CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST
CESSNA 172S Skyhawk · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna 172 aircraft, providing a comprehensive guide for pilots to conduct pre-flight inspections, engine start procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures. It is designed to ensure that all critical checks are performed before and during flight to maintain safety and operational efficiency. The checklist includes detailed steps for various phases of flight, including pre-flight inspections of the cabin, empennage, wings, and engine, as well as procedures for normal takeoff, enroute climb, and landing. Additionally, it covers emergency procedures for engine failure and electrical issues, making it an essential reference for pilots operating the Cessna 172.
- Ensure fuel quantity is checked before flight.
- Maintain an airspeed of 65 KIAS during engine failure after takeoff.
- Set mixture to rich before landing and takeoff.
- Perform a thorough pre-flight inspection of all aircraft components.
- Follow emergency procedures as outlined for engine and electrical failures.
Document
Source
Originally published by cpaviation.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Checklist
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- cpaviation.com
What is the CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST?
The CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST is a checklist for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk.
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Where does the CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST come from?
This copy of the CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST was originally published by cpaviation.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 172S 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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In this document
Pre-Flight Inspection
The pre-flight inspection checklist includes checks for documents, control locks, ignition switches, and fuel quantity. It covers the empennage, wings, and engine, ensuring all components are secure and functioning properly. Specific checks include verifying the fuel quantity visually, checking the engine oil level (minimum 6 quarts), and ensuring all control surfaces are free and secure.
Engine Start Procedures
Before starting the engine, pilots must ensure the pre-flight is complete, seats and harnesses are secured, and the fuel shutoff valve is set to both. The engine start procedure includes setting the mixture to rich, ensuring the prop area is clear, and monitoring oil pressure after starting.
Normal Takeoff
During normal takeoff, the checklist specifies that the wing flaps should be set to 0 degrees, carb heat should be cold, and the throttle should be fully opened. The rotation speed is 55 KIAS, with a climb speed of 70 to 80 KIAS.
Emergency Procedures
The checklist outlines critical emergency procedures, including actions for engine failure after takeoff and during flight. For engine failure after takeoff, maintain an airspeed of 65 KIAS and perform necessary actions to secure the aircraft. In-flight engine failure procedures include setting the mixture to rich and ensuring the fuel valve is on.
Landing Procedures
Before landing, pilots must adjust seats and harnesses, set the mixture to rich, and ensure the landing light is on. The final approach airspeed should be 60 KIAS, with full flaps deployed for landing.
Safety notes
- Always verify fuel quantity before flight.
- Ensure all control surfaces are free and secure before takeoff.
- Monitor oil pressure immediately after starting the engine.
Full document text
CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION CABIN 1. Documents – A.R.R.O.W. 2. Control Lock – REMOVE 3. Ignition Switch – OFF 4. Avionics Switch - OFF 5. Master Switch – ON 6. Flaps – DOWN 7. Fuel Quantity – CHECK 8. Master Switch – OFF 9. Fuel Valve – ON BOTH EMPENNAGE 1. Empennage surface – CHK 2. Baggage door - CHK 3. Horizontal stabilizer – SECURE 4. Elevator – FREE &SECURE 5. Rudder – FREE & SECURE 6. Tail tie-down – DISCONNECT 7. Lights & Antenna – CHK 8. ELT Antenna – CHK RIGHT WING 1. Flap – FREE & SECURE 2. Aileron – FREE & SECURE 3. Lights & Wingtip – CHK 4. Leading edge – CHK 5. Wing tie-down – DISCONNECT 6. Main wheel tire & brake – CHK 7. Fuel quick drain – SAMPLE 8. Fuel quantity – VISUAL CHK 9. Fuel filler cap – SECURE NOSE 1. Engine oil – CHK LEVEL (Min 6 qts) 2. N172EP ONLY –(Min 4 qts - Max 6) 3. Strainer drain – SAMPLE/CHK ( Fuel Selector Drain valve Sample/CHK