CESSNA SKYHAWK (C-172 N/P) NORMAL CHECKLIST
CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 172N and 172P Skyhawk models, intended for pilots to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. It includes preflight checks, engine start procedures, taxi checks, and emergency procedures. The checklist is organized into sections that guide the pilot through each phase of flight, from preflight preparations to shutdown and parking. It emphasizes critical safety procedures and operational guidelines, making it a vital reference for pilots flying these aircraft.
- Best Glide Speed: 65 kts
- Vx (sea level): 59 kts for 172N
- Vy (sea level): 73 kts for 172N
- Usable Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons
- Oil Level: 6 quarts
- Tire Pressure: Mains 38 psi, Nose 45 psi
- Takeoff Power: 2280-2400 rpm
Document
Source
Originally published by www.tssflyingclub.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2011
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 151 KB
- Publisher
- www.tssflyingclub.org
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 50
Performance
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 65
V-speeds
- VA
- 80
- VX
- 59
- VY
- 73
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- Service Bulletins
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In this document
Prefight
The preflight section outlines essential checks to be performed before flight, including verifying that all necessary documents are on board, removing control locks and tie-downs, and checking fuel quantity and flaps. It also includes checks of the aircraft's exterior, such as inspecting the wings, fuselage, tires, and ensuring the aircraft is clean and secure.
Engine Start
This section details the steps for starting the engine, including setting seats and belts, checking circuit breakers, and ensuring the fuel selector is set to 'BOTH'. It emphasizes the importance of checking oil pressure and ensuring the prop area is clear before starting the engine.
Pre-Takeoff
The pre-takeoff checklist includes confirming passenger briefings, securing doors and windows, and ensuring the aircraft is configured for takeoff with the correct flap settings and trim. It also requires checking that strobes and lights are on and that the mixture is set to full rich.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency checklist provides critical actions for various in-flight emergencies, including engine failure, cabin fire, and engine fire during start. It outlines specific steps to take, such as establishing glide speed and shutting off fuel and mixture in case of an engine fire.
Safety notes
- In any emergency, fly the airplane!
- If the engine won't start, consult the Pilot's Operating Handbook for specific instructions.
Full document text
Version 3.0 -- TSS Flying Club – May 2011 TSS FLYING CLUB CESSNA SKYHAWK (C-172 N/P) OPERATIONAL SUMMARY N711DA (-N) N52126 (-P) Best Glide 65 kts 65 kts Vx (sea level) 59 kts 62 kts Vy (sea level) 73 kts 76 kts Va (min-max gross wt) 80-97 kts 85-105 kts Final Approach (With full flaps) 60-65 kts 60-65 kts Usable Fuel 50 gallons 50 gallons Oil Level 6 qts 6 qts Tire Pressure Mains: 38 psi Nose: 45 psi Mains: 38 psi Nose: 45 psi Takeoff Power 2280-2400 rpm 2250-2420 rpm Leaning the Mixture on the Ground – After starting the engine, with throttle at 1,000 RPM, pull/twist the mixture out slowly, in increments, until you get a slight rise in RPM. Leave the mixture in this position for taxi. Advance the mixture to full rich just before takeoff. Engine won’t start? Is it extremely hot or cold outside? Battery dead? Consult the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for specific instructions. In any emergency… FLY THE AIRPLANE ! Version 3.0 -- TSS Flying Club – May 2011 CESSNA SKYHAWK (C-172 N/P) NORMAL CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT CABIN Documents (ARROW)...... ON BOARD Control Lock .........................REMOVE Tie-Downs, Covers...............REMOVE Master & Ignition .......................... OFF Electrical Switches ....................... OFF Master Switch................................. ON Fuel Gauges........ CHECK QUANTITY Flaps......................................EXTEND Lights .......................................CHECK Pitot Heat.................... AS REQUIRED Master Switch & Lights................. OFF EXTERIOR L&R Wing Sumps ....................CHECK Belly Drain ...............................CHECK Fuel & Oil Levels .....................CHECK Windshield............................... CLEAN Baggage Door ...................... SECURE Left Side Fuselage ..................CHECK Empennage .............................CHECK Right Side Fuselage................CHECK Right Wing & Surfaces ...........CHECK Right Tire & Brake ...................CHECK Nose Gear ...............................CHECK Cowl, Prop & Spinner..............CHECK Air Intake, Alt Belt & Bracket...CHECK Static Port...................CHECK CLEAR Left Wing & Surfaces ..............CHECK Fuel Vent & Pitot Tube ............ CLEAR Stall Warning ...........................CHECK Left Tire & Brake .....................CHECK Chocks............................... REMOVED Walkaround ......................COMPLETE Pax Briefing ......................COMPLETE If able, please push airplane over tie-down cable before getting in to start up. ENGINE START Seats & Belts ..........SET & SECURED Circuit Breakers ............................... IN Cabin & Panel Lights ....................OFF Avionics Master ............................OFF Brakes............................. TEST & SET Fuel Selector.............OFF, then BOTH Mixture ............................. FULL RICH Throttle.........................OPEN ! INCH Carb Heat......................................OFF Beacon............................................ON Primer ......................AS NECESSARY Prop Area................... CLEAR & CALL Master Switch ...............BATTERY ON Ignition ..................................... START Oil Pressure ............. UP < 30 seconds Alternator .......ON/CHECK AMMETER Throttle......................................... 