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CESSNA 172S G1000 NORMAL CHECKLIST

CESSNA 172S Skyhawk · Checklist

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Overview

This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Cessna 172S equipped with the G1000 avionics system. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are completed effectively. The checklist is organized into various sections, including preflight checks, startup procedures, normal operations, and emergency protocols. It is intended for use by pilots to enhance safety and operational efficiency during flight operations.

  • Throttle settings during takeoff: Full power, rotate at 55 KTS.
  • Mixture settings: Rich for takeoff, idle cut-off for shutdown.
  • Fuel selector: Ensure both tanks are selected during preflight.
  • Oil pressure must be checked and within limits before takeoff.
  • Emergency procedures must be reviewed and understood prior to flight.

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Originally published by genesis-aero.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
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Checklist
Pages
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2
File size
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91 KB
Publisher
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genesis-aero.com

Specifications & performance

Extracted from this document.

Specifications

Max speed (kt)
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129
Max takeoff weight (lb)
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2,550

Performance

Fuel burn (gph)
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5
Max crosswind (kt)
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15
Best glide speed (kt)
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65

V-speeds

VA
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90
VR
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55
VX
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62
VY
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74
VFE
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10
VNE
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163
VNO
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129
VS1
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48
VSO
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40

Weight & balance

Max takeoff weight (lb)
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2,550
About this document
What is the CESSNA 172S G1000 NORMAL CHECKLIST?

The CESSNA 172S G1000 NORMAL CHECKLIST is a checklist for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk.

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In this document

Preflight Inspection

The preflight inspection checklist includes critical checks such as ensuring the brakes are held, fuel selectors are set to both tanks, and control locks are removed. Pilots must also verify that the flight controls are free and correct, and that all necessary documents are on board.

Startup Procedures

The startup procedures involve checking the fuel shutoff valve, setting the mixture to rich, and ensuring the master switch is on. The checklist emphasizes the importance of checking engine indications and ensuring the oil pressure is within normal limits before proceeding.

Takeoff Procedures

During takeoff, the checklist specifies that the throttle should be set to full, and the aircraft should rotate at 55 KTS. Pilots are reminded to maintain a climb attitude and monitor airspeed closely.

Emergency Procedures

The emergency procedures section outlines steps for various scenarios, including engine failure after takeoff and cabin fire. It provides clear instructions on actions to take, such as selecting a landing area and shutting down the engine if necessary.

Post-Flight Procedures

Post-flight procedures include securing the aircraft, checking fuel levels, and ensuring all systems are turned off. Pilots are reminded to perform a thorough inspection of the aircraft before leaving.

Safety notes

  • Always ensure the control lock is removed before flight.
  • Check that all annunciators are off before takeoff.
  • Verify fuel quantity and ensure the fuel shutoff valve is in the correct position.

