Cessna 172M Checklist
CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna 172M Skyhawk, designed to assist pilots in conducting normal and emergency procedures. It provides a structured format for preflight checks, engine start, taxiing, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and securing the aircraft. The checklist is intended for use at Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport in Batavia, OH, and emphasizes safety and thoroughness in aircraft operation. Each section includes challenges and responses to ensure that critical steps are not overlooked during flight operations.
- Control lock must be removed before starting procedures.
- Mixture should be set to rich for takeoff and climb.
- Airspeed for best glide is 65 KIAS during engine failure in flight.
- Throttle settings are crucial: 1700 RPM for pre-takeoff checks, idle during emergencies.
- Always check fuel selector position before takeoff and landing.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.williamsburgflightcenter.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 91 KB
- Publisher
- www.williamsburgflightcenter.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
V-speeds
- VY
- 78
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Normal Procedures
The Normal Procedures section outlines the steps for aircraft acceptance, starting the engine, taxiing, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing. It includes checks for control locks, fuel quantity, and circuit breakers, as well as specific RPM settings for engine operations. The section emphasizes the importance of preflight inspections and passenger briefings, ensuring all safety measures are in place before flight.
Emergency Procedures
The Emergency Procedures section details critical actions to take in various emergency scenarios, including engine failure during takeoff, immediately after takeoff, and in flight. It provides specific airspeeds, such as 65 KIAS for glide and instructions for handling engine fires and electrical fires. The checklist emphasizes the importance of memorizing key actions to ensure quick and effective responses during emergencies.
Safety notes
- Ensure all doors and windows are closed and latched before flight.
- Monitor engine instruments continuously during flight operations.
- In case of engine failure, maintain control and glide towards a suitable landing site.
Full document text
Normal Procedures Cessna 172M Checklist Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport • Batavia, OH • 45103 Challenge Response AIRCRAFT ACCEPTANCE Control Lock ..................................................................... REMOVE Master Switch ............................................................................ ON Flaps .................................................................................... DOWN Fuel Quantity................................................................... CHECKED Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Alternate Static Air .................................................................... OFF Maintenance Status / Tachometer ................................. CHECKED Hobbs ........................................................................... RECORDED AR(R)OW ......................................................................... CHECKED BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Preflight Inspection ........................................................ COMPLETE Doors ........................................................ CLOSED AND LATCHED Passenger Briefing......................................................... COMPLETE Seat Belts / Harnesses .............................................................. ON Circuit Breakers .......................................................... CHECKED IN Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Electrical Equipment ................................................................. OFF STARTING ENGINE Master Switch ............................................................................ ON Beacon....................................................................................... ON Mixture .................................................................................... RICH Carb Heat .............................................................................. COLD Throttle................................................................... OPEN 1/8 INCH Primer ...................................................... IF REQUIRED 2-4 PUMPS Propeller Area ....................................................................... CLEAR Ignition Switch ....................................................................... START Throttle............................................................................ 1000 RPM Oil Pressure .................................................................... CHECKED Avionics ..................................................................................... ON Flaps ........................................................................................... UP Mixture ...................................................................... AS REQUIRED TAXI Exterior Lights ............................................................ AS REQUIRED Brakes / Steering ............................................................ CHECKED Instruments ..................................................................... CHECKED Transponder .................................................................. VERIFY ALT BEFORE TAKEOFF Parking Brake ............................................................................. SET Doors & Windows ........................................................... CHECKED Flight Controls & Trim ..................................................... CHECKED Fuel Quantity................................................................... CHECKED Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Mixture .................................................................................... RICH Throttle............................................................................ 1700 RPM Magnetos (Max. 125 RPM / 50 Difference)..................... CHECKED Carb Heat ....................................................................... CHECKED Suction Gauge (if equipped) ........................................... CHECKED Engine Instruments & Ammeter ...................................... CHECKED Throttle.................................................................. IDLE / 1000 RPM Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Flaps ........................................................................................... SET Flight Instruments ....................................................................... SET Departure Briefing / Avionics ................................ COMPLETE / SET Challenge Response LINE UP Exterior Lights ............................................................................ ON Pitot Heat .................................................................. AS REQUIRED Carb Heat .............................................................................. COLD Mixture ............................. RICH (below 3,000’ pressure altitude) CLIMB Flaps ........................................................................................... UP Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Engine Gauges ............................................................... CHECKED Airspeed ................................. VY (78) until 1000’ then 80-90 KIAS CRUISE Power .......................................................................................... SET Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Landing Light ............................................................................ OFF Heading Indicator / Compass ......................................... CHECKED DESCENT Weather .......................................................................... CHECKED Power ........................................................................... AS DESIRED
