CESSNA 185 CHECK LIST
CESSNA 185 · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna 185, designed to assist pilots in conducting preflight inspections, engine starts, takeoffs, landings, and emergency procedures. It provides a structured approach to ensure that all critical steps are followed to maintain safety and operational efficiency. The checklist is divided into sections that guide the pilot through various phases of flight, from preflight checks to shutdown procedures. Each section includes specific tasks that must be completed, ensuring that the aircraft is ready for safe operation.
- Preflight inspection must be completed before engine start.
- Set mixture to rich and check oil pressure after engine start.
- Ensure fuel selector is set to both before takeoff.
- Best glide speed at 3350 lbs is 75 KIAS; at 1950 lbs is 58 KIAS.
- In an emergency landing, trim for 75 KIAS and choose a field to land.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.mennen.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 81 KB
- Publisher
- www.mennen.org
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
V-speeds
- VX
- 57
- VY
- 88
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Before Engine Start
This section outlines the necessary preflight checks before starting the engine, including ensuring the preflight inspection is complete, seatbelts are fastened, and the fuel shutoff valve is on. Other checks include verifying that avionics power is off, circuit breakers are checked, and cowl flaps are open.
Engine Start
The engine start checklist includes steps such as setting the mixture to rich, turning on the master switch, and activating the fuel pump. The pilot must also check the oil pressure after starting the engine and ensure that all lights and instruments are functioning correctly.
Before Takeoff
Prior to takeoff, the checklist emphasizes the importance of locking doors, checking controls, and ensuring fuel selectors are set correctly. It also includes a run-up procedure to check the propeller and magnetos, and setting the flaps to the appropriate position.
Emergency Landing
This section provides critical steps to follow in the event of an emergency landing, including trimming for 75 KIAS, choosing a suitable field, troubleshooting engine issues, and communicating with air traffic control if time permits.
IFR Lost Communications
In the event of lost communications during IFR flight, this section outlines the priority routing to follow, including last assigned route, direct to fix, and expected routing. It also provides guidance on altitude management during the flight.
Safety notes
- Always complete the preflight inspection to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Check all instruments and systems before takeoff to prevent in-flight issues.
Full document text
CESSNA 185 CHECK LIST BEFORE ENGINE START ! Preflight inspection - Complete ! Seatbelts - Fastened ! Fuel shutoff valve - On ! Avionics power - Off ! Autopilot - Off ! Circuit breakers - Check ! Cowl flaps - Open ! Alternate Static - Check ENGINE START ! Mixture - Rich ! Prop - High RPM ! Master switch - On ! Fuel pump - On ! Throttle - Full then close (2 seconds) ! Prop - Clear ! Brakes - Set ! Ignition switch - Start ! Throttle - Advance until engine starts ! Throttle - Reduce to 1000 RPM ! Oil pressure - Check ! Lights ñ Check and set ! Compass/DG ñ Check ! Atis - Record ! Taxi ñ Check: brakes, AI, T&B BEFORE TAKEOFF ! Doors - Locked ! Controls - Free and correct ! Instruments - Check and Set ! Fuel shutoff valve - On ! Fuel selector - Both ! Fuel quantity - Check ! Mixture - Rich (or lean for elevation) ! Trim - Set ! Cowl flaps - Open ! Runup Prop - 1700 RPM Magnetos: 150 max drop Prop: cycle Suction: check Charging: check ! Radios/transponder - Set ! Autopilot - Off ! Flaps - 20∫ or 30∫ ! Climb gradient - check ! Ready for Release TAKEOFF ! Strobes ñ On ! Pitot Heat ñ Set ! Time off - Record ! Initial climb: Full power, 85 KIAS ! Obstacles cleared: 252 , 100 KIAS, Flaps up APPROACH ! Atis ñ set altimeter ! Visibility/ceilings ! Notes/Circling restrictions ! FAF altitude/doglegs ! Stepdowns ! Missed approach ! Approach airspeed ! ADF - Identify ! VOR/ILS ñ Identify, course set ! Markers - Test ! Approach checklist complete BEFORE LANDING ! Com - CTAF ! Cowl flaps - Closed ! Seat belts - Fastened ! Fuel selector - Both ! Mixture - Rich ! Prop - High RPM ! Flaps - 10∫ to 40∫ ! Speeds Downwind 80 KIAS Final 70 KIAS Short field 60 KIAS ! Prelanding checklist complete AFTER LANDING ! Flaps - Up ! Cowl flaps - Open ! Trim - Centered SHUTDOWN ! Avionics power - Off ! Mixture - Idle cutoff ! Mags - Off after prop stops ! Master - Off SPEEDS KIAS Best glide (3350 lb) 75 (1950 lb) 58 Maneuvering (3350 lb) 118 (1950 lb) 90 Vx (flaps 10) 57 (flaps 20) 47 (flaps 30) 37 Vy (sea level) 88 (10000 ft) 82 EMERGENCY LANDING 1. TRIM for 75 KIAS 2. CHOOSE a field & TURN to it 3. TROUBLESHOOT if time permits • fuel selector, primer • mixture, magnetos • fuel and oil pressure • try engine restart 4. COMMUNICATE if time permits • Mayday: on 121.5 (who, where) • Squawk: 7700 5. LANDING • Seatbelts - SECURE • Fuel selector - OFF • Mixture - IDLE CUTOFF • Magnetos/Master - OFF • Door - UNLATCHED • Flaps - 40∫ IFR LOST COMMUNICATIONS ROUTE (in order of priority) ! Last assigned ! Direct to fix (radar vectors ! Expected routing ! Route filed in flight plan ALTITUDE ñ For each segment, Highest of: ! MEA/MOCA ! Expected altitude HOLDING ! Leave at EFC ! or leave to arrive at IAF at EAC DESCENT Upon reaching IAF but not before EAC or ETA
What's in the CESSNA 185 TCDS
A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.
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