Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST
Cessna 172RG Cutlass · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna 172RG, designed for training purposes. It provides an abbreviated list of procedures for preflight inspections, engine starting, takeoff, landing, and emergency situations. The checklist emphasizes the importance of memorizing critical procedures and performing checks in accordance with the official Aircraft Owner’s Manual. It is intended for pilots who are familiar with the aircraft and need a quick reference guide to ensure safety and compliance during operations.
- Vso (stalling speed in landing configuration) is 42 KIAS.
- Vr (rotation speed) is 55 KIAS.
- Vx (best angle of climb) is 67 KIAS at sea level.
- Vy (best rate of climb) is 84 KIAS at sea level.
- Vno (maximum structural cruising speed) is 145 KIAS.
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Originally published by leaviation.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
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- Checklist
- Year
- 2012
- Pages
- 24
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- leaviation.com
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In this document
Preflight Checklist
The preflight checklist includes essential checks such as verifying fuel quantity, inspecting control surfaces, and ensuring the weight and center of gravity are within limits. It also covers the operation of the ignition switch, avionics, and landing gear lever.
Starting Engine
The starting engine section outlines the steps to prepare for engine start, including setting the mixture to rich, ensuring the propeller is at high RPM, and checking the throttle position. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring the propeller area is clear before engaging the ignition.
Before Takeoff
This section details the necessary checks before takeoff, including verifying flight controls, fuel selector valve position, and conducting engine checks. It also includes specific airspeeds for takeoff and climb.
Normal Landing
The normal landing checklist provides guidance on approach speeds, flap settings, and touchdown procedures. It emphasizes maintaining control and adjusting the landing gear as necessary.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are outlined for various scenarios, including engine failure after takeoff and landing without engine power. It provides critical airspeeds and actions to take in emergencies.
Safety notes
- Procedures in red/bold text should be committed to memory.
- This checklist is for training purposes only; users must operate in accordance with the official Aircraft Owner’s Manual.
Full document text
Aircraft Checklist Cessna 172RG This is an abbreviated checklist. Most explanatory items, notes cautions and warnings have been omitted for brevity. Procedures in red/bold text of this checklist should be committed to memory. All performance speeds should be computed prior to flight using the Aircraft Owner’s Manual. This checklist is for training purposes only; users must be familiar with and operate in accordance with the official Aircraft Owner’s Manual. Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 2 Cessna 172RG Preflight Checklist Cabin Preflight Inspection REMOVE GUST LOCKS & PITOT COVER IF INSTALLED 1. Fuel Quantity ........................................................... CHECK 2. Inspections ............................. CHECK DATES and TIMES 3. Documents ............................................................... CHECK 4. Weight and CG .........................................WITHIN LIMITS 5. Control Wheel Lock .............................................. REMOVE 6. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN 7. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF 8. Avionics Switch ............................................................. OFF 9. Landing Gear Lever .................................................. DOWN 10. Master Switch .................................................................. ON 11. Fuel Quantity Indicators .......................................... CHECK 12. Landing Gear Position Indicator Light .................... GREEN 13. Flaps .......................................................................EXTEND 14. Interior and Exterior Lights ..................................... CHECK 15. Stall Warning Horn .................................................. CHECK 16. Pitot Heat ............................................. CHECK THEN OFF 17. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF 18. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH 19. Fire Extinguisher .....................................CHECK CHARGE Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 3 EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Empennage 1. Antennas .................................................................. CHECK 2. Baggage Door ....................................................... LOCKED 3. Left Side of Fuselage ............................................... CHECK 4. Left Main Gear Wheel Well .................................... CHECK 5. Control Surfaces....................................................... CHECK 6. Tail Tie-down........................................................ REMOVE 7. Beacon/Position Light .............................................. CHECK 8. Right Side of Fuselage ............................................. CHECK 9. Right Main Gear Wheel Well .................................. CHECK Right Wing 1. Flap and Aileron ...................................................... CHECK 2. Position Light ........................................................... CHECK 3. Strobe ....................................................................... CHECK 4. Wing......................................................................... CHECK 5. Wing Tie-down ..................................................... REMOVE 6. Wing Root Vents...................................................... CHECK 7. Wheel Assembly ...................................................... CHECK 8. Fuel Tank Sumps ........................... (1) DRAIN and CHECK 9. Fuel Quantity ................................. CHECK/ CAP SECURE Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 4 Nose 1. Static Port ................................................................. CHECK 2. Oil Quantity ......................................... (5-8 quarts) CHECK 3. Cowling, Propeller and Spinner ............................... CHECK 4. Air Inlets ................................................................. CLEAR 5. Nose Wheel Assembly ............................................. CHECK 6. Static Port ................................................................. CHECK 7. Fuel Sumps..................................... (2) DRAIN and CHECK 8. Windshield .......................................... CLEAN and CHECK Left Wing 1. Fuel Tank Sump ............................. (1) DRAIN and CHECK 2. Fuel Quantity ................................ CHECK / CAP SECURE 3. Wing Root Vents...................................................... CHECK 4. Pitot Tube ................................................................. CHECK 5. Wing Tie-down ..................................................... REMOVE 6. Fuel Tank Vent ............................CHECK for BLOCKAGE 7. Wing......................................................................... CHECK 8. Position Light ........................................................... CHECK 9. Strobe ....................................................................... CHECK 10. Flap and Aileron ...................................................... CHECK 11. Wheel Assembly ...................................................... CHECK Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 5 Before Starting Engine 1. Preflight Inspection .......................................... COMPLETE 2. Passenger Briefing ........................................... COMPLETE 3. Seat Belts/ Shoulder Harness ........... ADJUSTED/ SECURE 4. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH 5. Circuit Breakers .................................................. CHECK IN
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6. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF 7. Autopilot ........................................................................ OFF 8. Landing Gear Leaver ...............................CHECK – DOWN 9. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN 10. Brakes ........................................................... TEST and SET V Speeds Vso .................................................. 42 KIAS Vs .................................................... 50 KIAS Vr .................................................... 55 KIAS Vx........................... Sea Level......... 67 KIAS 10,000......... 68 KIAS Vy........................... Sea Level......... 84 KIAS 10,000......... 77 KIAS Vfe.......................................... 10 130 KIAS Full 100 KIAS Va ................2650 Lbs................... 106 KIAS 2250Lbs..................... 98 KIAS 1850Lbs..................... 89 KIAS Vno................................................ 145 KIAS Vne ................................................ 164 KIAS Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 6 Starting Engine 1. Mixture......................................................................... RICH 2. Propeller ............................................................. HIGH RPM 3. Throttle................................................. OPEN ¼ to ½ INCH 4. Carburetor Heat .................................................. COLD/OFF 5. Beacon.............................................................................. ON 6. Master Switch (Battery Only) .......................................... ON 7. Prime ......................................................... AS REQUIRED* 8. Propeller Area .......................................................... CLEAR 9. Ignition .................................................................. ENGAGE Do not crank more than 10 seconds/Allow 20 seconds to cool 10. Throttle................................................................. 1000 RPM 11. Oil Pressure ...................................... INDICATING GREEN 12. Mixture........................................................ LEAN for TAXI 13. Alternator ......................................................................... ON 14. Ammeter ............................................ POSITIVE CHARGE 15. Flaps .................................................................... RETRACT 16. Navigation Lights........................................ AS REQUIRED 17. Avionics Master Switch ................................................... ON 18. Transponder ........................................................ STANDBY 19. Heading Indicator........................................................... SET 20. ASOS/ATIS ........................................................... OBTAIN 21. Altimeter ........................................................................ SET 22. Advisory/Departure & Taxi Clearance ............... CONTACT * If engine is hot, do not prime and turn aux fuel pump ON* Taxi 1. Brakes/Steering ........................................................ CHECK 2. Instrument Cross-Check........................................... CHECK Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 7 Before Takeoff 1. Nose Wheel ........................................................ STRAIGHT 2. Brakes ..........................................................SET and HOLD 3. Flight Controls ...................................FREE and CORRECT 4. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH 5. Primer..................................................... IN AND LOCKED 6. Aux Fuel Pump ..... ON (Check for Fuel Pressure Rise) OFF 7. Mixture......................................................................... RICH 8. Throttle................................................................. 1800 RPM 9. Mixture............................... SET for DENSITY ALTITUDE 10. Magnetos .......................... (125 max drop, 50 diff.) CHECK 11. Carburetor heat.................................... (RPM Drop) CHECK 12. Propeller Governor...................................... (Cycle) CHECK 13. Engine Gauges and Ammeter .................................. CHECK 14. Vacuum ........................................................... GREEN ARC 15. Throttle........................................................... CHECK IDLE 16. Throttle................................................................. 