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Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Altimeter...................................................................................... SET Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Carb Heat ................................................................. AS REQUIRED Landing Light ............................................................ AS REQUIRED Approach Briefing .......................................................... COMPLETE BEFORE LANDING Passenger Briefing......................................................... COMPLETE Seat Belts / Harnesses .............................................................. ON Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Mixture ...................................................................... AS REQUIRED Carb Heat .................................................................................. ON Flaps ........................................................................................... SET Landing Light ............................................................................. ON Autopilot (if installed) ................................................................ OFF AFTER LANDING Landing Light / Anti-Collision Light .......................................... OFF Trim ......................................................................................... RESET Mixture ...................................................................... AS REQUIRED Flaps ........................................................................................... UP Carb Heat ................................................................................. OFF Pitot Heat .................................................................................. OFF SECURING Brakes .................................................................................... HOLD Avionics .................................................................................... OFF Magnetos ............................................................ GROUND CHECK Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Magnetos / Keys ............................................................ OFF & OUT Tach Time ............................................................................ CHECK Electrical Equipment ................................................................. OFF Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Fuel Selector .............................................................. LEFT or RIGHT Hobbs / Tach Time ........................................................... RECORD Chocks / Control Lock & Tie Down ............................ IN & SECURE Emergency Procedures Cessna 172M Checklist Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport • Batavia, OH • 45103 © Sporty’s Academy, Inc. Challenge Response ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL Throttle...................................................................................... IDLE Brakes ................................................................................... APPLY Wing Flaps ........................................................................ RETRACT Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector ............................................................................. OFF Magneto Switch ........................................................................ OFF Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF Airspeed ............................................................. (flaps up) 65 KIAS Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector ............................................................................. OFF Magnetos .................................................................................. OFF Wing Flaps ................................................................. AS REQUIRED Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT Trim for Best Glide ............................................................. 65 KIAS Pick Suitable Landing Site Fly Toward Landing Site Fuel Selector ........................................................................... BOTH Mixture ....................................................................... AS REQUIRED Carb Heat .................................................................................. ON Primer .......................................................................... IN/LOCKED Magnetos ...................................................................... ON / BOTH IF NO RESTART OR AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING IS NECESSARY: Squawk Code: 7700 (121.5) Passenger Briefing..........................................................COMPLETE Mix, Mags, Fuel Selector .......................................................... OFF Flaps .......................................................................... AS REQUIRED Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Seats / Seat Belts ............................................................... SECURE Sharp Objects ........................................................................ STOW Doors ...................................................................................... AJAR ENGINE FIRE DURING START UP Cranking ........................................................................ CONTINUE IF ENGINE STARTS: Throttle............................................................................ 1700 RPM Engine .......................................................................... SHUTDOWN Engine ................................................................................ INSPECT IF ENGINE FAILS TO START: Throttle........................................................................... FULL OPEN Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Cranking ........................................................................ CONTINUE Fuel Selector ............................................................................. OFF Fire Extinguisher ..................................................... OBTAIN / ARM Engine ................................................................................. SECURE Magnetos .................................................................................. OFF Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF Engine ................................................................................ INSPECT Highlighted Items Should be Committed to Memory Challenge Response ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector ............................................................................. OFF Vents Heat / Air .................................................................. CLOSED (except wing root vents) Airspeed ............................................................................ 100 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture.) Forced Landing ................................................................. EXECUTE SEE ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT: NO RESTART CHECKLIST ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Master Switch ........................................................................... OFF All Other Switches Except Ignition ........................................... OFF Vents Heat / Air .................................................................. CLOSED Fire Extinguisher ............................................................. ACTIVATE WARNING: AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHIN CLOSED CABIN, VENTILATE CABIN0 IF FIRE APPEARS OUT AND ELECTRICAL POWER IS NECESSARY FOR CONTINUANCE OF FLIGHT Master Switch ............................................................................ ON Circuit Breakers ...................... check for faulty circuit, do not reset Radio / Electrical Switches ........................................................ ON (One at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized.) Vents Heat / Air ...................................................................... OPEN (When it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.) LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE Wing Flaps .................................................................... AS DESIRED Approach .......................................................................... NORMAL Touchdown .......................................................... GOOD TIRE FIRST (Hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron control.) AMMETER SHOWS EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE Master ....................................................................................... OFF Alternator Circuit Breaker ........................................................ PULL Non-Essential Electrical Equip.................................................. OFF Flight ............................................ LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ALT INOP LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN FLIGHT Radios ....................................................................................... OFF Alternator Circuit Breaker ............................................... CHECK IN Master Switch ...................................................... OFF (both sides) Master Switch ............................................................................ ON ALT INOP Light ............................................................ CHECK OFF Radios ........................................................................................ ON IF ALT INOP LIGHT ILLUMINATES AGAIN Alternator .................................................................................. OFF Non-Essential Radio / Electrical Equip. .................................... OFF Flight ............................................ LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL Highlighted Items Should be Committed to Memory
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