Cessna 150 Checklist
CESSNA 150H · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist and quick reference handbook for the Cessna 150 aircraft. It includes pre-flight inspection procedures, emergency procedures, and various operational checklists to ensure safe flight operations.
- VSO is 48 MPH, VNE is 162 MPH.
- Total fuel capacity is 26 gallons.
- Oil capacity ranges from 4 to 6 quarts.
- Pre-flight inspection includes checks of flight controls and fuel quantity.
- Emergency procedures include engine failure and ditching protocols.
- Final check includes setting flaps and mixture before landing.
- Power-off landing airspeed is 65 MPH.
- The main battery provides power for approximately 30 minutes.
Document
Source
Originally published by thecavupilot.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 2023
- File size ·
- 349 KB
- Publisher ·
- thecavupilot.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Oil capacity quarts max ·
- 6
- Oil capacity quarts min ·
- 4
- Fuel capacity gallons total ·
- 26
- Fuel capacity gallons per wing ·
- 13
- Fuel capacity gallons total usable ·
- 22.5
Performance
- Va mph ·
- 109
- Vr mph ·
- 55
- Vs mph ·
- 55
- Vx mph ·
- 64
- Vy mph ·
- 72
- Vfe mph ·
- 100
- Vne mph ·
- 162
- Vno mph ·
- 120
- Vso mph ·
- 48
- Best glide mph ·
- 65
V-speeds
- VA_MPH ·
- 109
- VR_MPH ·
- 55
- VS_MPH ·
- 55
- VX_MPH ·
- 64
- VY_MPH ·
- 72
- VFE_MPH ·
- 100
- VNE_MPH ·
- 162
- VNO_MPH ·
- 120
- VSO_MPH ·
- 48
- BEST_GLIDE_MPH ·
- 65
What is the Cessna 150 Checklist?
The Cessna 150 Checklist is a checklist for the CESSNA 150H, dated 2023.
Where does the Cessna 150 Checklist come from?
This copy of the Cessna 150 Checklist was originally published by thecavupilot.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Cessna 150 Checklist published?
The Cessna 150 Checklist — the CESSNA 150H checklist on file — is dated 2023.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 150H.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More CESSNA 150Hmanuals & documents
In this document
Pre-Flight Inspection
Includes checks of interior and exterior components, such as flight controls, fuel quantity, and lights.
Emergency Procedures
Details actions to take in case of engine failure, ditching, and other emergencies.
Before Start
Checklist for passenger briefing, seat adjustments, and engine start procedures.
After Landing
Checklist for setting aircraft lights, flaps, and mixture after landing.
Power-Off Landing
Instructions for executing a power-off landing, including maintaining airspeed and securing the aircraft.
Abnormal Procedures
Guidelines for handling issues like loss of communication and engine roughness.
Safety notes
- Maintain safe airspeed during engine failure immediately after takeoff.
- In case of engine fire during start, continue cranking the starter.
- For cabin/electrical fire, turn off the master switch and activate the fire extinguisher.
- Do not exceed 120 MPH during emergency descent.
- Monitor battery amps and volts if low volts are indicated.
- If engine roughness persists, prepare for a power-off landing.
Full document text
Cessna 150 Checklist and Quick Reference Handbook May 2023 ©2023 “All Rights Reserved” The CAVU Pilot, LLC Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 2 V-Speeds VSO- 48 MPH VS- 55 MPH VR- 55 MPH VX- 64 MPH VY- 72 MPH VFE- 100 MPH VA- 109 MPH VNO- 120 MPH VNE- 162 MPH Best Glide- 65 MPH Fuel Capacity 26 Gallons Total 13 Gallons Per Wing 22.5 Gallons Total Usable Oil Capacity Minimum: 4 Quarts Maximum: 6 Quart Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 3 Pre-Flight Inspection Interior Documents..…….A.R.R.O.W.S Control Lock…….…....Remove Flight Controls….……....Check Magnetos…….…....………..Off Fuel Valve………….………..On Mixture……………..…...Cut-Off Circuit Breakers…….…..Check Master Switch (BAT only)....On Flaps…………...….……..Down Pitot Heat……….……….....On Aircraft Lights…………...All On Fuel Quantity……….…...Check Lights/Pitot Heat………..Check Lights/Pitot Heat…………....Off Master Switch….…………...Off Elevator Trim.…..Set to Takeoff Exterior Left Empennage………..Check Horizontal Stabilizer…....Check Elevator………….……....Check Tail Tie Down………....Remove Rudder………………......Check Lights and Antennas…...Check Trim Tabs.…………........Check Right Empennage….......Check Right Flap & Aileron.…...Check Right Wingtip & Light…..Check Right Wing…………..…..Check Right Tie Down……….Remove Right Main Gear………..Check Right Fuel Tank Sump..Sample Collector Tank…..……..Sample Right Fuel Quantity….....Check Right Fuel Cap….…....Secured Upper Antennas……..….Check Fresh Air Inlet…………...Check Windshield…...………….Check Fuel Strainer Valve……..Check Oil Quantity……………...Check Cowl Plugs…………….Remove Propeller...