Full document text

Preflight / PX Brief Complete Brakes Hold Fuel Both Documents A R O W Seats, Belts, Harness Secure Fuel Selector Both Power As Required Control Lock Remove Brakes Hold Trim Takeoff Mixture As Required Magnetos Off Avionics Bus 1 & 2 Off Flight Controls Free and Correct Avionics Bus 1 & 2 Off Circuit Breakers Check In PFD Instruments Set/Check Master Switch On Fuel Selector Both Backup Instruments Set/Check PFD Check On Mixture Rich Gas Both Fuel Quantity Check Throttle 1800 RPM Undercarriage Down Oil and Vac Annun Check On STBY BATT Arm/Check PFD On Magnetos Check (150/50) Mixture Rich Avionics Bus 1 On/check fan/Off Engine Indications Check / No Red X's Vacuum Check Power Set Avionics Bus 2 On/check fan/Off BUS E Volts Check / 24V Min Amps / Volts Check Seatbelts Secure Flaps Down M BUS Volts Check / 1.5V or Less Oil Pressure Check Flaps Set Lights and Pitot Heat Check then Off BATT S Amps Check / Discharge Oil Temperature Check Landing Light On Low Volts Annun Check On STBY BATT Annun Check On Annunciators Check None Shown Master Switch Off Throttle Idle Check Fuel Shutoff Valve Off (In) Master Switch On Takeoff & Departure Review Fuel Selector Both Beacon On Flaps 0-10 Mixture Rich Mixture Best Power Baggage Door Secure Throttle Full Transponder Code / Alt Control Surfaces Check Fuel Pump ON, 5 GPH, OFF Lights As Required Antennas Secure Throttle 1/4 Inch Open Mixture Idle Cut-off Right Flap Check Propeller Area Clear Throttle Full Right Aileron Check Magnetos Start Oil Pressure Check Cram Power Wingtip & Leading Edge Check Mixture Rich Rotate 55 Climb Attitude Right Tank Sumps Check x 5 Throttle 800 RPM Clean Gear and Flaps Fuel Cap/Qty Check Oil Pressure Check Communicate Go-Around Right Tire and Brake Check Taxi light On Avionics Bus 1 & 2 On Engine Oil 6-7 Qts Mixture Taxi Lean Flaps Retract Fuel Strainer Check x 3 Flaps Retract Mixture Ground Lean Exhaust Secure Transponder Code / On Lights As Required Tire* and Strut 34PSI / Check Pitot Heat Off Prop and Spinner Check ATIS/ Taxi Clearnce Obtain Transponder On Cooling Intakes Clear Brakes Check Throttle Full Alternator Belt Secure Turn Instruments Check Flaps Retract Avionics Bus 1 & 2 Off Air Filter Clear Airspeed 70-85 Lights Off Static Port Clear Vx 62 Mixture Lean abv 3000 Mixture Idle Cut-off Vy 74 Landing Light Off Magnetos Off Left Leading Edge Check Vso 40 Flt and Eng Insts Check Master Off Pitot Tube Clear Vs 48 STBY BATT Off Stall Warning Inlet Clear Va 90-105 Fuel Vent Open Vfe 10, 20-30 85, 110 Throttle Set Left Wingtip Check Vno 129 Mixture Lean Control Lock Install Left Aileron Check Vne 163 Altimeters x 3 Check/Set Tie-Down / Chocks Secure Left Flap Check Vglide 65 Cowl / Pitot Plugs Install Left Tank Sump Check x 5 X-wind 15 Clean Windows Fuel Cap/Qty Check Max TO/LDG Wt 2550 Lock All Doors Left Tire and Brake 28 PSI / Check Usable Fuel (Full) 53 Full, 35 Neck G1000 STARTUP CLIMB CRUISE SECURING SHUTDOWN TAXI START - HOT/FLOOD SEE RVS STBY BATT-Test 20 Sec-Green Light On GENERAL INFO Soft Field - Flaps 10, Elevator full aft, Accelerate in ground effect to Vy Cabin Empennage Right Wing Nose Left Wing CESSNA 172S G1000 NORMAL CHECKLIST CESSNA 172S G1000 NORMAL CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT PRE-START RUNUP / PRE-TAKEOFF DESCENT Short Field - Flaps Full, Approach 61, Clear 50' obs, touchdown on spot, Retract flaps, Max brakes Soft Field - Full Flaps, Approach 65, Touchdown as soft/slow as possible, keep nose off runway Short Field - 10 flaps, Brakes hold, Power full, Brake Release, Vr, Climb 56 kts till obs clear BEFORE LANDING G U M P S REJECTED LANDING 4 C's AFTER LANDING NORMAL TAKEOFF Airspeed 65 KTS Radio / XPDR MAYDAY 121.5 / 7700 All Lights Off Mixture Idle Cutoff Heavy Objects Secure or Jettison Pitot Heat Off Master Switch On Fuel Shutoff Valve Off (Pull) Seats and Seatbelts Secure Side slip to keep fire away from tanks and cabin Beacon On Mags Off Flaps 20 - 30 Mixture Cut-off Flaps As Required Master Off Throttle Half Open Master Off Vents, Cabin Air, Heat Off Propeller Area Clear Door Unlatch Approach Fire Extinguisher Activate Magnetos Start Land Straight Ahead High Winds/Seas Into Wind Avionics Off Mixture Rich Lt Wind/Heavy Swells Parallel Swells All Other Electrical Off Throttle 800 RPM Airspeed 65 KTS Touchdown Level Attitude Vents Open if Fire is Out Oil Pressure Check Landing Spot Select Face Cushion Mixture Taxi Lean Fuel Both ELT Arm Master On Avionics Bus 1 & 2 On Fuel Shutoff On Airplane Evacuate Mixture Taxi Lean Mixture Full Radios Off Flaps Retract Throttle Full Cranking Continue Avionics On Transponder Code / On Aux Pump On Radios/Electrical On, One at a Time Mags On Power 1700 for 1 Minute Engine Shutdown Mstr Switch (ALT Only) Off ALT FIELD CB In Master Switch On Seats and Seatbelts Secure Throttle Full Open Master Switch Both Sides On Beacon On Airspeed 65 KTS Mixture Idle Cutoff Low Volt Annun Check Off Mixture Rich Fuel Shutoff Off (Pull) Cranking Continue M BUS VOLTS Check 27.5 Min Throttle Full Mixture Cut-Off Fuel Shutoff Valve Off (Pull) M BAT Amps Check Charging (+) Fuel Pump ON, 5 GPH, OFF Throttle Idle Aux Fuel Pump Off Mixture Idle Cut-off Mags Off Fire Extinguisher Obtain Mstr Switch (ALT Only) Off Propeller Area Clear Aux Fuel Pump Off Engine Secure Electrical Load Reduce in order Magnetos Start Flaps As Required Master Off Avionics Bus 1 Off Mixture Rich Master Off Mags Off Pitot Heat Off Throttle 800 RPM Doors Unlatch Parking Brake Release Beacon Off Oil Pressure Check Airplane Evacuate Landing Light Off Avionics Bus 1 & 2 On Fire Extinguish Taxi Light Off Mixture Taxi Lean Seats and Seatbelts Secure Nav Lights Off Flaps Retract Airspeed 60 KTS Mixture Idle Cutoff Strobe Ligsts Off Transponder Code / On Flaps 20 Fuel Shutoff Valve Off (Pull) Cabin Pwr 12V Off Landing Area Fly Over Aux Fuel Pump Off Avionics Bus 2 Off if VFR Avionics Master Off Master Off Color and Type Ground Flaps 30 Cabin Heat and Air Closed Steady Green Cleared for Takeoff