1000 RPM 17. Throttle Friction Lock ............................................. ADJUST 18. Communication/Navigation Radios ............................... SET 19. Flight Instruments ................................ SET and CHECKED 20. Fuel Quantities .................................................... CHECKED 21. Elevator/Rudder Trim ............................ SET for TAKEOFF 22. Auto Pilot ....................................................................... OFF 23. Flaps ....................................................... SET for TAKEOFF 24. Cabin Doors & Windows .............CLOSED and LATCHED 25. Seats, Seatbelts, Shoulder Harnesses ............... ADJUSTED/ LOCKED 26. Departure Briefing ........... CLEARANCE / EMERG. PLAN 27. Advisory/ Tower ................................................. CONTACT Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 8 Cleared For Takeoff 1. Lights .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 2. Transponder ...................................................... ALTIDUDE 3. Brakes .................................................................. RELEASE 4. Traffic ...................................................................... CHECK Normal Takeoff 1. Wing Flaps ......................................................................... 0 2. Carburetor Heat ........................................................... COLD 3. Power ............................ FULL THROTTLE and 2700 RPM 4. Elevator Control ........................... LIFT NOSE AT 55 KIAS 5. Climb Speed ....................................................... 70-80 KIAS 6. Brakes ........................................ APPLY MOMENTARILY 7. Landing Gear ...................................................... RETRACT Short Field Takeoff 1. Wing Flaps ......................................................................... 0 2. Carburetor Heat ........................................................... COLD 3. Brakes ........................................................................ HOLD 4. Power ............................ FULL THROTTLE and 2700 RPM 5. Engine Gauges ......................................................... GREEN 6. Brakes .................................................................. RELEASE 7. Elevator Control ............................. SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW 8. Obstacle Clearance Speed ....................................... 63 KIAS After Clearing Obstacle: 9. Landing Gear ...................................................... RETRACT 10. Airspeed .............. ACCELERATE FOR NORMAL CLIMB Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 9 Soft Field Takeoff 1. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 10 2. Elevator Control .................................................. FULL AFT 3. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN 4. Accelerate .......................... WHILE IN GROUND EFFECT 5. Climb Speed ............................................................ 65 KIAS 6. Landing Gear ...................................................... RETRACT 7. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT En-route Climb 1. Airspeed ............................................................. 85-95 KIAS 2. Power ................................... 25 INCHES Hg and 2500RPM 3. Mixture........................................................ AS REQUIRED 4. Cowl Flaps .............. AS REQUIRED FOR ENGINE TEMP Cruise 1. Power .........................................................SET for CRUISE 2. Trim............................................................. AS REQUIRED 3. Mixture................................................... LEAN for CRUISE 4. Cowl Flaps .............. AS REQUIRED FOR ENGINE TEMP 5. Landing Light.............................................. AS REQUIRED 6. Heading Indicator....................................... CROSS-CHECK Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 10 Descent 1. ASOS/ATIS ........................................................... OBTAIN 2. Altimeter ........................................................................ SET 3. Arrival/Passenger Briefing............................... COMPLETE 4. Mixture........................................ ADJUST AS REQUIRED 5. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 6. Carburetor Heat .................................... ON/AS REQUIRED 7. Cowl Flaps ............................................................. CLOSED 8. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH 9. Wing Flaps .................................................. AS REQUIRED 10. Landing Light................................................................... ON Before Landing 1. Seats, Belts and Shoulder Harnesses .... ADJUST/LOCKED 1. Landing Gear .........(Below 140 KIAS) DOWN/CHECKED 2. Mixture........................................................ AS REQUIRED 3. Propeller ............................................................. HIGH RPM 4. Carburetor Heat ................................................................ ON 5. Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses ...............ADJUST/ LOCKED 6. Autopilot ........................................................................ OFF Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 11 Normal Landing 1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 2. Airspeed ............................................ (Flaps 0) 65-75 KIAS 3. Wing Flaps .................................................. AS REQUIRED 4. Airspeed .......................................... (Flaps 30) 60-70 KIAS 5. Trim......................................................................... ADJUST 6. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST 7. Landing Roll ................ LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY 8. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY Short Field Landing 1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 2. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 30 3. Airspeed ............................................. MAINTAIN 63 KIAS 4. Trim......................................................................... ADJUST 5. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST 6. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT 7. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECCESARY Soft Field Landing 1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 2. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 30 3. Airspeed .................................................................. 65 KIAS 4. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST 5. Landing Roll ...................................................... TAIL LOW Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 12 Go Around (Balked Landing) 1. Power ............................ FULL THROTTLE and 2700 RPM 2. Carburetor Heat ........................................................... COLD 3. Wing Flaps ............................................. RETRACT TO 20 4. Climb Speed ............................................................ 55 KIAS 5. Landing Gear ............... (POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB) UP 6. Airspeed .............. ACCELLERATE for NORMAL CLIMB 7. Wing Flaps .................... 10 AFTER REACHING 65 KIAS 8. Wing Flaps .................. (after clearing obstacles) RETRACT After Landing / Clear Of Runway 1. Flaps ................................................................................. UP 2. Cowl Flaps ................................................................. OPEN 3. Mixture........................................................ LEAN for TAXI 4. Carburetor Heat .............................................................. OFF 5. Landing Light................................................................. OFF 6. Strobes............................................................................ OFF 7. Transponder ........................................................ STANDBY 8. Taxi Clearance / Advisory .................................. CONTACT Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 13 Securing Airplane 1. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF 2. Throttle......................................................................... IDLE 3. Magnetos ......................................... CHECK GROUNDING 4. Throttle................................................................. 1000 RPM 5. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF 6. Ignition ........................................................................... OFF 7. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF 8. Beacon............................................................................ OFF 9. Cowl Flaps ............................................................. CLOSED 10. Fuel Selector .................................................. LEFT/ RIGHT 11. Control Lock ......................................................... INSTALL 12. Flight Information ................................................. RECORD 13. Pitot Tube Cover ................................................... INSTALL 14. Wheel Chocks & Tie Downs ................................. SECURE 15. Post Flight Walk-Around ................................. COMPLETE 16. Doors ..................................................................... LOCKED Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 14 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES Flooded Start 1. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF 2. Propeller ............................................................. HIGH RPM 3. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN Proceed with item 4 of “Starting Engine” checklist on page 6 Ammeter Shows Excessive Rate Of Charge 1. Alternator ....................................................................... OFF 2. Alternator Circuit Breaker ...........................................PULL 3. Nonessential Electrical Equipment ................................ OFF 4. Flight ........................... LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL Low Voltage Annunciator (Volts) Illuminates In Flight 1. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF 2. Alternator Circuit Breaker .................................. CHECK IN 3. Alternator Switch .............................................OFF then ON 4. Low Voltage Light ........................................... CHECK OFF 5. Avionics Master Switch ................................................... ON If Low Voltage Annunciator Illuminates Again: 6. Alternator ....................................................................... OFF 7. Nonessential Electrical Equipment ................................ OFF 8. Flight .............................................................. TERMINATE Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 15 Landing Gear Fails To Retract 1. Master Switch ................................................... CHECK ON 2. Landing Gear Lever ................................. (Full Up) CHECK 3. Landing Gear and Gear Pump Circuit Breakers ............... IN 4. Landing Gear Lever ............................................ RECYCLE 5. Gear Motor ............... CHECK OPS(AMMETER and Noise) Landing Gear Fails To Extend 1. Master Switch .................................................................. ON 2. Landing Gear Lever ............................ (Full Down) CHECK 3. Landing Gear and Gear Pump Circuit Breakers ............... IN 4. Emergency Hand Pump ................ EXTEND HANDLE and PUMP* 5. Gear Locked Lights.......................................................... ON 6. Gear Unsafe Light .......................................................... OFF 7. Pump Handle .............................................................. STOW *Pump perpendicular to handle until resistance becomes heavy, Approximately 35 Cycles* Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 16 Gear Unsafe Light Illuminates Gear Up Selected 1. Gear Motor .....................................................CHECK-AUDIBLE 2. Main Gear ............................................... CHECK NOT VISIBLE 3. Gear Pump Circuit Breaker .................................................. PULL (if Gear appears to be retracted but gear motor continues to operate and flight is to be continued to a maintenance facility) Gear Down Selected 4. Gear Locked Light ........................................................... CHECK (If the gear locked light is on but the gear motor continues to run, PULL the gear pump circuit breaker until just prior to landing, then RESET it. This will prevent over heating the gear motor. If the Gear Locked light is not illuminated proceed to the “Landing Without Positive Indication of Gear Locking” Check List. Gear Up Landing 1. Landing Gear Lever .................................................................. UP 2. Landing Gear and Gear Pump Circuit Breakers ........................ IN 3. Runway ........................................................................... SELECT (Longest hard Surface or Smooth Sod runway Available) 4. Wing Flaps ............................................................................... 30 5. Airspeed ........................................................................... 65 KIAS 6. Doors ........................................................................... UNLATCH 7. Avionics Power and Master Switch ........................................ OFF 8. Touchdown ............................................ SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW 9. Mixture.................................................................IDLE CUT OFF 10. Ignition Switch ........................................................................ OFF 11. Fuel Selector Valve ................................................................. OFF 12. Airplane ................................................................... EVACUATE Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 17 Landing With A Flat Main Tire 1. Flaps ............................................................ AS REQUIRED 2. Approach .............................................................. NORMAL 3. Touchdown .......................................... GOOD TIRE FIRST 4. Directional Control ........................................... MAINTAIN (Using brake on good tire) Landing With A Defective Nose Gear (Or Flat Nose Tire) 1. Moveable Load .......... TRANSFER TO BAGGAGE AREA 2. Passenger....................................... MOVE TO REAR SEAT 3. Before Landing Checklist ................................ COMPLETE 4. Runway .................... HARD SURFACE or SMOOTH SOD 5. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 30 6. Doors .................................................................. UNLATCH 7. Avionics Power and Master Switch ............................... OFF 8. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW 9. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT OFF 10. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF 11. Fuel Selector Valve ........................................................ OFF 12. Elevator Control ................... HOLD NOSE OFF GROUND 13. Airplane............................................................ EVACUATE Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 18 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST This is an operational checklist. Procedures in the outlined portions of this section should be committed to memory. The official aircraft ARM contains additional procedures and expanded procedures not listed in this checklist. Users should be familiar with all procedures. Airspeeds For Emergency Operation Maximum Glide 2650 Lbs.................................................................. 73 KIAS 2250 Lbs.................................................................. 67 KIAS 1850 Lbs.................................................................. 61 KIAS Maneuvering Speed 2650 Lbs................................................................ 106 KIAS 2250 Lbs.................................................................. 98 KIAS 1850 Lbs.................................................................. 89 KIAS Engine Failure After Takeoff Wing Flaps Up ........................................................ 70 KIAS Wing Flaps Down ................................................... 65 KIAS Landing Without Engine Power: Flaps up ................................................................... 75 KIAS Flaps Down ............................................................. 65 KIAS This is an operational checklist. Procedures in red/bold text in this section should be committed to memory. The official aircraft AFM contains additional procedures and expanded procedures not listed in this checklist. Users should be familiar with all procedures Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 19 Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 1. Airspeed ....................(Flaps Up) .......................... 70 KIAS (Flaps Down)...................... 65 KIAS 2. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF 3. Fuel Selector Valve ......................................................OFF 4. Ignition Switch .............................................................OFF 5. Flaps .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 6. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 7. Land ................................................. STRAIGHT AHEAD Engine Failure / Power Loss During Flight 1. Airspeed ................................................................. 73 KIAS 2. Carburetor Heat.............................................................ON 3. Fuel Selector Valve .................................................. BOTH 4. Mixture....................................................................... RICH 5. Throttle ..................................................................... OPEN 6. Aux Fuel Pump ...............................................................ON 7. Magnetos ................................................... CHECK BOTH 8. Primer .................................................. IN AND LOCKED If Power Is Restored 9. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................. OFF 10. Fuel Flow ............................................................ MONITOR Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 20 Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 1. Airspeed ....................Wing Flaps Up ................... 75 KIAS Wing Flaps Down .............. 