Cessna 150 Checklist
CESSNA 150H · Checklist
Overview
The Cessna 150H checklist provides a comprehensive guide for pre-flight inspections, engine starting procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures. It ensures that pilots follow necessary steps to maintain safety and operational readiness of the aircraft.
- Pre-flight inspection includes checks of cabin, empennage, wings, and nose.
- Engine starting requires mixture to be rich and carb heat to be cold.
- Normal takeoff involves a rotation speed of 50-55 KIAS.
- Final approach airspeed should be 60 KIAS with full flaps.
- Emergency procedures are outlined for engine failure and fires.
- Transponder settings are crucial before takeoff and after landing.
- Brakes must be set before starting the engine.
- Control lock must be installed after securing the aircraft.
Document
Source
Originally published by lavion.aero. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- File size ·
- 340 KB
- Publisher ·
- lavion.aero
- Language ·
- en
What is the Cessna 150 Checklist?
The Cessna 150 Checklist is a checklist for the CESSNA 150H.
Where does the Cessna 150 Checklist come from?
This copy of the Cessna 150 Checklist was originally published by lavion.aero 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 150H.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More CESSNA 150Hmanuals & documents
In this document
Pre-Flight Inspection
Includes checks of cabin, empennage, wings, and nose components to ensure aircraft readiness.
Starting Engine
Details the steps for starting the engine, including mixture settings and safety checks.
Normal Takeoff
Outlines the procedures for takeoff, including throttle settings and airspeed requirements.
Emergency Procedures
Describes actions to take in case of engine failure, fire, or electrical issues during flight.
Before Landing
Lists necessary checks and settings to ensure a safe landing.
Securing Aircraft
Details the steps to properly secure the aircraft after landing.
Safety notes
- Always check the fuel quantity before starting the engine.
- Ensure the prop area is clear before starting the engine.
- Maintain airspeed of 60 KIAS during engine failure after takeoff.
- In case of an engine fire, continue cranking to start the engine.
- For electrical fires, turn off the master switch immediately.
- Do not reset circuit breakers during an electrical fire.
Full document text
CESSNA 150 CHECKLIST PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION CABIN 1. Document – A.R.R.O.W. 2. Control Lock – REMOVE 3. Ignition Switch – OFF 4. Master Switch – ON 5. Flaps – DOWN 6. Fuel Quantity – CHECK 7. Master Switch – OFF 8. Fuel Valve – ON EMPENNAGE 1. Empennage surface – CHK 2. Horizontal stabilizer – SECURE 3. Elevator – FREE & SECURE 4. Rudder – FREE & SECURE 5. Tail tie-down – DISCONNECT 6. Lights & Antenna – CHK 7. 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 – CHK 7. Fuel tank sump drain – SAMPLE 8. Fuel quantity – VISUAL CHK 9. Fuel filler cap – SECURE NOSE 1. Engine oil – CHK LEVEL MIN 4 qts. MAX 6 qts. 2. Strainer drain – SAMPLE/CHK 3. Prop/Spinner – CHK 4. Air filter – CHK CLEAR 5. Landing light – CHK 6. Nose strut/tire – CHK 7. Static port – CHK OPEN LEFT WING 1. Main wheel & tire – CHK 2. Fuel tank sump 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 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Pre-flight – COMPLETE 2. Passengers briefed, seatbelts, harnesses – ON 3. Fuel shutoff valve – ON 4. Radios - OFF 5. Electrical Equipment – OFF 6. Circuit breakers – CHECK IN 7. Brakes – TEST / SET STARTING ENGINE 1. Mixture – RICH 2. Carb heat – COLD 3. Prime – AS REQUIRED 4. Master switch -- ON 5. Beacon Light – ON 6. Throttle – OPEN 1/8” 7. Prop Area – CLEAR 8. Ignition – START 9. Oil Pressure – CHK 10. Radio – ON/SET 11. Transponder – ON /ALT 12. Wing Flaps – UP 13. Mixture – LEAN 1 INCH 14. 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 – 150 DROP / 75 DIFF - Carb heat – CHK - Engine instr. – CHK - Ammeter – CHK - Suction – CHK - Idle – CHK WITH CARB HEAT ON 9. Throttle – BELOW 1000 RPM 10. Radios – SET 11. Transponder – ON ALT 12. Lights – ON 13. Throttle friction lock – ADJ NORMAL TAKEOFF 1. Mixture – RICH 2. Wing flaps - 0 3. Carb heat – COLD 4. Throttle – FULL OPEN 5. Elevator – ROTATE 5055 KIAS 6. Climb Speed – 6070 KIAS ENROUTE CLIMB 1. Airspeed – 6575 KIAS CRUISE 1. Power – 20002700 RPM 2. Elevator – TRIM 3. Mixture – LEAN CESSNA 150 CHECKLIST CONT’D BEFORE LANDING 1. Seats, seatbelts, harnesses - ON 2. Mixture – RICH OR DENSITY ALT 3. Radio – SET 4. Landing Light - ON 5. Carb heat – ON BEFORE CLOSING THROTTLE LANDING 1. Final Approach Airspeed 60 KIAS 2. Flaps – Full 3. Final approach Airspeed –60 KIAS W/ FLAPS DOWN 40 Degrees 4. Touchdown at stall – MAINS FIRST 5. Landing roll – GENTLY LOWER NOSE 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 SECURING AIRCRAFT 1. Brakes – ON 2. Transponder – OFF 3. Radio’s - OFF 4. Ignition grounding - CHK 5. Mixture lean 1 in., 1700 rpm 15 sec. 6. 1000 rpm Mixture – IDLE/CUTOFF 7. Ignition – OFF/KEYS OUT 8. Master switch – OFF 9. Beacon Light – OFF 10. Control lock – INSTALL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Airspeed – 60 KIAS 2. Mixture – IDLE/CUTOFF 3. Fuel valve – OFF 4. Ignition switch – OFF 5. Doors – OPEN ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT 1. Airspeed – 60 KIAS 2. Carb heat – ON 3. Primer – IN & LOCKED 4. Fuel valve – ON 5. Mixture – RICH 6. Ignition – BOTH/START EMERGENCY LANDING W/O POWER 1. Airspeed – 60 KIAS FLAPS UP -55 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 – 85 KIAS OR AS NECESSARY TO EXTINGUISH FIRE 6. Forced landing – EXECUTE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Master 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. Radio & Electric – ON, ONE AT A TIME 4. VENTILATE CABIN OVER VOLTAGE LIGHT 1. Master switch – OFF 2. Master switch – ON 3. Light – OFF, IF ON, TERMINATE FLIGHT AMMETER DISCHARGE 1. Alternator – OFF 2. Electrical load – REDUCE 3. Flight – TERMINATE ASAP