Cessna 172 Checklist
CESSNA 172B · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 172B aircraft, detailing various procedures for flight operations including pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure all necessary steps are completed for safe operation.
- Includes checklists for descent, before landing, after landing, cruise, climb, and securing the airplane.
- Emphasizes the importance of setting the mixture and altimeter at various stages.
- Specifies the use of lights and flaps during different phases of flight.
- Contains a section for starting the engine with specific steps.
- Highlights the need for thorough checks before takeoff and during taxi.
- Indicates that the checklist is for simulator use only and not for real operations.
Document
Source
Originally published by navigraph.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 2025
- File size ·
- 564 KB
- Publisher ·
- navigraph.com
- Language ·
- en
What is the Cessna 172 Checklist?
The Cessna 172 Checklist is a checklist for the CESSNA 172B, dated 2025.
Where does the Cessna 172 Checklist come from?
This copy of the Cessna 172 Checklist was originally published by navigraph.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Cessna 172 Checklist published?
The Cessna 172 Checklist — 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
In Flight & Landing Checklists
Details procedures for descent, before landing, after landing, cruise, and climb checklists.
Starting Engine
Outlines steps for starting the engine, including magneto and mixture settings.
Taxi Checklist
Lists necessary checks and settings before taxiing, including route briefing and light usage.
Before Takeoff Checklist
Covers essential checks and settings to be completed prior to takeoff.
On Ground Checklists
Includes cockpit setup and checks before engine start.
Securing Airplane Checklist
Describes steps to secure the aircraft after flight.
Safety notes
- For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations.
Full document text
IN FLIGHT & LANDING CHECKLISTS DESCENT CHECKLIST Mixture AS REQUIRED Altimeter BARO SET Standby altimeter BARO SET Approach procedure BRIEFED BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST Fuel selector BOTH Mixture RICH Landing light ON Taxi light ON Autopilot OFF AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST Flaps UP Strobe light OFF CRUISE CHECKLIST Cruise power SET Mixture AS REQUIRED LINE UP CHECKLIST Strobe light ON Parking brake RELEASED Runway/final CLEAR CLIMB CHECKLIST Throttle FULL Mixture RICH Engine instruments GREEN SECURING AIRPLANE CHECKLIST Parking brake SET Throttle IDLE Electrical equipment OFF Avionics Switches (BUS 1 & 2) OFF Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Magnetos OFF Master switch (BAT + ALT) OFF Standby battery switch OFF Fuel selector LEFT or RIGHT STARTING ENGINE Magentos switch START (at ignition) Magento switch BOTH (at ignition) Mixture RICH Oil pressure (within 30-60s) GREEN M BATT & S BATT Amps CHARGING Low volts annunciator NOT SHOWN TAXI CHECKLIST Taxi route BRIEFED Taxi light ON Navigation lights AS REQUIRED Left/right side NO OBSTACLES Brakes CHECKED BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST Brakes SET Flight controls CHECKED Flight instruments NO RED X Altimeter BARO SET Standby altimeter BARO SET Standby instruments CHECKED Fuel quantity SUFFICIENT Mixture RICH Fuel selector BOTH Trim SET FOR T/O Throttle 1800 RPM Magnetos CHECKED Engine instruments GREEN Annunciators NOT SHOWN Throttle IDLE -> 1000 RPM Flaps SET FOR TO Departure procedure BRIEFED Avionics switches (BUS 1 & 2) ON CHECKLIST AIRCRAFT MODEL CESSNA 172 DATE REVISION 20251209 2 ON GROUND CHECKLISTS COCKPIT SETUP Brakes SET Circuit breakers ALL IN Electrical equipment OFF Avionics switches (BUS 1 and 2) OFF Fuel selector valve BOTH Fuel shut off valve FULL IN BEFORE ENGINE START Throttle OPEN ¼ INCH Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Standby battery HOLD AT TEST Test light VERIFY LIT 10s Standby battery ARM Engine indications NO RED X Bus E voltage MIN 24 V Bus M voltage MAX 1.5 V Standby Battery Amps DISCHARGE Standby Battery Annunciation SHOWN Beacon light ON Propeller area CLEAR Master switch (BAT + ALT) ON ENGINE IS COLD Fuel pump ON Mixture RICH Fuel flow STABLE 3-5 s Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fuel pump OFF For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations. Explore Navigraph Academy https://academy.navigraph.com Explore Navigraph Academy https://academy.navigraph.com