CESSNA 172S including G1000 Avionics NORMAL & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Cessna 172S, specifically designed for aircraft equipped with either conventional flight instruments or the Garmin G1000 avionics system. It serves as a supplementary guide to the Pilots Operating Handbook and is organized by phases of flight to ensure thoroughness during operations. The checklist includes pre-flight inspections, emergency procedures, and normal operating speeds, providing pilots with essential information to safely operate the aircraft. The document emphasizes the importance of methodical use to avoid missing critical items during flight preparation and operation.
- Emergency procedures are critical for safe flight operations and include specific actions for engine failure and fires.
- The rotation speed for takeoff is 55 knots, and the best rate of climb is 74 knots.
- Pre-flight inspections are essential and include checks for fuel quantity, control surfaces, and avionics.
- The checklist is organized by flight phases to ensure thoroughness and safety during operations.
- Use of the G1000 avionics system requires specific checks that differ from conventional systems.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.ulsterflyingclub.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Emergency Procedures
- Year
- 2012
- Pages
- 10
- File size
- 1.4 MB
- Publisher
- www.ulsterflyingclub.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
Performance
- Max crosswind (kt)
- 15
- Best glide speed (kt)
- 68
V-speeds
- VR
- 55
- VX
- 62
- VY
- 74
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
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In this document
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section outlines critical actions for various in-flight emergencies, including engine fire during start, electrical fire, engine failure immediately after takeoff, and in-flight engine failure. Each scenario provides specific steps such as radio calls, throttle settings, and fuel shutoff procedures to ensure pilot safety and effective emergency response.
Pre-Flight Inspection Internal
This section details the internal pre-flight inspection checklist, including checks for the aircraft's position, control wheel lock, ignition switch, fuel selector, and various indicators. It emphasizes ensuring all systems are operational before flight.
Pre-Flight Inspection External
The external pre-flight inspection checklist covers checks for the wings, nose, fuselage, and tailplane. It includes inspections of control surfaces, lights, fuel tanks, and undercarriage to ensure the aircraft is in safe condition for flight.
Airspeeds for Normal Operation
This section lists the indicated airspeeds for various phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, and landing. For example, the rotation speed is 55 knots, and the best rate of climb is 74 knots, providing pilots with essential speed references.
Starting Engine Procedures
The starting engine section outlines procedures for both cold starts and flooded engine situations, detailing the use of the auxiliary fuel pump and mixture settings to ensure successful engine ignition.
Safety notes
- Always follow emergency procedures as outlined in the checklist to ensure safety during critical situations.
- Ensure all pre-flight inspections are completed to avoid mechanical failures during flight.
Full document text
CESSNA 172S including G1000 Avionics NORMAL & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST This checklist must not be taken as authoritative and should only be used to supplement the Cessna Model 172S Pilots Operating Handbook The Avionics and instrumentation fitted to C172 aircraft has evolved over many years, the aircraft operated by the Ulster Flying Club are fitted either with conventional flight instruments and King Avionics (the Cessna NAV11 Pack) or with the Cessna NAV 111 option which replaces conventional flight instruments and avionics with the Garmin G1000 electronic displays. This checklist may be used for aircraft fitted with Cessna Nav 11 or G1000 (NAV 111) options. Items