CESSNA 172 S CHECKLIST

PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION

CABIN

  1. pitot tube cover………….Remove
  2. pilot operatinghandbook..Available
  3. airplane weight & balance.Compute
  4. parking brake……………As required
  5. control wheel lock………Remove
  6. ignition switch………….Off, key

Removed

  1. radios & avionics ………Off
  2. master switch …………..On
  3. fuel quantity indicators…check qty
  4. avionics master…………On
  5. avionics cooling fan…….Check

audibly for operation

  1. avionics master………..Off
  2. static pressure Alt. source valve……….……………Off
  3. annunicator panel switchHold in testposition; lights-check
  4. fuel selector valve………. Both
  5. fuel shut-off valve………On
  6. flaps……………………. Extend
  7. pitot heat……………….. On; check operation then off
  8. master switch…………... Off
  9. fire extinguisher………... Check

EMPENNAGE

  1. baggage door……………Check
  1. control surfaces…………Check

condition, security, freedom of movement

  1. rudder gust lock ……….Remove
  2. tail tie down…………….Disconnect
  3. trim tab………………….Check
  4. antennae……………….. Check

RIGHT WING

  1. flap………………..Check

condition &security

  1. right aileron……………Check

condition, security & freedom of movement

  1. nav/strobe lights…………Check
  2. right wing leading edge…Condition
  3. wing tie down…………Disconnect
  4. right main wheel…………Condition,

creep, chock & leaks

  1. fuel tank sumps…...... Drain
  2. fuel quantity…………….Check visually
  3. fuel filler cap…………….Secure
  4. wing upper surface………Check

condition

NOSE

  1. oil………………………Check qty,

secure filler cap

  1. engine cooling air inlet…Clear
  2. alternator drive belt…….Condition
  3. propeller & spinner…….Check (nicks

security)

  1. engine air filter………….Check
  2. nose wheel strut & tire…Extension &

condition

  1. left static source opening...Clear

LEFT WING

  1. fuel quantity……………Check visually
  2. fuel filler cap……………Secure
  3. pitot tube………………Clear
  4. fuel tank vent……………Clear
  5. stall warning opening……Clear
  6. wing tie down……………Disconnect
  7. landing/taxi lights……… Check
  8. left wing leading edge…..Condition
  9. nav/strobe lights…………Check
  10. aileron…………………..Check

condition, security & freedom of movement

  1. flap…………………….Check

condition & security

  1. fuel tank sumps…...... Drain
  2. left main wheel…………Condition,

creep, chock & leaks

BEFORE START CHECK

  1. pre-flight inspection……Complete
  2. passenger briefing ………See pax brief checklist
  3. crew briefing……………Complete
  4. seats & seat belts……….Adjust lock
  5. brakes…………………... As required
  6. circuit breakers…………Check
  7. avionics master.………..Off
  8. switches & auto pilot……Off
  9. beacon light …………….On
  10. fuel selector valve………Both
  11. fuel shut off valve……… On

START CHECK

  1. throttle………………….Open 1/4 inch
  2. mixture………………….Idle cut-off
  3. propeller area……………Clear
  4. master switch……………On
  1. auxiliary fuel pump switch On
  2. mixture…………………. Advance until3-5 gph fuelflow
  3. mixture………………… Idle cut-off
  4. auxiliary fuel pump switch Off

OMIT ITEMS 5-8 FOR WARM START

  1. ignition switch…………..Start
  2. mixture………………… Advance whenengine fires
  3. throttle…………………1000 rpm
  4. oil pressure………………Check

(registering within 30 sec)

  1. nav lights………………As required
  2. avionics master switch….On
  3. radios………………….. On
  4. flaps……………………Retract

TAXI CHECK

  1. Radios…………………… Set frequency
  2. transponder………………Standby
  3. brakes……………………Check
  4. instruments………………Check

RUN-UP CHECK

  1. seats & seat belts……...Check
  2. cabin doors………………Locked
  3. flight controls……………Free & correct
  4. flight instruments……….Check & set
  5. fuel quantity……………Check
  6. fuel selector valve………Both
  7. mixture………………….Full rich
  8. elevator trim…………….Check & set
  9. throttle…………………1800rpm

* magnetos…….Check

max drop 150rpm

max diff 50rpm

*suction gauge….Check

*engine instruments……. Check

*ammeter…………….…Check

  1. throttle………………….Check idle
  2. throttle…………………..1000rpm
  3. friction lock……………..Adjust

BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK

  1. flaps…………………….Select
  2. mixture…………………Full rich
  3. trim……………………..Set for take off
  4. radios & avionics………..Set
  5. strobes…………………..As required
  6. landing & taxi lights……As required
  7. transponder………………On Alt

POST TAKEOFF CHECK (200’ AGL)

  1. flaps……………………Up
  2. throttle………………….Set climb

power

  1. airspeed…………………70kts
  2. ball………………………Center
  3. temps & press……………Normal

operating

CRUISE CHECK (LEVEL OFF CHECK)

  1. power……………………Set as

recommended

  1. mixture………………..Lean adjust
  2. trim……………………Set
  3. fuel selector valve…….Both
  4. fuel quantity…………..Check
  5. engine instruments……Check

PRE-MANOEUVRE CHECK

  1. altitude…………………..Sufficient
  2. loose articles…………… Secure
  3. seats & seat belts………Upright &

secure

  1. fuel selector valve………Both
  2. mixture………………… Rich
  3. landing/taxi lights………As required
  4. master switch……………On
  5. magneto switch…………Both
  6. clearing turns..…………Areaclear

DESCENT CHECKS

  1. altimeter…………………Set QNH
  2. power ……………………As required
  3. mixture…………………Enrich
  4. fuel selector valve………Both

BEFORE LANDING CHECK

  1. seat & seat belts………… Upright & secure
  2. fuel selector valve……….Both
  3. mixture………………….Full rich
  4. master switch……………on
  5. magneto switch………….Both
  6. landing/taxi lights……….As required

LANDING CHECK

  1. flaps……………………..As required
  2. mixture…………………Full rich
  3. airspeed………………….60kts
  4. wind……………………..Check
  5. landing clearance………..Confirm
  6. runway………………….Clear

GO AROUND/ BALKED LANDING CHECK

  1. throttle…………………Full
  2. flaps……………………20 degrees
  3. air speed…………………65kts

(confirm positive climb)

  1. flaps…………………….10 degrees
  2. post take-off check………Complete

POST-LANDING CHECK

  1. runway………………….Clear of the

active

  1. wing flaps……………….Up (visual

confirmation)

  1. transponder………………Standby
  2. strobes…………………..Off
  3. landing/taxi lights……….As required

SHUTDOWN CHECK

  1. avionics master….………Off
  2. electrical switches……….Off
  3. mixture…………………..Idle cutoff
  4. ignition switch ………….Off
  5. master switch……………Off
  6. control lock……………Install

SECURING THE AIRCRAFT

  1. pitot tube cover…………Install
  2. windows and doors……..Lock
  3. rudder gust lock…………Install
  4. wheels……………………Chock

Tinson Tower…………………118.25

Manley Radar………………..120.60

Manley ATIS…………………127.70

ManleyTower……………….118.65

Manley Ground………………121.70

Sangster Radar………………120.80

Sangster ATIS……………….127.90

SangsterTower……………...118.75

Sangster Ground…………….121.70

UNICOM…………………….122.80

Emergency…………………..121.50

C172 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

“V” SPEEDS (KIAS)

Vr……………………..55

Vx……………………..60

Vy……………………...79

Va……………………...82 - 99

Vs1…………………….44

Vso…………………….33

Vfe……………………..85

Vno…………………….129

Vne…………………….163

Best Glide……………...65