Emergency Procedures / Info
Cessna 172RG Cutlass · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document provides emergency procedures and operational checklists specifically for the Cessna 172R. It is designed for pilots to follow in various emergency situations, ensuring safety and proper handling of the aircraft. The procedures cover pre-flight checks, engine failure responses, electrical failures, and other critical situations that may arise during flight. Each section outlines specific actions to take, including checklist items and performance data relevant to emergency scenarios.
- Best glide speed is 68 KIAS.
- Emergency descent speed is 163 KIAS.
- Max crosswind component is 15 knots.
- Flaps should be set for landing as needed, typically 10 degrees for approach.
- Mixture settings are critical: rich for takeoff and landing, idle cut-off for engine failure.
Document
Source
Originally published by hodgeflightservices.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
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- Emergency Procedures
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- 1
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- 87 KB
- Publisher
- hodgeflightservices.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Performance
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 15
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 68
V-speeds
- VA
- 105-90
- VX
- 56
- VY
- 75-85
- VFE
- 85
- VNE
- 163
- VNO
- 129
- VS1
- 48
- VSO
- 40
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In this document
Pre-Flight Checks
The pre-flight checks include setting the parking brake, checking the fuel selector, ensuring the mixture is rich, and verifying that all switches are off. Pilots are also instructed to record ATIS/AWOS and check circuit breakers.
Engine Failure Procedures
In the event of engine failure, pilots should establish best glide speed at 68 KIAS and prepare for a landing as soon as practicable. The mixture should be set to idle cut-off, and the fuel selector cycled to both.
Electrical Failures
For electrical failures, pilots must check the volt meter and ensure that all non-essential equipment is turned off. If an electrical fire occurs, the master switch should be turned off, and the aircraft should be prepared for an emergency landing.
Emergency Descent
In an emergency descent, maintain an airspeed of 163 KIAS. The mixture should be rich, and the fuel pump should be turned on to ensure proper engine function during descent.
Landing Procedures
During landing, pilots should ensure that the flaps are set appropriately and that the landing light is on. The approach speed should be maintained between 60-70 KIAS for normal approach.
Safety notes
- Always check circuit breakers before flight.
- Do not reset circuit breakers in flight unless instructed by emergency procedures.
- Maintain situational awareness during emergency procedures.
Full document text
Parking Brake SET OFF Fuel Selector BOTH Fuel Selector OFF Pre-flight COMPLETE Auto-Pilot OFF Hdng Indicator SET TO COMP Mixture RICH Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Parking Brake SET Flight Controls ATIS/AWOS RECORD Throttle HALF OPEN Master Switch OFF Avionics Switch OFF Seatbelts / Harnesses ON Trim TAKE - OFF Altimeter SET Fuel Pump ON Vents / Cabin Heat OFF All Other Switches OFF Circuit Breakers CHECK Mixture RICH Heading Bug SET TO RWY Ignition CYCLE MAGS If Fire Persists Master Switch ON Fuel Selector CYCLE / BOTH Throttle 1800 RPM Landing Light ON Airspeed 163 KIAS Circuit Brkrs DO NOT RESET Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Mixture (above 3000 ft) LEAN Mixture RICH Avionics Switch ON Throttle OPEN 1/2 INCH Magnetos 125 / 50 Fuel Selector BOTH Fuel Selector OFF Beacon ON Ammeter CHECKED Seat Belts CHECKED Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Master Switch OFF Master Switch ON Volt Meter 24.5 - 28.5 Throttle CLOSED Vent / Cabin Heat OFF Ventilation OPEN (CLOSE) Engine Gauges CHECKED RWY Fuel Pump OFF If Fire Persists Magnetos OFF Airspeed 163 KIAS Emergency Descent 163 Fuel Pump ON Annunciator Panel TEST Best Glide 68 Mixture RICH Throttle IDLE / 1000 RPM Throttle IDLE VA 105-90 Fuel Flow 3-5 SECONDS Flight Instruments SET Transponder 1200 STBY Airspeed BEST GLIDE VFE 85 Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Com / Nav Radios SET Taxi Light (Day) AS REQ Flaps AS NEEDED VNE 163 Fuel Pump OFF Flaps SET Landing Light OFF Master Switch OFF Alternator Switch OFF VNO 129 Throttle OPEN 1/4 INCH Heading Bug SET TO RWY Strobes OFF Doors LATCHED OPEN Non-Essential Equip. OFF VSO 40 Prop Area CLEAR Seatbelt / Harnesses CHECKED Mixture LEAN Land as soon as practicable VS 48 Starter ENGAGED Doors / Windows SECURE Flaps UP VX 56 Mixture RICH (START) Parking Brake RELEASED Trim TAKE OFF VY 75-85 Throttle 1000 RPM Landing Light ON Contact Ground 121.9 VFE 10 Degrees 110 Oil Pressure CHECK Strobes ON Cranking CONTINUE Cruise Climb 70-85 Mixture LEANED Transponder ALT Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Volt Meter 24.5 TO 28.5 Volts Short Field Landing 65 Contact Tower 119.7 Throttle OPEN Alternator CB CHECKED Normal Rotation 56 Throttle IDLE Master Switch CYCLED Flaps Normal Apprch 60-70 Ammeter NORMAL Power SET Avionics OFF Throttle 2000 RPM Volts Annunciator CHECKED No Flap Approach 65-75 Avionics ON Gauges CHECKED Magneto Ground CHECK Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Land as soon as practicable Max Crosswind 15 CHECK Flaps UP Mixture CUT OFF Fuel Selector OFF Heading Indicator SET SET Magnetos OFF Altimeter SET TRIM SET All Electrical OFF Transponder 1200 & STBY Steady Green Cleared for Takeoff Cleared to Land 7700 - General Emergency Flaps UP Cruise Power SET Master Switch OFF Flashing Green Clear to Taxi Return to Land 7600 - Radio Failure Contact Ground 121.9 Mixture (Above 3000) LEANED Steady Red STOP Give Way 7500 - Hijack Gauges Control Lock IN Flashing Red Taxi Clear of Runway Do Not Land Landing Light Alt. Red & Green Use Caution Use Caution Emergency Frequency 121.5 AS DESIRED Auto-Pilot Contact Tower/CTAF SET/COMM BUG Keys / iPad IN BOOK CLEAR OF RUNWAY SHUT DOWN JPI-TACH Reading (only) Aircraft - HOBBS Reading FREE / CORRECT Climb Ange/Speed Brakes CHECK CHECKED ATIS / AWOS (No Vacuum system installed) IN FLIGHT ON GROUND LGHT GUN SGNLS EM LANDING NO POWER ENGINE FIRE - AT START Volts Annuciator Illuminates - Ammeter Discharge TRANSPONDER CODES BEFORE START BEFORE TAKE-OFF N9520D CESSNA 172 R CRUISE BEFORE TAXI CLIMB OUT BEFORE LANDING STARTING ELECTRIC FIRE IN FLIGHT ELECTRICAL FAULTS If Engine has not started EMERGENCY PROCEDURES / INFO ENGINE TROUBLESHOOT ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT AFTER ELECTRICAL FIRE If Engine starts If Electrical Power Needed ENGINE SECURE C 172R AIRSPEEDS KIAS Excessive Rate of Charge Elec Switches ON (one at a time)