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Cessna 172 Skyhawk Emergency Procedures
Immediate Action Procedures
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15 procedures
- 1Throttle ControlIDLE (pull full out)
- 2BrakesAPPLY
- 3Wing FlapsRETRACT
- 4Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
- 5MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
- 6STBY BATT SwitchOFF
- 7MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
- 1Airspeed70 KIAS flaps UP / 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg to FULL
- 2Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
- 3FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
- 4MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
- 5Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (FULL recommended)
- 6STBY BATT SwitchOFF
- 7MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
- 8Cabin DoorUNLATCH
- 9LandSTRAIGHT AHEAD
- 1Airspeed68 KIAS (best glide speed)
- 2FUEL SHUTOFF ValveON (push full in)
- 3FUEL SELECTOR ValveBOTH
- 4FUEL PUMP SwitchON
- 5Mixture ControlRICH (if restart has not occurred)
- 6MAGNETOS SwitchBOTH (or START if propeller is stopped)
- 7FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF (return to ON if fuel flow drops to zero)
- 1Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
- 2Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE
- 3Airspeed70 KIAS flaps UP / 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg to FULL
- 4Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
- 5FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
- 6MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
- 7Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (FULL recommended)
- 8STBY BATT SwitchOFF
- 9MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF (when landing is assured)
- 10DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
- 11TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
- 12BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY
- 1Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
- 2Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE
- 3Airspeed65 KIAS
- 4Wing Flaps20 deg
- 5Selected FieldFLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions
- 6Wing FlapsFULL (on final approach)
- 7Airspeed65 KIAS
- 8STBY BATT SwitchOFF
- 9MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF (when landing assured)
- 10DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
- 11TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
- 12Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
- 13MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
- 14BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY
- 1MAGNETOS SwitchSTART (continue cranking to start the engine)
- 2If engine starts: Power - 1800 RPM for a few minutes, then SHUTDOWN and inspect
- 3If engine fails to start: Throttle ControlFULL (push full in)
- 4Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
- 5MAGNETOS SwitchSTART (continue cranking)
- 6FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
- 7FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF
- 8MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
- 9STBY BATT SwitchOFF
- 10MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
- 11Parking BrakeRELEASE
- 12AirplaneEVACUATE
- 13Fire - EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt
- 1Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
- 2FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
- 3FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF
- 4MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
- 5Cabin Heat and AirOFF (except overhead vents)
- 6Airspeed - 100 KIAS (increase glide speed if fire is not extinguished)
- 7Forced LandingEXECUTE per Emergency Landing Without Engine Power
- 1STBY BATT SwitchOFF
- 2MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
- 3Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED
- 4Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available)
- 5AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2)OFF
- 6All Other Switches (except MAGNETOS switch)OFF
- 7Vents / Cabin Air / HeatOPEN when sure the fire is completely extinguished
- 8If power is needed: Circuit BreakersCHECK for open circuits, do not reset
- 9MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT) - ON, STBY BATT - ON, AVIONICS BUS 1 then BUS 2 - ON
- 1STBY BATT SwitchOFF
- 2MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
- 3Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED (to avoid drafts)
- 4Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available)
- 5Vents / Cabin Air / HeatOPEN when sure the fire is completely extinguished
- 6Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage
- 1LAND and TAXI Light SwitchesOFF
- 2NAV Light SwitchOFF
- 3STROBE Light SwitchOFF
- 4PITOT HEAT SwitchOFF
- 5Sideslip to keep flames away from the fuel tank and cabin
- 6Land as soon as possible, using flaps only as required for final approach and touchdown
- 1Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz (location, intentions, SQUAWK 7700)
- 2Heavy Objects (baggage area)SECURE OR JETTISON
- 3Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
