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Cessna Skylane Property of Bergstrom Aircraft

CESSNA 182A SKYLANE · Checklist

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Overview

This document is a checklist for the Cessna 182A Skylane, detailing the procedures for various phases of flight including preflight, engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and shutdown. It is intended for use with an approved Cessna checklist.

  • Use only with approved Cessna checklist.
  • Complete preflight checks before engine start.
  • Set throttle to 1700 RPM during runup.
  • Rotate at 60 MPH during takeoff.
  • Climb speed VY is 90 MPH.
  • Landing light should be on before landing.
  • Flaps should be set to 0-10 degrees below 160 MPH.
  • Record Hobbs & Tach after shutdown.

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Source

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

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Document details

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Checklist
File size
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292 KB
Publisher
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bergstromaircraft.com
Language
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en

Specifications & performance

Extracted from this document.

V-speeds

VR_MPH
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60
VX_MPH
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70
VY_MPH
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90
About this document
What is the Cessna Skylane Property of Bergstrom Aircraft?

The Cessna Skylane Property of Bergstrom Aircraft is a checklist for the CESSNA 182A SKYLANE.

Where does the Cessna Skylane Property of Bergstrom Aircraft come from?

This copy of the Cessna Skylane Property of Bergstrom Aircraft was originally published by bergstromaircraft.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

Documentation completeness
1/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 182A SKYLANE.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins on file
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

In this document

Before Engine Start Checklist

Includes preflight checks, fuel drain tool stowage, passenger briefing, and engine start preparations.

Engine Start Checklist

Details the steps for starting the engine, including mixture settings and checking oil pressure.

Before Taxi Checklist

Covers checks to be completed before taxiing, including flaps, avionics, and communication setup.

Before Takeoff (Runup) Checklist

Lists the necessary checks and settings before takeoff, including engine instruments and flight controls.

Climb Checklist

Outlines the procedures for climbing, including throttle and mixture settings.

Shutdown

Describes the steps to safely shut down the aircraft after landing.

Safety notes

  • Use only with approved Cessna checklist.
  • Max drop during magneto check is 150 RPM.
  • Ensure propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
  • Check that doors and windows are closed and locked before takeoff.
  • Carburetor heat should be full on before closing throttle during landing.

Full document text

Cessna Skylane Property of Bergstrom Aircraft Normal Checklist (Use only with approved Cessna checklist) BEFORE ENGINE START CHECKLIST Preflight........................................................Complete Fuel Drain Tool.....................................................Stow Passenger briefing........................................Complete Seats...................................................Adjust and Lock Seat Belt & Harness.........................................……..On Cowl Flaps………………………………………………………..Open Brakes……….............................................................Set Avionics…………........................................................Off Circuit Breakers.........................................................In Fuel Selector Valve...............................................Both Beacon Light............................................................On ENGINE START CHECKLIST Mixture...........................................................Full Rich Carburetor Heat....................................................Cold Propeller………………………………………………..….High RPM Prime..............................................2-6 Strokes if Cold Throttle.................................................Open 1/4 Inch Master…………………………………………………………………On Propeller Area......................................................Clear Ignition............................................................To Start Engine RPM…................................................800-1000 Oil Pressure....................................................In Green BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST Flaps........................................................................Up Avionics…………........................................................On NAV lights……………………………….…(Sunset-Sunrise) On ATIS………………………………....................Listen and Copy Brakes...............................................Release and Test Communication………………………………......GRD or CTAF Transponder........................................Set ALT for Taxi BEFORE TAKEOFF (RUNUP) CHECKLIST Brakes.....................................................................Set Flight Instruments...................................................Set Engine Instruments……………………………….......In Green Avionics………………………………....Set properly for Flight Fuel Selector Valve …………………………………………..Both Cowl Flaps………………………………………………………..Open Mixture.................................................................Rich Throttle........................................................1700 RPM Magnetos....................................Check Left and Right Propeller………………………………..Cycle, then High RPM Carburetor Heat….......On, Check Operation, then Off Engine Instruments........................................In Green Ammeter............................................................Check Suction Gage................................................Green Arc Throttle...............................................800 - 1000 RPM Throttle friction lock……....................................Adjust Elevator/Rudder Trim………………………..Set for Takeoff Flight Controls......................................Free & Correct Doors & Windows.............................Closed & Locked Transponder………………….…………,,,Proper Code & ALT Lights...........................Strobes and Landing Lights On Pitot Heat.................................................As Required Takeoff Briefing........................Engine Failure Actions Brakes..............................................................Release AT TAKEOFF Flaps........................................................................Up Carburetor Heat…………………………………………………Cold Throttle...............................Set Full Power, 2600 RPM Mixture………………….…………………………………….…….Rich Airspeed..........................................Rotate at 60 MPH Climb Speed, VY……………………………………………90 MPH CLIMB Checklist Throttle.......................................................Full Power Mixture……………………….……………………………………..Rich Trim.........................................................Set for Climb Airspeed………………..............…VX 70 MPH / VY 90 MPH Cruise Climb……………………23” & 2450 RPM/110 MPH CRUISE CHECKLIST Power………..…………...Set per Owner’s Manual Charts Mixture.................................................................Lean Trim.........................................................................Set Landing Light..........................Off, On in Practice Area Cowl Flaps………………………...................……As Required DESCENT / LET-DOWN ATIS.....................................................Listen and Copy Altimeter.................................................................Set Power....................................................Set as Desired Carburetor Heat.......................................As Required Flaps…………………………………………………………As Desired Trim..........................................................As Required Cowl Flaps………………………………………………………Closed Mixture.............................................Rich, as Required Avionics...................................................................Set BEFORE LANDING Seats, Seat Belts…………………………………………....Secure Fuel Selector Valve...............................................Both Mixture.................................................................Rich Propeller…………………………….………Slowly to High RPM Carburetor Heat…….…Full On Before Closing Throttle Landing Light...........................................................On LANDING Flaps 0o-10o………………………………….….Below 160 MPH Flaps 10o-40o......................................Below 110 MPH Normal App................................................70-80 MPH GO AROUND Throttle….…………………....………..Full Power, 2600 RPM Carburetor heat……………………………….……….……….Cold Flaps…...................Immediately 20°, then Up in Climb Climb speed....................................................85 MPH Cowl Flaps………………………………………………………..Open AFTER LANDING

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Flaps........................................................................Up Carburetor Heat......................................................Off Lights………………………….Strobes and Landing Light Off Cowl Flaps……………………………………………………..…Open SHUTDOWN Avionics...................................................................Off Throttle................................................800-1000 RPM Mixture......................................................Idle Cut-Off Magnetos.........................................Off - Key on Dash Master Switch.........................................................Off Control Wheel Lock............................................Install Hobbs & Tach……………………………………………..…Record Tie Downs...........................................................Install NOTE: Max drop during mag. check is 150 RPM & within 50 RPM of each other.