C-172Q Checklist
CESSNA 172Q CUTLASS · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna 172Q Cutlass, designed to assist pilots in conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures. It includes detailed steps for inspections, engine start procedures, and emergency protocols. The checklist is structured to ensure that all critical aspects of flight preparation and safety are covered, making it an essential tool for pilots operating this aircraft model. The checklist emphasizes safety and operational efficiency, providing clear instructions for various phases of flight.
- Max gross weight for takeoff and landing: 2550 lbs
- Fuel capacity: 68 gallons (usable: 62 gallons)
- Engine model: Lycoming O-360-A4N, 180 HP
- Vx (Best Angle of Climb): 62 KIAS
- Vy (Best Rate of Climb): 76 KIAS
Document
Source
Originally published by jaxnfc.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2020
- Pages
- 10
- File size
- 291 KB
- Publisher
- jaxnfc.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 180
- Engine model
- Lycoming O-360-A4N
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 68
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
Performance
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 15
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 65
V-speeds
- VA
- 105
- VR
- 55
- VX
- 62
- VY
- 76
- VFE
- 85
- VNE
- 158
- VNO
- 127
- VS1
- 50
- VSO
- 40
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
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In this document
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection section outlines the necessary steps to prepare the aircraft for flight. This includes removing covers, checking fuel quantity, inspecting the exterior for any damage, and ensuring all lights and controls are functioning properly. Specific checks include verifying fuel quality, inspecting the engine oil level (6-7 quarts recommended), and ensuring the baggage door is secure.
Engine Start Procedures
This section details the procedures for starting the engine, including setting the throttle to 800-1000 RPM after ignition, checking oil pressure, and ensuring the mixture is set to rich. It also includes steps for testing the alternator and ensuring all avionics are powered up correctly.
Takeoff Procedures
The takeoff procedures specify that the throttle should be set to full power, with a minimum of 2350 RPM before rotation at 55 KIAS. The checklist emphasizes maintaining proper airspeed during the climb and adjusting the throttle as necessary.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are outlined for various scenarios, including engine failure in flight, fires during start, and electrical power malfunctions. Each procedure includes specific steps to follow to ensure safety and effective response.
Autopilot Operations
This section provides instructions for basic autopilot operations, including how to engage and disengage the autopilot, as well as how to set desired headings and altitudes.
Safety notes
- Ensure all preflight checks are completed before flight.
- Monitor engine instruments during flight for any abnormalities.
- Follow emergency procedures promptly in case of engine failure.
Full document text
C-172Q Checklist N66111 Please Keep This Checklist In The Aircraft 66111 Cessna 172Q Checklist (rev 4/20) Check out on Sky Manager Wx and Density Alt Weight/Balance Performance Req Flight Plan – File Cabin Cover – remove Pitot Cover – remove Engine cowl plugs - remove Documents Control lock – remove Ignition – Off Avionics master - Off Master - On Flaps – Extend Fuel gauges - correct Turn on all external lights - Visually Inspect Lights, Master – Off Fuel quality – take samples Baggage door – secure Tail tiedown – removed Elevator, trim tab, rudder - Check Antennas – Secure Top of wing - check Flap – check Aileron – check Wingtip and lights – check Wing tiedown – remove Main wheel, tire, brake - inspect Fuel quantity, filler cap, top of wing – inspect Engine oil – check quantity, finger tighten. (6 – 7 qts, 7 qts for extended flights.) Add oil only if less than 5.5 qts. Fuel strainer – pull and catch fuel sample aft of nose tire Alternator belt – check Prop and spinner – check Carburetor air filter – check Nose wheel strut, tire and steering boots – Check Towbar, chock – removed