CESSNA 172 RG CHECKLIST CESSNA 172 RG CHECKLIST CESSNA 172 RG CHECKLIST

• Fuel CHECK (122.85) BEFORE ENGINE START

• Seatbelts/Shoulder Harness FASTENED TAKEOFF
CABIN CHECK • Brakes TEST & SET
• Ignition Key ON GLARESHIELD • Fuel Selector BOTH • “LIGHTS” (ALL) ON
• Documents (AROW) CHECK • Cowl Flaps OPEN • “CAMERA” (Transponder) ON
• Hobbs Meter CHECK TIME • Circuit Breakers CHECK • “ACTION” (RPM,Oil Pres., Time) CHECK
• Landing Gear Lever DOWN • Mixture RICH • Climb Speed 70-80 KTS
• Control Lock REMOVE • Propeller HIGH RPM • Brakes APPLY
• Electrical & Avionics OFF • Throttle OPEN 1/4 INCH • Landing Gear RETRACT
• Standby Vacuum System OFF (N4871V) • Carburetor Heat COLD
• Hydraulic Fluid Level CHECK • Landing Gear Lever DOWN
• Master Switch ON BEFORE LANDING
• Beacon ON
• Landing Gear Indicator GREEN • Avionics switch OFF • Seatbelts ADJUST
• Fuel Gauges CHECK • Battery/Alternator ON • Fuel Selector BOTH
• Flaps DOWN • Prime AS REQUIRED • Cowl Flaps AS REQUIRED
• Exterior Lights CHECK • Propeller Area CLEAR • Carburetor Heat ON
• Master Switch OFF • Engine Gauges CHECK
• Parking Brake ON ENGINE START • Heading Indicator ALIGNED
• Ignition Switch START • Altimeter Setting CHECK
EXTERIOR INSPECTION • Oil Pressure CHECK • Radios SET
• Engine RPM 1000 RPM • Autopilot OFF
• Fuel Sump SAMPLE • Avionics/Radios ON • Approach Speed 60-70 KTS
• Fuselage Left Side CHECK • Mixture LEANED Final Items
• Elevator/Rudder CHECK • Flaps RETRACT • Landing Gear DOWN
• Tail Tie-down REMOVE • Mixture RICH
• Fuselage Right Side CHECK TAXI • Propeller HIGH RPM
• Brakes CHECK • Flaps DOWN
• Right Flap & Aileron CHECK
• Magnetic Compass MOVEMENT FREE • GUMPS RECHECK
• Wing Tie-down REMOVE
• Flight Instruments CHECK
• Fuel Sump SAMPLE
• Main Wheel Tire/Brakes CHECK BEFORE TAKEOFF AFTER LANDING CHECK
• Chocks REMOVE • Parking Brakes SET • “LIGHTS” (Except Beacon) OFF
• Fuel Quantity (Right Tank) CHECK VISUALLY • Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT • “CAMERA” (Transponder) OFF
• Engine Oil Level CHECK (MIN. 5 QTS) • Flight Instruments SET • “ACTION”
• Fuel Strainer SAMPLE • Fuel Selector BOTH Carb Heat OFF
• Static Source CHECK • Elevator & Rudder Trim SET Mixture LEANED
• Propeller & Spinner CHECK • Mixture RICH Flaps RETRACT
• Alternator Belt CHECK • Auxiliary fuel Pump ON (FUEL PRESS) OFF Cowl Flaps OPEN
• Throttle 1800 RPM
• Landing Light CHECK (CONDITION) • Ammeter CHECK
• Nose Wheel Strut & Tire CHECK • Engine Instruments. CHECK ENGINE SHUTDOWN
• Nose Chocks REMOVE • Suction CHECK • Throttle 1000 RPM
• Static Source CHECK • Standby Vacuum System ON-OFF (N4871V) • Avionics/Electrical Equip. OFF
• Fuel Quantity (Left Tank) CHECK VISUALLY • Propeller CYCLE • Mixture CUTOFF
• Wing Tie-down REMOVE • Carburetor Heat CHECK (SLIGHT DROP) • Master/Alternator Switch OFF
• Pitot Tube Cover REMOVE • Magnetos CHECK (125/50) • Ignition Switch OFF
• Check Throttle IDLE CHECK • Ignition Key GLARESHIELD
• Fuel Tank Vent CLEAR • Throttle 1000 RPM
• Stall Warning Horn Opening CHECK • Radios SET
• Left Flap & Aileron CHECK Final Items SECURING AIRCRAFT
• Main Wheel Tire/Brakes CHECK • Brakes RELEASE • Hobbs & Tach RECORD
• Chocks REMOVE • Door/Windows CLOSED • Control Lock INSTALL
• Overall Condition REVIEW • Flaps AS REQUIRED • Tiedowns/Chocks INSTALL
• Mixture RICH (BELOW 3000 FT) • Propeller (For Fuel) VERTICAL
 E M E R G E N C Y PROCEDURES
AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FIRE DURING START OR GROUND
• Cranking CONTINUE FOR START
• Engine Failure After Takeoff 70 KTS If Engine Fails To Start
• Maneuvering Speed: • Throttle FULL OPEN
2650 LBS/106 KTS • 2250 Lbs/98 KTS • 1850 Lbs/89 KTS • Mixture CUTOFF
• Maximum Glide 73 KTS • Master Switch OFF
• Landing Without Engine Power: • Ignition Switch OFF
Flaps Up 75 KTS Flaps Down 65 KTS • Fuel Selector OFF

ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

• Fuel Selector BOTH
• Mixture RICH • Mixture CUTOFF
IF ENGINE FAILS TO RESTART • Fuel Selector OFF
• Airspeed 70 KTS • Master Switch OFF
• Mixture CUTOFF • Cabin Heat & Air OFF
• Fuel Selector OFF • Increase Airspeed BLOW OUT FIRE
• Ignition Switch OFF • Forced Landing EXECUTE
• Master Switch OFF

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT

• Airspeed 75 KTS • Master Switch OFF

FLY THE AIRPLANE • Avionics OFF
• Carburetor Heat ON • All Other Switches OFF
• Fuel Selector BOTH • Cabin Heat & Air OFF
• Mixture RICH
• Ignition Switch BOTH
• Primer IN & LOCKED
EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION

EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT POWER • Master Switch ON

• Landing Gear Lever DOWN
• Airspeed 75 KTS • Circuit Breakers IN
• Mixture CUTOFF • Gear Hand Pump Handle EXTEND - PUMP
• Fuel Selector OFF About 35 Cycles
• Ignition Switch OFF • Gear Down Light ON
• Landing Gear DOWN OR UP AS REQ’D) • Pump Handle STOW
• Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED
• Master Switch OFF
• Seatbelts TIGHT COMMUNICATION LOSS
• Door UNLATCH
• Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
• Frequency CHECK
• Brakes APPLY HEAVILY
• Volume/Squelch CHECK
• Speaker/Phones Switch CHECK SELECTION
• Headset Jacks RESET
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
• O/H Speaker-Handmike TRY BOTH
• Circuit Breakers CHECK
• Avionics Power Switch OFF
• Other Radio IF AVAILABLE
• Alternator Circuit Breaker CHECK IN
• VOR Frequency MONITOR
• Master Switch OFF
• Squawk 7600
• Master Switch ON
• Tower Lights Signals OBSERVE
• Low Voltage Light CHECK OFF
• Avionics Power Switch ON 172 RG
EMERGENCY FREQUENCY 121.5
IF LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ON AGAIN
• Alternator OFF 19711 Campus Drive
• Nonessential Electrical Equip OFF Santa Ana, CA 92707
• Land As Soon As Practical (949) 756-1300
Fax (949) 756-0727 OCFC