Cessna 172S CHECKLIST
CESSNA 172S Skyhawk · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk, intended for training purposes. It provides a streamlined version of the preflight, operational, and emergency procedures that pilots should follow. The checklist emphasizes critical actions that should be memorized and highlights the importance of consulting the official Aircraft Owner’s Manual for detailed procedures and performance calculations. The checklist is divided into various sections covering preflight inspections, engine start procedures, taxiing, takeoff, landing, and emergency protocols, ensuring that pilots have a comprehensive guide to safely operate the aircraft.
- Vso: 40 KIAS, Vs: 48 KIAS, Vr: 55 KIAS, Vx: 62 KIAS (Sea Level), Vy: 74 KIAS (Sea Level)
- Vfe: 10° - 110 KIAS, Full - 85 KIAS
- Va at 2550 lbs: 105 KIAS, 2200 lbs: 98 KIAS, 1900 lbs: 90 KIAS
- Vno: 129 KIAS, Vne: 163 KIAS
- Engine start procedure includes mixture idle cut-off, throttle open ¼ to ½ inch, and checking oil pressure after starting.
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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
- 20
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- 481 KB
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- leaviation.com
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- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Preflight Checklist
The preflight checklist includes essential steps such as checking fuel quantities, inspecting control surfaces, and ensuring that all necessary documents are on board. Specific items include removing gust locks, checking the fuel shutoff valve, and verifying that the master switch is on.
Starting Engine
The engine starting procedure outlines the necessary steps, including setting the mixture to idle cut-off, opening the throttle, and ensuring the propeller area is clear before engaging the ignition. It also specifies that the mixture should be set to full rich once the engine starts.
Before Takeoff
Prior to takeoff, pilots must ensure that the flight controls are free and correct, the fuel shutoff valve is on, and the mixture is set for density altitude. The checklist also includes checks for engine gauges and communication equipment.
Normal Takeoff
During a normal takeoff, the checklist specifies that the throttle should be fully opened, and the elevator control should lift the nose at 55 KIAS. The climb speed should be maintained between 70-80 KIAS.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section provides critical actions for various scenarios, such as engine failure after takeoff and landing without engine power. It includes specific airspeeds for emergency operations and detailed steps to follow in case of engine failure.
Safety notes
- Procedures in red/bold text should be committed to memory.
- Refer to the Aircraft Owner’s Manual for detailed performance calculations and procedures.
Full document text
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 1 Aircraft Checklist Cessna 172S 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 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 2 Cessna 172S Preflight Checklist Cabin Preflight Inspection REMOVE GUST LOCKS & PITOT COVER IF INSTALLED 1. Fuel Quantities ......................................................... CHECK 2. Inspections ............................. CHECK DATES and TIMES 3. Weight and CG .........................................WITHIN LIMITS 4. Documents ............................................................... CHECK 5. Control Wheel Lock .............................................. REMOVE 6. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF 7. Avionics Switch ............................................................. OFF 8. Master Switch .................................................................. ON 9. Avionics Switch ............................................................... ON 10. Avionics Cooling Fan ....................................... CHECK ON 11. Avionics Switch ............................................................. OFF 12. Fuel Quantity Indicators .......................................... CHECK 13. Flaps .......................................................................EXTEND 14. Interior and Exterior Lights ..................................... CHECK 15. Pitot Heat ............................................. CHECK THEN OFF 16. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF 17. Fuel Shutoff Valve ........................................................... ON 18. Fire Extinguisher .....................................CHECK CHARGE Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 3 EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Empennage 1. Antennas .................................................................. CHECK 2. Baggage Door ....................................................... LOCKED 3. Autopilot Static Port ................................................ CHECK 4. Left Side of Fuselage ............................................... CHECK 5. Control Surfaces....................................................... CHECK 6. Tail Tie-down........................................................ REMOVE 7. Beacon/Position Light .............................................. CHECK 8. Right Side of Fuselage ............................................. 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 ........................... (5) DRAIN and CHECK 9. Fuel Quantity ................................. CHECK/ CAP SECURE Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 4 Nose 1. Fuel Sumps..................................... (3) DRAIN and CHECK 2. Oil Quantity ......................................... (5-8 quarts) CHECK 3. Oil Cooler................................................................. CHECK 4. Cowling, Propeller and Spinner ............................... CHECK 5. Air Inlets ................................................................. CLEAR 6. Alternator Belt ......................................................... CHECK 7. Air Filter................................................................... CHECK 8. Nose Wheel Assembly ............................................. CHECK 9. Static Port ................................................................. CHECK 10. Windshield .......................................... CLEAN and CHECK Left Wing 1. Fuel Tank Sumps ........................... (5) DRAIN and CHECK 2. Fuel Quantity ................................ CHECK / CAP SECURE 3. Wing Root Vents...................................................... CHECK 4. Pitot Tube ................................................................. CHECK 5. Stall Warning Opening ................CHECK for BLOCKAGE 6. Wing Tie-down ..................................................... REMOVE 7. Fuel Tank Vent ............................CHECK for BLOCKAGE 8. Wing......................................................................... CHECK 9. Position Light ........................................................... CHECK 10. Strobe ....................................................................... CHECK 11. Flap and Aileron ...................................................... CHECK 12. Wheel Assembly ...................................................... CHECK Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 5 Before Starting Engine 1. Preflight Inspection .......................................... COMPLETE 2. Passenger Briefing ........................................... COMPLETE 3. Seat Belts/ Shoulder Harness ........... ADJUSTED/ SECURE
