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Cessna 172 Skyhawk Emergency Procedures

Cessna 172 Skyhawk Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 15 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Throttle ControlIDLE (pull full out)
  2. 2
    BrakesAPPLY
  3. 3
    Wing FlapsRETRACT
  4. 4
    Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
  5. 5
    MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
  6. 6
    STBY BATT SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed70 KIAS flaps UP / 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg to FULL
  2. 2
    Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
  3. 3
    FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
  4. 4
    MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
  5. 5
    Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (FULL recommended)
  6. 6
    STBY BATT SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
  8. 8
    Cabin DoorUNLATCH
  9. 9
    LandSTRAIGHT AHEAD

Engine Failure During Flight (Restart)

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed68 KIAS (best glide speed)
  2. 2
    FUEL SHUTOFF ValveON (push full in)
  3. 3
    FUEL SELECTOR ValveBOTH
  4. 4
    FUEL PUMP SwitchON
  5. 5
    Mixture ControlRICH (if restart has not occurred)
  6. 6
    MAGNETOS SwitchBOTH (or START if propeller is stopped)
  7. 7
    FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF (return to ON if fuel flow drops to zero)

Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Immediate actions · 12 steps

  1. 1
    Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
  2. 2
    Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE
  3. 3
    Airspeed70 KIAS flaps UP / 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg to FULL
  4. 4
    Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
  5. 5
    FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
  6. 6
    MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (FULL recommended)
  8. 8
    STBY BATT SwitchOFF
  9. 9
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF (when landing is assured)
  10. 10
    DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
  11. 11
    TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
  12. 12
    BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Precautionary Landing With Engine Power

Immediate actions · 14 steps

  1. 1
    Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
  2. 2
    Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE
  3. 3
    Airspeed65 KIAS
  4. 4
    Wing Flaps20 deg
  5. 5
    Selected FieldFLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions
  6. 6
    Wing FlapsFULL (on final approach)
  7. 7
    Airspeed65 KIAS
  8. 8
    STBY BATT SwitchOFF
  9. 9
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF (when landing assured)
  10. 10
    DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
  11. 11
    TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
  12. 12
    Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
  13. 13
    MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
  14. 14
    BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Engine Fire During Start On Ground

Immediate actions · 13 steps

  1. 1
    MAGNETOS SwitchSTART (continue cranking to start the engine)
  2. 2
    If engine starts: Power1800 RPM for a few minutes, then SHUTDOWN and inspect
  3. 3
    If engine fails to start: Throttle ControlFULL (push full in)
  4. 4
    Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
  5. 5
    MAGNETOS SwitchSTART (continue cranking)
  6. 6
    FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
  7. 7
    FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF
  8. 8
    MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
  9. 9
    STBY BATT SwitchOFF
  10. 10
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
  11. 11
    Parking BrakeRELEASE
  12. 12
    AirplaneEVACUATE
  13. 13
    FireEXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt

Engine Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
  2. 2
    FUEL SHUTOFF ValveOFF (pull full out)
  3. 3
    FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF
  4. 4
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
  5. 5
    Cabin Heat and AirOFF (except overhead vents)
  6. 6
    Airspeed100 KIAS (increase glide speed if fire is not extinguished)
  7. 7
    Forced LandingEXECUTE per Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Electrical Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    STBY BATT SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
  3. 3
    Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED
  4. 4
    Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available)
  5. 5
    AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2)OFF
  6. 6
    All Other Switches (except MAGNETOS switch)OFF
  7. 7
    Vents / Cabin Air / HeatOPEN when sure the fire is completely extinguished
  8. 8
    If power is needed: Circuit BreakersCHECK for open circuits, do not reset
  9. 9
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)ON, STBY BATT - ON, AVIONICS BUS 1 then BUS 2 - ON

Cabin Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    STBY BATT SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
  3. 3
    Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED (to avoid drafts)
  4. 4
    Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available)
  5. 5
    Vents / Cabin Air / HeatOPEN when sure the fire is completely extinguished
  6. 6
    Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage

Wing Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    LAND and TAXI Light SwitchesOFF
  2. 2
    NAV Light SwitchOFF
  3. 3
    STROBE Light SwitchOFF
  4. 4
    PITOT HEAT SwitchOFF
  5. 5
    Sideslip to keep flames away from the fuel tank and cabin
  6. 6
    Land as soon as possible, using flaps only as required for final approach and touchdown

Ditching

Immediate actions · 11 steps

  1. 1
    RadioTRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz (location, intentions, SQUAWK 7700)
  2. 2
    Heavy Objects (baggage area)SECURE OR JETTISON
  3. 3
    Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
  4. 4
    Seats and Seat BeltsSECURE
  5. 5
    Wing Flaps20 deg to FULL
  6. 6
    PowerESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS
  7. 7
    If no power: approach at 70 KIAS flaps UP or 65 KIAS flaps 10 deg
  8. 8
    ApproachINTO THE WIND in high winds and heavy seas; PARALLEL TO SWELLS in light winds
  9. 9
    Cabin DoorsUNLATCH
  10. 10
    TouchdownLEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED RATE OF DESCENT
  11. 11
    ELTACTIVATE, then EVACUATE through cabin doors

Balked Landing (Go-Around)

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Throttle ControlFULL (push full in)
  2. 2
    Wing FlapsRETRACT to 20 deg
  3. 3
    Climb Speed60 KIAS
  4. 4
    Wing Flaps10 deg until obstacles are cleared
  5. 5
    Wing FlapsUP after reaching a safe altitude and 65 KIAS

Spin Recovery

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    VERIFY THAT THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION AND AILERONS ARE NEUTRAL
  2. 2
    APPLY AND HOLD FULL RUDDER OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION
  3. 3
    JUST AFTER THE RUDDER REACHES THE STOP, MOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL BRISKLY FORWARD FAR ENOUGH TO BREAK THE STALL
  4. 4
    HOLD THESE CONTROL INPUTS UNTIL ROTATION STOPS
  5. 5
    AS ROTATION STOPS, NEUTRALIZE RUDDER AND MAKE A SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE RESULTING DIVE

Low Volts Annunciator At Higher RPM

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    MASTER Switch (ALT only)OFF
  2. 2
    Alternator Circuit Breaker (ALT FIELD)CHECK IN
  3. 3
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)ON
  4. 4
    LOW VOLTS AnnunciatorCHECK OFF
  5. 5
    M BUS VOLTSCHECK 27.5 V minimum
  6. 6
    M BAT AMPSCHECK CHARGING (+)
  7. 7
    If annunciator remains on: MASTER Switch (ALT only)OFF
  8. 8
    Electrical LoadREDUCE IMMEDIATELY (AVIONICS BUS 1, PITOT HEAT, BEACON, LAND, TAXI, NAV, STROBE, CABIN PWR 12V - OFF)

Inadvertent Icing Encounter

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    PITOT HEAT SwitchON
  2. 2
    Turn back or change altitude to obtain an OAT less conducive to icing
  3. 3
    Cabin heat controlPULL FULL OUT and open defroster outlets for maximum windshield defrost
  4. 4
    Watch for induction air filter icing; adjust throttle as necessary to hold engine RPM
  5. 5
    Plan a landing at the nearest airport