C172M & T41 CHECKLIST

ATIS (or airport info) COPY ................... PFD bugs (HDG, ALT, IAS) SET ................. PFD altimeter (BARO) SET ...................... ESIS (standby) altimeter SET ................ Flight plan INPUT ................................. COM/NAV frequencies SET .................... NAV 1 & 2 CDI (GPS or VLOC) SELECT ...... ENGINE RUNUP Fuel selector valve BOTH ...................... Mixture RICH ....................................... Brakes HOLD FIRM ............................... Throttle 1800 RPM (max 2000 RPM) ........ MAG switch CHECK OFF/ON ................... EIS switch CHECK OFF/ON .................... Carburetor heat CHECK ON/OFF ............. Engine instruments GREEN .................... Throttle CHECK IDLE ............................ Throttle 1000 RPM .............................. Friction lock ADJUST ............................ Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI ........................ MAG & EIS switches VERIFY BOTH ON .... MAG/EIS LIMITS Engine = smooth running EIS max drop = 40 RPM MAG max drop = 175 RPM exceeds limits? attempt cleaning run: Throttle 2000 RPM ............................... Mixture VERY LEAN .............................. ➡ Run engine lean for 20 sec Mixture RICH ....................................... Throttle 1800 RPM ............................... MAG/EIS switches RE-CHECK ................ ➡ If unsuccessful ABORT FLIGHT CREW BRIEFING • PIC & crew duties • Transfer of controls • Fuel req. & available • Type of takeoff (normal/short/soft) • V-speeds review • Takeoff (distance & available) • Initial altitude and heading • Emergency procedures PASSENGER BRIEFING • Operation of seat belts & harnesses • Operation of doors and windows • Operation of heating & air vents • Operation of intercom & headsets • No smoking • Normal & emergency exit procedure • Emergency equipment (life vests) • Passenger discomfort YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 4 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST NORMAL PROCEDURES TAXI Taxi instructions VERIFY ........................ Taxi lights ON ...................................... Brakes (all crew prior to taxi) CHECK ......... Flight instruments CHECK ..................... BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK Takeoff brief (see below) COMPLETE ......... Flaps (UP or 10º as required) SET ............. Carburetor heat OFF ............................. Heading indicator and bug SET .............. Mixture RICH ....................................... External lights ALL ON .......................... Takeoff instructions COPY ...................... NORMAL TAKEOFF Flaps UP ............................................. Throttle FULL OPEN .............................. Rotate (C172M) 60MPH (T41) 66MPH ............ Climb 86~98MPH .................................. SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF Flaps 10º ............................................ Throttle FULL OPEN .............................. Rotate (C172M) 60MPH (T41) 66MPH ............ Climb 50’ (C172M) 66MPH (T41) 70MPH ........ WHEN CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTION Climb 89MPH ........................................ SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF Flaps 10º ............................................ Throttle FULL OPEN .............................. Rotate SOON AS ABLE .......................... ACCELERATE TO Vy IN GROUND EFFECT Climb 89MPH ........................................ Flaps RETRACT .................................... ENROUTE CLIMB Carburetor heat OFF ............................. Throttle FULL OPEN .............................. Flaps RETRACTED ................................ Airspeed 86-98MPH ............................... Circuit breakers CHECK ......................... CRUISE Autopilot VERIFY MODE ........................ Carburetor heat OFF ............................. Throttle CRUISE POWER ....................... ➡ 2200 RPM - 2699 RPM Mixture LEAN ...................................... Fuel selector (> 5000 ft) SELECT ............. External lights AS REQUIRED ................. Circuit breakers CHECK ......................... Oil & battery gauges CHECK .................. Fuel remaining CHECK .......................... CAUTION: IMPROPER LEANING PROCEDURES WILL GREATLY REDUCE ENDURANCE ENROUTE DESCENT Autopilot VERIFY MODE ........................ Carb. heat (<2200 RPM) ON .................... Mixture ADJUST/RICH .......................... Fuel selector valve BOTH ...................... TRAINING MANEUVERS Autopilot DISENGAGE ........................... Area CLEAR ......................................... Fuel selector BOTH ............................... Mixture RICH ....................................... External lights ON ................................ Airspeed BELOW Va .............................. Emergency landing site IDENTIFY .......... V-speeds C172M T41 Vr 60 MPH 66 MPH Vx 71 MPH 73 MPH Vy 84 MPH 89 MPH Va (max gross wt.) 112 MPH 122 MPH Vg 78 MPH 86 MPH Yokota Frequencies ATIS (Yokota) 128.40 YOKOTA GROUND 133.20 YOKOTA TOWER 134.30 YOKOTA APPROACH 123.80 YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 5 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST NORMAL PROCEDURES APPROACH FOR LANDING ATIS (or airport info) COPY ................... ATC instructions COPY .......................... Altimeter SET ...................................... Approach brief COMPLETE ..................... BEFORE LANDING Landing brief (see below) COMPLETE ........ Seat belts & harnesses SECURE ............. External lights ALL ON .......................... Carburetor heat ON .............................. Mixture RICH ....................................... Fuel selector valve BOTH ...................... Autopilot DISENGAGE ........................... NORMAL LANDING 73MPH FLPS 30° Flaps AS REQUIRED ............................. Airspeed (FLPS UP) 77~86 MPH ............. Airspeed (FLPS DN) 70~81 MPH ............ Brakes APPLY BELOW 40 MPH ................ SHORT FIELD LANDING Flaps 30º ............................................ Approach [C172M] 71 MPH [T41] 69 MPH ..... Brakes APPLY HEAVY ............................ SOFT FIELD LANDING Flaps 30º ............................................ Approach [C172M] 71 MPH [T41] 69 MPH ... Brakes APPLY AS REQUIRED .................. GO AROUND Throttle FULL OPEN .............................. Carburetor heat OFF ............................. Flaps RETRACT TO 20º ......................... Airspeed [C172M] 69 MPH [T41] 70 MPH ..... Flaps RETRACT .................................... Climb 89 MPH ...................................... AFTER CLEARING RUNWAY Flaps RETRACT .................................... Carburetor heat OFF ............................. Transponder squawk code 1200 ............. Exterior lights AS REQUIRED ................. Pitot heat OFF ..................................... Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI ........................ Taxi instructions VERIFY ........................ SHUTDOWN Brakes HOLD ....................................... EFIS & autopilot switches (4) ALL OFF .... Avionics switch OFF .............................. Throttle 1000 RPM ............................... MAG & EIS switches TEST OFF/ON ......... Mixture IDLE/CUTOFF ........................... MAG & EIS switches OFF ....................... Light & pitot heat switches ALL OFF ........ Interior lights ALL OFF .......................... Hobbs & tach time NOTE ....................... Master Switch OFF ............................... REFUELING Fuel types MOGAS or AVGAS ................. ➡ Fuel types can be mixed ➡ Always ground aircraft ➡ Never fuel in: night, rain, lightning PARKING & SECURING Chocks SECURE ................................... Pitot tube cover ATTACH ....................... Temp probe cover ATTACH .................... Tie-downs (if available) SECURE ............ Throttle lock INSTALL ........................... Gust lock (outside only) INSTALL ........... Sun visor (outside only) INSTALL ........... Flight log (binder) RECORD ................... Squawks RECORD & REPORT ................. Windows & vents CLOSE ....................... Heating plug (winter only) ATTACH ......... MASTER SWITCH VERIFY OFF .............. MAG & EIS SWITCHES VERIFY OFF ....... WARNING: LEAVING EIS SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF INADVERTENT PROPELLER ENGAGEMENT Yokota Frequencies ATIS (Yokota) 128.40 YOKOTA APPROACH 123.80 YOKOTA TOWER 134.30 YOKOTA GROUND 133.20 YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 6 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST SYSTEMS REFERENCE C172M T41 MAX OPERATING WEIGHTS Max gross weight 2550 lbs 2500 lbs Max baggage 108 lbs 120 lbs Caution: baggage weight in C172M models includes any AUX fuel carried to a maximum total of 108lbs FUEL Main fuel - usable - (total) Two tanks 38 US GAL (42 US GAL) Two tanks 36 US GAL (39 US GAL) Aux fuel - usable - (total) One tank (baggage area) 18 US GAL (18 US GAL) Two tanks (wing tips) 23 US GAL (24 US GAL) Fuel types MoGas or Avgas (OK to mix) Main fuel drains One under each wing root Fuel strainer knob Next to oil dipstick Left side of control panel Aux fuel drain(s) Under fuselage Under each wing tip OIL Capacity 6-8 QTS. for all FTC sorties Type SAE 20WT-50 ashless dispersant POWERPLANT Engine Lycoming O-360 Power 180 HP Normal operating range 2200 - 2699 RPM Mag/EIS limits 175 RPM drop or 50 RPM difference in drops ENVIRONMENTAL Heat & air Cabin heat (exhaust manifold) Cabin air (fuselage inlet) Windows (max open: Vne) Vents Crew & pax Crew only C172M T41 ELECTRICAL Electrical power 14V Alternator x 1 12V Battery x 1 Max 60 amps Busses x 2 = primary and avionics Ignition Engine driven magneto x 1 Electronic ignition x 1 (alt/ bat) AVIONICS PFD Aspen EFD 1000 (SV) MFD Aspen EFD 500 MFD Aspen EFD 1000 COM/NAV 1 Garmin GTN 650 COM/NAV 2 Garmin GTN 650 Transponder Garmin GTX 300 Audio panel Garmin GMA 340 TCAS Garmin GTS 800 Autopilot S-Tec Thirty Stormscope WX-500 Backup L-3 Electronic Standby V-SPEEDS Va (max wt.) 112 MPH 122 MPH Va (2150 lbs) 109 MPH 109 MPH Va (1750 lbs) 98 MPH 98 MPH Max X/W 14 KTS 14 KTS Vso 56 MPH 56 MPH Vs1 64 MPH 64 MPH Vx 71 MPH 73 MPH Vy 84 MPH 89 MPH Vg 78 MPH 86 MPH Vfe 100 MPH 100 MPH Vno 145 MPH 145 MPH Vne 182 MPH 182 MPH YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 7 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST PAVE BRIEF REFERENCE PILOT IN COMMAND FITNESS FOR FLIGHT ILLNESS MEDICATION (any, including OTC) STRESS (current and reserves) ALCOHOL (8 hours 0.04% BAC) FATIGUE (current and reserves) EATING & HYDRATION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PILOT CERTIFICATE CURRENT MEDICAL PHOTO ID LOGBOOK ENDORSEMENTS (students) CURRENCY FLIGHT REVIEW (24 months) T/O & LAND logged (90 days) DUAL TRAINING 10 hrs/30 days (students) FTC CURRENCY & QUALS. PROFICIENCY FLIGHT EXPERIENCE (total / recent) TRAINING (total/recent/recurrent) FAMILIARITY (aircraft and area) AIRCRAFT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE (no exp.) REGISTRATION (3 years) RADIO OPERATORS LICENSE (intl. pilots) OPERATING LIMITATIONS & placards WEIGHT & BALANCE DATA for the aircraft REQUIRED MAINTENANCE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES (as required) VOR CHECKS (30 days for IFR by pilot) INSPECTIONS (annual & 100 hour) ALTIMETER/PITOT-STATIC SYS. (24 mo.) TRANSPONDER (24 mo.) ELT (24 mo.) REQUIRED VFR EQUIPMENT (§91.205) [DAY/NIGHT] “GOOSE A CAT” Gas gauges, Oil temp gauge, Oil pressure gauge, Safety belts, ELT, Altimeter, Compass, Airspeed indicator, Tachometer [NIGHT] “FLAPS” Fuses (circuit breakers), Landing light, Anti- collision lights, Position lights (aka nav lights), Source of adequate electrical power ENVIRONMENT WEATHER METAR & TAF (airport weather) AREA/ROUTE CONDITIONS & WINDS ALOFT IFR (>1000FT/3SM) MVFR (>3000FT/5SM) THUNDERSTORMS (CB/VCTS) AREA/ROUTE FORECASTS SIGNIFICANT WEATHER AIRPORTS & AIRSPACE NOTAMS (departure and destination) TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS AIRSPACE & SUA TERRAIN FUEL STOPS & ALTERNATE AIRPORTS PERSONAL SAFETY MINIMA CROSSWIND & TOTAL WIND TAILWIND CEILING VISIBILITY FUEL RESERVES CONDITIONS (RAIN ETC.) FTC LIMITATIONS (pilots & students) EXTERNAL FACTORS HUMAN FACTORS ANTI-AUTHORITY MACHO RESIGNATION IMPULSIVENESS INVULNERABILITY PITFALLS GET-THERE-ITIS / PRESSURE SCUD RUNNING FLIGHT INTO IMC RUSHING (PREFLIGHT ETC) COMPLACENCY / ROUTINE MISSION FOCUS MISSION PURPOSE IMPORTANCE OF MISSION COMPLEXITY OF MISSION PLAN B YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 8 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST PERFORMANCE (C172M) CRUISE FUEL CONSUMPTION (2550 pounds, recommended lean mixture) TAKEOFF DISTANCE (hard surface runway with flaps up) LANDING DISTANCE - SHORT FIELD (flaps 30°) If a landing with flaps up is necessary, increase approach speed by 10 mph IAS and allow for 35% longer distance YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 9 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST PERFORMANCE (T41) CRUISE FUEL CONSUMPTION (2500 pounds, recommended lean mixture) TAKEOFF DISTANCE (hard surface runway with flaps 10°) LANDING DISTANCE - SHORT FIELD (flaps 30°, hard surface, no wind) YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 10 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST WIND COMPONENT CHART WIND Limitations Max wind Max X-wind (Yokota) Max X-wind (cross country) Max demonstrated X-wind component Student Pilots 20 kts 10 kts 8 kts 15 kts Private Pilots or higher 30 kts 25 kts 25 kts YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 11 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE - TAKEOFF ROLL Throttle IDLE .................................... Brakes APPLY ................................... ———————————————————— Flaps RETRACT .................................... Mixture CUTOFF ................................... Mag & EIS switches OFF ....................... Master switch OFF ................................ ENGINE FAILURE - AFTER TAKEOFF Airspeed Flaps up (C172M) 79-88MPH (T41) 77-86MPH ......... Flaps down (C172M) 71-83MPH (T41) 70-81MPH ..... ———————————————————— Mixture CUTOFF ................................... Fuel selector OFF ................................. Mag & EIS switches OFF ....................... Flaps AS REQUIRED ............................. Master switch OFF ................................ ENGINE FAILURE - DURING FLIGHT Airspeed (C172M) 78MPH (T41) 86MPH ....... ———————————————————— Primer CHECK IN ................................. EIS & MAG switches ON ........................ Master switch ON ................................. Carb heat ON ...................................... Mixture RICH ....................................... Fuel selector BOTH ............................... Starter (if prop stopped) ENGAGE .......... Throttle/mixture TRY DIFFERENT SETTINGS . ➡ If power is not restored, execute Emergency Landing w/out Engine Power EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER Airspeed Flaps up (C172M) 79-88MPH (T41) 77-86MPH ......... Flaps down (C172M) 71-83MPH (T41) 70-81MPH ..... ———————————————————— EIS & MAG switches OFF ....................... Mixture CUTOFF ................................... Fuel selector CUTOFF ............................ Transponder 7700 ................................ Radio call (121.5) “MAYDAY” ................. Seat belts and harnesses TIGHTEN ......... Cabin doors UNLATCH ........................... once landing is assured ELT remote switch ON .......................... Flaps (recommended) 30° ..................... Final approach speed 69MPH ................... Master switch OFF ................................ Touchdown TAIL SLIGHTLY LOW ............. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER Seat belts and harnesses TIGHTEN ......... Transponder 7700 ................................ Radio call (121.5) “MAYDAY” ................. ELT remote switch ON .......................... Flaps 20° ............................................ Airspeed (C172) 70MPH (T41) 76MPH ........... Selected field OVERFLY & INVESTIGATE .. Flaps RETRACT WHEN SAFE .................. Avionics switch OFF .............................. Electrical switches OFF ......................... once landing is assured Flaps (final approach) 30° ..................... Final approach 76MPH ............................ Master switch (prior to touchdown) OFF ......... Cabin doors (prior to touchdown) UNLATCH .... Touchdown TAIL SLIGHTLY LOW ............. EIS & MAG switches (upon touchdown) OFF ... Mixture (upon touchdown) OFF .................... Brakes AS REQUIRED ........................... DITCHING (WATER LANDING) Transponder 7700 ................................ Radio call (121.5) “MAYDAY” ................. ELT remote switch ON .......................... Loose objects SECURE OR JETTISON ...... Seat belts and harnesses TIGHTEN ......... approach ➡ High winds and/or heavy seas - land into the wind. Light winds and/or heavy swells - land parallel to swells ➡ Flaps (recommended) 20°-30° ➡ Throttle 300 FPM descent at 76MPH ➡ If power is not available, approach at (C172M) 80MPH (T41) 86MPH with flaps UP or (C172M) 78MPH (T41) 81MPH with flaps 10° ➡ Unlatch cabin doors prior to touchdown touchdown ➡ Touchdown in a level attitude at a minimum descent rate ➡ Cushion face during touchdown ➡ Evacuate airplane & inflate life vests PARTIAL POWER/ENGINE LOSS Fuel selector SWITCH TANKS (60 SEC.) .. Fuel selector SELECT ............................ YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 12 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter CONTINUE CRANKING ........... ———————————————————— Throttle FULL OPEN .............................. ➡ If engine starts: Power (few minutes) 1700 RPM ............. Engine SHUTDOWN .............................. ➡ If engine fails to start: Throttle FULL OPEN .............................. Mixture CUTOFF ................................... Starter CONTINUE CRANKING ............... Master switch OFF ................................ EIS & MAG switches OFF ....................... Fuel selector OFF ................................. ➡ Abandon aircraft and use fire extinguisher ➡ Call 911 ENGINE FIRE ON THE GROUND Fuel selector OFF .............................. Mixture CUTOFF ................................ EIS & MAG switches OFF ................... Master switch OFF ............................ ———————————————————— ➡ Abandon aircraft and use fire extinguisher ➡ Call 911 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Fuel selector OFF .............................. Mixture CUTOFF ................................ ———————————————————— Master switch OFF ................................ Cabin air & heat OFF ............................ Airspeed 110MPH .................................. ➡ Execute Emergency Landing Without Engine Power WING FIRE IN FLIGHT External lights ALL OFF ..................... Pitot heat OFF ................................... ———————————————————— Master switch OFF ................................ Cabin air & heat OFF ............................ Airspeed 110MPH .................................. ➡ Slip to keep flames away from fuel tanks and cabin ➡ Taxi lights may be used as required if not on the affected wing CABIN OR ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Master switch OFF ............................ ———————————————————— Vents CLOSED ..................................... Cabin air & heat OFF ............................ ➡ Open cabin air, vents and/or windows when fire is out ➡ Land as soon as practicable ➡ If fire is out and electrical equipment is required: Electrical switches ALL OFF .................... Circuit breakers CHECK BUT DO NOT RESET ..... Master switch ON ................................. Electrical switches ON AS REQUIRED ...... LOW OIL PRESSURE (NORMAL OIL TEMP) ➡ Make minimum power changes practical ➡ Conserve altitude until landing is assured ➡ Land as soon as practicable LOW OIL PRESSURE (HIGH OIL TEMP) ➡ Reduce power to min. necessary ➡ Execute Precautionary Landing with Engine Power AMMETER EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE Alternator circuit breaker PULL .............. Non-essential equipment OFF ................ ➡ Terminate flight as soon as practical AMMETER DISCHARGE Avionics switch OFF .............................. Alternator circuit breaker CHECK & RESET ....... Master switch OFF THEN ON .................. Ammeter CHECK BATTERY CHARGING .... Avionics switch ON ............................... ➡ If low voltage light remains on or ammeter still indicates discharge: Non-essential equipment OFF ................ ➡ Terminate flight as soon as practical ➡ Note: if the master switch is turned off after the battery has drained below current level to activate battery contactor, subsequent activation of master switch will be ineffective YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 13 C172M & T41 CHECKLIST EMERGENCY PROCEDURES LANDING GEAR - FLAT MAIN TIRE Flaps AS REQUIRED ............................. ➡ Use fuel selector to reduce weight on the side of the flat tire ➡ If practical, land with crosswind on the side opposite the flat tire ➡ Line up for landing on the same side of the runway as the good tire ➡ Touchdown slightly wing low on the side of the good tire ➡ Lower the nose gear for directional control ➡ Use aileron to keep weight off the flat tire as long as possible ➡ Use brakes on the side of the good tire only LANDING GEAR - FLAT NOSE TIRE Flaps 30° ............................................ ➡ Touchdown on the runway centerline ➡ Use yoke full aft to minimize weight on the nose gear ➡ Use minimum braking required SPIN Throttle IDLE .................................... Ailerons NEUTRAL ............................. ➡ FULL RUDDER DEFLECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF THE SPIN ➡ Control wheel (yoke) forward to break the stall ➡ Neutral rudder after rotation stops ➡ Control wheel (yoke) back to smoothly recover from the ensuing dive ———————————————————— CABIN DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT ➡ Fly the airplane - keep positive control at all times ➡ Land the airplane and close door on the ground - approach is unaffected ➡ If landing is impractical, climb to a safe altitude then: Airspeed (C172) 70MPH (T41) 76MPH ............ Vents CLOSED ..................................... Window OPEN ..................................... ➡ Push door ajar then slam it closed AUTOPILOT FAILURE Autopilot DISENGAGE ....................... Autopilot master switch OFF ............. ———————————————————— AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING Master switch OFF ................................ ELT ACTIVATE ...................................... ➡ Abandon aircraft until all danger of fire has passed ➡ When safe to return to the aircraft, remove the ELT and install the antenna (ELT is behind the rear panel of the baggage area), then turn the ELT on ➡ If the radio is still operative make periodic calls on 121.5 and monitor the frequency for instructions RADIO FAILURE ➡ Check audio panel for improper settings (volume, squelch, com selector, pilot/pax/crew mutes) ➡ Check com for volume, squelch and frequency ➡ Switch coms and attempt radio calls ➡ Switch headphone jacks to another seating position ➡ Check circuit breakers (reset only once) ➡ Squawk 7600 on transponder ➡ Make calls “into the blind” ➡ Monitor and join the traffic pattern when safe and look for tower light gun signals LIGHT GUN SIGNALS IN FLIGHT FLASHING RED AIRPORT UNSAFE ................... STEADY RED HOLD IN POSITION ................... FLASHING RED/GREEN CAUTION ................... FLASHING GREEN RETURN FOR LANDING ....... STEADY GREEN CLEARED TO LAND ................ EMERGENCY DESCENT Carb heat ON ...................................... Throttle IDLE ....................................... Mixture RICH ....................................... Flaps 30° ............................................ Airspeed 100MPH .................................. YOKOTA FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PAGE 14