Cessna 172 Preflight Cessna 172 In FlightPreflight Inspection

CockpitAircraft docs (ARROW) CheckWeight & Balance CheckParking Brake SetControl wheel lock RemoveHobbs/Tach Check/RemoveIgnition OffAvionics Power Switch OffMaster Switch OnFuel quantity indicators CheckPitot Heat OnAvionics Master Switch OnAvionics Cooling Fan AudibleAvionics Master Switch OffStatic Pressure Alt Src Valve OffAnnunciator Panel Switch TestAnnunciators IlluminateCheckAnnunciator Panel Switch OffFlaps ExtendPitot Heat OffMaster Switch OffPitot Tube Test for HeatFuel shutoff valve On (In)

Fuselage and EmpenageBaggage DoorClosed & LockedRivets CheckRudder Gust Lock RemoveTail Tie-Down DisconnectControl surfaces Free & SecureTrim Tab Check SecurityAntennas Check Security

Right wingWing tie-down DisconnectAileron Free and SecureFlaps SecureMain wheel tire Inflated/CondBrakes Not LeakingFuel tank sump SampleFuel Quantity CheckFuel Filler cap Secure

NoseEngine oil level CheckFuel strainer SamplePropeller and spinner Check

Alternator belt CheckAir intake CheckCarburetor air filter CheckLanding lights CheckNose wheel strut & tire CheckNose-Tie down DisconnectStatic source opening Check

Left WingWing tie-down DisconnectAileron Free and SecureFlaps SecureMain wheel tire Inflated/CondBrakes Not LeakingFuel tank vent open CheckFuel tank sump SampleFuel Quantity CheckFuel Filler cap SecurePitot tube Uncover and CheckStall warning CheckLanding/Taxi Light(s)Clean/Cond

Before starting enginePreflight inspection CompletePassenger Briefing CompleteSeats, belts Adjust & LockDoors Closed & LockedBrakes Test & SetCircuit breakers Check InElectrical Equip/Autopilot OffAvionics Power Switch OffFuel Selector Valve BothFuel shutoff valve On (In)

Starting EngineThrottle Open 1/4 inchMixture Rich (IN)Carb heat Cold (IN)Prime As required; lockedAux Fuel Pump OnPropeller area ClearMaster Switch OnBeacon OnIgnition StartThrottle Adjust 1000 rpmOil Pressure Check normalAux Fuel Pump OffAvionics Master Switch OnRadios On

Transponder StandbyFlaps UpAmmeter CheckHeading Indicator SetATIS/AWOS/ASOS ObtainAltimeter SetAutopilot EngageFlight Controls Move Against APAutopilot Disconnect (Sound)Departure &Taxi Clrnce Contact

Before TakeoffParking brake SetCabin doors Closed & LockedSeats, belts Adjust & LockFlight controls Free & CorrectInstruments (4) SetFuel Quantity CheckFuel Shutoff Valve OnMixture Rich (IN)Fuel Selector Valve BothElevator Trim Set for TAKEOFFThrottle 1800 rpm

Magnetos CheckSuction gage CheckEngine Instruments CheckAmmeter CheckMixture Set for Density AltCarb heat OnAnnunciator Panel Clear

Throttle 1000 rpmThrottle Friction Lock AdjustStrobe Lights OnRadios/Avionics SetAutopilot OffFlaps Set for Takeoff (00-100)Parking Brake ReleaseWindows Closed

TakeoffFlaps UpCarb heat Cold (In)Transponder AltitudeTrim set for TAKEOFFThrottle FullTach, oil, airspeed CheckElevator Lift at 55 KIASClimb 70-80 KIAS

CruisePitch SetThrottle As requiredTrim SetMixture Adjust

Pre-landing checklistFuel selector OnMixture RichCarb Heat OnSeatbelts Fastened

ApproachFlight instruments Ckd & SetRadios CheckedATIS CheckedCarb Heat On (Out)Mixture RichLanding light OnAirspeed 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)

60-70 KIAS (Flaps Dn)

After landingFlaps UpCarb Heat Cold (In)Transponder StandbyLanding light Off

ParkingAvionics OffElectrical OffThrottle 1000 RPMMixture Cut-offIgnition switch OffMaster switch Off

