Cessna 172S/SP/G1000 Checklist
CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP and its variants, including the 172SP and 172G1000. It provides a comprehensive guide for pilots to follow before starting the engine, during takeoff, in-flight operations, and after landing. The checklist is designed to ensure that all necessary pre-flight and operational procedures are completed to maintain safety and efficiency during flight. It includes specific instructions for engine start, takeoff, cruise, descent, and landing phases, as well as emergency procedures and performance data for various conditions.
- Ensure preflight checks are complete before starting the engine.
- Monitor oil pressure after engine start to ensure it is in the green.
- Set the throttle to 1800 RPM for pre-takeoff checks.
- Rotate at 55 KIAS during takeoff for optimal performance.
- Adjust mixture as necessary during cruise and descent.
Document
Source
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Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2020
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 47 KB
- Publisher
- irp.cdn-website.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Range (nm)
- 640
- Engine (hp)
- 180
- Height (ft)
- 8
- Length (ft)
- 27
- Propeller
- McCauley 1A170/DM
- Wingspan (ft)
- 36
- Engine model
- Lycoming IO-360-L2A
- Max speed (kt)
- 124
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 105
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,709
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 56
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 730
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 14,000
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 8.6
- Landing over 50ft
- 1,290
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 15
- Takeoff over 50ft
- 1,465
- Landing distance (ft)
- 545
- Takeoff distance (ft)
- 860
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 65
- Stall speed clean (kt)
- 48
- Stall speed landing (kt)
- 61
V-speeds
- VA
- 105
- VR
- 55
- VX
- 62
- VY
- 74
- VFE
- 85
- VNE
- 163
- VNO
- 129
- VS1
- 48
- VSO
- 40
- VREF
- 60
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 841
- Max ramp weight (lb)
- 2,550
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 200
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,709
- Max landing weight (lb)
- 2,550
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
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In this document
Before Starting Engine
This section outlines the pre-flight checks that must be completed before starting the engine. Key tasks include ensuring the preflight is complete, conducting a passenger briefing, adjusting seats and seat belts, testing brakes, and checking circuit breakers. It also emphasizes the importance of turning off electrical equipment and setting the fuel selector valve to both.
Starting Engine
The starting engine section provides detailed steps for safely starting the aircraft's engine. It includes instructions for setting the throttle, mixture, and checking battery and electrical systems. The checklist emphasizes the importance of ensuring the prop area is clear and monitoring oil pressure after starting.
Before Takeoff
This section details the necessary checks and preparations before takeoff. Pilots are instructed to set the parking brake, check flight controls, and ensure all instruments are functioning correctly. It also includes setting the mixture and fuel selector valve, as well as configuring the elevator trim for takeoff.
Takeoff
The takeoff section outlines the final preparations for departure, including setting the throttle to full, ensuring the mixture is rich, and the rotation speed is 55 KIAS. It also provides guidance on climb airspeed and the retraction of flaps.
Cruise and Descent
This section covers in-flight operations, including power settings during cruise and descent. It provides recommendations for RPM settings and mixture adjustments based on altitude and temperature.
Landing and After Landing
The landing section includes checks for securing seats and seatbelts, setting the landing light, and configuring flaps. The after-landing procedures emphasize turning off strobe and landing lights and securing the aircraft.
Safety notes
- Always ensure the propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
- Verify that no red X's are present on the engine indicating systems before takeoff.
Full document text
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE PREFLIGHT ........................................COMPLETE PASSENGER BRIEFING.....................COMPLETE SEATS AND SEAT BELTS ................ADJUST and LOCK BRAKES ..................................... TEST and SET CIRCUIT BREAKERS.................... CHECK IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ........................... OFF AVIONICS (BUS 1 & BUS 2) ........................... OFF FUEL SELECTOR VALVE............................ BOTH FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE .....................CHECK ON STARTING ENGINE Throttle ............................................OPEN ¼ INCH Mixture............................................ IDLE CUTOFF STBY BATT Switch ................TEST 10 SECONDS STBY BATT Switch ......... ARM (CHECK PFD ON) Engine Indicating Systems ................. NO RED X’s BUS E Volts................ CHECK – 24 volts minimum BUS M Volts ..................CHECK – 1.5 Volts or less BATT S Amps.............. CHECK negative discharge STBY BATT Annunciator..................CHECK shown PROP AREA .............................................. CLEAR MASTER Switch (ALT & BAT) ...........................ON BEACON/NAV Light Switch...............................ON FUEL PUMP Switch ..........................................ON MIXTURE ...................................................... RICH COLD(Rich 3-5 seconds until fuel flow stabilizes) HOT(Rich 1-3 seconds and Throttle ½” open) MIXTURE ..................................... IDLE CUT-OFF FUEL PUMP....................................................OFF MAGNETOS Switch .................................. START MIXTURE ………………. RICH THEN GRD LEAN OIL PRESSURE ......................... CHECK in green FLAPS ...................................... UP or 10 Degrees AMPS .............................CHECK Positive charges LOW VOLTS Annunciator ........CHECK not shown AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 & 2) ..........................ON BEFORE TAKEOFF PARKING BRAKE............................................SET ATIS/AWOS/CLEARANCE….