which are specific to a particular option will be preceded by a note: “G1000” means that the check item is specific to G1000 equipped aircraft and should be ignored when operating the conventional aircraft. “N11” means that the check item is specific to aircraft fitted with conventional instrumentation and avionics and should be ignored when operating the G1000 equipped aircraft. All other items are common to both types of aircraft. The checklist is organized by phase of flight; it should be used in a methodical manner to ensure no items are missed. A dotted line between the checklist item and the appropriate action, indication, switch or control position is used to verify aircraft configuration for phase of flight. Non memory items are annotated in REGULAR font Conditional items are BOXED Memory Recall items are annotated in ITALIC font. Emergency procedures are printed on colored pages. References to the Performance section are to the Pilots Operating Handbook List of effective pages 1st September 2012 Page Issue Page Issue 1 3 11 3 2 3 12 3 3 3 13 3 4 3 14 3 5 3 15 3 6 3 16 3 7 3 17 3 8 3 18 3 9 3 19 3 10 3 20 3 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION The following indicated speeds in knots (KIAS) are based on a maximum weight of 2550 pounds & may be used for any weight below this figure. TAKE OFF Rotate ……………………………………………… 55 Kts Initial Climb ……………………………………………… 70 Kts At 500 feet ……………………………………………… 75 Kts Short Field – Flap 10⁰ ……………………………………………… 56 Kts @ 50 feet AGL ENROUTE CLIMB (Sea Level, Flaps Up) Normal ……………………………………………… 80 Kts Best Rate of Climb ……………………………………………… 74 Kts Best Angle of Climb ……………………………………………… 62 Kts LANDING APPROACH Normal – Flaps 30⁰ ……………………………………………… 65 Kts Flaps Up ……………………………………………… 70 Kts Short Field – Flaps 30⁰ ……………………………………………… 61 Kts Best Glide – Flaps Up ……………………………………………… 68 Kts GO AROUND Max Power – Flaps 20⁰ ……………………………………………… 60 Kts CROSSWIND VELOCITY Maximum Demonstrated ……………………………………… 15 Kts PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION INTERNAL Aircraft Position ………………………………………………………. CHECK OBSTRUCTIONS Park Brake ……………………………………………………………… SET ON Control Wheel Lock ………………………………………………... REMOVE AND STOW Ignition Switch ……………………………………………………….. OFF, KEY REMOVED Avionics Switch (BUS 1 & BUS 2) …………………………….. OFF Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve …………………… OFF Fuel Selector ………………………………………………………….. BOTH Fuel Shutoff Valve ………………………………………………….. ON (PUSH FULL IN) Elevator Trim ………………………………………………………….. CHECK, SET NEUTRAL (full movement nose up/down) Master Switch …………………………………………………………. ON G1000 – PFD …………………………………………………………… CHECK ON G1000 – Low Oil Pressure Annunciator on PFD …………… CHECK ON G1000 – Low Vacuum Annunciator on PFD ………………… CHECK ON Fuel Quantity Indicators ………………………………………… CHECK QUANTITIES Low Fuel Annunciators ………………………………………….. EXTINGUISHED Avionics Master Switch (BUS 1) ……………………………… ON Forward Avionics Cooling Fan (on Instrument Panel) . CHECK OPERATION G1000 Aviation Master Switch (BUS 2) ………………….. ON G1000 Aft Avionics Cooling Fan (in luggage locker) .. CHECK OPERATION Avionics Master Switches ………………………………………. OFF N11 Annunciator Panel Switch ……………………………….. TEST POSITION (amber & red illumination) N11 Annunciator Panel Switch ……………………………….. RELEASE (check appropriate annunciators remain on) Anti Collision Beacon ……………………………………………… ON – CHECK OPERATION Flaps ………………………………………………………………………. EXTEND Pitot Heat ………………………………………………………………. ON for 30 sec then OFF Master Switch ………………………………………………………… OFF Fire Extinguisher ……………………………………………………. CHECK (pressure & date) First Aid Pack …………………………………………………………. CHECK (sealed & date) PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION EXTERNAL PORT WING Pitot ………………………………………………………………………… WARM, CLEAR, UNOBSTRUCTED Flap …………………………………………………………………………. CHECK (tracks, linkage & float) Aileron ……………………………………………………………………. CHECK (hinges, linkages, full free movement) Wing & Control Surfaces …………………………………………. UNDAMAGED Inspection Panels ……………………………………………………. SECURE Navigation Light, Strobe & fairing …………………………… UNDAMAGED Landing & Taxi