CESSNA 172R QRH
CESSNA 172 · Checklist
Overview
The Cessna 172R Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) provides essential checklists for normal, abnormal, and emergency operations of the aircraft. It is designed to be used alongside the Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring safe and effective aircraft operation.
- Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Checklists are included.
- Checklist titles in BLACK must be memorized.
- Emergency procedures require immediate action.
- Control the aircraft and assess the situation in emergencies.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) is 2450 lbs.
- Total fuel capacity is 56 USG.
- Oil capacity ranges from 5 to 8 quarts.
- V speeds are provided for safe operation.
Document
Source
Originally published by edu.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- File size ·
- 4.2 MB
- Publisher ·
- edu.au
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- M lw (lb) ·
- 2450
- M tow (lb) ·
- 2450
- Oil max qtz ·
- 8
- Oil min qtz ·
- 5
- Fuel total usg ·
- 56
- Fuel usable usg ·
- 53
- M baggage 1 (lb) ·
- 120
- M baggage 2 (lb) ·
- 50
Performance
- V a kias ·
- 92 - 2000 LBS, 99 - 2450 LBS
- V r kias ·
- 55
- V x kias ·
- 60
- V y kias ·
- 79
- V at kias ·
- 60
- V fe kias ·
- 85 - 20˚ & 30˚, 110 - 10˚
- V ne kias ·
- 163
- V no kias ·
- 129
- V s0 kias ·
- 33
- V s1 kias ·
- 44
- X wind (kt) ·
- 15
- V base kias ·
- 75
- V final kias ·
- 65
- V glide kias ·
- 65
V-speeds
- V_A_KIAS ·
- 92 - 2000 LBS, 99 - 2450 LBS
- V_R_KIAS ·
- 55
- V_X_KIAS ·
- 60
- V_Y_KIAS ·
- 79
- V_AT_KIAS ·
- 60
- V_FE_KIAS ·
- 85 - 20˚ & 30˚, 110 - 10˚
- V_NE_KIAS ·
- 163
- V_NO_KIAS ·
- 129
- V_S0_KIAS ·
- 33
- V_S1_KIAS ·
- 44
- X_WIND_KTS ·
- 15
- V_BASE_KIAS ·
- 75
- V_FINAL_KIAS ·
- 65
- V_GLIDE_KIAS ·
- 65
Weight & balance
- M lw (lb) ·
- 2450
- M tow (lb) ·
- 2450
- M baggage 1 (lb) ·
- 120
- M baggage 2 (lb) ·
- 50
What is the CESSNA 172R QRH?
The CESSNA 172R QRH is a checklist for the CESSNA 172.
Where does the CESSNA 172R QRH come from?
This copy of the CESSNA 172R QRH was originally published by edu.au 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 172.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More CESSNA 172manuals & documents
In this document
Use of This Checklist
This section outlines the importance of using the checklist in conjunction with the Company Operations Manual and regulatory requirements.
Limitations
Details regarding operational limitations and airspeeds for safe flight are provided.
Pre Flight Inspection
A detailed checklist for pre-flight inspection covering cabin, empennage, wings, and nose is included.
Normal Checklist
This section includes step-by-step procedures for normal operations from before start to shutdown.
Abnormal Checklist
Procedures for handling abnormal situations such as precautionary landings and low oil pressure are outlined.
Emergency Checklist
Critical procedures for emergency situations, including engine fire and emergency landings, are detailed.
Safety notes
- Information in this checklist does not take precedence over the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- Immediate action is required for emergency procedures.
- Land ASAP if low oil pressure illuminates.
- If engine fails to start during a fire, throttle to max and shut off fuel.
- Use caution with electrical fires; turn off master and all switches.
