Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 172 VH-DHZ
CESSNA 172B · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 172 VH-DHZ, detailing the normal procedures for preflight, engine start, takeoff, landing, and emergency situations. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure all necessary steps are completed for safe operation of the aircraft.
- Preflight inspection must be complete before takeoff.
- Engine starting requires specific checks including mixture and throttle settings.
- Emergency procedures are outlined for engine failure and forced landings.
- Weight limits for passengers and cargo are specified.
- Safety briefings are mandatory before takeoff.
- All lights and instruments must be checked before entering the runway.
- Shutdown procedures include specific steps for securing the aircraft.
Document
Source
Originally published by com.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 2025
- File size ·
- 685 KB
- Publisher ·
- com.au
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Be w ·
- 34.15 kg
- Max ramp wt ·
- 1161 kg
- Max takeoff wt ·
- 1156 kg
- Max cargo zone a ·
- 120 lb
- Max cargo zone b ·
- 50 lb
Performance
- Vfe ·
- 85 Kias
- Vne ·
- 160 Kias
- Vno ·
- 128 Kias
- Stall clean ·
- 47 Kts
- Va maneuvering ·
- 96 Kias
- Vmax crosswind ·
- 15 Kts
- Stall with flap ·
- 41 Kts
- Best glide speed ·
- 65 Kias
V-speeds
- VFE_KIAS ·
- 85
- VNE_KIAS ·
- 160
- VNO_KIAS ·
- 128
- STALL_CLEAN_KTS ·
- 47
- STALL_WITH_FLAP_KTS ·
- 41
Weight & balance
- Be w (lb) ·
- 75.3
- Max ramp wt (lb) ·
- 2560
- Max takeoff wt (lb) ·
- 2550
What is the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 172 VH-DHZ?
The Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 172 VH-DHZ is a checklist for the CESSNA 172B, dated 2025.
Where does the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 172 VH-DHZ come from?
This copy of the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 172 VH-DHZ was originally published by com.au and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 172 VH-DHZ published?
The Aircraft Normal Checklist Cessna 172 VH-DHZ — the CESSNA 172B checklist on file — is dated 2025.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 172B.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More CESSNA 172Bmanuals & documents
In this document
Preflight Inspection
Ensure all preflight checks are completed, including control wheel lock removal and fuel quantity check.
Starting Engine
Follow specific steps for engine start, including setting the mixture to rich and checking oil pressure.
Before Takeoff
Perform checks including fuel selection, lights, altimeter, and radio frequency.
Emergency Procedures
Detailed steps for handling engine failure during takeoff and in-flight emergencies.
Weight and Balance
Specifications for basic empty weight, maximum takeoff weight, and cargo limits.
Shutdown Procedures
Steps to properly shut down the aircraft, including mixture and ignition switch settings.
Safety notes
- If oil pressure is not normal within 30 seconds, shut off the engine and investigate.
- Do not exceed maximum weight limits for cargo zones.
- Ensure cabin doors are closed before starting the engine.
- Always check the area is clear before starting the engine.
- Perform a safety briefing for all passengers before takeoff.
- In case of engine failure, maintain specified airspeeds for safety.
