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Cessna 152 Kneeboard
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Cessna 152FLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Fuel RequiredCALCULATED
Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITS
Takeoff & Landing DistancesCALCULATED
VFR Charts / Flight PlanPREPARED
Passenger BriefingCOMPLETED
02Preflight Inspection37 steps
Pilot's Operating HandbookAVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE
Control Wheel LockREMOVE
Ignition SwitchOFF
Avionics Master SwitchOFF
Master SwitchON
Fuel Quantity IndicatorsCHECK QUANTITY
External and Interior LightsON if night flight is contemplated
Pitot HeatON if flight in instrument conditions is contemplated
Lights and Pitot HeatOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Fuel ValveON
Empennage - Rudder Gust LockREMOVE
Empennage - Tail TiedownDISCONNECT
Empennage - Control SurfacesCHECK
Right Wing Trailing Edge - AileronCHECK
Right Wing - Wing TiedownDISCONNECT
Right Wing - Main Wheel TireCHECK
Right Wing - Fuel SumpDRAIN
Right Wing - Fuel QuantityCHECK VISUALLY
Right Wing - Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Nose - Engine OilCHECK
Nose - Engine Oil CapSECURE
Nose - Fuel StrainerDRAIN
Nose - Propeller and SpinnerCHECK
Nose - Air IntakeCHECK
Nose - Nose Wheel StrutCHECK
Nose - Nose Wheel TireCHECK
Nose - Nose TiedownREMOVE
Left Wing - Main Wheel TireCHECK
Left Wing - Fuel SumpDRAIN
Left Wing - Fuel QuantityCHECK VISUALLY
Left Wing - Fuel Filler CapSECURE
Left Wing Leading Edge - Pitot TubeREMOVE COVER and CHECK
Left Wing Leading Edge - Stall Warning VaneCHECK
Left Wing Leading Edge - Fuel Tank Vent OpeningCHECK
Left Wing Leading Edge - Wing TiedownDISCONNECT
Left Wing Trailing Edge - AileronCHECK
03Before Starting Engine6 steps
Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
Seats, Belts, Shoulder HarnessesADJUST and LOCK
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
Radios, Electrical EquipmentOFF
BrakesTEST and SET
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
04Starting Engine (Temperatures Above Freezing)9 steps
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatCOLD
PrimeAS REQUIRED (up to 3 strokes)
ThrottleOPEN 1/2 INCH
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Master SwitchON
Ignition SwitchSTART (release when engine starts)
ThrottleADJUST for 1000 RPM or less
Oil PressureCHECK
05Before Takeoff16 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Cabin DoorsCLOSED and LATCHED
Flight ControlsFREE and CORRECT
Flight InstrumentsSET
Fuel Shutoff ValveON
MixtureRICH (below 3000 feet)
Elevator TrimTAKEOFF
Throttle1700 RPM
MagnetosCHECK
Carburetor HeatCHECK (for RPM drop)
Engine Instruments and AmmeterCHECK
Suction GageCHECK
RadiosSET
Flashing Beacon, Navigation Lights and/or Strobe LightsON as required
Throttle Friction LockADJUST
BrakesRELEASE
06Takeoff6 steps
Wing Flaps0 deg to 10 deg
Carburetor HeatCOLD
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Elevator ControlLIFT NOSE WHEEL at 50 KIAS
Climb Speed65 - 75 KIAS
Wing FlapsRETRACT after reaching 60 KIAS
07Enroute Climb3 steps
Airspeed70 - 80 KIAS
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureRICH below 3000 feet; LEAN for maximum RPM above 3000 feet
08Cruise4 steps
Power1900 - 2550 RPM
Elevator TrimADJUST
MixtureLEAN
Carburetor HeatAS REQUIRED
09Before Landing3 steps
Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUST and LOCK
MixtureRICH
Carburetor HeatON
10Landing6 steps
Airspeed60 - 70 KIAS (flaps UP)
Wing FlapsAS DESIRED (below 85 KIAS)
Airspeed55 - 65 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
TouchdownMAIN WHEELS FIRST
Landing RollLOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
BrakingMINIMUM REQUIRED
11After Landing2 steps
Wing FlapsUP
Carburetor HeatCOLD
12Securing Airplane6 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Radios, Electrical EquipmentOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF (pull full out)
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL
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