Cessna 172 M/N Checklist
CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 172M and 172N models, specifically tailored for pilots operating these aircraft. It provides a comprehensive guide for preflight, engine start, taxi, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures. The checklist is designed to ensure that pilots follow standard operating procedures to maintain safety and efficiency during flight operations. It includes critical information such as passenger briefings, fluid checks, and emergency procedures, making it an essential tool for both training and operational flights.
- Passenger briefing acronym "SEATTT" covers essential safety topics.
- Preflight inspection includes checking fuel levels and oil levels (minimum 5.5 qts).
- Engine start procedure requires verifying oil pressure rise within 30-60 seconds.
- Emergency procedures include specific actions for engine fire and failure scenarios.
- V speeds for Cessna 172M: VSO 49 mph, VY 91 mph, Max Weight 2300 lbs.
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Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2020
- Pages
- 11
- File size
- 1.0 MB
- Publisher
- willow-mylesnuffer-hhk7.squarespace.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 160
- Engine model
- Lycoming O-320-E2D
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,475.2
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 42
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,300
V-speeds
- VR
- 60
- VX
- 75
- VY
- 91
- VFE
- 100
- VNE
- 182
- VNO
- 145
- VS1
- 57
- VSO
- 49
Weight & balance
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,475.2
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,300
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In this document
General Information
The checklist begins with a passenger briefing acronym "SEATTT" covering seat adjustments, egress, air management, communication protocols, traffic scanning, and task delegation. It also includes departure and approach briefings for both VFR and IFR operations, ensuring pilots are prepared for various flight scenarios.
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection section emphasizes the importance of checking the aircraft's exterior and interior. It includes verifying the condition of the windscreen, fuel levels, oil levels, and ensuring all documents are in order. The checklist also covers the verification of control locks and the operation of various switches before engine start.
Engine Start and Taxi
This section outlines the procedures for starting the engine, including setting the mixture, throttle, and verifying oil pressure. It also details the necessary checks before taxiing, such as confirming avionics settings and obtaining weather information.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section provides critical actions for various in-flight emergencies, including engine fires, electrical failures, and engine failures. It outlines specific steps to take in each scenario, ensuring pilots are prepared to handle emergencies effectively.
V Speeds and Specifications
The checklist includes important V speeds for the Cessna 172M, such as VSO (49 mph), VS1 (57 mph), VX (75 mph), and VY (91 mph). It also provides specifications for the aircraft, including engine type, fuel capacity, and weight limits.
Safety notes
- Always verify that the passenger briefing is completed before flight.
- Ensure all safety equipment is functional and accessible during the flight.
- Follow emergency procedures precisely to ensure safety in critical situations.
Full document text
Cessna 172 M/N Checklist N5123R N23GD N80507 22 June 2020 General Information PASSENGER BRIEFING “SEATTT” – Seats – Adjustment & Belts – Egress – Door Operation – Air – Vents; Air Sickness – Talk – Sterile Cockpit – Traffic – Help Scan – Tasks – Pilot Assistance DEPARTURE BRIEFING “SWAN” – Surface – Runway ID’d; Condition – Winds/Weather – Condition Assessment – Abort Point – Runway Required – Numbers – Vr; Climbout; Engine Failure Procedure APPROACH BRIEFING (VFR) – Tower: Contacted – Uncontrolled: Self-announce – Landing Runway: confirmed – Pattern entry: determined APPROACH BRIEFING (IFR) – ATIS – Stack: frequencies set – Altimeter: set – Procedure: reviewed – Procedure: loaded/activated GNS – Identify GPS waypoints – CDI/VLOC: set as needed – Approach mode: verify sequenced – Marker Beacon: on – Identify Nav Signals – Course: set – Entry: vectors/hold/procedure turn – Altitudes – Times – Missed Approach FREQUENCIES TVC ATIS.............................119.175 TVC GND.................................121.8 TVC TWR................................124.2 TVC UNICOM..........................122.9 TVC FBO – AVFlight Tel.: (231) 929-1126 Minneapolis Center..................132.9 Lansing FSS.................122.2/122.65 TVC VOR.................................114.6 TVC ILS 28...............................110.7 GLR VOR.................................109.2 CGG VOR................................109.8 MBL VOR.................................111.4 PLN VOR.................................111.8 KACB CTAF.............................122.7 KACB AWOS.......................119.275 KCAD CTAF.............................122.8 KCAD AWOS.......................128.325 KFKS CTAF...........................123.05 KFKS AWOS........................118.325 Thompsonville (7Y2) CTAF......122.9 Empire (Y87) CTAF.................122.9 KMBL CTAF.............................122.8 KMBL AWOS...........................111.4 FLUIDS Windscreen...........................Washed All Fuel Sumps.......................Sample Fuel Level....Visually Check All Tanks Fuel