 abort takeoff 39 KIAS (by 50% of Rwy)
9. Cowl Flaps OPEN Vs0 stall w/Flaps 42 KIAS
10. Prime AS REQ’D (2-4)
11. Primer LOCKED Vs1 stall clean 50 KIAS
12. Master Switch ON Vr rotate 55 KIAS
13. Beacon ON Vy best rate 75 KIAS
14. Throttle 1/4 Inch Open
Vx best angle 63 KIAS
15. Area *****”CLEAR”*****
16. Magnetos/Starter CRANK ENGINE Vbest glide 73 KIAS Glide
17. Throttle 800-1000 RPM Vfe flaps extend 130 KIAS full flaps
18. Mixture LEAN for TAXI (>5000MSL) Va maneuvering 106/89 KIAS-2650/1850 lbs
19. Oil Pressure 30-60 Sec. GREEN
Vno max cruise 145 KIAS
20. Flaps UP
21. Instruments SET DG to Compass Vne never exceed 164 KIAS
22. Avionics/Radios ON, TUNE, TEST Vlo gear operation 140 KIAS
23. Transponder 1200 “STANDBY” Vle gear extended 164 KIAS
24. ATIS ATIS & SET Altimeter
25. Contact GROUND for Taxi to Runway Landing: 80-70-70-(65) kts (20”/15” MP)
Abbreviated Takeoff Checklist C172RG Landing (SHORT FIELD) – High Approach
Trim SET TAKEOFF Flaps 40° on Final (Full Flaps)
Flaps FLAPS UP Power IDLE
Lights ON Final 63 KIAS
Camera TRANSPONDER “ALT” Touchdown FULL STALL
Action DG SET Flaps FULL UP, Retract Flaps
Short Field Takeoff C172RG Brakes APPLY- NO SKID!
Flaps FLAPS UP (10° < 2550lbs) Elevator FULL AFT
Runway VERY END
Brakes HOLD Landing (SOFT FIELD) – Normal Approach
Throttle FULL, release Brakes Flaps 40° on Final (Full Flaps)
Elevator Neutral Power Slow Decent Rate
VRotate 55 KIAS Vrotate Touchdown MAINS FIRST
Vx 63 KIAS Vx Nose HOLD OFF w/POWER
Elevator FULL AFT until clear rwy
Soft Field Takeoff (No obstacles) C172RG Brakes MINIMAL USE
Flaps FLAPS UP (10° < 2550lbs)
Elevator FULL AFT Go Around (ABORTED LANDING)
Runway KEEP MOVING!!! Throttle FULL THROTTLE
Power ADD SMOOTHLY Carb Heat OFF
Nosewheel 6” OFF GROUND Flaps FLAPS UP to 20°
Rotate When she’s ready! Airspeed Establish 55+ KIAS
Altitude Stay in GRND EFFECT Flaps Bring up SLOWLY
Vy 75 KIAS Vy Runway STEER CLEAR
Flaps UP when positive rate.

Cruise Checklist C172RG

Lean Mixture
Clear Runway Checklist (6 items)
Set Altimeter
Set Heading Indicator Trim SET TO “TAKEOFF”
Landing Light OFF Flaps UP
Cowl Flaps AS RQD for TEMP Carb Heat OFF
Prop/Power SET Landing Light OFF
Transponder 1200 “STDBY”
Cowl Flaps OPEN
Pre Landing Checklist C172RG Instruments CHECK 6 pack for IFR
C - Cowl Flaps CLOSE
C - Carb Heat FULL ON Shutdown Checklist C172RG
G - Gas Selector ON BOTH Electrical AVIONICS OFF / ALL OFF
G - Gauges Fuel Quantity CHECK Throttle IDLE
U - Undercarriage GEAR DOWN GREEN Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
M - Mixture RE-RICH if Necessary Magnetos OFF
P - Props FULL FWD Master OFF
S - Switches Landing Light ON Control Lock SECURE
S - Safety Seat Belts/Harness ON Tiedowns FASTEN
CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN

Landing (NORMAL) C172RG Matt Beyer 2011

Downwind 80 KIAS @ 20” MP
Abeam #’s 70 KIAS @ 15” MP
Flaps 10° (1 Notch)
** Gusty or Cross Winds No Flaps, use SLIP **
Base 70 KIAS @ 15” MP
Final 65 KIAS
Over the #’s 63-65 KIAS
Touchdown Full Stall, Mains First
Emergency Procedures C172RG Gear Extension C172RG
Airspeed BELOW 140KIAS
Master Switch ON
Engine Failure C172RG Gear Lever GEAR DOWN
Memory Items ABCDE Circuit Breakers BOTH IN
A - Airspeed 73 KIAS Hand Pump PUMP 35 times
B - Best Place to Land (Check Wind Dir) Gear Light UNTIL GREEN
C - Checklist Try Recovery Proceedures Hand Pump STOW
D - Declare Emergency 121.5, 7700 IDENT
E - Execute, plan to land, Doors Open Wing Fire C172RG
Navigation Lights OFF
RECOVERY Procedures
Pitot Heat OFF
Fuel Selector BOTH
Strobe Lights OFF
Flaps UP
Side Slip PERFORM
Mixture FULL RICH
Throttle FULL THROTTLE
Carb Heat FULL ON Excessive Rate of Charge C172RG
Fuel Pump ON Alternator OFF
Magnetos BOTH Alternator Breaker PULL OFF
Primer LOCKED Nonessential Equipment OFF
Transponder 7700 Indent Flight Terminate ASAP
Radios 121.5 MAYDAY!!!!

Before TOUCHDOWN (forced landing)

Low Voltage Light On C172RG
Avionics Master OFF
Doors OPEN
Alternator Circuit Breaker CHECK IN
Belts SECURE
Master (both sides) OFF
Cushions PROTECT HEAD
Master (both sides) ON
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Low Voltage Light CHECK
Fuel Selector OFF
Avionics Master ON
Magnetos OFF
If low-voltage light illuminates again, then
Flaps FULL if POSSIBLE
Alternator OFF
Master OFF
Nonessential Radios/Equip OFF
Landing SOFT FIELD TYPE
Flight Terminate ASAP

Engine Fire in Flight C172RG

Lost - ‘CCCCC’
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Climb (Better radio range)
Fuel Selector OFF
Communicate (FSS, 121.5)
Cabin Air/Heat CLOSE VENTS
Confess (Ask for help)
Flaps FULL FLAPS
Comply (Follow advice)
Master OFF
Conserve (Fuel-slow down)
Airspeed TOP of WHITE 130 KIAS
Bank Angle 45° BANK
Proceed with Engine Failure Above SPINS C172RG
Throttle IDLE
Ailerons NUETRAL
Electrical Fire in Flight C172RG Rudder OPPOSITE Rotation
Master OFF Elevator FORWARD BRISKLY
Avionics OFF Rotation STOPPED
All Switches OFF Controls NUETRALIZE
Vents/Cabin Air CLOSED Recover SLOWLY
Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE C172RG Performance (180hp)
Fire EXTINGUISHED
Vents/Cabin Air VENT CABIN Fuel Capacity 62/44 Usable Gallons
If electrical power is necessary, then: Fuel Burn ~10 GPH
Master ON Range ~650/450 NM
Circuit Breakers CHK, do not reset
Endurance ~5/3 Hours
Radios OFF
Avionics Master ON Oil Capacity 8-9 Qt
Radios/SwitchesONE AT A TIME Max Gross 2650 lbs
Uselfull Load ~996 lbs
Cruise Airspeed 140 KTS
Matt Beyer 2011