CESSNA 172P, 1982 CHECKLIST
INTERIOR
Remove pitot tube cover
Examine interior
Documents
Pilot's operating handbook
Install intercom and headset
Control lock - remove
Ignition switch - off
Avionics power switch - off
Alternate static source - test, then off
Circuit breakers - in
Fuel selector - BOTH
Battery - on
Check fuel gauges for quantity
Lower flaps - monitor lowering
Check landing lights - lights on
Check pitot heat - pitot heat on
Landing lights - off
Pitot heat - off
Check cooling fan by sound
Avionics power - off
Battery - off
Check for spare container of oil
Adjust height of seat and seat back
EXTERIOR
General walk around
Look for fluids underneath
Remove left wing tie down
Remove tail tie down (if any)
Remove right wing tie down
Remove pitot heat cover
Remove chocks (if any)
Inspect left fuselage
Baggage door - secured and locked
Inspect empanage (use flashlight)
Inspect leading edges of tail and rudder
Push down on tail - check for firmness
Elevator - check for freedom of movement
Elevator - check stops
Check cables and bolts on tail and rudder
Check for bird and insect nests
Rudder - check for freedom of movement
Rudder - check stops
Inspect right fuselage
Inspect aileron for freedom of movement,
hinge security, and cotter pins on top
Inspect flap
Right wing - inspect leading edge
Right gear - check for inflation and strut
Right quick drain valve - drain three times
Remove sunglasses: Check color
Check for water
Check for sediment
Fuel tank quantity
Replace fuel cap securely
Examine top of wings
Examine antennas
Oil level - wipe dip stick clean first
Replace dip stick
Fuel strainer - drain for 5 seconds
Examine engine area inside cowling
with flashlight
EXTERIOR CONT'
Propeller - examine leading edge for nicks or dents
Spinner - check for security, nicks and tightness
Alternator band - test for tightness
Cowling - inspect for debris
Air filter - inspect for dust and debris
Nose wheel - check tire and measure strut
Left gear and strut - check inflation
Static source - check for blockage
Pitot tube - check for blockage/check drain
Fuel vent - check for blockage
Stall warning opening - check for blockage
Landing lights - examine for clarity
Left quick drain valve - drain three times
Remove sunglasses: Check color
Check for water
Check for sediment
Fuel quantity - check
Replace fuel cap securely
Left wing - inspect leading edge
Inspect aileron for freedom of movement,
hinge security, and top cotter pins
Inspect flap
ELT-check
Walk around
Check fuel caps
BEFORE ENGINE START
Passenger briefing
Seats secure
Seat belts and harnesses secure
Breaks - tested and set
Fuel selector valve - both
Avionics power - off
Circuit breakers - in
Electrical equipment - off
ENGINE START
Breaks - test
Carb. heat - off
Prime - as required (0 to 6 stokes)
Primer - confirm locked
Throttle - pump once
Throttle - open 1/8"
Mixture - rich
Breaks - test and hold
Propeller area - shout clear
Master switch - on
Ignition switch - start
Throttle - 1000 RPMs
Oil pressure - check
Avionics power - on
Beacon - ON
Flaps up - monitor raising
Radio
COM1 - on and check/test volume
COM1 - on and check/test volume
Radio - set to COM 1
Radio - interior speaker off
Avionics - set frequencies
Transponder
Sqwak 1200
Standby
Throttle 1000 RPMs
Seat - check security
Set DG
Charts and nav. log - in reach
Handy:
Charts / Facility directory / Navlog / Pencils
Spare glasses / Water / Back up radio / Flight computer
Brakes - test
Mixture - lean to taxi
Taxi - note wind
RUNUP
Parking break - set
Seats, seat belts, harnesses - check
Cabin doors - close and locked/test
Flight controls: free and correct
Ailerons - thumb points to up aileron
Elevator - free and correct
Rudder - free and correct
Flight instruments - touch and call
Attitude indicator
Altimeter
Turn coordinator (no red flag)
Directional gyro
Vertical speed indicator
Mixture - rich
Engine to 1700 RPMs
Right magneto / max 125 drop
Left magneto / max 125 drop / 50 difference
Carb heat
Engine instruments - touch and call
Oil temperature
Oil pressure
Suction
Ammeter
Engine to 1000 RPMs
Mags - check again
Carb heat - check again
Trim - set for takeoff
Loose cabin items secured
Recheck seat security
Release breaks
Fuel selector - both
Carb heat - off
BEFORE TAKEOFF
Doors closed and latched
Windows closed
Loose items secured
Seat belts tightened
Review V-speeds and abort procedure
Note wind direction
Note depature time _________
TAKEOFF
Radios - on
Transponder - on
Flaps
10o for short field
No flaps for normal takeoff
Landing light - on
Radio - announce intentions
Parking breaks - release
Mixture - RICH
Carb heat- off
Fuel selector - BOTH
Aileron into wind
Throttle - apply power
Engine - monitor RPMs
Oil - monitor pressure
LANDING
Radio - announce intentions
Carb heat - apply
Mixture - rich
Fuel selector - both
Landing light - on
Undercarriage - check wheels
Seat belts - on and tight
Clearance - authorized?
POST-LANDING
Flaps - up
Carb heat - off
Landing light - off
Mixture - lean for taxing
SHUTDOWN
Radio - monitor 121.5 to check ELT
Flaps - up
Electrical equipment - off
Avionics power - off
Magnetos - check for grounding
Throttle - out
Mixture - out
Master - off
Ignition - off
Keys - visible on dash
Flight plan - close
REFUELING
Electrical equipment off
(except flashing beacon)
Avoinics power - off
Magnetos - test ground
Ignition - off
Master - off
Parking break - set
Keys - on dash
(Fuel selector: left or right)
Static line - attach
Flight plane - close
RESTART
Static line - remove
Fuel caps - examine for security
Chocks - remove
Avionics power - off
Fuel selector - both
Mixture - rich
Throttle - open 1/8"
Carb heat - off
Master switch - on
Clear propeller
Breaks - hold on
Ignition - on
Parking break - release
Engine - 1000 RPMs
Gagues - check
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