- 4Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE
- 5Wing Flaps20 deg to FULL
- 6PowerESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS
- 7If no power: approach at 70 KIAS flaps UP or 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg
- 8Approach - INTO THE WIND in high winds and heavy seas; PARALLEL TO SWELLS in light winds
- 9Cabin DoorsUNLATCH
- 10TouchdownLEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED RATE OF DESCENT
- 11ELTACTIVATE, then EVACUATE through cabin doors
- 1Throttle ControlFULL (push full in)
- 2Wing FlapsRETRACT to 20 deg
- 3Climb Speed60 KIAS
- 4Wing Flaps10 deg until obstacles are cleared
- 5Wing FlapsUP after reaching a safe altitude and 65 KIAS
- 1VERIFY THAT THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION AND AILERONS ARE NEUTRAL
- 2APPLY AND HOLD FULL RUDDER OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION
- 3JUST AFTER THE RUDDER REACHES THE STOP, MOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL BRISKLY FORWARD FAR ENOUGH TO BREAK THE STALL
- 4HOLD THESE CONTROL INPUTS UNTIL ROTATION STOPS
- 5AS ROTATION STOPS, NEUTRALIZE RUDDER AND MAKE A SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE RESULTING DIVE
- 1MASTER Switch (ALT only)OFF
- 2Alternator Circuit Breaker (ALT FIELD)CHECK IN
- 3MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)ON
- 4LOW VOLTS AnnunciatorCHECK OFF
- 5M BUS VOLTSCHECK 27.5 V minimum
- 6M BAT AMPSCHECK CHARGING (+)
- 7If annunciator remains on: MASTER Switch (ALT only)OFF
- 8Electrical Load - REDUCE IMMEDIATELY (AVIONICS BUS 1, PITOT HEAT, BEACON, LAND, TAXI, NAV, STROBE, CABIN PWR 12V - OFF)
- 1PITOT HEAT SwitchON
- 2Turn back or change altitude to obtain an OAT less conducive to icing
- 3Cabin heat control - PULL FULL OUT and open defroster outlets for maximum windshield defrost
- 4Watch for induction air filter icing; adjust throttle as necessary to hold engine RPM
- 5Plan a landing at the nearest airport
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Cessna 172 SkyhawkMSFS 2024 · Emergency Procedures · 15procedures · 124 steps
Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll7 steps
| 01 | Throttle ControlIDLE (pull full out) | |
| 02 | BrakesAPPLY | |
| 03 | Wing FlapsRETRACT | |
| 04 | Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out) | |
| 05 | MAGNETOS SwitchOFF | |
| 06 | STBY BATT SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF |
Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Airspeed70 KIAS flaps UP / 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg to FULL | |
| 02 | Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out) | |
| 03 | FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out) | |
| 04 | MAGNETOS SwitchOFF | |
| 05 | Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (FULL recommended) | |
| 06 | STBY BATT SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF | |
| 08 | Cabin DoorUNLATCH | |
| 09 | LandSTRAIGHT AHEAD |
Engine Failure During Flight (Restart)7 steps
| 01 | Airspeed68 KIAS (best glide speed) | |
| 02 | FUEL SHUTOFF ValveON (push full in) | |
| 03 | FUEL SELECTOR ValveBOTH | |
| 04 | FUEL PUMP SwitchON | |
| 05 | Mixture ControlRICH (if restart has not occurred) | |
| 06 | MAGNETOS SwitchBOTH (or START if propeller is stopped) | |
| 07 | FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF (return to ON if fuel flow drops to zero) |
Emergency Landing Without Engine Power12 steps
| 01 | Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION | |
| 02 | Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE | |
| 03 | Airspeed70 KIAS flaps UP / 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg to FULL | |
| 04 | Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out) | |
| 05 | FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out) | |
| 06 | MAGNETOS SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (FULL recommended) | |
| 08 | STBY BATT SwitchOFF | |
| 09 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF (when landing is assured) | |
| 10 | DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN | |
| 11 | TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW | |
| 12 | BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY |
Precautionary Landing With Engine Power14 steps
| 01 | Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION | |
| 02 | Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE | |
| 03 | Airspeed65 KIAS | |
| 04 | Wing Flaps20 deg | |
| 05 | Selected FieldFLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions | |
| 06 | Wing FlapsFULL (on final approach) | |
| 07 | Airspeed65 KIAS | |
| 08 | STBY BATT SwitchOFF | |
| 09 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF (when landing assured) | |
| 10 | DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN | |
| 11 | TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW | |
| 12 | Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out) | |
| 13 | MAGNETOS SwitchOFF | |
| 14 | BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY |
Engine Fire During Start On Ground13 steps
| 01 | MAGNETOS SwitchSTART (continue cranking to start the engine) | |