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4. Fuel Shutoff Valve ........................................................... ON 5. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH 6. Circuit Breakers .................................................. CHECK IN 7. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF 8. Brakes ........................................................... TEST and SET V Speeds Vso ............................................ 40 KIAS Vs .............................................. 48 KIAS Vr .............................................. 55 KIAS Vx ...............Sea Level............... 62 KIAS 10,000............... 67 KIAS Vy...............Sea Level............... 74 KIAS 10,000............... 72 KIAS Vfe....................... 10 ............ 110 KIAS Full .............. 85 KIAS Va .................2550Lbs............. 105 KIAS 2200Lbs............... 98 KIAS 1900Lbs............... 90 KIAS Vno.......................................... 129 KIAS Vne .......................................... 163 KIAS Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 6 Starting Engine 1. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF 2. Throttle................................................. OPEN ¼ to ½ INCH 3. Beacon.............................................................................. ON 4. Master Switch (Battery Only) .......................................... ON 5. Aux. Fuel Pump ............................................................... ON 6. Mixture.............................................................. FULL RICH UNTIL FUEL PRESSURE RISES 7. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF 8. Aux. Fuel Pump ............................................................. OFF 9. Propeller Area .......................................................... CLEAR 10. Ignition .................................................................. ENGAGE Do not crank more than 10 seconds/Allow 20 seconds to cool* 11. Mixture................. WHEN ENGINE STARTS FULL RICH 12. Throttle................................................................. 1000 RPM 13. Oil Pressure ...................................... INDICATING GREEN 14. Mixture........................................................ LEAN for TAXI 15. Alternator ......................................................................... ON 16. Ammeter .................................................................. CHECK 17. Flaps .................................................................... RETRACT 18. Navigation Lights........................................ AS REQUIRED 19. Avionics Master Switch ................................................... ON 20. Transponder ...............................................STANDBY/1200 21. Heading Indicator........................................................... SET 22. ASOS/ATIS ........................................................... OBTAIN 23. Altimeter ........................................................................ SET 24. Advisory/Departure & Taxi Clearance ............... CONTACT *Refer to POH if engine does not start after 3 attempts Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 7 Taxi 1. Brakes .............................................................................. CHECK 2. Instrument Cross-Check................................................... CHECK Before Takeoff 1. Nose Wheel ................................................................ STRAIGHT 2. Brakes .................................................................. SET and HOLD 3. Flight Controls ........................................... FREE and CORRECT 4. Fuel Shutoff Valve ................................................................... ON 5. Mixture................................................................................. RICH 6. Throttle..........................................................................1800 RPM 7. Mixture........................................SET for DENSITY ALTITUDE 8. Magnetos ................................... (125 max drop, 50 diff.) CHECK 9. Engine Gauges and Ammeter .......................................... CHECK 10. Vacuum ................................................................... GREEN ARC 11. Annunciator Panel ............................................................ CHECK 12. Throttle................................................................... CHECK IDLE 13. Throttle..........................................................................1000 RPM 14. Throttle Friction Lock ..................................................... ADJUST 15. Communication/Navigation Radios ........................................ SET 16. NAV/GPS Switch ................................................................... SET 17. Flight Instruments ........................................ SET and CHECKED 18. Fuel Quantities ............................................................ CHECKED 19. Trim ..................................................... TEST/SET for TAKEOFF 20. Autopilot ...................................................................... TEST/OFF 21. Flaps ............................................................... SET for TAKEOFF 22. Cabin Doors & Windows ..................... CLOSED and LATCHED 23. Seats .........................................................ADJUSTED/ LOCKED 24. Departure Briefing ....................CLEARANCE / EMERG. PLAN 25. Advisory/ Tower ......................................................... CONTACT Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S 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 .................................................................. 