Lights ……………………………………………… CHECK (condition & clear) Stall Warning Opening ……………………………………………. CHECK OPERATION Fuel Tank Vent ……………………………………………………….. UNOBSTRUCTED Fuel Drain Valves ……………………………………………………. CHECK Fuel Quantity …………………………………………………………. CHECK WITH DIP STICK (Adequate for flight plus reserve) Fuel Filler Cap …………………………………………………………. SECURE (cap vent unobstructed) Undercarriage …………………………………………………………. CHECK (strut, fairing & no hydraulic leak) Tyre …………………………………………………………………………. CHECK (undamaged, inflation, creep mark) NOSE Static Source ……………………………………………………………. UNOBSTRUCTED Cowlings ………………………………………………………………….. SECURE Tyre …………………………………………………………………………. CHECK (undamaged, inflation, creep mark) Nose Wheel Strut ……………………………………………………. CHECK (oleo extension 2” – 3”, torque linkage secure) Nose Wheel Fairing (if fitted) ………………………………….. CHECK UNDAMAGED Air Filter ………………………………………………………………….. UNOBSTRUCTED Engine Cooling Inlets ………………………………………………. UNOBSTRUCTED Alternator Drive Belt …………………………………………….… SECURE Propeller & Spinner …………………………………………………. CHECK (leading edge & tips undamaged, spinner secure) PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION EXTERNAL cont NOSE cont Engine Oil ………………………………………………………………… CHECK (oil level min 5 quarts, extended flight 8 quarts)
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Oil Filler Cap …………………………………………………………….. SECURE Windscreen ……………………………………………………………… CLEAN Fuel Strainer Drain Valve …………………………………………. CHECK Fuel Reservoir & Selector Drain Vales ……………………… CHECK STARBOARD WING Fuel Quantity …………………………………………………………… CHECK WITH DIP STICK (Adequate for flight plus reserve) Fuel Filler Cap ………………………………………………………….. SECURE (cap vent unobstructed) Fuel Drain Valves ……………………………………………………… CHECK Inspection Panels ………………………………………………….…. SECURE Wing & Control Surfaces …………………………………………. UNDAMAGED Navigation Light, Strobe & fairing ……………………………. UNDAMAGED Aileron …………………………………………………………………..… CHECK Flap …………………………………………………………………………. CHECK Undercarriage …………………………………………………………. CHECK (strut, fairing & no hydraulic leak) Tyre …………………………………………………………………………. CHECK (undamaged, inflation, creep mark) FUSELAGE & TAILPLANE Antennas …………………………………………………………………. CHECK SECURITY Tailplane & Elevator ………………………………………………… CHECK (hinges, linkages, full free movement) Trim Tab ………………………………………………………………….. CHECK NEUTRAL Rudder & Fin …………………………………………………………… CHECK (gust lock removed, hinges, linkages, full free movement) Tie Down Ring …………………………………………………………. UNDAMAGED Navigation Light ………………………………………………………. UNDAMAGED Static Source (Autopilot if fitted) ……………………………... UNOBSTRUCTED PRE-ENGINE START Aircraft Documentation …………………………………………… CHECKED Flight Authorization …………………………..……………………… COMPLETED Weight & Balance …………………………………………………….. WITHIN LIMITS Fuel Quantity ……………………………………………………………. CHECK (Adequate for flight plus reserve) Pre-flight Inspection …………………………………………………. COMPLETE Passenger Brief …………………………………………………………. COMPLETE (exits, seats & seatbelts, first aid kit, extinguisher, life jackets, mobile phones off) Seats & Seatbelts ……………………………………………………… ADJUSTED & SECURE Cabin Doors ……………………………………………………………… CLOSED & LATCHED Park Brake ……………………………………………………………….. SET ON Fuel Selector Valve ………………………………………………….. BOTH Fuel Shutoff Vale ……………………………………………………… ON Circuit Breakers ……………………………………………………….. IN Autopilot (if fitted) …………………………………………………… OFF & SERVOS NOT ENGAGED Avionics Master Switch (BUS1 & BUS2) …………………… OFF G1000 PRE START – SYSTEM CHECKS Throttle ……………………………………………………………………. OPEN ¼ INCH Mixture ……………………………………………………………………. IDLE CUT OFF STBY BATT Switch TEST …………………………..Hold for 20 seconds, verify green Test Lamp does not go out SET TO “ARM” …………… Verify that PFD comes on Engine Indicators ……………………………………………………… CHECK (no red Xs through ENGINE page indicators) BUS E Volts ………………………………………………………………. CHECK (24 Volts) M BUS Volts ……………………………………………………………… CHECK (leass than 1.5 Volts) BATT S AMPS ……………………………………………………………. CHECK (discharge shown) STBY BATT Annunciator ……………………………………………. CHECK ON Master Switch ………………………………………………………….. ON AMP Readings ………………………………………………………….. CHECK (M Batt supplying load) Anti Collision Beacon ……………………………………………….. ON Navigation Lights (Night Only)…………………………………... ON N11 PRE START – SYSTEM CHECKS Throttle ……………………………………………………………………. OPEN ¼ INCH Mixture ……………………………………………………………………. IDLE CUT OFF Master Switch …………………………………………………………. ON AMP Readings …………………………………………………………. CHECK (M Batt supplying load) Anti Collision Beacon ………………………………………………. ON Navigation Lights (Night Only) ………………………………… ON STARTING ENGINE – NAV11 & G1000 **IF ENGINE IS COLD Aux Fuel Pump Switch ………………………… ON Mixture ………………………………………………. ADVANCE until fuel flow just starts to rise then return to IDLE CUT OFF Aux Fuel Pump Switch ………………………… OFF Propeller Area ………………………………………………………….. CLEAR ALL AROUND Ignition Switch …………………………………………………….…… START RELEASE when engine starts Mixture (when engine fires) …………………………………….. ADVANCE smoothly to RICH **IF ENGINE FLOODS Aux Fuel Pump Switch ………………………… OFF Mixture ………………………………………………. IDLE CUT OFF Throttle ………………………………………………. OPEN HALF FULL Ignition Switch ……………………………………. START RELEASE when engine starts When engine fires………………………………. MIXTURE FULL RICH RETARD THROTTLE AFTER ENGINE START Throttle …………………………………………………………………….. SET 1200 RPM Starter Warning Light ……………………………………………….. EXTINGUISED Oil Pressure ……………………………………………………………… CHECK VAC …………………………………………………………………………. WITHIN LIMITS AMP …………………………………………………………………………. CHARGING LOW VOLTS Annunciator ………………………………………….. EXTINGUISHED AFTER ENGINE START cont Magnetos ………………………………………………………………… CHECK FOR LIVE MAG Aviation Master Switch (BUS 1 & BUS 2) …………………. ON Flaps ………………………………………………………………………... UP (Check no asymmetry) G1000 MFD ……………………………………………………………… CHECK & ACCEPT Radio & Avionics …………………………………………………….. SET NAV11 only NAV/GPS SWITCH ………………………………… SET G1000 CDI ……………………………………………………………….. SELECT NAV SOURCE Radio ……………………………………………………………………….. OBTAIN AIRFIELD DATA Flight Instruments ……………………………………………………. CHECK & SET (Check/set heading, set pressure on main altimeter, standby altimeter and autopilot if fitted) Taxi Light ………………………………………………………………….. ON (if required) TAXI Lookout ……………………………………………………………………. CHECK ALL ROUND Throttle …………………………………………………………….……… CLOSE Brakes …………………………………………………………………….. RELEASE & CHECK Throttle …………………………………………………………………… AS REQUIRED Rudder ……………………………………………………………………. CHECK FULL & FREE Instruments / ADF …………………………………………………… CHECK ENGINE POWER CHECK Location ……………………………………………………………………. AREA CLEAR IN FRONT & BEHIND Park Brake ………………………………………………………………… SET ON **ENSURE ENGINE WARM UP PERIOD Throttle ……………………………………………………………………. SET 1800 RPM Engine Temperature & Pressure ………………………………. WITHIN OPERATING LIMITS Magnetos …………………………………………………………………. LEFT – BOTH – RIGHT – BOTH (max drop on each mag 150 RPM) (max difference between mags 50 RPM) VAC ………………………………………………………………………….. WITHIN LIMITS Voltmeter(s) ……………………………………………………………. CHECK (nominal 28 volts) AMP …………………………………………………………………………. CHECK (charging or neutral) Annunciators ……………………………………………………………. CHECK ALL EXTINGUISHED Throttle ……………………………………………………………………. CLOSE (500 – 600 RPM) (check engine runs smoothly at correct tick-over speed) Throttle ……………………………………………………………………. SET 1200 RPM PRE TAKEOFF Throttle Friction Lock ………………………………………………… ADJUST FINGER TIGHT Elevator Trim SET FOR TAKEOFF Mixture RICH Fuel Quantity SUFFICIENT FOR FLIGHT Fuel Shutoff Valve ON (PUSH FULL IN) Fuel Selector Valve BOTH TANKS Magnetos BOTH Seats & Seat Belts SECURE Doors & Windows CLOSED & LOCKED Annunciators ALL EXTINGUISHED Pitot Heat ON (If Required) Instruments (main & standby) SET & CHECK Gauges CHECK Flaps AS REQUIRED COM Frequencies SET NAV Frequencies SET Transponder SET Autopilot OFF (See Note below) Flight Controls FULL & FREE MOVEMENT & CORRECT SENSE Strobe Lights ON (Before entering runway) NOTE – IF AUTOPILOTS is found to be switches ON then switch OFF and recheck TRIM position before takeoff AFTER TAKEOFF Flaps Up at 300’ AGL Engine Instruments CHECK Landing & Taxi Light OFF CRUISE Fuel Quantity & Selection AS REQUIRED Radios CHECK Engine Instruments & Mixture CHECK Direction Indicator CHECK