Securing the aircraftControl Lock InstallHobbs/Tach RecordDoor/Window SecureTie-downs Secure

Comm Freq

ATISGroundTowerClubFuel

Procedures Emergency Emergency Reference

AlphaBravoCharlieDeltaEchoFoxtrotGolfHotelIndiaJulietKiloLimaMikeNovemberOscarPapaQuebecRomeoSierraTangoUniformVictorWhiskeyXrayYankeeZulu

Short field take-offTake-off checklist CompleteTaxi Max runwayBrakes Set and holdFlaps 10Throttle FullBrakes ReleaseClimb 57 KIASFlaps Retract when clearAirspeed 67 KIAS

Short field landingPre-landing check CompleteApproach 62 KIASFlaps 30Throttle Maintain glideTouchdown Power OffFlaps UpElevator Full upBraking Heavy as required

Soft field take-offTake-off checklist CompleteFlaps 10Taxi keep rollingClimb 54 KIASFlaps retractAirspeed 67 KIAS

Soft field landingPre-landing check CompleteThrottle 1500 RPMFlaps 10Airspeed 60 KIASTouchdown Main first, softlyLanding roll Nose wheel upElevator UpBraking As required

Go-aroundThrottle FullCarb Heat Cold (In)Flaps 20Climb 55 KIASFlaps 10Climb 60 KIASFlaps UpClimb >60 KIAS

Engine failureTAKEOFF

Throttle IdleBrakes ApplyFlaps RetractMixture IDLE cut-offIgnition OffMaster switch Off

AFTER TAKEOFFAirspeed 65 KIAS (flaps UP)

60 KIAS (flaps DN)Mixture Idle Cut-offFuel shutoff valve Off (Out)Ignition OffFlaps As RequiredMaster switch OffCabin Doors UnlatchLand Straight Ahead

DURING FLIGHTAirspeed 65 KIAS

LOOK FOR A FIELDFuel shutoff valve On (In)Fuel selector valve BothAux Fuel Pump Switch OnPrimer In & LockedMixture RichIgnition BOTH (or START)Airspeed 65 KIAS (flaps UP)

60 KIAS (flaps DN)Mixture Idle Cut-offFuel shutoff valve Off (Out)Ignition OffFlaps As RequiredMayday Transmit 121.5Mayday Squawk 7700Master switch OffCabin Doors UnlatchTouchdown Tail Low

Carburetor IcingThrottle FullCarb Heat On (Out)Mixture Adjust

Engine RoughnessMagnetos CheckMixture Lean as necessary

Engine Fire during startCrank ContinuePower 1700 RPM (2 min)Engine Shut down and inspect

Engine Fire during flightMixture Idle Cut-offFuel shutoff valve Off (Out)Master Switch OffBoost Pump OffCabin Heat/Air OffAirspeed 100 KIAS

Electrical failureLoad meter VerifyAlternator Off

Reduce load to minimumBreaker/alt Check & RestAlternator On

If still no power:Alternator Off

Reduce load and land

Electrical overloadMaster Switch OffMaster Switch OnOver-voltage light Off

or TERMINATE flight ASAP

Spin RecoveryAilerons NEUTRALThrottle IDLERudder Full oppositeControl wheel Full forwardRudder control/wheel NeutralPitch Level

Light Signals:Signal On Ground In FlightSteady Green Takeoff LandFlashing Green Taxi Return to landSteady Red Stop Give wayFlashing Red Clear runway Do not landFlashing white Return to ramp --Red/Green alternating WARNING USE CAUTION

V-Speeds (KIAS)

Rotate Vr 55Normal Climb Out Vclmb 70-85Max angle(Sea Level)

Vx 60

Max angle(10,000 ft)

Vx 65

Climb rate(Sea Level)

Vy 79

Climb rate(10,000 ft)

Vy 71

Maneuver Va 82-99Flaps Vfe 85Normal max Vno 127Never exceed Vne 158Stall (clean) Vs 44Stall (land) Vso 33

Flaps 60-70FinalApproach No flaps 65-75Max Glide 60