Full document text
CESSNA 172R QRH C172R QRH V1.2 USE OF THIS CHECKLIST This Checklist is to be used at all times, together with the Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures. However, information contained in this Checklist does not take precedence over the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual and other regulatory requirements. The Normal Checklist (indicated by a GREEN table) contains the routine procedures for normal operation of the aircraft that provide an acceptable level of airworthiness. Checklist titles encased in BLACK are to be committed to memory and actioned without recourse to the written checklist. The Abnormal Checklist (indicated by a YELLOW table) contains procedures which, if followed, will maintain an acceptable level of airworthiness or reduce operational risk resulting from a failure or abnormal condition. The procedures under this part supplement Normal Checklist when a failure or abnormal condition exists. The Emergency Checklist (indicated by a RED table) contains procedures to protect the occupants and the aircraft from harm during a critical situation requiring an immediate response. The procedures under this part supplement the Normal Checklist when an emergency condition exists. Checklist titles encased in BLACK are to be committed to memory and actioned without recourse to the written checklist. These are of particular relevance to critical emergency related procedures were immediate action is required. In addition to the outlined items in both Emergency & Abnormal Checklists, the following steps are considered part of all emergency/abnormal situations: Control the Aircraft Assess the Situation Take Appropriate Action C172R QRH V1.2 LIMITATIONS C172R QRH V1.2 AIRSPEEDS V NE 163 V NO 129 V A 92 - 2000 LBS 99 - 2450 LBS V FE 85 - 20˚ & 30˚ 110 - 10˚ V X 60 V Y 79 V GLIDE 65 V S0 33 V S1 44 V R 55 V BASE 75 V FINAL 65 V AT 60 X-WIND 15 WEIGHTS M TOW 2450 LBS M LW 2450 LBS M BAGGAGE 1 120 LBS M BAGGAGE 2 50 LBS OTHERS FUEL 56 USG - Total 53 USG - Usable OIL 5 QTZ - MIN 8 QTZ - MAX C172R QRH V1.2 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION C172R QRH V1.2 1. CABIN Documentation Complete & Current Pitot Tube Cover Remove Parking Brake Reset ON Control Locks Remove Magnetos OFF Switches All OFF, Beacon Lights - ON Master ON Fuel Quantities Check, Low Fuel Annunciators Extinguished Avionics ON, Check Noise from Cooling Fan Avionics OFF Alternate Static Valve OFF Annunciator Panel Switch Hold Test, All Annunciators Illuminated Annunciator Panel Switch Release Fuel Selector BOTH Fuel Shutoff Valve ON Lights & Pitot Heat All ON & Inspect Flaps 30° Switches All OFF Master OFF Trim Set For T/O Baggage Door Secure Static Source Check Clear 2. EMPENNAGE Tail Tie-Down Untie Control Surfaces Check Free Movement & Condition Trim Tab Check Antennas Check Security & Condition C172R QRH V1.2 3. RIGHT WING Aileron Check Free Movement & Security Flap Check Security & Condition Tie-Down Untie Main Wheel Check Inflation & Condition Fuel Drains Drain & Inspect (5) Fuel Quantity Check Visually Fuel Filler Cap Secure, Vent Unobstructed 4. NOSE Fuel Drains Drain & Inspect (3) Oil Level 5 QTZ - Min Air Inlets Check Clear Propeller & Spinner Check Air Filter Check Clear Nose Wheel Strut & Tyre Check Inflation & Condition Left Static Source Check Clear 5. LEFT WING Fuel Quantity Check Visually Fuel Filler Cap Secure, Vent Unobstructed Fuel Drains Drain & Inspect (5) Main Wheel Check Inflation & Condition Tie-Down Untie Stall Warning Check Clear Landing & Taxi Lights Check Condition Flap Check Security & Condition Aileron Check Free Movement & Security C172R QRH V1.2 NORMAL CHECKLIST C172R QRH V1.2 1. BEFORE START Pre-Flight Completed Documentation On-Board Start Position Suitable PAX Brief Completed Seat Position Set Harness Secured Hatches Secured Park Brake Reset ON Fuel Selector BOTH Fuel Shutoff Valve IN Mixture ICO Throttle Set ¼ “ Switches All OFF, Beacon - ON Circuit Breakers Checked ELT Armed / Portable CO Detector Tested Master ON Voltage > 24 V 2. START PROCEDURE Normal Warm Flooded Throttle ¼ “ ¼ “ ½ Open Fuel Pump ON OFF OFF Mixture RICH 3-5 s ICO ICO Fuel Flow Positive - - Mixture ICO - - Fuel Pump OFF - - Starter Engage Engage Engage Mixture RICH RICH RICH C172R QRH V1.2 3.AFTER START Throttle 1000 RPM Oil Pressure GREEN within 30s Suction GREEN Voltage | Ammeter Checked | Charging Avionics ON, Checked Serviceability Flaps UP Radios – COM 1 CTR / CTA – COM 2 ATIS / AWIS / CTAF ATIS & QNH Checked & Set Transponder Checked Code & STBY DG Aligned Flight Plan Loaded & Verified 4. TAXI Brakes Checked Turning Left | Right Compass & DG ↓↓ | ↑↑ Right | Left Skid AI No Topple C172R QRH V1.2 5. PRE-TAKE-OFF Park into Wind Park Brake ON T Throttle 1000 RPM Trim Tested & Set for T/O M Mixture RICH Magnetos BOTH Master ON P Pitch N/A F Fuel Selector BOTH Fuel Quantities Checked Flaps Checked & UP I Instruments Left to Right Checked DG Aligned ALT Set Oil Temperature GREEN Throttle 1800 RPM S Switches - Magnetos L – BOTH – R – BOTH Max Drop 150 RPM Each Max Diff 50 RPM Between Ammeter Charging Annunciation Panel Checked Throttle IDLE & Checked 1000 RPM C Circuit Breakers Checked Controls Correct, Full & Free H Hatches & Harness Secured T.O.S.B. & Taxi Call C172R QRH V1.2 6. LINE-UP F Fuel Pump OFF Flaps Set for T/O A Avionics Set Current & Next Frequencies S Switches & Lights Magnetos – BOTH Strobe – ON for entering RWY Landing – ON for T/O T Transponder Set ALT when entering RWY Trim Checked DG Aligned Oil T’s GREEN Hatches & Harnesses Secured 7. AFTER TAKE-OFF 300 FT Flaps UP Lights Landing – OFF Safe ALT Fuel Pump OFF C172R QRH V1.2 8. PRE-LANDING B Brakes OFF & Operating O Oil T’s & P’s GREEN U Undercarriage Fixed M Mixture RICH Magnetos BOTH Master ON F Fuel Pump OFF Fuel Selector BOTH
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Fuel Quantities Checked & Sufficient A Autopilot N/A H Hatches & Harnesses Secured L Lights Landing – ON 9. SHORT FINAL C Carby Heat N/A P Pitch N/A U Undercarriage Fixed F Flaps As Required 10. AFTER LANDING F Fuel Pump OFF Flaps UP A Avionics Set Current Frequency & Taxi Call S Switches Landing – OFF Strobe – OFF / ON if crossing RWY T Transponder Checked Code & STBY Trim Set for T/O C172R QRH V1.2 11. SHUTDOWN Park Brake ON Throttle 1000 RPM Avionics OFF Magnetos L – BOTH – R – BOTH – OFF – BOTH Mixture ICO Magnetos OFF & Key Out Flight Times Checked Master OFF Switches All OFF, Beacon – ON A C172R QRH V1.2 ABNORMAL CHECKLIST C172R QRH V1.2 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING Harnesses Secured IAS 60 KTS Flaps 20° Landing Area As appropriate Approach Overfly at ALT suitable to recognise obstacles Avionics OFF Switches OFF Flaps 30° on final Master OFF Hatches Opened Magnetos OFF Mixture ICO EXCESSIVE CHARGE In-Flight Alternator OFF Electrical Equipment Non-essentials OFF Land ASAP LOW VOLTAGE (VOLTS) ANNUNCIATOR Avionics OFF Alternator Checked circuit breaker Master OFF Master ON Annunciator Checked VOLTS off Avionics ON If unchanged, follow ‘EXCESSIVE CHARGE’ procedures C172R QRH V1.2 LOW OIL PRESSURE If ‘OIL PRESS’ illuminates Land ASAP If Oil T’s also increasing Reduce power ROUGH ENGINE RUNNING Magnetos Verify which one is troubled Mixture Lean for a few minutes, then RICH Magnetos Check If unchanged, land ASAP STATIC SOURCE BLOCKED Alternate Static Valve Pulled ON Refer to Alternate Static Source Airspeed Calibration Table after C172R QRH V1.2 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST C172R QRH V1.2 EMERGENCY LANDING Seats Upright Harnesses Secured IAS 65 KTS ATC Advised Mixture ICO Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF Magnetos OFF Flaps As required Master OFF Hatches Opened ENGINE RESTART IAS 65 KTS Fuel Shutoff Valve ON Fuel Selector BOTH Fuel Pump ON Mixture RICH Magnetos BOTH or engage starter LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE MAIN Tyre Approach Normal Flaps 30° Touchdown Good main tyre first Hold off flat tyre as long as possible LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE NOSE Tyre Approach Normal Flaps As required Touchdown On main tyres When nose tyre touches, apply full up elevator C172R QRH V1.2 ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND Starter Continue cranking If engine starts Throttle 1700 RPM Engine Shutdown If engine fails to start Throttle Max Mixture ICO Starter Continue cranking Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF Fuel Pump OFF Master OFF Magnetos OFF Parking Brake Released Fire Extinguisher Vacate & extinguish ENGINE FIRE IN-FLIGHT Mixture ICO Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF Fuel Pump OFF Master OFF Cabin Heat & Air OFF IAS 100 KTS Land ASAP ELECTRICAL FIRE IN-FLIGHT Master OFF Cabin Heat & Air OFF Fire Extinguisher Activate (If installed) Avionics OFF Switches All OFF C172R QRH V1.2 NOTES C172R QRH V1.2 22-24 Northern Ave, Moorabbin Airport VIC 3194