Altimeters CORRECT SETTING PRE LANDING Brakes OFF Mixture RICH Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Fuel SUFFICIENT Flaps AS REQUIRED Seats & Seat Belts SECURE Taxi & Landing Lights ON (If required) Autopilot OFF AFTER LANDING VACATE RUNWAY & BRING AIRCRAFT TO A STOP Pitot Heat OFF Landing Light OFF Taxi Light AS REQUIRED Transponder OFF Flaps UP Strobes OFF Before entering parking area) SHUTDOWN Location INTO WIND & SAFE Throttle SET 1200 RPM Park Brake SET ON Taxi Light OFF Magnetos CHECK FOR LIVE MAG Electrical Equipment OFF Anti Collision Beacon ON Avionics Master (BUS 1 & BUS 2) OFF Throttle CLOSED Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Ignition Switch OFF – KEYS OUT Master Switch OFF Tacho & Hobbs RECORD G1000 – STBY BATT SWITCH OFF Control Lock INSTALL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: ENGINE FIRE DURING START Radio Call INFORM ATC Ignition Switch CONTINUE CRANKING ENGINE Throttle FULL OPEN Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF (PULL FULL OUT) Ignition Switch OFF Master Switch OFF Park Brake OFF EVACUATE WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER UPWIND OF AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT Radio Call MAYDAY Master Switch OFF Vents, Cabin Heat, Air CLOSED Fire Extinguisher USE AS NECESSARY (ventilate cabin after use) Avionics Master Switch OFF Electrical Switches ALL OFF EXCEPT IGNITION SWITCH IF FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISED Master Switch ON Circuit Breakers CHECK for fault circuit, do not reset Radio Switiches OFF Avionics Master Switch ON Radio / Electrical Switches ON one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is identified EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE OFF Radio MAYDAY Airspeed 70 Kts (flaps up) 65 Kts (flaps down) Landing Site SELECT SUITABLE AREA INTO WIND Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fuel Shut Off Valve OFF (PULL FULL OUT) Ignition Switch OFF Flaps AS REQUIRED Passengers BRIEF Master Switch OFF Cabin Doors UNLATCHED ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Radio MAYDAY Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fuel Shut Off Valve OFF ( PULL FULL OUT) Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch OFF Cabin Heat & Air OFF (Except overhead vents) Transponder SET CODE 7700 Airspeed 100kts until fire extinguished INITIATE FORCED LANDING – DO NOT ATTEMPT ENGINE RESTART EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT Radio MAYDAY Airspeed 70 Kts Landing Site SELECT SUITABLE AREA INTO WIND Transponder SET CODE 7700 Fuel Shut Off Valve ON (PUSH IN) Fuel Selector BOTH Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch …………………. ON Mixture RICH Ignition Switch BOTH or START if propeller has stopped **IF ENGINE FAILS TO RESPOND Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch OFF Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Fuel Shut Off Valve OFF (PULL OUT) Ignition Switch OFF Flaps AS REQURED Passengers BRIEF Master Switch OFF Seats & Seat Belfast SECURE Cabin Doors UNLATCHED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: LOW VOLTAGE ANNUNCIATION (“VOLTS”) IN FLIGHT Ammeter Check Indication Avionics Master Switch OFF Alternator Circuit Breaker CHECK IN Master Switch OFF (both sides) 10 secs then ON Low Voltage Annunciator CHECK OFF Avionics Master Switch ON **IF LOW VOLTAGE ANNUNCIATION CONTINUES Radio Call INFORM ATC Alternator OFF Non essential Radio & Electrical Equipment OFF LAND As soon as safely possible With alternator switched off, compass deviations up to 25⁰ may occur AMMETER SHOWS EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE Radio Call INFORM ATC Alternator OFF Non essential Radio & Electrical Equipment OFF LAND As soon as safely possible With alternator switched off, compass deviations up to 25⁰ may occur AMMETER SHOWS EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE VAC Gauge CHECK If vacuum is not within normal operating limits, a failure in the vacuum system has occurred. Partial panel procedures may be required for continued flight
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