Caps......................Verify Secure Oil Level............................Min 5.5 qts INTERIOR PREFLIGHT Aircraft Documents...................Check Hobbs & Tach Times..........Verify/Log Alternate Static.........................Check Control Wheel Lock...............Remove Magnetos.........................Confirm Off Avionics Master................Confirm Off Master Switch................................On Ammeter...................Verify Discharge Flaps.................................Extend Full Fuel Gauges........................Verify Qty 23GD Aux Tanks/Pumps..........Check Exterior Lights.....................On/Check Pitot Heat...............Check if Required Electrical Switches.........................Off Master Switch................................Off Fuel Selector...............................Both EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT Windows/Fuselage...................Check Left Wheel Assembly...............Check Baggage Door...............Verify Secure Left Empennage.......................Check ELT Antenna............................Check Vertical Stabilizer/Rudder.........Check Navigation Antennas................Check Horizontal Stabilizer..................Check Tail Tie Down.............Check/Remove Elevator....................................Check Elevator Trim Tab.....................Check Right Empennage.....................Check Right Wheel Assembly.............Check Right Wing Strut.......................Check Right Flap.................................Check Right Wing Surfaces................Check Right Aileron.............................Check Right Wing Tip..........................Check Right Wing Leading Edge.........Check Fuel Strainer...............................Drain Lower Fuselage........................Check Exhaust....................................Check Nose Wheel Assembly.............Check Air Intakes................................Check Prop & Spinner.........................Check Cowling.....................................Check Static Port.................................Check Left Wing Strut.........................Check Left Wing Surfaces..................Check Left Wing Leading Edge...........Check Pitot Tube...................................Clear Stall Warning Horn...................Check Fuel Vent..................................Check Left Wingtip..............................Check Left Aileron...............................Check Left Flap...................................Check Wing Tie Downs....................Remove Chocks & Towbar..................Remove BEFORE ENGINE START Preflight Inspection..............Complete Passenger Briefing....,..........SEATTT Seats........................Adjusted/Locked Seatbelts/Harness...............Fastened Cabin Doors...............Closed/Latched Circuit Breakers...............................In Elevator Trim..............Set for Takeoff ENGINE START Brakes...........................................Set Mixture.........................................Rich Throttle..........................................Set Carb Heat......................................Off Beacon...........................................On Prime...............................As Required Propeller.....................................Clear Master Switch................................On Ignition Switch.............................Start Oil Pressure.......Verify Rise 30/60sec Throttle...............................1000 RPM Flaps..............................................Up BEFORE TAXI Avionics Master..............................On Mixture.......................Lean approx. 1" Intercom...................................Check Radio Stack...................................Set Garmin430/530.....................Program ATIS/Weather..........................Obtain Lights..............................As Required ENGINE RUN-UP Area............................................Clear Nose Wheel...........................Straight
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Brakes...........................................Set Primer.................................In/Locked Fuel Quantity.............................Verify Mixture.........................................Rich Throttle..............................1700 RPM Engine Instruments..................Check Magnetos......................Check 125/50 Carb Heat...............Check RPM Drop Idle RPM...................................Check Carb Heat......................Check at Idle Ammeter.......................Verify Charge Throttle...............................1000 RPM Auto-pilot (N5123R)..................Check BEFORE TAKEOFF Windows/Doors.......................Closed Flight Controls................Free/Correct Carb Heat......................................Off Landing/Taxi/Strobe Lights............On Nav Lights...................On As Needed Mixture.........................................Rich Throttle Friction.............................Set Flaps...............................As Required Transponder...............Alt/Verify Code Nav Source................................Verify (On GNS 530/430; G5 and Nav 2) Engine Instruments..................Check Takeoff Brief............................SWAN Time Off......................................Note TAKEOFF Throttle.............Advance to Full Open Callouts – Audible Verify: Power/Gauges/Airspeed/Abort Point Rotate..........................55 kts/60 mph Climbout.......................80 kts/90 mph Short Field Climbout: 59 kts/75 mph CRUISE CLIMB Airspeed..........80-90 kts/90-100 mph Throttle................................Full Open Lights..............................Off/As Req’d Mixture........................Lean