P Model 172) 4. Prop/Spinner – CHK 5. Air filter – CHK CLEAR 6. Landing light – CHK 7. Nose strut/tire – CHK 8. Static port – CHK OPEN LEFT WING 1. Main wheel tire & brake – CHK 2. Fuel quick drain – SAMPLE 3. Fuel quantity – VISUALLY CHK 4. Fuel filler cap – SECURE 5. Pitot tube cover – REMOVE/CHK 6. Stall warning opening – CHK 7. Fuel tank vent – OPEN 8. Wing tie-down – DISCONNECT 9. Leading edge – CHK 10. Lights/Wingtip – CHK 11. Aileron – FREE & SECURE 12. Flaps – FREE & SECURE See POH for details ENGINE START BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Pre-flight – COMPLETE 2. Seats, belts, harnesses – ON 3. Fuel shutoff valve – BOTH 4. Avionics switch - OFF 5. Electrical Equipment – OFF 6. Circuit breakers – CHECK IN 7. Brakes – TEST / SET STARTING ENGINE 1. Mixture – RICH 2. Carb heat – COLD 3. Master switch - ON 4. Beacon Light – ON 5. Prime – AS REQUIRED 6. Throttle – OPEN 1/8” 7. Prop Area – CLEAR 8. Ignition – START 9. Oil Pressure – CHK 10. Avionics switch - ON 11. Radio (s) – ON/SET 12. Transponder – ON / ALT 13. Wing Flaps – UP 14. Mixture – LEAN 15. READY TO TAXI BEFORE TAKE OFF 1. Doors – CLOSED/LATCHED 2. Brakes – ON 3. Flight controls – FREE & CORRECT 4. Flight instruments – SET 5. Fuel valve – ON 6. Mixture – RICH 7. Trim – SET FOR TAKEOFF 8. Throttle – 1700 RPM - Mags – 125 DROP / 50 DIFF - Carb heat – CHK - Engine instr. – CHK - Ammeter – CHK - Suction – CHK - Idle - CHK 9. Throttle – BELOW 1000 RPM 10. Radios – SET 11. Transponder – ON ALT 12. Lights – ON 13. Throttle friction lock – ADJ NORMAL TAKEOFF 1. Wing flaps - 0 2. Carb heat – COLD 3. Throttle – FULL OPEN 4. Elevator – ROTATE 55 KIAS 5. Climb Speed – 7080 KIAS ENROUTE CLIMB 1. Airspeed – 7085 KIAS CESSNA 172 CHECKLIST CRUISE 1. Power – 20002700 RPM 2. Elevator – TRIM 3. Mixture – LEAN BEFORE LANDING 1. Seats, belts, harnesses - ADJ 2. Mixture – RICH (CHK DENSITY ALT) 3. Radio (s) – SET 4. Landing light – ON 5. Carb heat ON any significant reduction of power LANDING 1. Final Approach Airspeed –60 KIAS 2. Flaps – FULL 3. Touchdown Airspeed - Slowest Possible Airspeed 4. Touchdown – MAINS FIRST 5. Landing roll – LOWER NOSE GENTLY 6. Braking – MINIMUM REQ’D AFTER LANDING 1. Transponder – Stays on ALT 2. Wing Flaps – UP 3. Carb heat – COLD 4. Lights – STROBES & LANDING OFF 5. Trim – RESET 6. Mixture – LEAN WHEN REQUIRED SECURING AIRCRAFT 1. Brakes – ON 2. Transponder – OFF 3. Avionics switch - OFF 4. Mixture lean 1 in., 1700 rpm 15 sec. 5. 1000 rpm Mixture – IDLE/CUTOFF 6. Ignition – OFF/KEYS OUT 7. Master switch – OFF 8. Beacon Light – OFF 9. Control lock – INSTALL ( Fuel selector valve left or right if sloped surface) C 172 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Refer to POH for complete details ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Airspeed – 65 KIAS 2. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 3. Fuel valve – OFF 4. Ignition switch – OFF 5. Doors – OPEN ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT 1. Airspeed – 65 KIAS [FLAPS UP], 60 KIAS [FLAPS DOWN] 2. Carb heat – ON 3. Primer – IN & LOCKED 4. Fuel valve – ON 5. Mixture – RICH 6. Ignition – BOTH/START See POH for details EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER 1. Airspeed – 65 KIAS FLAPS UP 60 KIAS FLAPS DOWN 2. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 3. Fuel valve – OFF 4. Ignition switch – OFF 5. Wing Flaps – AS REQUIRED 6. Master switch – OFF 7. Doors – OPEN BEFORE TOUCHDOWN 8. Touchdown – TAIL LOW 9. Brakes – APPLY HEAVILY ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND 1. CONTINUE CRANKING TO START ENGINE 2. Engine Starts – POWER1700 for few minutes AND THEN SHUT DOWN 3. No Start – SHUTDOWN THROTTLE FULL OPEN MIXTURE IDLE CUTOFF CONTINUE CRANKING ENGINE SECURE: MASTER SWITCH OFF IGNITION OFF FUEL VALVE OFF FIRE EXTINGUISH INSPECT FOR DAMAGE ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 2. Fuel valve – OFF 3. Master switch – OFF 4. Cabin heat/air – OFF 5. Airspeed – 100 KIAS OR AS REQ’D TO EXTINGUISH FIRE 6. Forced landing – EXECUTE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Master / Avionics switch – OFF 2. All other switches (except ignition) - OFF 3. Vents/cabin air/heat – OFF 4. Fire extinguisher – ACTIVATE WHEN FIRE APPEARS OUT 1. Master switch – ON 2. Circuit breakers – CHK, DON’T RESET 3. Avionics switch - ON 4. Radio & Electric – ON, ONE AT A TIME 5. VENTILATE CABIN OVER VOLTAGE LIGHT ON 1. Avionics switch - OFF 2. Master switch – OFF 3. Master switch – ON 4. Light – OFF, IF ON, 5. TERMINATE FLIGHT AMMETER DISCHARGE 1. Alternator – OFF 2. Electrical load – REDUCE 3. Flight – TERMINATE ASAP