CESSNA C152 CHECKLIST
Cessna 152 Aerobat · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Cessna 152 aircraft. It provides a comprehensive guide for pilots to follow during various phases of flight, including preflight inspections, engine start procedures, taxiing, takeoff, and emergency procedures. The checklist is structured to ensure that all critical steps are completed in a systematic manner, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. It includes detailed instructions for normal operations as well as emergency situations, making it a valuable reference for both new and experienced pilots. The checklist emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and adherence to safety protocols throughout the flight.
- Preflight inspection includes securing seats and belts, checking brakes, and ensuring electrical equipment is off.
- Engine start requires the mixture to be rich, throttle to be open 1/2 inch, and oil pressure to be checked after starting.
- Before takeoff, perform a run-up at 1700 RPMs and check magnetos for a maximum drop of 125 RPM.
- Emergency procedures include specific actions for engine failure, such as setting carburetor heat to on and adjusting throttle.
- Key V-speeds include Vne at 149 KTS, Vno at 111 KTS, and Vr at 50 KTS.
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Originally published by northamptonairport.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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In this document
Before Start
This section outlines the necessary preflight checks, including securing seats and belts, setting brakes, and ensuring electrical equipment is off. It emphasizes the importance of checking circuit breakers and the fuel selector position.
Engine Start
Instructions for starting the engine include setting the mixture to rich, priming the engine as required, and ensuring the throttle is open to 1/2 inch. Pilots must also check the oil pressure after starting.
Pre-Taxi
Before taxiing, pilots must complete a pre-taxi briefing, check the taxi area for clearance, and ensure brakes and steering instruments are functioning properly.
Before Takeoff Run-up
This section details the run-up procedures, including setting the parking brake, checking magnetos for maximum drop, and ensuring carburetor heat is on for testing.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section covers various scenarios such as engine failure, engine fire, and electrical failure. It provides specific actions to take, including airspeed management and fuel selector adjustments.
V-Speeds
This section lists critical V-speeds for the Cessna 152, including Vne (Never Exceed) at 149 KTS, Vno (Max Cruise) at 111 KTS, and Vr (Rotate Speed) at 50 KTS.
Safety notes
- Always ensure the propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
- In case of engine failure, establish a glide speed of 65 KTS and locate a suitable landing area.
Full document text
CESSNA C152 CHECKLIST (C152) Before Start Preflight Inspection___ *S.A.F.E.T.Y Passenger Briefing____ COMPLETE Seats & Belts__________ SECURED Brakes____________________ SET Electrical Equipment________ OFF Circuit Breakers__________ CHECK Carburetor Heat____________ OFF Fuel Selector________________ON Engine Start Mixture__________________ RICH Engine Prime__________ AS REQ’D Carb Heat________________ COLD Throttle _____________ Open 1/2” Master Switch______________ ON Propeller Area____________CLEAR Strobes/Beacon_____________ON Starter________________ ENGAGE Throttle_____________ 1000 RPMs Oil Pressure_____________ CHECK Avionics Master_____________ON Transponder_____________On/Alt Radios_________ Set-up and Check Pre-Taxi Pre-Taxi Brief_________COMPLETE Taxi Area________________CLEAR Brakes__________________CHECK Steering/Instruments______CHECK Controls______WIND CORRECTION Before Takeoff Run-up Parking Brake______________ SET Throttle_____________ 1700 RPMs Magnetos_______ MAX -125 DROP MAX 50 DIFFER Carburetor Heat________ ON/TEST Ammeter________________CHECK Vacuum________________5.0” HG Oil Temperature__________CHECK Oil Pressure______________CHECK Fuel Gages_________ AS EXPECTED Throttle_____________1000 RPMs Carburetor Heat____________ OFF Mixture___________________ SET Primer______________ IN/LOCKED Flight Instruments________ CHECK Fuel Selector________________ON Seat Backs_______________ ERECT Belts/Harnesses_______ FASTENED Flaps_____________________ SET Trim Tab______________NEUTRAL Controls__________FREE/CORRECT Doors________________ LATCHED Radios____________________ SET Transponder_______________ SET Strobes____________________ON Landing Light_______________ON Pre-Takeoff Briefing____COMPLETE Departure___________ANNOUNCE Normal Takeoff Flaps_______________ RETRACTED Time___________________ CHECK Heading Indicator_________CHECK Engine Instruments_______ CHECK Airspeed (Vr)____________ 50 KTS Climb (Vy)____________65-70 KTS Short Field Takeoff Flaps______________________10° Brakes____________________ SET Time___________________ CHECK Heading Indicator_________CHECK Throttle__________________ FULL Engine Instruments_______ CHECK Brakes________________ RELEASE Airspeed (Vr)____________ 50 KTS Climb (Vx)______________ 54 KTS (Vy)____________ 65-70 KTS Flaps_________________ RETRACT Soft Field Takeoff Flaps_____________________ 10° Controls_____________ FULL BACK Time___________________ CHECK Heading Indicator_________CHECK Airspeed__________ ROTATE ASAP Ground Effect_________ESTABLISH Climb (Vy)____________ 65-70 KTS Flaps_________________ RETRACT Cruise/Enroute Throttle______________2400 RPM Trim_________________ AS REQ’D Mixture________________ ADJUST Landing Light_______________OFF Approach/Landing Arrival Procedure__________BRIEF SEAT BELTS________________ ON Carb Heat __________________ON Fuel Selector________________ON Mixture______________ FULL RICH Landing Light_______________ON Flaps_________________AS REQ’D Approach Speed_______65 KTS +-5 After Landing CARB HEAT________________OFF Flaps_________________ RETRACT Landing Light_______________OFF Engine Shut Down Electrical Equipment________ OFF Throttle______________ FULL AFT Mixture___________IDLE CUT-OFF Magnetos_________________ OFF Master Switch______________OFF Nav/Beacon________________ON Hobbs/Tach____________ RECORD Cockpit________________ SECURE Tie-Down_______________ CHECK EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Engine Failure Airspeed (Vg)____________ 65 KTS Locate Suitable Landing Area Carburetor Heat_____________ON Fuel Selector________________ON Mixture______________ FULL RICH Throttle________________ADJUST Engine Gauges___________ CHECK Primer______________ IN/LOCKED Ignition Restart________ Magnetos *Establish Spiral Over Landing Area *Radio – (121.50) MAYDAY *Transponder – 7700 *Ignition – OFF *Electrical Equipment – OFF *Fuel Selector - OFF *Mixture – IDLE/CUT-OFF *Seatbelts – Tighten *Flaps – ON FINAL *Master Switch – OFF *Door – OPEN Engine Roughness Carburetor Heat_____________ON Mixture______________ FULL RICH Fuel Selector________________ON Engine Gauges___________ CHECK Magnetos_____________L-R-BOTH *Land as Soon as Possible Engine Fire on Start Starter____________________ CRANK Mixture______________IDLE/CUT-OFF Throttle____________________ OPEN Fuel Selector__________________OFF Abandon Aircraft Engine Fire in Flight Fuel Selector_______________ OFF Throttle_______________FULL AFT Mixture___________IDLE/CUT-OFF Heater/Defroster___________OFF Windows/Doors___________OPEN Vents___________________ OPEN *Emergency Descent Maneuver *Airspeed 111 KTS (blow-out) *Power-Off Landing Electrical Fire Electrical Equipment_________OFF Master Switch______________OFF Heater/Defroster___________ OFF Vents___________________OPEN *Land as Soon as Practical Alternator Failure Electrical Load__________ REDUCE ALT Switch______ ”OFF” then “ON” *Land as Soon as Practical V – Speeds Vne – Never Exceed 149 KTS Vno – Max Cruise 111 KTS Va - Maneuver Speed 98 KTS Vfe – Max Flap Extend 85 KTS Vy – Best Rate Climb 64 KTS Vg – Best Glide 65 KTS Vx – Best Angle Climb 55 KTS Vr – Rotate Speed 50 KTS Vs1 – Stall Speed Clean 40 KTS Vs0 – Stall Speed Flaps 35 KTS Calculate Take-off/Landing Distances Cruise Range Fuel Burn Useful Load Weight & Balance Useable Fuel – 24.5 gal This checklist is provided for reference only and is not intended to be a substitute for the Pilot Operating Handbook. Passenger Briefing S – Seatbelts A – Air Vents/Air Sickness F – Fire Extinguisher E – Exits T – Traffic/Talking Y – Your Questions Pre-Taxi Briefing *Establish P.I.C. Responsibilities *Positive Exchange of Controls *Review Airport Diagram and Taxi Route *Read back Taxi Instructions and Hold Short Requirements *Observe Sterile Cockpit Procedure *Collision Avoidance Practices Departure Briefing *Normal Departure Emergency Brief (While on Runway) *Power to Idle *Apply Brakes until Stoppped (After Liftoff) *Lower nose to Best Glide
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*Land ahead or within 30* to the right or left (altitude permitting) *At or above pattern altitude consider return to airport