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Cessna 172S Normal Operation Checklist

This is a normal operations checklist. Let's see how far we can make it down the list before running into a component we don't have! Based on West House Airport’s
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

• Preflight Inspection COMPLETE
• Passenger Briefing COMPLETE
• Seats & Seat Belts ADJUST & LOCK (ASSURE INERTIAL REEL LOCKING) ### IMPLEMENT LATER!
• Brakes TEST & SET ### IMPLEMENT LATER
• Circuit Breakers CHECK ENGAGED (IN)
• Electrical Equipment OFF
• Avionics Power Switch OFF
• Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON (PUSH FULL IN)

STARTING ENGINE -- Normal With Battery

• Throttle OPEN 1/4 INCH
• Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
• Propeller & Blast Areas CLEAR VISUAL & (VERBAL WARNING)
• External Power (If Used) CONNECT
• Master Switch ON
• Flashing Beacon ON
  IF ENGINE IS WARM, OMIT PRIMING PROCEDURE of Step 7 & 8
• Aux. Fuel Pump Switch ON
• Mixture ADVANCE TO OBTAIN 3 to 5 GHP FUEL FLOW, THEN QUICKLY RETURN TO IDLE CUT-OFF POSITION
• Aux. Fuel Pump OFF
• Ignition Switch START (RELEASE WHEN ENGINE STARTS)
• Mixture ADVANCE SMOOTHLY to RICH WHEN ENGINE FIRES
• Throttle 1100 to 1200 RPM
• Oil Pressure CHECK (Must Start UP within 30 Seconds)
• Ammeter CHECK

BEFORE TAXI

• Flashing Beacon ON
• Nav Lights (If Dark or Near Sunset) ON
• Avionics Power Switch ON
• Radios ON, SET FREQUENCIES, ADJUST VOLUME
• Transponder STANDBY
• Wing Flaps UP
• TAXIING
• Brakes TEST Before Taxiing More Than The Length of The Fuselage.
• Throttle USE MINIMUM POWER, Adjust As Needed. Use Brakes Only to SUPPLEMENT Power Adjustments.

BEFORE TAKEOFF

• Parking Brake SET
• Throttle 1100 to 1200 RPM
• Seat Backs UPRIGHT POSITION
• Seats & Seat Belts CHECK SECURE
• Cabin Doors CLOSED & LOCKED
• Flight Controls MOVE FREE IN PROPER DIRECTION
• Flight Instruments CHECK & SET
• Fuel Quantity CHECK
• Mixture RICH
• Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• Elevator Trim SET FOR TAKEOFF
• Throttle 1,800 RPM
• Magnetos CHECK
• [RPM Drop should not exceed 150 RPM on a single magneto, or 50 RPM difference between the magnetos.]
• Vacuum Gauge CHECK
• Engine Instruments & Ammeter CHECK
• Throttle 1100 to 1200 RPM
• Throttle Friction Lock ADJUST
• Taxi Light ON
• Strobe Light ON
• Radios & AvionicsS SET FREQUENCIES & VOLUME
• Transponder SET ALTITUDE & CORRECT CODE
• Auto-Pilot OFF
• Wing Flaps SET FOR TAKEOFF
• Brakes RELEASE
• THE SCHOOL RECOMMENDS using a TAXI LIGHT or LANDING LIGHT when operating in or within one mile of the Airport Traffic Pattern to aid others in seeing you.

TAKEOFF - Normal

• Flaps 0° to 10°
• Throttle 3. Mixture FULL OPEN RICH (Above 3,000 MSL, LEAN to MAXIMUM RPM
• Elevator Control LIFT NOSE (ROTATE) at 55 Kts 70 to 80 Kts (Recommend VY 74 Kts) 5. Climb Airspeed
• TAKEOFF - Short Field
• Flaps 10°
• Brakes APPLY
• Throttle FULL OPEN (Smoothly)
• Mixture RICH (Above 3,000 MSL, LEAN to MAXIMUM RPM)
• Brakes RELEASE
• Elevator Control SLIGHTLY NOSE HIGH
• Flaps 7. Climb Airspeed UP After Reaching 60 Kts. 56 Kts UNTIL ALL OBSTACLES CLEARED

ENROUTE CLIMB

• Landing & Taxi Lights OFF
• Throttle FULL OPEN
• Mixture RICH (Above 3,000 MSL, LEAN to MAX. RPM)
• If maximum performance climb is necessary, consult Pilots Operating Handbook, Section 5, RATE-OF-CLIMB Chart.
• Airspeed 70 to 85 Kts (Recommend Vý 74 Kts)

CRUISE

• Power 65% (Usually obtained by 2,300 to 2,400 RPM) ADJUST
• Elevator Trim
• Mixture LEAN to BEST POWER SETTING (Excessive Leaning May Damage Engine Severely.)
• DESCENT
• Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• Power AS DESIRED
  Mixture For Idle Power ADJUST for SMOOTH OPERATION FULL RICH

BEFORE LANDING (Mid Part of Down-Wind Leg)or Before)

• Taxi Light ON
• Seat Belts & Shoulder Harness SECURE
• Seat Backs MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
• Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• Mixture RICH
• Auto-Pilot. OFF
• Radios (Frequencies, Volume) SET

LANDING -- Normal

• Airspeed 65 to 70 Kts
• Flaps AS DESIRED [0° to 10° below 110 Kts]
• Airspeed Minimum [10+ below 85 Kts] 0 62 Kts with Flaps 30
• Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
• Landing Roll ALLOW NOSE WHEEL to LOWER GENTLY
• Brakes MINIMUM REQUIRED [Aerodynamic Braking recommended to supplement wheel brakes]
• LANDING - Short Field
• Airspeed 65 Kts (With Flaps 0)
• Flaps EXTEND AS NEEDED UNTIL 30
• Airspeed On Final Approach 61 Kts [Until Flare-Out]
• Power REDUCE TO IDLE When Obstacles Cleared
• Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
• Brakes [When Firmly On Ground] APPLY HEAVILY
• Flaps *** DO NOT SKID TIRES *** RETRACT if having difficulty with traction

AFTER LANDING [Before Leaving Vicinity of Runway]

• Taxi & Landing Lights OFF
• Trim RE-SET to TAKEOFF POSITION
• Flaps 0 STANDBY
• Transponder [On Airports With Radar] RETRACT to 0

SECURING AIRPLANE

• Parking Brake SET
• Power 1100 to 1200 RPM
• Radios OFF
• Auto-Pilot OFF
• Avionics Power Switch OFF
• Lights & Other Electrical Equipment OFF
• Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
• Ignition Switch OFF
• Master Switch. OFF
• Fuel Selector Valve LEFT or RIGHT TANK to prevent cross-feeding
• Control Lock INSTALL
• Parking Brake RELEASE
• RECORD HOBBS & TACH READINGS
• External Security..... TIE-DOW AIRPLANE or CHOCK WHEELS
• Cabin Doors & Windows CLOSE & LOCK
  This CHECKLIST is NOT a substitute for a thorough knowledge of the PILOTS OPERATING HANDBOOK.