CHECKLISTS
CESSNA 172S Skyhawk · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist intended for use with the Cessna 172 aircraft, specifically designed for simulator training with Navigraph Academy. It provides a comprehensive set of procedures for various phases of flight, including pre-flight checks, engine start, taxiing, takeoff, in-flight operations, landing, and securing the aircraft after flight. The checklist is structured to ensure that pilots follow critical safety protocols and operational procedures, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced pilots using simulators. It emphasizes the importance of consulting the Cessna 172 User Guide for detailed information before flight operations.
- Always consult the Cessna 172 User Guide before flight.
- Set the throttle to 1800 RPM before takeoff.
- Verify that the fuel selector is set to BOTH during critical phases of flight.
- Check that engine instruments are in the green before takeoff and landing.
- Ensure all electrical equipment is turned off when securing the airplane.
Document
Source
Originally published by academy.navigraph.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2025
- Pages
- 6
- File size
- 3.2 MB
- Publisher
- academy.navigraph.com
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In this document
On Ground Checklists
This section includes pre-flight checks such as setting brakes, ensuring circuit breakers are in, and verifying electrical equipment is off. It also covers engine start procedures, including throttle settings, mixture adjustments, and battery tests.
Before Takeoff Checklist
Pilots are reminded to check brakes, flight controls, instruments, and fuel quantity. The checklist specifies setting the throttle to 1800 RPM and checking magnetos and engine instruments before takeoff.
In Flight & Landing Checklists
This section outlines procedures for descent, landing, and cruise. It includes checks for mixture settings, altimeter adjustments, and ensuring the landing light is on before landing.
Securing Airplane Checklist
After landing, this checklist includes setting the parking brake, turning off electrical equipment, and ensuring the mixture is in the idle cut-off position before shutting down the aircraft.
Safety notes
- For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations.
Full document text
CHECKLISTS Cessna 172 Intended for use with Navigraph Academy. Always consult the Academy Cessna 172 User Guide before flight. Explore Navigraph Academy https://academy.navigraph.com CHECKLIST AIRCRAFT MODEL CESSNA 172 DATE REVISION 20251209 2 ON GROUND CHECKLISTS COCKPIT SETUP Brakes SET Circuit breakers ALL IN Electrical equipment OFF Avionics switches (BUS 1 and 2) OFF Fuel selector valve BOTH Fuel shut off valve FULL IN BEFORE ENGINE START Throttle OPEN ¼ INCH Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Standby battery HOLD AT TEST Test light VERIFY LIT 10s Standby battery ARM Engine indications NO RED X Bus E voltage MIN 24 V Bus M voltage MAX 1.5 V Standby Battery Amps DISCHARGE Standby Battery Annunciation SHOWN Beacon light ON Propeller area CLEAR Master switch (BAT + ALT) ON ENGINE IS COLD Fuel pump ON Mixture RICH Fuel flow STABLE 3-5 s Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fuel pump OFF For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations. STARTING ENGINE Magentos switch START (at ignition) Magento switch BOTH (at ignition) Mixture RICH Oil pressure (within 30-60s) GREEN M BATT & S BATT Amps CHARGING Low volts annunciator NOT SHOWN TAXI CHECKLIST Taxi route BRIEFED Taxi light ON Navigation lights AS REQUIRED Left/right side NO OBSTACLES Brakes CHECKED BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST Brakes SET Flight controls CHECKED Flight instruments NO RED X Altimeter BARO SET Standby altimeter BARO SET Standby instruments CHECKED Fuel quantity SUFFICIENT Mixture RICH Fuel selector BOTH Trim SET FOR T/O Throttle 1800 RPM Magnetos CHECKED Engine instruments GREEN Annunciators NOT SHOWN Throttle IDLE -> 1000 RPM Flaps SET FOR TO Departure procedure BRIEFED Avionics switches (BUS 1 & 2) ON For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations. IN FLIGHT & LANDING CHECKLISTS DESCENT CHECKLIST Mixture AS REQUIRED Altimeter BARO SET Standby altimeter BARO SET Approach procedure BRIEFED BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST Fuel selector BOTH Mixture RICH Landing light ON Taxi light ON Autopilot OFF AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST Flaps UP Strobe light OFF CRUISE CHECKLIST Cruise power SET Mixture AS REQUIRED LINE UP CHECKLIST Strobe light ON Parking brake RELEASED Runway/final CLEAR CLIMB CHECKLIST Throttle FULL Mixture RICH Engine instruments GREEN For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations. SECURING AIRPLANE CHECKLIST Parking brake SET Throttle IDLE Electrical equipment OFF Avionics Switches (BUS 1 & 2) OFF Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Magnetos OFF Master switch (BAT + ALT) OFF Standby battery switch OFF Fuel selector LEFT or RIGHT For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations. Intended for use with Navigraph Academy. Always consult the Academy Cessna 172 User Guide before flight. For simulator use only. Do not use in real operations. Explore Navigraph Academy https://academy.navigraph.com