1000 Mixture ......................LEAN FOR TAXI * See leaning guidelines on front page. Flaps ...................................RETRACT Avionics & Intercom ........................ON AWOS/ATIS/Clearance ..........OBTAIN Transponder & Radios.................. SET GPS ........ CHECK DB/SET FLT PLAN TAXI CHECK (IFR) Taxiway....................................CLEAR Brakes.........................................TEST ASI, VSI .................... CHECK FOR “0” Left Turns................................ CHECK * Wing left, ball right, DG -, MC - Right Turns ............................. CHECK * Wing right, ball left, DG +, MC + Attitude Indicator.........<5 deg in a turn Magnetic Compass .......NO BUBBLES Alternate Static ....................... CHECK Vacuum, Alternator, Amp ....... CHECK Version 3.0 -- TSS Flying Club – May 2011 CESSNA SKYHAWK (C-172 N/P) NORMAL CHECKLIST ENGINE RUNUP & SYSTEMS Nose Wheel....................... STRAIGHT Flight Controls ..... FREE & CORRECT Flight Instruments......................... SET Radio & Transponder ................... SET Fuel Selector ............................. BOTH Mixture...............................FULL RICH Primer ...................... IN AND LOCKED Throttle ............................... 1700 RPM Engine Inst & Suction..............GREEN Ammeter..................................CHECK Magnetos.................................CHECK * Max. 125 drop each, 50 rpm difference. Carb Heat ...........ON (~ 50 rpm drop?) Throttle ........................................ IDLE Carb Heat ...................OFF (rpm rise?) Throttle ........................................ 1000 Mixture...................... LEAN FOR TAXI PRE-TAKEOFF Passenger Briefing...........COMPLETE * Sterile cockpit; how will passengers get out of the plane after a forced landing? Pilot Self-Briefing..............COMPLETE * Departure plan? Emergencies? Flaps..............................SET FOR T/O Trim ................................................T/O Doors & Windows................. SECURE Seats & Belts........................ SECURE Strobes & Lights ............................. ON Pitot Heat.................... AS REQUIRED Transponder ..................................ALT Mixture...............................FULL RICH Runway ................................... CLEAR Heading Indicator ..........SET TO RWY CRUISE Throttle.......................................... SET Mixture .......................................... SET Lights .......................... AS REQUIRED Heading Indicator.......................... SET Engine Instruments................. CHECK BEFORE LANDING G Gas on both or fullest tank
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U Undercarriage (Gear Down) M Mixture RICH P Prop FULL FORWARD A Autopilot OFF C Carb Heat ON AFTER LANDING Flaps ..............................RETRACTED Carb Heat......................................OFF Trim.............................FOR TAKEOFF Strobes & Lights ............ OFF/AS REQ Mixture ......................LEAN FOR TAXI SHUTDOWN & PARKING ELT Test ..................... Listen on 121.5 Avionics, Lights .............................OFF Fuel Selector.............................RIGHT Throttle......................................... IDLE Magneto Grounding ................ CHECK Throttle........ 1500 RPM (few seconds) Mixture ......................... IDLE CUTOFF Ignition ............. OFF & REMOVE KEY Master Switch & Beacon ..............OFF Time, Squawks .................... RECORD Tie-Downs, Covers ...............SECURE Control Lock.......................... INSTALL Doors .................................... LOCKED Call for fuel if required. Take your trash with you! ! Version 3.0 -- TSS Flying Club – May 2011 CESSNA SKYHAWK (C-172 N/P) EMERGENCY CHECKLIST FIRE DURING ENGINE START CRANKING ....................... CONTINUE If engine starts: Throttle.............1700 (for few minutes) Engine........ SHUTDOWN & INSPECT If engine fails to start: CRANKING ....................... CONTINUE Fire Extinguisher.....................OBTAIN Master/Ignition/Fuel ......................OFF Parking Brake ...............................OFF Airplane............................ EVACUATE Fire .................................EXTINGUISH Fire Damage ........................ INSPECT ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Mixture ......................... IDLE CUTOFF Fuel Selector.................................OFF Master Switch ...............................OFF Cabin Heat & Air ......VENTS CLOSED Glide................ ESTABLISH 100 kts++ CABIN FIRE IN FLIGHT Controlled Descent .......... ESTABLISH Master Switch ...............................OFF Cabin Heat & Air ......VENTS CLOSED Fire Extinguisher................ ACTIVATE Cabin...............VENTILATE (windows) LAND .......................... IMMEDIATELY AMMETER – EXCESSIVE CHARGE Alternator Switch...........................OFF Alternator CB .............................. PULL Non-Essential Electrical................OFF Land ......... AS SOON AS PRACTICAL LOW-VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT Avionics ........................................ OFF Alternator CB ...................... CHECK IN Master Switch .................OFF then ON Low-Voltage Light........... CHECK OFF Avionics ..........................................ON If light illuminates again: Alternator ...................................... OFF Non-Essential Electrical ............... OFF Land......... AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ENGINE FAILURE Airspeed ........ 65 kts (711DA, 52126) Attempt a restart: Fuel Selector ............................. BOTH Mixture ...............................FULL RICH Throttle ....................................CHECK Carb Heat .......................................ON Ignition ...... BOTH (test L and R mags) Master Switch .................................ON Primer ........................IN and LOCKED FORCED LANDING “MAYDAY” ............... CTAF/ATC/121.5 Fuel Shutoff/Selector.................... OFF Mixture ..........................IDLE CUTOFF Wing Flaps............... AS NECESSARY Pax.................BRACE FOR LANDING Just before touchdown: Master Switch ............................... OFF Doors ....... UNLATCH & PROP OPEN Brakes ..................... APPLY HEAVILY
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