65 KIAS 2. Landing Site................................................. DETERMINE 3. Seats, Seatbelts, Shoulder Harnesses ..................... SECURE 4. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF 5. Fuel Selector Valve ........................................................ OFF 6. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF 7. Landing Gear ............................................................ DOWN 1. Flaps .......................... AS REQUIRED (30 Recommended) 8. Radios ................................... ANNOUNCE EMERGENCY 9. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF 10. Doors .................................................................. UNLATCH 11. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW 12. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 1. Flaps ................................................................................. 20 2. Airspeed .................................................................. 65 KIAS 3. Selected Field ..................................................... FLY OVER 4. Flaps ............................................................ AS REQUIRED 5. Landing Gear ............................................................ DOWN 6. Flaps .......................... AS REQUIRED (30 Recommended) 7. Airspeed .................................................................. 65 KIAS 8. Avionics Power and Master Switch ............................... OFF 9. Doors .................................................................. UNLATCH 10. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW 11. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 21 Fire During Engine Start 1. Cranking ......................................................... CONTINUE If Engine Starts: 2. Power ................................................................... 1700 RPM 3. Engine ............................................................. SHUTDOWN If Engine Fails to Start: 1. Cranking ......................................................... CONTINUE 2. Throttle .......................................................... FULL OPEN 3. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF 4. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 5. Ignition Switch .............................................................OFF 6. Fuel Shutoff Valve........................................................OFF 7. Fire Extinguisher ........................................ OBTAIN/USE Engine Fire In Flight 1. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF 2. Fuel Selector Valve ......................................................OFF 3. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................OFF 4. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 5. Cabin Heat and Air............................................. CLOSED 6. Airspeed .............................................................. 100+ KIAS 7. Forced Landing ................................................... EXECUTE 8. Wing Root Vents......................................................... OPEN Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 22 Electrical Fire In Flight 1. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 2. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air ................................. CLOSED 3. Fire Extinguisher ........................................... ACTIVATE 4. Avionics Master Switch ................................................ OFF 5. All Electrical Switches (except ignition) ....................... OFF If Fire Appears Out: 6. Master Switch .................................................................. ON 7. Circuit Breakers ................................. CHECK (do not reset) 8. Avionics Master Switch. ................................................ ON 9. Radio and Electrical Switches .................(one at a time) ON 10. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air .......................................... OPEN Cabin Fire 1. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 2. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air ................................. CLOSED 3. Fire Extinguisher (if available) .................... ACTIVATE 4. Flight ............................................................ TERMINATE Refer to “Emergency Landing Without Engine Power” checklist if time permits Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 23 Wing Fire 1. Landing/Taxi Light Switches ......................................OFF 2. Navigation Light Switch ..............................................OFF 3. Strobes ...........................................................................OFF 4. Pitot Heat Switch..........................................................OFF Perform A Side Slip To Keep The Flames Away From The Fuel Tank And Cabin, And Land As Soon As Possible With Flaps Retracted. Should any mechanical difficulty, accident, incident or delay occur, please contact a Leading Edge Aviation representative before continuing any flight. DO NOT FLY any aircraft that may have been damaged, until it has been inspected and certified airworthy by a certified mechanic. Call Leading Edge Aviation 435-752-5955 Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172RG CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 24 Passenger/Crew Briefing Checklist Before Engine Start: 1. Normal and emergency exit procedures 2. Seatbelt operations 3. Fire extinguisher location & operations 4. Identify PIC for the flight 5. Positive exchange of flight controls process Before Take-Off: 1. Verify runway in use 2. Type of take-off 3. Direction of departure (VFR) 4. Departure clearance (IFR) 5. Emergency plan a. Emergency on runway b. Emergency after liftoff c. Emergency at altitude d. Flying/non-flying pilot roles during emergency operations Approach: 1. Verify runway in use 2. Type of landing 3. Expected crosswind direction/intensity 4. Traffic pattern (VFR) 5. Instrument approach briefing (IFR) Emergency Transponder Codes: Air Piracy: ........................................... 7500 Lost Communication: ............................ 7600 General Emergency: ........................... 7700 Emergency 2-Way Communication Frequency: Guard Frequency: ................................ 121.5