CHECKLIST CESSNA 172

1.

PRE FL IG H T I NS PEC T IO N
(i n -c ab i n ch e c k)

Pitot cover --------------------------- remove

Tie-downs --------------------------- remove
Documents -------------------------- on board
Fire extinguisher -------------------- on board / green
Control lock ------------------------- remove
Ignition switch ---------------------- off
radios -------------------------------- off
Avionics master ---------------------- off
Master battery ---------------------- On
Fuel quantity ------------------------ check
Carburetor heat ---------------------- cold
Fuel selector ------------------------- both
Trim ---------------------------------- up/down
Flaps --------------------------------- extend
Aircraft lighting ---------------------- operating
Master battery ---------------------- off

2.

B efo re s t arti n g en g i n e

Preflight inspection (exterior) ------ complete

Passenger briefing ------------------ complete
Seats and seat belts ---------------- fastened
Flight controls ----------------------- free
Circuit breakers --------------------- all in

3.

S t art i n g en g i n e

Prime --------------------------------- as required

Carburetor heat ---------------------- cold
Throttle ------------------------------- open inch
Mixture ------------------------------- rich
Propeller area ------------------------ clear
Master battery ----------------------- on
Beacon ------------------------------- on
Brakes -------------------------------- on
Ignition switch ----------------------- start
Throttle ------------------------------- 1000rpm
Oil pressure -------------------------- green(30sec)
Master alternator -------------------- on
ammeter ----------------------------- positive
Flaps---------------------------------- retract

Fuel selector ---------------------right

Avionic master ----------------------- on
NAV light ----------------------------- as required
Time/Hobbs/Tachs ------------------- Note

4.

B e fo re t a xi i n g

Radios ------------------------------- set

Atis ----------------------------------- obtain
Transponder ------------------------- stby
Engine gauges ----------------------- check
Flight instruments (DG/AI/ALT) ---- adjust
Fuel selector ------------------------- left
Mixture ------------------------------- lean
Brakes ------------------------------- test
Taxi clearance (121.90) ------------- obtain
5.

Ta xi i n g

Instruments ------------------------- turning checks

Ailerons------------------------------- with the wind
6.

En g in e ru n - u p

Position ------------------------------- in the wind

Brakes -------------------------------- on
Fuel selector ------------------------- both
Mixture ------------------------------- rich
Throttle ------------------------------- 1700 rpm
Magnetos (max drop 125/50) ------- R/both/L/Both
Mixture ------------------------------- check
Carburetor heat ---------------------- heat
Suction gage ------------------------- 4.5 to 5.4
Engine instruments and ammeter--- check
Throttle ------------------------------- idle
Carburetor heat ---------------------- cold
Throttle ------------------------------- 1000 rpm
Throttle friction lock ----------------- adjust
Brakes -------------------------------- release
Taxi clearance or Before take-off
7.

B efo re t ak e - o ff

Seats and seat belts ---------------- secure

Cabin doors -------------------------- closed
Flight controls ----------------------- free
Elevator trim ------------------------- set for takeoff
Flight instruments ------------------- check and set
Engine instruments ----------------- check (green)
Fuel selector ------------------------- both
Radios and avionics ------------------ set
Wing flaps ---------------------------- set for takeoff
Crew passenger briefing ------------ done
Taxi clearance (121.90) ------------- obtain

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8.

Li n e- u p

Radio (118.65) ---------------------- set/contact

Transponder ------------------------- alt
Strobe lights ------------------------- as required
Landing light ------------------------ as required
Mixture ------------------------------ full rich
Carburetor heat ---------------------- cold
Fuel selector ------------------------- both
Time --------------------------------- note
9.

Take -o ff

Throttle ------------------------------ full open

Engine gauges ---------------------- check (green)
Static RPM---------------------------- 2270 to 2370
Rotate -------------------------------- 50 KIAS
10. After Take-off
Engine gauges ---------------------- check (green)
Flaps---------------------------------- 400 AGL
Power--------------------------------- set as required
Trim ---------------------------------- adjust
11.

C ru i s e

Power -------------------------------- set

Trim ---------------------------------- adjust
Mixture ------------------------------ lean
Landing light ------------------------ off
12.

De sc en t

Carburetor heat --------------------- heat

Throttle ------------------------------ as required
Mixture ------------------------------ rich (adjust)
Fuel selector ------------------------- both
13.

B efo re l an d i n g / ap p ro ach

Crew passenger briefing ------------ done

Seats and seat belts ---------------- adjust
Carburetor heat ---------------------- full heat
Fuel selector ------------------------- both
Mixture ------------------------------ rich
Magnetos ---------------------------- both
Landing light ------------------------ on
Throttle ------------------------------ as required
Flaps --------------------------------- as required

14.

B al ked l an d i n g

Throttle ------------------------------ full open

Carburetor heat ---------------------- cold
Wing flaps --------------------------- retract to 20o
Airspeed ----------------------------- 68 MPH
Wing flaps --------------------------- 10o until
obstacles are
cleared
Wing flaps --------------------------- retract after
reaching a
safe altitude
15.
A ft e r l an d i n g
( sh o rt o f ru n w ay i n u se )
Carburetor heat ---------------------- cold
Wing flaps --------------------------- retract
Transponder ------------------------- stanby
Landing light ------------------------- off
Time ---------------------------------- Note
Taxi clearance (121.90) ------------- obtain
16.

E ng i n e sh u t d o wn

ELT------------------------------------121,5 check
Radio --------------------------------- off
Avionics master --------------------- off
Throttle ------------------------------ idle
Ignition switch ----------------------- off / both
Throttle ------------------------------ 900 rpm
Mixture ------------------------------ idle cut off
Beacon light ------------------------- off
Master ------------------------------- off
Ignition switch ----------------------- off
Control lock -------------------------- install
Airplane ------------------------------ positioned
parking brake ------------------------ set
Fuel selector ------------------------- right
Cabin Vents -------------------------- Close
Time/Hobbs/Tachs ------------------- Note