As Req’d Engine Instruments..................Check CRUISE Throttle.....................2200-2600RPM Pitch/Power/Trim Mixture.......................Lean As Req’d DESCENT AND APPROACH ATIS........................................Obtain Avionics........................................Set Instruments..................................Set Landing & Taxi Lights...................On Mixture.......................................Rich Fuel Selector..............................Both Seatbelts/Harness..............Fastened Approach Brief...................Complete BEFORE LANDING Carb Heat.....................................On Flaps..............................As Required AFTER LANDING Lights.............................As Required Carb Heat.....................................Off Mixture.......................................Lean Flaps.............................................Up ENGINE SHUTDOWN Throttle.............................1000 RPM Lights............................................Off Beacon............................LEAVE ON Avionics Master............................Off Mixture............................Idle Cut-Off Propeller.....................Verify Stopped Magnetos......................................Off Master Switch...............................Off POST FLIGHT Control Lock.........................Installed Tach/Hobbs Time..................Record Aircraft Interior........Check Condition Chocks.................................In Place Post-Flight Walk Around....Complete Tie Down.....................As Necessary CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN Emergency Procedures ENGINE FIRE DURING START Starter.........................................................Continue Cranking IF ENGINE STARTS Throttle........................................1700 rpm - few minutes Engine...........................................Shut Down & Inspect IF ENGINE DOES NOT START Starter...............................................Continue Cranking Throttle....................................................Full Open Mixture...................................................Idle Cut-Off Master..........................................................Off Fuel Selector................................................Off ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Mixture.................................................................Idle Cut-Off Fuel Selector................................................................Off Master Switch..............................................................Off Airspeed (to extinguish fire)..........................100 kts/120 mph Cabin Heat/Air (except overhead vents).....................Off PREPARE FOR POWER OFF LANDING ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Master Switch...............................................................Off Cabin Vents/Heat/Overhead Vents...............................Off Avionics Master............................................................Off All Electrical Switches..................................................Off IF FIRE OUT AND ELECTRICAL POWER NEEDED: Master Switch............................................................On Circuit Breakers.......................................................Check *Do NOT Reset Tripped Breakers* Avionics Master........................................................On Electrical Switches....................On: ONE AT A TIME AS NEEDED *Immediately Turn Off Switch if Fire/Smoke* Cabin Vents/Heat........................Open: Only if Fire Out ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT Airspeed.............................................................65 kts/80 mph Carb Heat.........................................................................On Possible Landing Site......................................Identify/Head To Engine Restart Fuel Selector......................................................Both Mixture...............................................................Rich Ignition Switch...................................................Both Primer............................................................In/Locked If Engine Does Not Restart: Prepare for Power Off Landing POWER OFF EMERGENCY LANDING Mixture..................................................................Idle Cut-Off Fuel Selector.................................................................Off Transponder.................................................................7700 Airspeed.............................................................65 kts/80 mph WHEN LANDING ASSURED Flaps.....................................................................As needed Airspeed.................................60 kts/65 mph (if flaps down) Master Switch............................................................Off Cabin Doors...........................................................Unlatch Touchdown...............................................Slightly Tail Low CARBURETOR ICING Throttle..........................................................................Full Carburetor Heat.....................On Until Engine Runs Smoothly Throttle.....................................................................Readjust Carburetor Heat..........Use Minimum Necessary if Ice Reforms Mixture..........................................Lean for Smooth Operation NON-EMERGENCY ABNORMAL OPERATION PROCEDURES LOW OIL PRESSURE If Oil Temp High Engine Failure May be Imminent *Prepare for a Power Off Landing – Land Immediately* If Oil Temp Low faulty pressure gauge possible – Monitor Oil Temp – Landing at nearest airport advisable FOULED PLUGS