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Cessna 172 Skyhawk Kneeboard
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Cessna 172 SkyhawkFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
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 BriefingPLANNED
02Preflight Inspection59 steps
Pitot Tube CoverREMOVE
Pilot's Operating HandbookACCESSIBLE TO PILOT
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference GuideACCESSIBLE TO PILOT
Airplane Weight and BalanceCHECKED
Parking BrakeSET
Control Wheel LockREMOVE
MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2)OFF
MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)ON
Primary Flight Display (PFD)CHECK
FUEL QTY (L and R)CHECK
LOW FUEL L and LOW FUEL R AnnunciatorsCHECK
OIL PRESSURE AnnunciatorCHECK
LOW VACUUM AnnunciatorCHECK
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1)ON
Forward Avionics FanCHECK
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1)OFF
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 2)ON
Aft Avionics FanCHECK
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 2)OFF
PITOT HEAT SwitchON
PITOT HEAT SwitchOFF
LOW VOLTS AnnunciatorCHECK
MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
Elevator Trim ControlTAKEOFF POSITION
FUEL SELECTOR ValveBOTH
ALT STATIC AIR ValveOFF (push full in)
Fire ExtinguisherCHECK
Empennage - Baggage DoorCHECK
Empennage - Autopilot Static Source (if installed)CHECK
Empennage - Rudder Gust Lock (if installed)REMOVE
Empennage - Tail TiedownDISCONNECT
Empennage - Control SurfacesCHECK
Empennage - Elevator Trim TabCHECK SECURITY
Empennage - AntennasCHECK
Right Wing Trailing Edge - FlapCHECK
Right Wing Trailing Edge - AileronCHECK
Right Wing - Wing TiedownDISCONNECT
Right Wing - Main Wheel TireCHECK
Right Wing - Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain ValvesDRAIN
Right Wing - Fuel QuantityCHECK VISUALLY
Right Wing - Fuel Filler CapSECURE AND VENT CLEAR
Nose - Fuel Strainer Quick Drain ValveDRAIN
Nose - Engine Oil Dipstick / Filler CapCHECK AND SECURE
Nose - Engine Cooling Air InletsCLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
Nose - Propeller and SpinnerCHECK
Nose - Air FilterCHECK
Nose - Nosewheel Strut and TireCHECK
Nose - Static Source OpeningCHECK
Left Wing Leading Edge - Fuel Tank Vent OpeningCHECK
Left Wing Leading Edge - Stall Warning OpeningCHECK
Left Wing Leading Edge - Landing / Taxi Light(s)CHECK
Left Wing - Wing TiedownDISCONNECT
Left Wing - Fuel QuantityCHECK VISUALLY
Left Wing - Fuel Filler CapSECURE AND VENT CLEAR
Left Wing - Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain ValvesDRAIN
Left Wing - Main Wheel TireCHECK
Left Wing Trailing Edge - AileronCHECK
Left Wing Trailing Edge - FlapCHECK
03Before Starting Engine9 steps
Preflight InspectionCOMPLETE
Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE
Seats and Seat BeltsADJUST and LOCK
BrakesTEST and SET
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
Electrical EquipmentOFF
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2)OFF
FUEL SELECTOR ValveBOTH
FUEL SHUTOFF ValveON (push full in)
04Starting Engine21 steps
Throttle ControlOPEN 1/4 INCH
Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
STBY BATT SwitchTEST then ARM
Engine Indicating SystemCHECK PARAMETERS
BUS E VoltsCHECK
M BUS VoltsCHECK
BATT S AmpsCHECK
STBY BATT AnnunciatorCHECK
Propeller AreaCLEAR
MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)ON
BEACON Light SwitchON
FUEL PUMP SwitchON
Mixture ControlFULL RICH then IDLE CUTOFF
FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF
MAGNETOS SwitchSTART (release when engine starts)
Mixture ControlADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO RICH
Oil PressureCHECK
AMPS (M BATT and BATT S)CHECK CHARGE (positive)
LOW VOLTS AnnunciatorCHECK
NAV Lights SwitchON as required
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2)ON
05Before Takeoff35 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
Seats and Seat BeltsCHECK SECURE
Cabin DoorsCLOSED and LOCKED
Flight ControlsFREE and CORRECT
Flight Instruments (PFD)CHECK
AltimetersSET
G1000 ALT SELSET
KAP 140 Altitude Preselect (if installed)SET
Standby Flight InstrumentsCHECK
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Mixture ControlRICH
FUEL SELECTOR ValveSET BOTH
Elevator Trim ControlSET FOR TAKEOFF
Manual Electric Trim (MET) System (if installed)CHECK
Throttle Control1800 RPM
MAGNETOS SwitchCHECK
VAC IndicatorCHECK
Engine IndicatorsCHECK
Ammeters and VoltmetersCHECK
AnnunciatorsCHECK
Throttle ControlCHECK IDLE
Throttle Control1000 RPM or LESS
Throttle Control Friction LockADJUST
COM Frequency(s)SET
NAV Frequency(s)SET
FMS/GPS Flight PlanAS DESIRED
XPDRSET
CDI SoftkeySELECT NAV SOURCE
Autopilot (if installed)OFF
CABIN PWR 12V Switch (if installed)OFF
Wing FlapsUP to 10 deg (10 deg preferred)
Cabin WindowsCLOSED and LOCKED
STROBE Lights SwitchON
BrakesRELEASE
06Takeoff6 steps
Wing FlapsUP to 10 deg (10 deg preferred)
Throttle ControlFULL (push full in)
Mixture ControlRICH
Elevator ControlLIFT NOSEWHEEL AT 55 KIAS
Climb Speed70 - 80 KIAS
Wing FlapsRETRACT AT SAFE ALTITUDE
07Enroute Climb3 steps
Airspeed70 - 85 KIAS
Throttle ControlFULL (push full in)
Mixture ControlRICH
08Cruise4 steps
Power2100 - 2700 RPM
Elevator Trim ControlADJUST
Mixture ControlLEAN for desired performance or economy
FMS/GPSREVIEW and BRIEF
09Descent9 steps
PowerAS DESIRED
MixtureADJUST
AltimetersSET
G1000 ALT SELSET
KAP 140 Altitude Preselect (if installed)SET
CDI SoftkeySELECT NAV SOURCE
FMS/GPSREVIEW and BRIEF
FUEL SELECTOR ValveBOTH
Wing FlapsAS DESIRED
10Before Landing7 steps
Pilot and Passenger Seat BacksMOST UPRIGHT POSITION
Seats and Seat BeltsSECURED and LOCKED
FUEL SELECTOR ValveBOTH
Mixture ControlRICH
LANDING and TAXI Light SwitchesON
Autopilot (if installed)OFF
CABIN PWR 12V Switch (if installed)OFF
11Landing7 steps
Airspeed65 - 75 KIAS (Flaps UP)
Wing FlapsAS DESIRED
Airspeed60 - 70 KIAS (Flaps FULL)
Elevator Trim ControlADJUST
TouchdownMAIN WHEELS FIRST
Landing RollLOWER NOSEWHEEL GENTLY
BrakingMINIMUM REQUIRED
12After Landing1 steps
Wing FlapsUP
13Securing Airplane10 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Throttle ControlIDLE (pull full out)
Electrical EquipmentOFF
AVIONICS Switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2)OFF
Mixture ControlIDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
MAGNETOS SwitchOFF
MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
STBY BATT SwitchOFF
Control LockINSTALL
FUEL SELECTOR ValveLEFT or RIGHT
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