…………….CHECK Pilot and Passenger Seat Backs .......... UPRIGHT SEATS AND SEAT BELTS......... CHECK SECURE CABIN DOORS ....................... Closed and Locked FLIGHT CONTROLS ...........FREE and CORRECT FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS………..NO RED X’s PFD (BARO) ........................................................... SET STANDBY ALTIMETER ................................. SET ALT SEL ..........................................................SET STANDBY FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ........ CHECK FUEL QUANTITY ..................................... CHECK MIXTURE ...................................................... RICH FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.............................BOTH ELEVATOR TRIM................... SET FOR TAKEOFF COM Frequencies.............................................SET NAV Frequencies..............................................SET FMS/GPS Flight Plan.......................................SET XPDR ...............................................................SET CDI Softkey.......................SELECT NAV SOURCE CABIN PWR 12V SWITCH..............................OFF THROTTLE............................................1800 RPM MAGNETOS Switch......................... CHECK L & R VAC Indicator............................................. CHECK ENGINE Indicators .................................... CHECK AMMETERS and VOLTMETERS.............. CHECK ANNUNCIATORS.................. CHECK(verify none) THROTTLE ...................................... CHECK IDLE THROTTLE ............................ 1000 RPM or LESS THROTTLE FRICTION LOCK..................ADJUST DEPARTURE…………………………………..BRIEF FLAPS.......................................... UP – 10 degrees CABIN WINDOWS................... CLOSED/LOCKED TAXI LIGHT……... ........................................... ON BRAKES .................................................RELEASE TAKEOFF STROBE/LDG/TAXI........................................... ON THROTTLE.....................................................FULL MIXTURE....................................................... RICH ROTATE.................................................... 55 KIAS CLIMB AIRSPEED............................... 70-80 KIAS FLAPS............ RETRACT(400ft or clear obstacles) LANDING LIGHTS……………………………….OFF CRUISE POWER..........2100-2500 RPM (recommend 2300) TRIM ........................................................ ADJUST MIXTURE.......................................................LEAN GPS.................................................................... SET DESCENT ATIS/AWOS………………….……………….CHECK APPROACH……………………………….…...BRIEF TAXI LIGHT.........................................................ON POWER............................................. AS DESIRED MIXTURE......................ADJUST AS NECESSARY PFD BARO....................................................... SET STANDBY ALTIMETER............................ SET ALT CDI ………………...………SELECT NAV SOURCE GPS.................................................................. SET FUEL SELECTOR........................................ BOTH FLAPS ..............................................AS DESIRED Cessna 172S/SP/G1000 Checklist Revision 0 5/18/20 BEFORE LANDING PILOT and PASSENGER SEATS ...........UPRIGHT SEATS AND SEATBELTS......... SECURE/LOCKED FUEL SELECTOR......................................... BOTH MIXTURE....................................................... RICH LANDING LIGHT................................................ON CABIN PWR 12V Switch..................................OFF FLAPS ..............................................AS DESIRED AFTER LANDING FLAPS................................................................ UP STROBES……………………………….………..OFF LANDING LIGHTS………………………………..OFF XPNDR.............................................................1200 SECURING AIRPLANE THROTTLE CONTROL................................... IDLE TAXI LIGHT………………………………………..OFF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ..............................OFF
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AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 & 2)...........................OFF MIXTURE.......................................... IDLE CUTOFF MAGNETOS Switch ...........................................OFF MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT).........................OFF TACH TIME…………………………………..RECORD STBY BATT Switch .............................................OFF Control Lock ................................................ INSTALL FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE……………………….....OFF FUEL SELECTOR Valve....................LEFT or RIGHT HOBBS TIME………………………………...RECORD Aurora Frequencies ATIS 125.85 Ground 121.7 Tower 120.6 Aircraft to Aircraft 123.45 JA FBO 122.95 630-584-3200 Emergency Frequency 121.5 Transponder 7700 Radio Failure 7600 Hijack 7500 Oceanic 2000 Light Gun Signals Color Ground Air Steady Green Cleared for takeoff / Land Flashing Green Cleared to taxi / Return for land Steady Red Stop Give Way Flashing Red Taxi clear Don’t land Flashing White Return to start Alternating Use extreme caution Short Field Takeoff Distance 2550 Pounds Pres Alt 0C 10C 20C 30C Grnd Roll 50 FT Grnd Roll 50 FT Grnd Roll 50 FT Grnd Roll 50 FT S.L. 860 1465 925 1575 995 1690 1070 1810 1000 940 1600 1010 1720 1090 1850 1170 1990 2000 1025 1755 1110 1890 1195 2035 1285 2190 3000 1125 1925 1215 2080 1310 2240 1410 2420 4000 1235 2120 1335 2295 1440 2480 1550 2685 Cruise Performance 2300 RPM Pres Alt 20C Below Standard Standard Temperature 20C Above Standard TAS GPH TAS GPH TAS GPH 2000 105 8.6 104 81 102 7.7 4000 104 8.2 102 7.7 101 7.3 6000 103 7.8 101 7.4 99 7.0 Short Field Landing Distance 2550 Pounds Pres Alt 0C 10C 20C 30C Grnd Roll 50 FT Grnd Roll 50 FT Grnd Roll 50 FT Grnd Roll 50 FT S.L. 545 1290 565 1320 585 1350 605 1380 1000 565 1320 585 1350 605 1385 625 1420 2000 585 1355 610 1385 630 1420 650 1465 3000 610 1385 630 1425 655 1460 675 1495 4000 630 1425 655 1460 675 1495 700 1535 Empty Weights N570JA 1709 N571JA 1708 N572JA 1677 Cessna 172S/SP/G1000 Checklist Revision 0 5/18/20
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