……………....Check Air Filter………………….Check Exhaust……...…………..Check Nose Gear………………Check Oil Breather..…………....Check Static Port……………….Check Fresh Air Inlet…………..Check Left Main Gear………….Check Left Fuel Tank Sump.…Sample Left Fuel Quantity……....Check Left Fuel Cap…………..Secure Pitot Tube……………….Check Fuel Vent………………..Check Stall Horn…………………..Test Left Tie Down…………Remove Left Wing………………...Check Left Wingtip & Light…….Check Left Aileron & Flap……...Check Chocks…..…………….Remove Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 4 Before Start Passenger Briefing....Complete Seats……...Adjusted & Locked Seat belts..…..Adjust & Secure Doors…………………....Closed Master Switch (BAT only)....On Beacon...…………………….On Engine Start Mixture……………………..Rich Throttle…………...¼ inch Open Magnetos………………….Both Starter…………….....…Engage Throttle………...800-1000RPM Oil Pressure……………..Check Master Switch (ALT)............On Mixture…...…….....Lean 1 Inch Flaps…..………………..Retract Avionics Master…………….On Pre-Taxi ATIS……………………..Obtain Flight Plan………………..Enter Flight Instruments..Bug&Check Taxi Light…………………….On Run-Up Brakes……………………..Hold Circuit Breakers………...Check Mixture….………………….Rich Throttle.…………….1700 RPM Carb Heat……………….Check Magnetos.……………….Check (150 Drop Max/75 Difference) Ammeter………………...Check Engine Instruments…….Check Mixture..…Lean for Best Power Throttle………...Idle/1000 RPM Elevator Trim…..Set for Takeoff Before Takeoff Aircraft Lights……………….Set Transponder………………..Set Pitot Heat..……….As Required Flaps………………………...Set Mixture……………………....Set Takeoff Briefing……..Complete Climb Flaps….……………………...Up Aircraft Lights……………….Set Cruise Cruise Power……………….Set Mixture.…………...As Required Pitot Heat…………As Required Aircraft Lights…….As Required Descent Altimeter…………………….Set Aircraft Lights……………….Set Mixture……………………....Set Carb Heat………...As Required Approach Briefing…..Complete Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 5 Final Check Mixture……………………....Set Flaps...……………………....Set Approach…….……...Stabilized After Landing Aircraft Lights……………….Set Pitot Heat…………………....Off Flaps………………………....Up Mixture…………………….Lean Carb Heat…………………...Off Elevator Trim..…Set for Takeoff Shutdown Avionics Master..………..….Off Aircraft Lights…………….....Off Pitot Heat…………………....Off Throttle…….……….IDLE RPM Master Switch (ALT only).....Off Magneto Check……..Complete (Off then back to both) Throttle…………..…1200 RPM Mixture………………….Cut-Off Magnetos…….……………...Off Master Switch (BAT)............Off Gi275’s……………...Power Off Hobbs Time…………….Record Securing Flight Controls………….Secure Left Empennage…...…...Check Rudder/Elevator………...Check Right Empennage………Check Right Wing……….……...Check Right Landing Gear.…....Check Propeller………………...Check Nose Landing Gear…….Check Left Landing Gear……...Check Left Wing………………..Check Pitot/Cowl Cover………..Install Chock/Tie Down...As Required Flight Plan………………Closed Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 6 Emergency Procedures *Boxed Items Should be Memorized* Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff Airspeed………………………………….........Maintain Safe Airspeed Cabin Door……………………………………………………….Unlatch Land……………………………………………………...Straight Ahead Engine Failure During Flight Airspeed………………………………………………………….65 MPH Place to Land………………………………………………..Pilot Option Mixture……………………………………………………Push Full Rich Fuel Valve……………………………………………………………...On Magneto Switch……………………………………………………..Both Starter…………………………….(if propeller has stopped) Pull/Start Engine Instruments………………………………………………...Check Magneto Switch…………………………………………………….Check Power NOT Restored Proceed to Power-Off Landing Checklist on the next page. Power Restored Land as soon as practical. Ditching Seats & Seat Belts…………………………………………………Secure Windows and Doors………………………………………………....Open Transponder…………………………………………………………..7700 Flaps…………………………………...………………...Pilot’s Discretion Touchdown…………………………………………….……Level Attitude Evacuate Through Cabin Doors Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 7 Power-Off Landing Airspeed………………………………………………………….65 MPH Place to Land………………………………………….........Pilot Option Seats & Seat Belts..……………………………………………...Secure If time and altitude permit: Transponder………………………………………………………….7700 Radio…………………………………………………...Mayday Transmit Mixture………………………………………………………..Pull/Cut-Off Throttle………………………………………………………………...Idle Fuel Valve………………………………………………………....Shutoff Magneto Switch……………………………………………………….Off Master Switch……………………………………………...………….Off Engine Fire During Start Starter………...……………………………………..Continue Cranking