Full document text
AIRCRAFT NORMAL CHECKLIST CESSNA 172 VH-DHZ AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST V1.0 August 2025 Page 1 PRESTART BEFORE TAKE OFF AT RUNUP BAY Preflight Inspection………………..COMPLETE Control wheel lock…………………….REMOVE Flight controls …………..……..free and correct Ignition switch…………………………….....OFF Master switch…………………………………ON Fuel quantity indicators…..CHECK QUANTITY Fuel selector valve..................................BOTH Maintenance release….….checked and signed Flight times.……………….…………..Recorded Seats, belts, Shoulder Harnesses…..ADJUST Fuel Valve………………………………...BOTH Passenger………………BRIEF (S.A.F.E.T.Y) Radios, Autopilot, electrical equipment….OFF Brakes …………………………..Test and SET Circuit Breakers………………...……CHECK IN STARTING ENGINE Mixture………………………………………RICH Carburettor………………………………...COLD Throttle………….….……………OPEN ½ INCH Primer (5 cold, 3 hot)………...AS REQUIRED Beacon lights……………..….……………….ON Check area visually………….”CLEAR PROP!” Ignition Starter……………….............…START • Parking Brake..…..………………………...SET • Cabin Doors windows………………CLOSED • Flight controls …..…….……..free and correct • Flight instruments……………………….…SET • Fuel Selector…………..….…………..…BOTH • Elevator & Rudder Trim …………...TAKEOFF • Radios……………………………………….SET • Mixture………………………………………Rich • Check area all clear behind • OIL PRESS …………….…....GREEN CHECK • Throttle……………….…….. …..….1700 RPM • Magnetos check RPM drop…..……………L/R o (125 Max drop 50 max Differential) • Carburettor heat ……...CHECK RPM DROP • Engine instruments and ammeter……CHECK • Suction gauge…………………. …..….CHECK • Throttle….................check idle then 1000 rpm • Throttle friction lock…………………..ADJUST • Wing flaps set…………………………..0º - 20º • Pre take off safety brief………….COMPLETE • Parking Brake..…..…………………RELEASE BEFORE ENTERING RUNWAY • F……………..Fuel selected BOTH / Flaps set • L…………………..……………… All Lights on • A……………….. ….Altimeter baro set correct • R..Radio Freq correct / Radar transponder on • E……………...Engine T’s & P’s / Exits locked AFTERSTART AFTER TAKEOFF Oil pressure…Within 30 sec CHECK NORMAL If no indication shut off and investigate • Throttle…………….…………1000 RPM • Volts / Amps………………….…Positive • Avionics switch……..…………..…...ON • Flaps………………………………..…UP • Intercom / RADIO….CHECK VOLUME • Transponder check........................1200 • Altimeter BARO……………………SET • 300 Ft flaps up • Temperature and pressure check BEFORE LANDING • B – Brakes checked pressure park brake off • U – Undercarriage down • M – Magnetos both • P- Primer in and locked • F – Fuel sufficient / on both • I – Instruments Green range • S – Switches (as required) • C – Carburettor heat on / Cowl flaps closed • H – Hatches, seatbelts,and harnesses secure PRE-TAXI CHECK AFTER LANDING CLEAR OF THE RUNWAY • DISCUSS: o Taxi plan runway and route o THREATS o ERRORS o DEPARTURE PLAN AND NOTAMS • RADIO CHECK / TAXI CALL…GIVEN • Move and check brakes • Toe Brakes………………………………..Hold • Clear of runway…………………….. radio call • Identify flaps ……………………and select up • NAV / landing lights………………………... off SHUTDOWN / SECURING • Throttle …………………………………..….idle • Avionics………………………………………off • Mixture…………………...…….IDLE CUT OFF • Ignition switch …..…………...off key removed • MASTER SWITCH………………………..OFF • FUEL SELECTOR……………RIGHT TANK AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY CHECKLIST VH-DHZ (REFER TO POH FOR MORE COMPREHENSIVE CHECKLISTS EMERGENCY CHECKLIST 1.0 August 2025 ** Memory checks given in Italic blue Page 2 AIRSPEEDS EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER • BEST GLIDE @ 2300Lbs.….…65 Kias • STALL CLEAN .………………..47 Kts • STALL WITH FLAP….…………41 Kts • Va(Maneuvering)…2300 Lbs… 96 kias 1950 Lbs… 88 kias 1600 Lbs….80 kias • Vne ( Never exceed )…….