Static source – check Windscreen – check Initial Exterior Empennage Exterior Right Wing Exterior Nose Fuel quantity, filler cap, top of wing – Inspect Main wheel, tire, brake - Inspect Stall Warning – test Pitot tube, air data sensors – clean and clear Fuel tank vent - inspect Wing tiedown – removed Wingtip and lights – check Aileron and Flap – check Return to front of aircraft for stupid look! Passenger Brief Seat belt/shoulder harness – secure Hobbs/Tach Time Fuel Selector – Both Brakes – Test and set hand brake Circuit Breakers – In Heat/Defrost – Off Cabin Vents – as desired Alternate Static – pull and note jump in VSI ELT – Armed Primer – In and locked Beacon – On Mixture – Rich Carb heat – cold Throttle – one full cycle then open 1/8 inch Prop area – Clear Master Switch - On Ignition – Start Throttle – 800 – 1000 rpm “Engine” light – watch for yellow/red flash Oil pressure – check Mixture - Lean Avionics master – On Nav lights – as required, Taxi light - On Flaps – Up Transponder – Correct code and ALT Garmin 650/430 – power up sequence, database dates Autopilot power up – AP white in PFD scoreboard ATIS/AWOS – obtain Altimeter/G5 – Set G5s – check airspeed and VSI tapes for correct indications, check battery status…press power button. Avionics check: GPS – Flight plan or D->to Interior Engine Start Exterior Left Wing Freqs – Comms - correct Nav – VLOC/GPS sync to correct display Heading “bug” set to climb heading, Altitude select set to cruise altitude. Brakes – Test Attitude Indicator – Correct Turn Coordinator/G5 – Test Brakes – Set Seats, seat belts, shoulder harness – locked Fuel Selector - Both Flight Controls – Free and Correct Aux fuel pump – On, check for pressure rise, then off Mixture – Best Power Cabin doors, windows - closed and locked Throttle – 1700 RPM Mags R&L – Test, Max Drop 125 rpm, difference 50 rpm Carb Heat – On, check for rpm drop Check: engine monitors, all green: Amps/Volts Fuel Pressure Oil Pressure, Temp Throttle – Closed, Min RPM Then to 1000 rpm Friction Lock – As Desired Flaps – As Desired, 0 to 10 degrees Pitot Heat – As Required Trim – Takeoff Setting: A-K Autopilot – Off/disengaged Clock – Set, local time or elapsed time at zero Doors/Windows – Closed Hold Short Emergency Review: In the event of…. “Lights – Camera – Action” Strobes, Landing Light – On Taxi – Off, Transponder – ALT, correct code Mixture – Rich (or best power) PreTaxi/Taxi Run-Up PreTakeoff Prior to taxi Onto runway Throttle – 1500 rpm, roll and go, check engine monitors all green. Throttle – Full power, Min 2350 rpm Rotate – 55 KIAS Accel – To 75 – 85 KIAS Flaps – Up 1000 feet…Landing Lights – Off, accel to cruise climb – 85-90 KIAS Throttle – 2100 – 2700 rpm No more than 75% power Check engine monitor for % power Mixture – Lean with engine monitor Mixture – Rich Fuel Selector – Both ATIS/AWOS Altimeter – Set Engine monitors – check Carb Heat – On/as required Flaps – Up Carb Heat - Cold Landing Light – Off Taxi Light – as needed Mixture – Lean Transponder - 1200 Takeoff Post Takeoff/Climb Cruise Descent After Landing Pre - Landing Seat, seat belts, harness – Locked Fuel Selector – Both Mixture – Rich Autopilot – Disengaged (Must be disengaged below 200 feet) Carb Heat – Full heat before closing throttle Landing Light – On Airspeed – 65-75 KIAS, Flaps up Flaps – 10 degrees below 110 KIAS Flaps – As desired <85KIAS Airspeed – 60-70 KIAS flaps down Parking brake – if needed Throttle – idle Avionics Master – Off All Lights – Off, except beacon - -leave on. Check brightness controls fully dim. Magneto grounding check— Ignition switch to off, then back on Mixture – Idle Cutoff Mags – Off Master – Off Control Lock – Install Fuel Selector Valve – - rotate fully then L or R Hobbs/Tach – Recorded Secure Interior, all vents closed Tiedowns - Secured Pitot tube cover - On Engine Cowl Plugs – Insert Baggage Door, Cabin Doors - Locked Cabin Cover – Install Basic Autopilot Operations From straight and level flight in cruise: Press AP button Turn HDG/TRK knob to desired heading and confirm on G5 Press HDG button to hold current heading Press ALT button to hold current altitude To turn autopilot off or disengage: Press Red button on yoke or AP button on autopilot. Study owners manual for additional applications of the autopilot. Securing Aircraft Cutlass II critical speeds And Specs: X-Wind……………….15 Kts Vr rotation speed…55 KIAS Vx Best Angle…….62 KIAS Vy Best Rate……..76 KIAS Vso stall w/flaps….40 KIAS Vs1 stall w/o flaps..50 KIAS Best Glide (2550 lbs)… 65 KIAS Va max abrupt control (2550 lbs)………105 KIAS (2150 lbs)………..95 KIAS (1750 lbs)………..85 KIAS Vno max structural cruise…………...127 KIAS Vne never exceed.158 KIAS Vfe 10 degrees to full flaps………………85 KIAS General: Emergency freq……..121.5 Unicoms……..122.7, 122.8, 122.95, 123.0, 123.05 Multicom……………..122.9 Flight Service…122.2, 122.1 122.6, 123.6 Transponder:
