C177RG Checklist

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Cessna 177RG Cessna 177RG CHECKLIST Cardinal C77R – VH-RRG • Before Entering Cockpit Brief Documentation Fitness Authorisation GEAR Handle DN Avionics Master - Off Master (Battery half only) – On ‘HIGH VOLTAGE’ light – On Gear Lights – test Warning Horn – test Stall Warn – test Master - Off Control Lock removed External/Internal Inspection Equipment Stowed Cargo Door – latched/locked • Power Off Seat - Adjusted Harness - secured Brakes – checked/set Instruments Circuit Breakers Switches – off Beacon – on Cowl Flaps – As required • Engine Start Master – On ‘High Voltage’ light – Out Turn Co-ordinator flag- away Fuel – Both Throttle – Open 1cm Propeller – High RPM #Auxiliary Fuel Pump – On #Mixture – Advance to 6gph Mixture – Idle Cut Off Auxiliary Fuel Pump – Off Clear all round “CLEAR PROP” Ignition – Both – then start Mixture – Advance Smoothly as Engine Starts to Taxi setting (#omit if engine is warm) • After Start Throttle - Set 1100 rpm Oil Press – up within 30 secs Suction – indicating Ammeter – charging High Voltage light – out Magnetos – check Mixture – Lean to taxi Cowl Flaps – set Avionics Master – On Fuel Scan 450-Step (or Auto) MFD – set QNH and scale Comms and Navaids– set Transponder – check GND or STBY (Nb. Transponder is Mode S & ADSB – it should transition modes automatically) ATIS – copied Flight Plan – Program & Selected & checked *Auto Pilot – On Electric Trim – Check *Auto pilot – system check then -OFF (* Auto pilot checks may be omitted if Autopilot remains OFF for the flight.) • Before Taxi Flaps – Clear, retract DG – aligned to Compass Clear all round • Taxi Checks Lookout Brakes - checked Nose wheel & Rudder check Flight Inst check in turns • Engine Runup Checks Oil Temp & Press – green range Clear all round – no loose stones Throttle – set 1800rpm Oil Press – green range Engine Instruments - check Magnetos: R,B,L,B RPM drop 125 max Difference <50rpm Propeller – Cycle x 2 Idle –650-850 oil press>redline Throttle – 1100 RPM • Pre-Takeoff Vital Actions PANEL SCAN then T Trims - set for Takeoff (elevator & rudder) Throttle friction – set M Mixture – Rich P Propeller – High RPM F Fuel – on Both & sufficient Aux pump - off Flaps checked & set 100 I Instruments set & checked S Switches set & checked Autopilot - OFF C Circuit Breakers – in Controls – Full, free & correct Cowl Flaps - Open H Hatches & Harnesses - secure • Line Up Checks EFATO - brief RWY, base & final - Clear DI & Mag Compass – error? Landing/Taxi Light – on Strobes – On Cessna 177RG Cessna 177RG • After Take-Off Checks Positive ROC – Brakes on, off GEAR Handle - Up 200’AGL Flaps – up GEAR UP LAMP – Amber Hyd Pump Light - Out Landing/Taxi Light – as required Transponder – ALT? Safe Altitude? – Cruise Climb: Throttle – set 25” Propeller set 2500 RPM Mixture – set 13 GPH CLEAROF (10 min checks) Compass – aligned Log – updated ETAs etc Engine – Ts & Ps, mixture Altimeter – QNH and level Radio – freq & broadcasts Orientation & Oxygen Fuel – tanks, contents Stalls (Aeros not permitted) H – Height A – Airframe S – Security E – Engine L – Location L - Lookout Descent Before Landing ATIS – copied Approach – Load Brief – self brief approach Clearance – for descent Checks: Mixture – gradually rich Cowl Flaps - Closed RPM – set for descent MAP – reduce slowly Ts&Ps - monitor Flap and Gear - extend for increased rate of descent (within IAS limits!) • Before Landing Checks Brakes – Pressure & off ‘Speed below 110’ (125 max) Undercarriage – GEAR DN Mixture – Rich Fuel – On & sufficient Hatches & Harnesses – secure Hyd Pump Light - Out GEAR DOWN LAMP – Green Mirror – check • Final Checks Propeller – High RPM Undercarriage – GREEN Flaps – set C-Cowl Flaps – Open -Clear RWY -Clear to land • After Landing Transponder – check mode has changed to GND or STBY Flaps – identified – up Trim – set for takeoff Landing/Taxi Light – off Strobes – Off Mixture – Lean to taxi • Shutdown Checks Brakes – set Throttle – 1100rpm Avionics Master– Off Lights – off Mixture – idle cut-off Ignition – Off (when engine stops) Master – Off Cowl Flaps – Set Fuel Left/Right or Both Documentation – complete • Securing Aircraft Parking – suitable position Control Lock – inserted Anti Theft Lock - -inserted Seats – adjusted Seat Belts – adjusted & stowed Transparency covers - fitted Fuel Tanks – dipped Pitot cover – installed Chocks – inserted (if required) Tie downs – connected Personal Equipment – removed Master – confirm off Doors – secured NOTE REFER TO FLIGHT MANUAL/POH FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Notes