0-10 2. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN 3. Elevator Control ........................... LIFT NOSE AT 55 KIAS 4. Climb Speed ....................................................... 70-80 KIAS 5. Wing Flaps .............................RETRACT IF APPLICABLE Short Field Takeoff 1. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 10 2. Brakes ........................................................................ HOLD 3. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN 4. Engine Gauges ......................................................... GREEN 5. Brakes .................................................................. RELEASE 6. Elevator Control ............................. SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW 7. Obstacle Clearance Speed ....................................... 56 KIAS After Clearing Obstacle: 8. Airspeed .............. ACCELERATE FOR NORMAL CLIMB 9. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 9 Soft Field Takeoff 1. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 10 2. Elevator Control ................................................. TAIL LOW 3. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN 4. Accelerate .......................... WHILE IN GROUND EFFECT 5. Climb Speed ............................................................ 65 KIAS 6. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT Enroute Climb 1. Airspeed ........................................................... 85-100 KIAS 2. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN 3. Mixture........................................................ AS REQUIRED Cruise 1. Power .........................................................SET for CRUISE 2. Trim............................................................. AS REQUIRED 3. Mixture................................................... LEAN for CRUISE 4. Landing Light.............................................. AS REQUIRED 5. Heading Indicator....................................... CROSS-CHECK Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S 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. Landing Light................................................................... ON 7. Wing Flaps .................................................. AS REQUIRED 8. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH Before Landing 1. Seats, Belts and Shoulder Harnesses .... ADJUST/LOCKED 2. Mixture........................................................ AS REQUIRED 3. Autopilot ........................................................................ OFF Normal Landing 1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 2. Airspeed ................................................ (Flaps UP) 70 KIAS 3. Wing Flaps .................................................. AS REQUIRED 4. Airspeed ........................................ (Flaps DOWN) 65 KIAS 5. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST 6. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 11 Short Field Landing 1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 2. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 30 3. Airspeed .................................................................. 61 KIAS 4. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST 5. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT 6. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY 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 Go Around (Balked Landing) 1. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN 2. Wing Flaps ............................................. RETRACT TO 20 3. Climb Speed ............................................................ 60 KIAS 4. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 10 5. Wing Flaps .................. (after clearing obstacles) RETRACT Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 12 AFTER LANDING / CLEAR OF RUNWAY 1. Flaps ................................................................................. UP 2. Mixture........................................................ LEAN for TAXI 3. Landing Light................................................................. OFF 4. Strobes............................................................................ OFF 5. Transponder ........................................................ STANDBY 6. Taxi Clearance / Advisory .................................. CONTACT 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. Fuel Selector ................................................... LEFT/RIGHT 10. Control Lock ......................................................... INSTALL 11. Flight Information ................................................. RECORD 12. Pitot Tube Cover ................................................... INSTALL 13. Wheel Chocks & Tie Downs ................................. SECURE 14. Post Flight Walk-Around ................................. COMPLETE 15. Doors ..................................................................... LOCKED FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 13 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES Flooded Start 1. Mixture................................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF 2. Throttle......................................................................FULL OPEN 3. Beacon ..................................................................................... ON 4. Battery Switch ......................................................................... ON 5. Aux. Fuel Pump ...................................................................... OFF Proceed with Item 9 from “Starting Engine” checklist page 6 Ammeter Shows Excessive Rate Of Charge 1. Alternator ................................................................................ OFF 2. Nonessential Electrical Equipment ......................................... OFF 3. 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. Master Switch (Both Sides) ..................................... 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 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 14 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 Flat Nose Tire 1. Approach .............................................................. NORMAL 2. Flaps ............................................................ AS REQUIRED 3. Touchdown ........................................................ ON MAINS 4. Elevator ............................... AS NECESSARY TO DELAY NOSE GEAR CONTACT Maintain full aft elevator deflection during ground roll FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 15 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 Engine Failure After Takeoff ..... (Flaps DOWN) ... 65 KIAS Maximum Glide ...................................................... 68 KIAS Landing Without Engine Power: Flaps Up .................................................................. 65 KIAS Flaps Down ............................................................. 60 KIAS Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 1. Airspeed ................................(Flaps UP) .............. 70 KIAS (Flaps DOWN) ....... 65 KIAS 2. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF 3. Fuel Shutoff Valve........................................................OFF 4. Ignition Switch .............................................................OFF 5. Flaps .......................................................... AS REQUIRED 6. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 7. Cabin Door .......................................................UNLATCH 8. Land ................................................. STRAIGHT AHEAD This is an operational checklist. Procedures in red/bod 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 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 16 Engine Failure / Power Loss During Flight 1. Airspeed ................................................................. 68 KIAS 2. Fuel Shutoff Valve..........................................................ON 3. Fuel Selector Valve .................................................. BOTH 4. Aux Fuel Pump ...............................................................ON 5. Mixture....................................................................... RICH 6. Magnetos ................................................... CHECK BOTH If Power Is Restored 7. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................. OFF 8. Fuel Flow ............................................................ MONITOR Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 1. Airspeed ................................................................. 68 KIAS 2. Landing Site................................................. DETERMINE 3. Seats, Seatbelts, Shoulder Harnesses ..................... SECURE 4. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF 5. Fuel Shutoff Valve ......................................................... OFF 6. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF 7. Flaps .......................... AS REQUIRED (30 Recommended) 8. 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 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 17 Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 1. Seats, Seatbelts, Shoulder Harness ........................ SECURE 2. Airspeed .................................................................. 65 KIAS 3. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 20 4. Selected Field ..................................................... FLY OVER 5. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF 6. Flaps .......................... AS REQUIRED (30 Recommended) 7. Airspeed .................................................................. 65 KIAS 8. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF 9. Doors .................................................................. UNLATCH 10. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW 11. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF 12. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY Fire During Engine Start 1. Cranking ......................................................... CONTINUE If Engine Starts: 2. Power ................................................................... 1800 RPM 3. Engine ............................................................. SHUTDOWN If Engine Fails to Start: 2. Throttle .......................................................... FULL OPEN 3. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF 4. Cranking ......................................................... CONTINUE 5. Fuel Shutoff Valve........................................................OFF 6. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................OFF 7. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 8. Ignition Switch .............................................................OFF 9. Fire Extinguisher ................................................. OBTAIN Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 18 Engine Fire In Flight 1. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF 2. Fuel Shutoff Valve........................................................OFF 3. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................OFF 4. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 5. Cabin Heat and Air............................................. CLOSED 6. Wing Root Vents......................................................... OPEN 7. Airspeed .............................................................. 100+ KIAS 8. Forced Landing ................................................... EXECUTE Refer to “Emergency Landing Without Engine Power” checklist if time permits 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. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat.................................................. OPEN 7. Master Switch .................................................................. ON 8. Circuit Breakers ................................. CHECK (do not reset) 9. Radio Switches............................................................... OFF 10. Avionics Master Switch. ................................................ ON 11. Radio and Electrical Switches .................(one at a time) ON Revision Number: 2 Revision Date: 11/6/12 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 19 Cabin Fire 1. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF 2. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air ................................. CLOSED 3. Fire Extinguisher (if available) .................... ACTIVATE 4. Forced Landing ................................................ EXECUTE Refer to “Emergency Landing Without Engine Power” checklist if time permits Wing Fire 1. Landing/Taxi Light Switch .........................................OFF 2. Navigation Light Switch ..............................................OFF 3. Strobe Light Switch .....................................................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 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Cessna 172S CHECKLIST Leading Edge Aviation 20 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