| 02 | If engine starts: Power - 1800 RPM for a few minutes, then SHUTDOWN and inspect | |
| 03 | If engine fails to start: Throttle ControlFULL (push full in) | |
| 04 | Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out) | |
| 05 | MAGNETOS SwitchSTART (continue cranking) | |
| 06 | FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out) | |
| 07 | FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF | |
| 08 | MAGNETOS SwitchOFF | |
| 09 | STBY BATT SwitchOFF | |
| 10 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF | |
| 11 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 12 | AirplaneEVACUATE | |
| 13 | Fire - EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt |
Engine Fire In Flight7 steps
| 01 | Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out) | |
| 02 | FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out) | |
| 03 | FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF | |
| 04 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF | |
| 05 | Cabin Heat and AirOFF (except overhead vents) | |
| 06 | Airspeed - 100 KIAS (increase glide speed if fire is not extinguished) | |
| 07 | Forced LandingEXECUTE per Emergency Landing Without Engine Power |
Electrical Fire In Flight9 steps
| 01 | STBY BATT SwitchOFF | |
| 02 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF | |
| 03 | Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED | |
| 04 | Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available) | |
| 05 | AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2)OFF | |
| 06 | All Other Switches (except MAGNETOS switch)OFF | |
| 07 | Vents / Cabin Air / HeatOPEN when sure the fire is completely extinguished | |
| 08 | If power is needed: Circuit BreakersCHECK for open circuits, do not reset | |
| 09 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT) - ON, STBY BATT - ON, AVIONICS BUS 1 then BUS 2 - ON |
Cabin Fire6 steps
| 01 | STBY BATT SwitchOFF | |
| 02 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF | |
| 03 | Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED (to avoid drafts) | |
| 04 | Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available) | |
| 05 | Vents / Cabin Air / HeatOPEN when sure the fire is completely extinguished | |
| 06 | Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage |
Wing Fire6 steps
| 01 | LAND and TAXI Light SwitchesOFF | |
| 02 | NAV Light SwitchOFF | |
| 03 | STROBE Light SwitchOFF | |
| 04 | PITOT HEAT SwitchOFF | |
| 05 | Sideslip to keep flames away from the fuel tank and cabin | |
| 06 | Land as soon as possible, using flaps only as required for final approach and touchdown |
Ditching11 steps
| 01 | Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz (location, intentions, SQUAWK 7700) | |
| 02 | Heavy Objects (baggage area)SECURE OR JETTISON | |
| 03 | Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION | |
| 04 | Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE | |
| 05 | Wing Flaps20 deg to FULL | |
| 06 | PowerESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS | |
| 07 | If no power: approach at 70 KIAS flaps UP or 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg | |
| 08 | Approach - INTO THE WIND in high winds and heavy seas; PARALLEL TO SWELLS in light winds | |
| 09 | Cabin DoorsUNLATCH | |
| 10 | TouchdownLEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED RATE OF DESCENT | |
| 11 | ELTACTIVATE, then EVACUATE through cabin doors |
Balked Landing (Go-Around)5 steps
| 01 | Throttle ControlFULL (push full in) | |
| 02 | Wing FlapsRETRACT to 20 deg | |
| 03 | Climb Speed60 KIAS | |
| 04 | Wing Flaps10 deg until obstacles are cleared | |
| 05 | Wing FlapsUP after reaching a safe altitude and 65 KIAS |
Spin Recovery5 steps
| 01 | VERIFY THAT THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION AND AILERONS ARE NEUTRAL | |
| 02 | APPLY AND HOLD FULL RUDDER OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION | |
| 03 | JUST AFTER THE RUDDER REACHES THE STOP, MOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL BRISKLY FORWARD FAR ENOUGH TO BREAK THE STALL | |
| 04 | HOLD THESE CONTROL INPUTS UNTIL ROTATION STOPS | |
| 05 | AS ROTATION STOPS, NEUTRALIZE RUDDER AND MAKE A SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE RESULTING DIVE |
Low Volts Annunciator At Higher RPM8 steps
| 01 | MASTER Switch (ALT only)OFF | |
| 02 | Alternator Circuit Breaker (ALT FIELD)CHECK IN | |
| 03 | MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)ON | |
| 04 | LOW VOLTS AnnunciatorCHECK OFF | |
| 05 | M BUS VOLTSCHECK 27.5 V minimum | |
| 06 | M BAT AMPSCHECK CHARGING (+) | |
| 07 | If annunciator remains on: MASTER Switch (ALT only)OFF | |
| 08 | Electrical Load - REDUCE IMMEDIATELY (AVIONICS BUS 1, PITOT HEAT, BEACON, LAND, TAXI, NAV, STROBE, CABIN PWR 12V - OFF) |
Inadvertent Icing Encounter5 steps
| 01 | PITOT HEAT SwitchON | |
| 02 | Turn back or change altitude to obtain an OAT less conducive to icing | |
| 03 | Cabin heat control - PULL FULL OUT and open defroster outlets for maximum windshield defrost | |
| 04 | Watch for induction air filter icing; adjust throttle as necessary to hold engine RPM | |
| 05 | Plan a landing at the nearest airport |