DURING RUNUP – ENGINE BURNOUT Runup engine for roughness or failed mag check Brakes........................................................Set Throttle................................................2000 rpm Mixture................Lean Until Small Power Reduction Run engine for two minutes in this configuration. Repeat Run-up checks. If checks again failed discontinue flight and refer to maintenance LOW VOLTAGE - ELECTRICAL FAILURE Ammeter.......................................................Verify Discharge Avionics Master.....................................................Off Alternator Field Current Circuit Breaker...........Verify Set Electrical Load....................................................Reduce Master Switch Alternator Side...............................Off Master Switch Alternator Side...............................ON Ammeter..........................................................Verify Charge IF ALTERNATOR RESET SUCCESSFUL Avionics Master....................................On Electrical Switches................................On Ammeter............................................Monitor IF ALTERNATOR RESET UNSUCCESSFUL Master Switch Alternator Side..............Off Non-essential Electrical Devices...........Off Conserve Power; Land as Soon as Practical EXCESSIVE RATE OF ELECTRICAL CHARGE Master Switch Alternator Side..............................Off Avionics Master....................................................Off Master Switch Alternator Side..............................On *If Overvoltage Fixed Battery Master ON continue flight* *If Overvoltage Continues Master OFF, Conserve Power and Land as soon as practical* For Use With 1974 Cessna 172 -M N5123R V SPEEDS VSO..........................................49 mph VS1...........................................57 mph VX............................................75 mph VY............................................91 mph VR............................................60 mph VG ............................................80 mph VFE.........................................100 mph VA..........................................112 mph VNO........................................145 mph VNE........................................182 mph WEIGHT LIMITS Empty Weight....................1,475.2 lbs Arm: 40.39" Max Weight..........................2,300 lbs SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D -160 hp at 2700 rpm Fuel Capacity............................42 gal USEABLE Fuel........................38 gal -Wing Tanks: 21 gal each (19 gal useable) Oil Capacity.............................8 qts -MINIMUM 5.5 qts ELECTRICAL 14 Volt System/12 volt Battery 60 Amp Engine Drive Alternator Over-voltage Sensor/Warning Light FLAPS Slotted Electrical (motor in right wing) Maximum 40E -Gauge shows 10Eincrements -When engaged flaps travel until switch returned to neutral PATTERN SPEEDS: 100/90/80/70 Normal Landing: 65 mph Short Field Landing: 60 mph (40E Flaps) For Use With 1976 Cessna 172 -M N80507 V SPEEDS VSO.............................................44 kts VS1.............................................50 kts VX..............................................59 kts VY..............................................73 kts VR..............................................60 kts VG ..............................................65 kts VFE.............................................85 kts VA.......................................80 - 96 kts VNO..........................................128 kts VNE...........................................160 kts WEIGHT LIMITS Empty Weight.................1,454.25 lbs Max Weight.........................2,300 lbs SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D -160 hp at 2700 rpm Fuel Capacity...........................42 gal USEABLE Fuel.......................38 gal -Wing Tanks: 21 gal each (19 gal useable) Oil Capacity.............................8 qts -MINIMUM 5.5 qts ELECTRICAL 14 Volt System/12 volt Battery 60 Amp Engine Drive Alternator Over-voltage Sensor/Warning Light FLAPS Slotted Electrical (motor in right wing) Maximum 40E -Gauge shows 10E increments -When engaged flaps travel until switch returned to neutral PATTERN SPEEDS: 95/85/75/65 Normal Landing: 60 KIAS Short Field Landing: 55 KIAS (40E Flaps) For Use With 1978 Cessna 172 -N N23GD V SPEEDS VSO............................................44 kts VS1.............................................50 kts VX..............................................59 kts VY..............................................73 kts VR..............................................60 kts VG ..............................................65 kts VFE.............................................85 kts VA.......................................80 - 96 kts VNO..........................................128 kts VNE...........................................160 kts WEIGHT LIMITS Empty Weight....................1,502.2 lbs Max Weight..........................2,300 lbs SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Lycoming O-320-A4M -180 hp at 2700 rpm Fuel Capacity: 66 gal (63 USEABLE) Mains (2@21.5 ea)..................43 gal USEABLE Fuel......................40 gal Auxiliaries (2@11.5 ea.)..........23 gal (ALL 23 gal USEABLE) Oil Capacity................................8 qts -MINIMUM 5.5 qts ELECTRICAL 28 Volt System/24 volt Battery 60 Amp Engine Driven Alternator Over-voltage Sensor/Warning Light FLAPS Slotted Electrical (motor in right wing) Maximum 30E -Lever with detents 10E increments PATTERN SPEEDS: 95/85/75/65 Normal Landing: 60 KIAS Short Field Landing: 55 KIAS (30E Flaps)
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