Cessna 172R - G5 Checklist
CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 172R Skyhawk, detailing normal and emergency procedures for operating the aircraft. It includes steps for aircraft acceptance, engine starting, taxiing, takeoff, landing, and handling emergencies.
- Checklist includes normal and emergency procedures.
- Preflight inspection must be completed before starting the engine.
- Engine failure procedures are outlined for various scenarios.
- Mixture settings are crucial during different phases of flight.
- Fuel selector should be set to BOTH during most operations.
- Throttle settings are specified for starting and taxiing.
- Passenger briefings are required before takeoff and landing.
- Landing lights should be turned on before landing.
Document
Source
Originally published by amazonaws.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
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- Checklist
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Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
V-speeds
- VY_KIAS ·
- 79
What is the Cessna 172R - G5 Checklist?
The Cessna 172R - G5 Checklist is a checklist for the CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK.
Where does the Cessna 172R - G5 Checklist come from?
This copy of the Cessna 172R - G5 Checklist was originally published by amazonaws.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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- Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S AirplanesAirworthiness Directives
- Summary Aircraft Data 1998 Cessna Skyhawk 172R N314RAChecklist
- WEIGHT & BALANCE – CESSNA 172 R – N87GVWeight And Balance
- Performance Data for Cessna Model 172R and Challenger 605Performance
In this document
Normal Procedures
Details the steps for aircraft acceptance, engine starting, taxiing, takeoff, and landing.
Emergency Procedures
Outlines actions to take in case of engine failure during takeoff, in flight, or during startup.
Before Starting Engine
Includes checks for doors, passenger briefings, and fuel settings.
Before Takeoff
Covers checks for parking brake, flight controls, fuel quantity, and engine instruments.
After Landing
Lists steps for securing the aircraft and turning off lights and avionics.
Securing
Describes the final steps to secure the aircraft after flight.
Safety notes
- Always check the fuel quantity before starting the engine.
- Ensure the propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
- In case of engine failure, trim for best glide speed of 65 KIAS.
- During an engine fire, follow specific emergency procedures.
- Keep sharp objects stowed during flight.
- Ensure doors are ajar during emergency landings.
Full document text
Normal Procedures Cessna 172R - G5 Checklist Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport • Batavia, OH • 45103 Challenge Response AIRCRAFT ACCEPTANCE Control Lock ..................................................................... REMOVE Master Switch ............................................................................ ON Flaps .................................................................................... DOWN Fuel Quantity................................................................... CHECKED Avionics Master Switch ............................................................. ON Avionics Fan ................................................... CHECK OPERATION Annunciator Panel..................................................................... TEST Avionics Master Switch ............................................................ OFF Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Alternate Static Air .................................................................... OFF Maintenance Status / Tachometer ................................. CHECKED Hobbs ........................................................................... RECORDED AR(R)OW ......................................................................... CHECKED BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Preflight Inspection ........................................................ COMPLETE Doors ........................................................ CLOSED AND LATCHED Passenger Briefing......................................................... COMPLETE Seat Belts / Harnesses .............................................................. ON Circuit Breakers .......................................................... CHECKED IN Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Fuel Shutoff Valve ................................................ ON (Push Full In) Electrical Equipment ................................................................. OFF STARTING ENGINE Master Switch ............................................................................ ON Beacon....................................................................................... ON Throttle..................................................................... OPEN 1⁄4 INCH Fuel Pump.................................................................. AS REQUIRED Mixture ................................... IF REQUIRED ADVANCE to ≈ 5 GPH Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Pump................................................................................. OFF Propeller Area ....................................................................... CLEAR Ignition Switch ....................................................................... START Mixture ...................................................... ADVANCE AFTER START Throttle............................................................................ 1000 RPM Oil Pressure .................................................................... CHECKED Avionics ..................................................................................... ON Flaps ........................................................................................... UP Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED TAXI Exterior Lights ............................................................ AS REQUIRED Instruments ..................................................................... CHECKED Transponder .................................................................. VERIFY ALT Brakes / Steering ............................................................ CHECKED BEFORE TAKEOFF Parking Brake ............................................................................. SET Doors & Windows ........................................................... CHECKED Flight Controls & Trim ..................................................... CHECKED Fuel Quantity................................................................... CHECKED Mixture .................................................................................... RICH Throttle............................................................................ 1800 RPM Magnetos (Max. 150 RPM / 50 Difference)..................... CHECKED Engine Instruments & Ammeter ...................................... CHECKED Annunciator Panel............................................... CHECKED CLEAR Throttle........................................................... IDLE THEN 1000 RPM Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Flaps ........................................................................................... SET Flight Instruments ....................................................................... SET Departure Briefing / Avionics ................................ COMPLETE / SET Parking Brake ........................................................................... OFF Challenge Response LINE UP Exterior Lights ............................................................................ ON Pitot Heat ................................................................... AS REQUIRED Mixture ............................. RICH (below 3,000' pressure altitude) CLIMB Flaps ........................................................................................... UP Mixture ........................................................................AS REQUIRED Engine Gauges ............................................................... CHECKED Airspeed ................................ VY (79) until 1000’ then 79-85 KIAS CRUISE Power .......................................................................................... SET Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED