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Master Off Airspeed 100 KTS Flashing Green Clear for Taxi Doors Unlatch Force Landing Execute ADC/AHRS CB Check In Steady Red Stop Stby Airspeed Ind Use Flashing Red Taxi Clear Ldg Area Master Off Flashing White Return To Start Point Vents/Air/Heat Closed ADC/AHRS CB Check In Alt Red and Green Extreme Caution Fire Extinguisher Activate Stby Altimeter Use Color and Type Flight Vents/Air/Heat Open if Fire is Out Steady Green Cleared to Land Land ASAP ADC/AHRS CB Check In Flashing Green Return for Landing Stby Attitude Ind Use Steady Red Give Way Flashing Red Airport Unsafe ADC/AHRS CB Check In Alt Red and Green Extreme Caution Mag Compass Use for Heading Info RED X - HIS Gen/Alt, Radios, Attitude Indicator, Ball, Clock, Altimeter (Sensitive), Rate of Turn, DG CESSNA 172S G1000 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST CESSNA 172S G1000 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST ENGINE FAILURE AFTER T/O DITCHING HOT START FLOODED START *If fire is out and electrical is required for flight CABIN FIRE WING FIRE Circuit Breakers Check DO NOT Reset RED X - PFD ATTITUDE RED X - PFD AIRSPEED RED X - PFD ALTITUDE *See POH 3-17 for Expanded Procedure PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER If Engine Starts If Engine Fails to Start Fuses, Landing Light (Hire), Anti-Collision, Position Lights, Source of Power IFR "G R A B C A R D" REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Day VFR A - T O M A T O - F L A M E S Anti Collision Lights, Tach, Oil Pressure, Mag Compass, Airspeed, Temp (Liquid Cooled Engine), Oil Temp, Fuel Guages, Landing Gear Indicator, Altimeter, Manifold Pressure, ELT, Seatbelts Night VFR "F L A P S" G1000 STARTUP SEE RVS G1000 STARTUP SEE RVS ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT LOW VOLTAGE ANNUNCIATOR If it does not solve the problem EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER ADS / AHRS FAILURE LIGHT GUN SIGNALS Power 300FPM Descent @ 55 KTS or 65 with no power FIRE DURING START ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT