Quick Reference Normal Operating Checklist
CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK · Checklist
Overview
This document is a Quick Reference Normal Operating Checklist specifically designed for the Cessna 172M Skyhawk. It serves as a concise guide for pilots to ensure all necessary procedures are followed during various phases of flight, including preflight, engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and shutdown. The checklist is intended for use only with an approved Cessna checklist, emphasizing the importance of safety and adherence to standard operating procedures. It provides clear and straightforward instructions to help pilots operate the aircraft efficiently and safely.
- Ensure oil pressure is in the green arc within 30 seconds in summer and 60 seconds in winter after engine start.
- During the magneto check, the maximum drop should not exceed 125 RPM and must be within 50 RPM of each other.
- Rotate at an airspeed of 55 knots during takeoff.
- Maintain a climb speed of 73 knots (Vy) and 59 knots (Vx).
- For landing, approach at 65 knots and ensure flaps are set to 10° below 110 knots and full below 85 knots.
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Originally published by www.bergstromaircraft.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
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- Checklist
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- 1
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- www.bergstromaircraft.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Range (nm)
- 600
- Engine (hp)
- 160
- Height (ft)
- 8
- Length (ft)
- 27
- Propeller
- McCauley 1A170/DM
- Wingspan (ft)
- 36
- Engine model
- Lycoming O-320
- Max speed (kt)
- 124
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 105
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,550
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 40
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 730
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 14,000
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 8
- Landing over 50ft
- 1,500
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 15
- Takeoff over 50ft
- 2,000
- Landing distance (ft)
- 1,200
- Takeoff distance (ft)
- 1,500
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 65
- Stall speed clean (kt)
- 48
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 61
V-speeds
- VA
- 99
- VR
- 55
- VX
- 59
- VY
- 73
- VFE
- 85
- VNE
- 160
- VNO
- 125
- VS1
- 48
- VSO
- 40
- VREF
- 65
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 1,000
- Max ramp weight (lb)
- 2,550
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 200
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,550
- Max landing weight (lb)
- 2,550
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
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In this document
Before Engine Start
This section outlines the essential preflight checks that must be completed before starting the engine. Key tasks include ensuring the preflight inspection is complete, adjusting and locking seats, setting the brakes, and ensuring the fuel selector is on both tanks.
Engine Start
The engine start checklist includes steps such as setting the mixture to rich, checking the carburetor heat, and ensuring the oil pressure is in the green arc within specified time limits depending on the season.
Before Takeoff (Runup)
This section details the runup procedures, including setting the brakes, checking flight and engine instruments, and performing a magneto check with specific RPM drop limits.
Climb
During the climb phase, pilots are reminded to set the throttle to full power, keep the mixture rich, and maintain specific climb speeds for optimal performance.
Landing
The landing checklist provides guidance on flap settings, approach speeds, and touchdown techniques to ensure a safe landing.
Safety notes
- Always close your VFR flight plan after landing.
- Ensure the propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
Full document text
C-172 CESSNA SKYHAWK Quick Reference Normal Operating Checklist For use only with an approved Cessna checklist REMEMBER TO CLOSE YOUR VFR FLIGHT PLAN ! BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Preflight.......................Complete 2. Fuel Drain Tool...................Stow 3. Passenger briefing......Complete 4. Seats.................Adjust and Lock 5. Seat Belt & Harness.....……..On 6. Brakes………........................Set 7. Avionics Master.....................Off 8. Circuit Breakers.......................In 9. Fuel Selector.................On Both 10. Beacon Light...........................On ENGINE START 1. Mixture.................................Rich 2. Carburetor Heat..................Cold 3. Prime..............2-6 strokes if cold 4. Master…………………………On 5. Throttle.................Open 1/4 Inch 6. Propeller Area....................Clear 7. Ignition...........................To Start 8. Engine RPM….....................800 9. Oil Pressure..................In Green Note: Oil pressure should be in green arc within 30 seconds summer, 60 seconds winter. BEFORE TAXI 1. Flaps......................................Up 2. Avionics Master.....................On 3. NAV lights…(Sunset-Sunrise)ON 4. Transponder...............Select ALT for taxiing 5. ATIS..................Listen and Copy 6. Brakes............Release and Test 7. Communication....GRD or CTAF BEFORE TAKEOFF (RUNUP) 1. Brakes...................................Set 2. Flight Instruments..................Set 3. Engine Instruments...... In Green 4. Avionics....Set properly for Flight 5. Mixture............Rich below 3000’ 6. Throttle......................1700 RPM 7. Magnetos..........Check Lt and Rt NOTE: Max drop during mag check is 125 RPM, within 50 RPM of each other. 8. Carburetor Heat.............On, check operation, then Off 9. Engine Instruments..........In Green 10. Ammeter...........................Check 11. Suction Gage..............Green Arc 12. Throttle...............800 - 1000 RPM 13. Throttle friction lock…….....Adjust 14. Flight Controls......Free & Correct 15. Doors & Windows.............Secure 16. Transponder……..Proper Code and select ALT 17. Lights..................Strobes ON, Landing Light As Req., NAV....Sunset to Sunrise 18. Pitot Heat.................As Required 19. Brakes.............................Release AT TAKEOFF 1. Wing Flaps..................0° Normal 10° Soft field 2. Throttle................Set Full Power 3. Mixture RICH, lean above 3000’ 4. Airspeed........Rotate at 55 Knots 5. Climb Speed….…..Vy 73 Knots Vx 59 Knots CLIMB 1. Throttle......................Full Power 2. Mixture...Rich, Lean above 3000 3. Trim.......................Set for Climb 4. Airspeed..................Vx 59 Knots Vy 73 Knots 5. Cruise Climb.................80 Knots CRUISE 1. Throttle...........2200 – 2450 RPM 2. Trim.......................................Set 3. Mixture...........Lean above 3000’ 4. Landing Light.........................Off DESCENT 1. ATIS.................Listen and Copy 2. Altimeter...............................Set 3. Throttle...............Set as required 4. Carburetor Heat........As required 5. Trim.........................As Required 6. Mixture............Rich as Required 7. Fuel Selector…………...On Both 8. Avionics................................Set BEFORE LANDING 1. Seats, seat belts………...Secure 2. Fuel Selector......................Both 3. Mixture................................Rich 4. Carburetor Heat…………..On as Required 5. Landing Light............As Required GO AROUND 1. Throttle…………..FULL POWER 2. Carburetor heat……………..OFF 3. Flaps…..........IMMEDIATELY 20° 4. Climb speed................55 Knots 5. Flaps up once obstacles CLEAR LANDING 1. Flaps 10°.........Below 110 Knots 2. Flaps Full...........Below 85 Knots 3. Normal App.............65 Knots 4. Touchdown…..On mainwheels first, lower nose gently 5. Braking…...…Minimum required AFTER LANDING 1. Flaps......................................Up 2. Carburetor Heat.....................Off 3. Landing Light.........................Off 4. Strobe Lights.........................Off SHUTDOWN 1. Avionics Master....................Off 2. Throttle...............800-1000 RPM 3. Mixture.....................Idle Cut-Off 4. Magnetos.......Off - Key on Dash 5. Master Switch.......................Off 6. Control Wheel Lock...........Install 7. Record Hobbs, Tach on invoice 8. Tie Downs.........................Install ___________________________ Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. 4102 Stearman Drive Pasco Washington, 99301 509) 547-6271 (800) 746-6271
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