……160 kias • Vno………………………………128 kias • Vmax Crosswind Demonstrated..15 Kts • Vfe……………………………….85 kias • Vmax window open……………160 kias TAKE OFF SAFETY BRIEF ENGINE FIRE INFLIGHT If anything should happen prior to lift off I WILL close the throttle apply brakes and stop. If I have an engine failure after lift off with sufficient runway remaining I WILL close the throttle, lower the nose and land straight ahead. With insufficient runway remaining I WILL Close the throttle pick an area 15-20° either side of the nose and make an off field landing. If I have an engine failure above 700 ft I will consider a return to land on the opposite runway. • MIXTURE---------------------IDLE CUT OFF • FUEL SELECTOR------------------------OFF • MASTER SWITCH------------------------OFF • CABIN HEAT AND AIR------------------OFF (EXCEPT OVERHEAD VENTS) • AIRSPEED 100 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase the glide speed to find and airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture) • FORCED LANDING --------------EXECUTE ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE OFF PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER • THROTTLE IDLE / CLOSED • BRAKES APPLY • WING FLAPS RETRACT • MIXTURE…..IDLE CUT OFF • IGNITION SWITCH …..OFF • WING FLAPS…………….…………… 20° • AIRSPEED…………………..……65 KIAS • SELECTED FIELD…………...FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed. • RADIO AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHES OFF • WING FLAPS 40º ( ON FINAL APPROACH) • FINAL APPROACH SPEED…… 65 kIAS • MASTER SWITCH…………………. OFF • DOORS ..UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN • TOUCHDOWN……SLIGHTY TAIL LOW • IGNITION SWITHCES……………….OFF • BRAKES……………….APPLY HEAVILY ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF • FLY THE AIRCRAFT AIRSPEED; 65 KIAS (flaps up) 60 KIAS (flaps down) • MIXTURE ………IDLE CUT OFF IF time permits: • FUEL SELECTOR VALVE ………….OFF • IGNITION SWITCH………………..… OFF • WING FLAPS AS REQUIRED…….…..40° • MASTER SWITCH……………………. OFF EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER DITCHING • FLY THE AIRCRAFT AIRSPEED; 65 KIAS (flaps up) 60 KIAS (flaps down) • MIXTURE ………………….…IDLE CUT OFF IF time permits: • FUEL SELECTOR VALVE ………….….OFF • IGNITION SWITCH……………………… OFF • WING FLAPS AS REQUIRED…….……..40° • MASTER SWITCH……………………... OFF • DOORS UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN • TOUCHDOWN ………SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW • BRAKES…………………….APPLY HEAVILY • TRANSMIT MAYDAY SQUAWK 7700 • HEAVY OBJECTS (IN BAGGAGE AREA)..
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SECURE OR JETTISON • WING FLAPS 20º OR 40º • POWER 300 FT/MIN DESC AT 60 KIAS • APPROACH—HIGH WIND, HEAVY SEA—INTO WINDS • LIGHT WINDS, HEAVY SWELLS – PARALLEL TO SWELLS. • CABIN DOORS—UNLATCH • TOUCHDOWN LEVEL ATTITUDE • FACE – CUSHION AT TOUCHDOWN • EVACUATE THROUGH CABIN DOORS ONCE CLEAR INFLATE LIFE VESTS AIRCRAFT NORMAL CHECKLIST CESSNA 172 VH-DHZ AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST V1.0 August 2025 Page 3 DATE :_____/_____/_____ ROUTE:__________________________________________ CESSNA 172 VH-DHZ Weight kg Weight lbs (Kg x 2.2) ARM inch Moment (lb-ins/1000) BEW (Basic Empty Weight) 34.15 Front row pilot + passenger 37 Second row passenger/s 73 *Cargo Zone A **(120 lb max) 95 *Cargo Zone B (50 lb max) 123 EZFW + Fuel (Max 190lt) Litres: 11.5 Ramp Wt. (Max 1161 kg /2560 lbs) - Taxi Fuel 7Lt 5 11 11.5 0.6 TOW (Max1156Kg / 2550 Lbs) - Fuel Burn @ 35 Lt/Hr Litres: 11.5 Landing Weight * Combined weight of both Cargo zones not to exceed 120lbs PIC Pilot name:___________________ ARN:________________ Signature:______________________ PICUS Pilot name:_________________ ARN:___________ ____ Signature:____________________ Passenger manifest (CASR 135.090; 133.080) Weight Bags Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest Name Dept. Dest AIRCRAFT NORMAL CHECKLIST CESSNA 172 VH-DHZ AIRCRAFT CHECKLIST V1.0 August 2025 Page 4