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If Engine Starts: Power.……………………………………...1800 RPM for One Minute Engine....……………………………………….Shutdown and Inspect If Engine Does NOT Start: Starter……..………………………………………..Continue Cranking Throttle………………………………………………………..Full Open Mixture……………………………………………………...Pull/Cut-Off Fuel Valve…………………………………………………………….Off Magnetos……………………………………………………………..Off Master Switch(ALT&BAT).………..………………………………...Off Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 8 Engine Fire In Flight Mixture……………………………………………………….Pull/Cut-Off Fuel Valve……………………………………………………………..Off Airspeed………………………………………………………..100 MPH Forced Landing………………………………………………...Execute Proceed to Power-Off Landing Checklist on page 7. Cabin/Electrical Fire Master(ALT&BAT)..........................................................................Off Avionics Master………………………………………………………..Off Windows…………………………………………………………..Closed Cabin Vents……………………………………………………….Closed Cabin Heat……………………………………………....…………….Off Fire Extinguisher………………………………………………...Activate After Fire is extinguished: Windows………………………………………………………………Open Cabin Vents/Heat……………………………………………...As Needed If Fire Appears Out and Electrical Power is Needed: Electrical Switches (Except Magnetos).....……………………….All Off Circuit Breakers…..……………………………………….Do NOT Reset Master Switch(ALT&BAT)................................................................On Avionics Master…………………………………………………………On Electrical Switches………….………..On, One at a Time, As Required Land as soon as possible and inspect for damage. Emergency Descent Throttle………………………………………………………………...Idle Mixture…...…………………………………………………………..Rich Bank……………………………………………………..……….30°- 45° Airspeed…………...…………………………Do not Exceed 120 MPH Rollout………………………………………………….........Pilot Option In the event of an engine fire, the mixture should be Cut-Off Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 9 Spin Recovery (PARE) Power………………………………………………………………….Idle Ailerons…………………………………………………………...Neutral Rudder………………....…………Full Opposite Direction of Rotation Elevator…………………………………………………Briskly Forward When Rotation Stops: Rudder……………………………………………………………Neutral Power…………………………………………………........As Required Low Volts Master (ALT only)..........................................................................Off ALT circuit breaker…..…………………………………………Check In (If out, you may reset once) Master (ALT only)..........................................................................On Battery amps and volts…..……………………………Check Charging If charging: Battery amps and volts………………………………………....Monitor If not charging: Battery (ALT only)........................................................................Off Electrical Load………………………………………………….Reduce Land as soon as practical. The main battery will provide power to all avionics for approximately 30 minutes. The GI275 backup battery will be powered for approximately 60 minutes after the main battery dies. Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 10 Abnormal Procedures Loss of Communication Radio Volume…………………………………………………….Adjust Headset Jack and Volume……………………………………...Check Push-to-Talk Switch……………………………………………...Check Circuit Breakers………….………....Check, If Open, Do NOT Reset Transponder……………………………………………..Squawk 7600 Proceed as necessary for VFR or IFR Conditions. Alternate Courses of Action: ● Attempt to use different frequencies ● Try other push to talk switch ● Set audio panel to speaker (SPKR) ● Use your cell phone to call flight service 1-800-992-7433 Engine Roughness Mixture………………………..…...Adjust for Maximum Smoothness Carb Heat……………………………………………………………..On Fuel Valve………………………………………………………….....On Magneto Switch…………………………………...L then R then Both If operation is satisfactory on either magneto, proceed on that magneto at a reduced power setting to the nearest airport. If engine roughness persists: Prepare for a power-off landing (Page 8) Low Oil Pressure Oil Pressure…………….Check Oil Temperature…..........Check Prepare for a Power-Off Landing (Page 8) High Oil Temperature Mixture…...………………..Rich Throttle……………..….Reduce Airspeed……………....Increase Oil Pressure………….....Check Oil Temperature………...Check Prepare for a Power-Off Landing (Page 8) Revision 5 Cessna 150 Checklist 11 Faulty Magneto Check Procedures Fouled Spark Plug (Rapid mag drop usually accompanied by engine vibration) ● Set magnetos to both ● Open throttle to full ● Lean mixture as far as possible or to peak EGT ● After 15 seconds, return to 1700 RPM ● Perform mag check with mixture as set This procedure should be limited to two attempts Overly Rich (Slow, smooth mag drop) ● Return mag switch to both ● Lean mixture until RPM peaks ● Return to 1700 RPM ● Perform mag check with mixture as set If neither procedure fixes the problem, return to the ramp and contact maintenance. Revision 5