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VFR……………………1200 Hijack………………….7500 Lost Comm……………7600 Emergency……………7700 Aircraft Information: Max gross Weight takeoff and landing………..2550 Engine….Lycoming O-360-A4N Max Power………..180 HP Max RPM…………….2700 Fuel…………………100 LL Fuel capacity…68 gals….. Usable…62 gals Oil capacity..8qts, min 5 qts Electrical……..24-28 volts, 60 amp Tire pressure….Nose 45 psi, Mains 38 psi Please Keep This Checklist In The Aircraft Emergency Procedures Engine failure in flight: 1. Airspeed - 75 2. Carb heat - On 3. Fuel Selector - Both 4. Mixture - Rich 5. Aux fuel pump - On 6. Ignition - Both 7. Primer - In and locked 8. Landing… Slow to 65 with flaps as necessary Mixture – Fuel – Ignition all OFF After flaps down, Master OFF Doors – open prior to touchdown Fires – During Start 1. Continue cranking 2. If engine starts, run at 1700 rpm, then shutdown 3. If engine does not start, Throttle – full open 4. Mixture – idle cutoff 5. Continue cranking 6. Obtain fire extinguisher 7. Secure engine…ignition, fuel, master…OFF 8. Abandon aircraft to safe position. Fire in flight: 1. Mixture – Idle cutoff 2. Fuel – OFF 3. Master switch – OFF 4. Cabin heat and air – OFF except overhead vents 5. Airspeed – 100 KIAS or greater to extinguish fire 6. Execute forced landing Fire – Electrical 1. Master switch – OFF 2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – Closed 3. Avionics master – Off 4. All other switches, except Master – Off 5. If fire appears out, turn on Master and use only the equipment necessary for flight. 6. Land - ASAP Fire – Cabin 1. Master switch – OFF 2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – Closed 3. Land – ASAP Fire – Wing 1. Landing/Taxi lights - OFF 2. Pitot heat – Off 3. Nav lights – Off 4. Strobe lights – Off 5. Land – ASAP Electrical Power Malfunctions Ammeter showing large negative value and/or volts <24 – displays flashing. 1. Alternator – Off 2. Nonessential electrical equipment – Off 3. Aircraft is on battery power…land as soon as practical. Rough engine during mag check: Ignition to Both, increase RPM to 2000, lean mixture until engine begins to fail. run for 15 seconds and re-do mag check. AUTOPILOT MALFUNCTION / PITCH TRIM RUNAWAY If the airplane deviates unexpectedly from the planned flight path: 1. Control Wheel ....Grip firmly 2. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button ....Press and hold. CAUTION: Be prepared for high elevator control forces. 3. Aircraft Attitude ...Maintain/regain aircraft control. 4. Elevator Trim ....Re-trim if necessary using Elevator Trim on Control Wheel 5. AUTOPILOT Circuit Breaker .....PULL NOTE: Do not release the AP DISC / TRIM INT Button until after pulling the AUTOPILOT Circuit Breaker. Pulling the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker will render the autopilot and ESP inoperative. 6. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button ........................ RELEASE Local Area Airports NAS KNIP Twr: 125.15 Gnd: 128.6 Clnc Del: 134.775 Radar (PAR): 127.7 ATIS: 124.35 Herlong KHEG AWOS: 119.275 CTAF: 123.0 IFR clearance: 904-741-0284 Craig KCRG ATIS: 125.4 Twr: 132.1 Gnd: 121.8 ILS: 111.7, VOR: 114.5 St Aug KSGJ ATIS: 119.625 Twr: 127.625 Gnd: 121.175 ILS: 111.1 Cecil KVQQ ATIS: 125.275 Twr: 126.1 Gnd: 121.625 ILS: 109.5 JIA KJAX ATIS: 125.85 Twr: 118.3, Gnd: 121.9 Fernandina KFHB AWOS: 118.075 CTAF: 122.7 Flagler KFIN ATIS: 128.325 Twr: 118.95 Gnd: 121.75 Clnc Del: 121.75 Palatka 28J AWOS: 119.92 CTAF: 122.8 Hilliard 01J CTAF: 122.9 McKinnon KSSI ASOS: 120.025 CTAF: 123.05 Lake City KLCQ AWOS: 120.625 Tower: 119.2 Keystone 42J AWOS: 124.275 CTAF: 122.7 Gainesville KGNV ATIS: 127.15 Twr: 119.55 Gnd: 121.7
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