C182 Preflight Checklist
CESSNA 182D Skylane · Checklist
Overview
This document is a preflight checklist for the Cessna 182D Skylane, detailing the necessary steps and inspections to be performed before flight. It includes checks for the cockpit, fuselage, wings, and final walk-around procedures to ensure the aircraft is safe and ready for operation.
- Use only with approved Cessna checklist.
- Check all avionics are off before starting.
- Ensure fuel selector is set to both.
- Verify proper tire inflation on all wheels.
- Check for water or sediment in fuel sumps.
- Inspect all control surfaces for freedom of movement.
- Secure all fuel caps and doors.
- Remove tie downs and chocks before flight.
Document
Source
Originally published by bergstromaircraft.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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- 294 KB
- Publisher ·
- bergstromaircraft.com
- Language ·
- en
What is the C182 Preflight Checklist?
The C182 Preflight Checklist is a checklist for the CESSNA 182D Skylane.
Where does the C182 Preflight Checklist come from?
This copy of the C182 Preflight Checklist was originally published by bergstromaircraft.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 182D Skylane.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More CESSNA 182D Skylanemanuals & documents
In this document
Inside Cockpit
Check that the Pilots Operating Handbook and STC Operating Info are on board, record Hobbs/Tach time, remove control lock, and ensure all avionics are off.
Left Side Fuselage & Empennage
Inspect tire inflation, check axle nut/cotter pin, brake condition, fuel sump for water/sediment, and ensure baggage door is locked.
Right Side Fuselage
Check communication antennas, ELT antenna, and the condition of the right fuselage side.
Nose Section
Ensure static ports are clear, check cowl fasteners, tire inflation, and oil level between 10 to 12 quarts.
Left Wing
Visually check fuel tank quantity, ensure cabin air inlets are clear, and inspect stall warning vane and pitot tube.
Final Walk-Around
Confirm all tie downs are removed, fuel caps are secured, and oil access door is secured.
Safety notes
- Use only with approved Cessna checklist.
- Ensure all avionics are off before starting.
- Check for water or sediment in fuel sumps.
- Do not over tighten oil cap.
- Remove tie downs and chocks before flight.
Full document text
Cessna Skylane Property of Bergstrom Aircraft C182 Preflight Checklist(Use only with approved Cessna checklist) INSIDE COCKPIT Pilots Operating Handbook...........................On Board STC Operating Info for 3100#.......................On Board A. R. R. O. W....................................Check Documents Hobbs/Tach Time…..…………….……….…………......Record Control Lock....................................................Remove Parking Brake..................................Off if wind is Calm All Avionics..............................................................Off Circuit Breakers..............................................Check In Fuel Selector…………………..………………Selected to Both Elevator Trim………………………...Set to Takeoff Position Magneto Switch...................................Selected to Off Master Switch.................................................Turn On Flaps………………………………………………………….Full Down Fuel Quantity.................................Check Fuel Gauges Pitot heat………………………………….……………….…………On Pitot Heat/Lights…….……..…Check Operation then Off Master Switch.................................................Turn Off Fuel Drain/Quantity Tool…………….…..Grab for Testing LEFT SIDE FUSELAGE & EMPENNAGE Tire…………………………………..Check for Proper Inflation Wheel………………………………Check Axle Nut/Cotter Pin Brake………………………Check Disc, Pads, No Fluid Leaks Fuel Sump…………………….…Check for Water/Sediment Left Side Fuselage……………………………Check Condition Baggage Door………..……………..Check & Lock With Key Elevator……..………………Check Freedom of Movement Rudder………Check Freedom, Clearance with Tailcone Elevator Trim Tab……………………………...Check Security Position Light…………………………………………………..Check VOR Antennas……………..………………………………….Check Tail tie down.................................…….……..Disconnect RIGHT SIDE FUSELAGE Communication Antennas…………………...Check Secure ELT Antenna…………………………………………Check Secure Right Fuselage Side……………………….…Check Condition RIGHT WING Tire…………………………..………Check for Proper Inflation Wheel………………………………Check Axle Nut/Cotter Pin Brake………………………Check Disc, Pads, No Fluid Leaks Fuel Sump……………………….Check for Water/Sediment Flap…………………Check Rollers and Tracks for Damage Aileron…….. Check Freedom of Movement & Security Wing Tip……………………………Check for Cracks/Security Position Light…………..……………………………………..Check Leading Edge……..………………Check General Condition Cabin Air Inlets………………………………………………….Clear Fuel Tank……………………………..Visually Check Quantity Fuel Cap……………………..………………………………….Secure Tie Down/Chocks…………..…………Remove (if Installed) NOSE SECTION Static Port Right Side……..………Clear/No Obstructions Cabin Air Intake Door………………………………………Check Cowl Fasteners…………………………………..Check Security Cowl Flaps……………………………………………Check Secure Tire………………………………………..Check Proper Inflation Oleo Strut…………………………………….Minimum 3 Inches Transponder Antenna………….………………Check Secure Tire Chocks……………………………….Remove (if Installed) Propeller………...Check for Nicks, Security, Fluid Leaks Landing Light………….Check Condition and Cleanliness Induction Air Filter……………………Check Clear/Security Cowl Fasteners…………………………………..Check Security Oil level.................Maximum 12 qts, Minimum 10 qts Oil Cap………………..………….Secure (don’t over tighten) Fuel Strainer Drain…………..Pull Observe Fuel Draining Engine Access Cover…..………………………………….Secure Avionics Cooling Fan Vent………..………….…Check Clear Static Port Left Side..……………….Clear/No Obstruction LEFT WING Fuel Tank.......................…......Visually Check Quantity Fuel Cap.........................................….................Secure Cabin Air Inlets……………………………………………….…Clear Stall Warning Vane………………………………….………Check Pitot Tube……………...………………Check/No Obstruction Stall Warning……………..……………………………………Check Leading Edge……………………..Check General Condition Wingtip……………..……………..Check for Cracks/Security Position Light……………........................................Check Aileron………Check Freedom of Movement & Security Flap……..………..Check Rollers and Tracks for Damages Tide Down/Chock……………………..Remove (if Installed) FINAL WALK-AROUND Tie Downs………………………..……..…………………Removed Fuel Caps……………………..……………………………...Secured Oil Access Door………………………………………….…Secured