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Landing Light ............................................................. AS REQUIRED Heading Indicator / Compass ......................................... CHECKED DESCENT Weather .......................................................................... CHECKED Power ........................................................................... AS DESIRED Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Altimeter...................................................................................... SET Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Landing Light ............................................................. AS REQUIRED Approach Briefing .......................................................... COMPLETE BEFORE LANDING Passenger Briefing......................................................... COMPLETE Seat Belts / Harnesses .............................................................. ON Fuel Selector ............................................................................BOTH Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Flaps ........................................................................................... SET Landing Light ............................................................................. ON Autopilot ................................................................................... OFF AFTER LANDING Landing Light / Anti-Collision Light .......................................... OFF Trim ......................................................................................... RESET Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Flaps ........................................................................................... UP Pitot Heat .................................................................................. OFF SECURING Brakes .................................................................................... HOLD Avionics .................................................................................... OFF Throttle.............................................................. 1000 RPM OR LESS Magnetos ............................................................ GROUND CHECK Throttle................................................ 1500 RPM FOR 5 SECONDS Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Magnetos / Keys ............................................................ OFF & OUT Electrical Equipment ................................................................. OFF Tach Time ............................................................................ CHECK Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Fuel Selector .............................................................. LEFT or RIGHT Hobbs / Tach Time ........................................................... RECORD Chocks / Control Lock / Tie Down .............................. IN / SECURE Emergency Procedures Cessna 172R - G5 Checklist Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport • Batavia, OH • 45103 © Sporty’s Academy, Inc. Challenge Response ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL Throttle...................................................................................... IDLE Brakes ................................................................................... APPLY Wing Flaps ........................................................................ RETRACT Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Shutoff Valve ............................................... OFF (pull full out) Magneto Switch ........................................................................ OFF Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF Airspeed ............................................................. (flaps up) 65 KIAS Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Shutoff Valve .............................................. OFF (pull full out) Magnetos .................................................................................. OFF Wing Flaps ................................................................. AS REQUIRED Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT Trim for Best Glide ............................................................. 65 KIAS Pick Suitable Landing Site Fly Toward Landing Site Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Fuel Shutoff Valve ................................................ ON (push full in) Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Fuel Pump.................................................................................. ON Magnetos ...................................................................... ON / BOTH IF NO RESTART OR AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IS NECESSARY: Squawk Code: 7700 (121.5) Passenger Briefing..........................................................COMPLETE Mix, Mags, Fuel Shutoff Valve .................................................. OFF Flaps .......................................................................... AS REQUIRED Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Seats / Seat Belts ............................................................... SECURE Sharp Objects ........................................................................ STOW Doors ...................................................................................... AJAR ENGINE FIRE DURING START UP Cranking ........................................................................ CONTINUE IF ENGINE STARTS: Throttle............................................................................ 1700 RPM Engine .......................................................................... SHUTDOWN Engine ................................................................................ INSPECT IF ENGINE FAILS TO START: Throttle........................................................................... FULL OPEN Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Cranking ........................................................................ CONTINUE Fuel Shutoff Valve ............................................... OFF (pull full out) Fuel Pump................................................................................. OFF Fire Extinguisher ..................................................... OBTAIN / ARM Engine ................................................................................. SECURE Magnetos .................................................................................. OFF Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Highlighted Items Should be Committed to Memory Challenge Response ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Shutoff Valve .............................................. OFF (pull full out) Fuel Pump................................................................................. OFF Vents Heat / Air .................................................................. CLOSED (except wing root vents) Airspeed ............................................................................ 100 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture.) Forced Landing ................................................................. EXECUTE SEE ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT: NO RESTART CHECKLIST ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF All Other Switches Except Ignition ........................................... OFF Vents Heat / Air .................................................................. CLOSED Fire Extinguisher ............................................................. ACTIVATE WARNING: AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHIN CLOSED CABIN, VENTILATE CABIN IF FIRE APPEARS OUT AND ELECTRICAL POWER IS NECESSARY FOR CONTINUANCE OF FLIGHT TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT Master Switch ............................................................................ ON Circuit Breakers ...................... check for faulty circuit, do not reset Radio / Electrical Switches ........................................................ ON (One at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized.) Vents Heat / Air ...................................................................... OPEN (When it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.) LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE Wing Flaps .................................................................... AS DESIRED Approach .......................................................................... NORMAL Touchdown .......................................................... GOOD TIRE FIRST (Hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron control.) AMMETER SHOWS EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE Alternator Side of Master .......................................................... OFF Alternator Circuit Breaker ........................................................ PULL Non-Essential Electrical Equip.................................................. OFF Flight ............................................ LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN FLIGHT Radios ....................................................................................... OFF Alternator Circuit Breaker ............................................... CHECK IN Master Switch ...................................................... OFF (both sides) Master Switch ............................................................................ ON Low Voltage Light ........................................................ CHECK OFF Radios ........................................................................................ ON IF LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AGAIN Alternator .................................................................................. OFF Non-Essential Radio / Electrical Equip. .................................... OFF Flight ............................................ LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL Highlighted Items Should be Committed to Memory