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Cessna 172 Skyhawk Emergency Procedures

Cessna 172 Skyhawk Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - On Ground

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
  2. 2
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  3. 3
    Master SwitchOFF
  4. 4
    BrakesAPPLY
  5. 5
    EVACUATE immediately

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
  2. 2
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  3. 3
    Master SwitchOFF
  4. 4
    Cabin Heat & AirOFF
  5. 5
    Airspeed100 KIAS (sideslip if needed)
  6. 6
    Forced landingEXECUTE

Engine Failure - After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed68 KIAS (best glide)
  2. 2
    MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  4. 4
    Master SwitchOFF
  5. 5
    FlapsAS REQUIRED
  6. 6
    Land straight aheadDO NOT TURN BACK

Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed68 KIAS (best glide)
  2. 2
    Fuel SelectorBOTH
  3. 3
    MixtureRICH
  4. 4
    Carburetor HeatON
  5. 5
    PrimerIN & LOCKED
  6. 6
    Master SwitchON
  7. 7
    IgnitionSTART (attempt restart)
  8. 8
    If no restartprepare forced landing

Electrical Fire

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Master SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    All switchesOFF
  3. 3
    Vents / Cabin AirOPEN (clear smoke)
  4. 4
    Fire extinguisherUSE if visible flames
  5. 5
    Land as soon as practical

Emergency Landing - Gear Down

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed65 KIAS (flaps UP) / 60 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
  2. 2
    MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  4. 4
    Master SwitchOFF (when field made)
  5. 5
    FlapsFULL (when field made)
  6. 6
    DoorsUNLATCH before touchdown
  7. 7
    Touchdowntail low, minimum speed