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X-PLANE 12 · General Aviation
Cessna 172SP G1000 Startup Checklist
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Cessna 172SP G1000X-PLANE 12 · Startup Checklist · 93 steps · 14 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check current conditions and forecast at departure, enroute, and destination airports. | |
| 02 | Route and Flight PlanPREPAREDNOTE: The X-Plane manual recommends generating the flight plan before touching the GPS units. A plan saved in X-Plane .fms format can be loaded straight into the aircraft's navigation unit. | |
| 03 | Taxi FuelCALCULATEDNOTE: X-Plane manual Taxi Fuel Table: 24 lb/hr, so 4 lb per 10 minutes of taxi. Estimate departure and arrival taxi time together. | |
| 04 | Trip FuelCALCULATEDNOTE: X-Plane manual Trip Fuel Table: 48 lb/hr, so 48 lb per hour of flight time. The manual quotes an average burn of 8 US gal/hr and a capacity of 53 gal (318 lb). Add a reserve on top of trip and taxi fuel. | |
| 05 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: X-Plane manual limits: max takeoff and landing weight 2550 lb, basic empty weight 1640 lb, max useful load 918 lb. The POH gives max ramp weight 2558 lb and a baggage allowance of 120 lb. Set the load in X-Plane under Customize, Weight, Balance & Fuel. | |
| 06 | Takeoff & Landing DistancesCALCULATEDNOTE: POH performance specification at 2550 lb, sea level, standard day: takeoff ground roll 960 ft, 1630 ft over a 50 ft obstacle; landing ground roll 575 ft, 1335 ft over a 50 ft obstacle. Account for density altitude, runway surface, and slope. | |
| 07 | Aircraft ConfigurationG1000 VARIANT SELECTEDNOTE: The stock X-Plane 12 Cessna 172 SP package ships conventional-instrument, G1000 and float configurations from one aircraft folder. This checklist is for the G1000 configuration. |
PHS 2 - Initial Cockpit Check9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeON | |
| 02 | Master SwitchONNOTE: Alternator and Battery switches are normally operated together. | |
| 03 | Battery VoltageCHECK 24+ | |
| 04 | Landing LightsON | |
| 05 | Taxi LightsON | |
| 06 | Navigation LightsON | |
| 07 | BeaconON | |
| 08 | StrobesON | |
| 09 | FlapsEXTENDEDNOTE: Extended now so the exterior inspection can confirm they moved. |
PHS 3 - Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection5 steps
| 01 | AileronsCHECK MOVEMENTNOTE: Hold the roll axis at full deflection and visually check the corresponding aileron movement. | |
| 02 | ElevatorsCHECK MOVEMENTNOTE: Hold the pitch axis at full deflection and visually check the corresponding elevator movement. | |
| 03 | RudderCHECK MOVEMENTNOTE: Hold the yaw axis at full deflection and visually check the corresponding rudder movement. | |
| 04 | FlapsCHECK EXTENDED | |
| 05 | Exterior LightsCHECKNOTE: Visually check beacon, nav lights, strobes, taxi lights and landing lights. |
PHS 4 - Before Starting Engines8 steps
| 01 | Exterior InspectionCOMPLETED | |
| 02 | Fuel SelectorBOTH | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeON | |
| 04 | LightsOFF | |
| 05 | Fuel QuantityCHECKCAUTION: POH: flight is not recommended when both fuel quantity indicators are in the yellow band range. Fuel quantity yellow arc is 0 to 5 gallons, green 5 to 24 gallons per tank. | |
| 06 | PowerIDLE | |
| 07 | MixtureRICH (full forward) | |
| 08 | Avionics Bus 1 & Bus 2CHECK OFFCAUTION: POH: the AVIONICS switch (BUS 1 and BUS 2) must be OFF during engine start to prevent possible damage to avionics. |
PHS 5 - Engine Start13 steps
| 01 | ThrottleOPEN 1/4 to 1/2 INCH | |
| 02 | Master SwitchON | |
| 03 | Fuel PumpONNOTE: The electric fuel pump primes the engine before start and substitutes for the mechanical pump if it fails. POH: omit the priming steps if the engine is warm. | |
| 04 | MixtureRICH then LEANNOTE: Hold RICH until a stable fuel flow indication appears (POH: approximately 3 to 5 seconds), then lean to idle cutoff. | |
| 05 | BeaconON | |
| 06 | Propeller AreaCLEARWARNING: Verify that all people and equipment are at a safe distance from the propeller. | |
| 07 | Ignition SwitchSTART | |
| 08 | MixtureRICH (advance when engine starts)NOTE: POH: if the engine is primed too much (flooded), set the mixture to IDLE CUTOFF, open the throttle 1/2 to full and engage the starter. When it starts, advance the mixture to FULL RICH and retard the throttle promptly. | |
| 09 | Ignition SwitchBOTH | |
| 10 | Oil PressureCHECKWARNING: POH: verify that oil pressure increases into the GREEN BAND range in 30 to 60 seconds. Green arc 50 to 90 PSI, minimum 20 PSI. | |
| 11 | Avionics Bus 1 & Bus 2ONNOTE: BUS 1 powers the comm panel, transponder and autopilot; BUS 2 powers the second navigation set. | |
| 12 | RadiosON AND SETNOTE: X1000 PFD: click the centre of the COM or NAV rotary to select COM1/COM2 or NAV1/NAV2, use the outer and inner rotaries for the integer and decimal parts, then the frequency toggle key to swap standby into active. | |
| 13 | TransponderONNOTE: X1000 PFD: XPDR softkey, then STBY / ON / ALT. VFR softkey sets 1200; CODE softkey enters an ATC-assigned code. |
PHS 6 - Before Taxi3 steps
| 01 | FlapsRETRACTED | |
| 02 | BrakesCHECK | |
| 03 | Gyro Instruments & CompassCHECK & SETNOTE: POH Before Takeoff items 6 and 9 for this configuration: Flight Instruments (PFD) - CHECK, no red X's, and Standby Flight Instruments - CHECK. |
PHS 7 - Before Takeoff21 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Doors and WindowsCLOSED | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT | |
| 04 | Flight InstrumentsCHECKNOTE: POH: verify no red X's on the PFD. | |
| 05 | AltimeterSETNOTE: X1000 PFD: click the CRS/BARO outer rotary at the 3 or 9 o'clock position to set the barometric pressure, shown immediately below the altitude scale. Units are switched under PFD softkey, ALT UNIT, IN or HPA. | |
| 06 | ALT SELSETNOTE: POH Before Takeoff item 8. The selected altitude sits above the altimeter tape and is used by the autopilot in ALT, VS and FLC modes. | |
| 07 | Fuel Selector ValveBOTH | |
| 08 | MixtureRICH | |
| 09 | AutopilotENGAGE and CHECKNOTE: POH Before Takeoff items 13 and 14: push the AP key on either the PFD or MFD bezel, then verify the autopilot can be overpowered in both pitch and roll before disengaging it. | |
| 10 | Flight DirectorOFFNOTE: POH Before Takeoff item 16: push the FD key on either bezel. | |
| 11 | Elevator/Rudder TrimTAKEOFF | |
| 12 | Throttle1700 RPM | |
| 13 | MagnetosCHECKNOTE: POH: RPM drop should not exceed 150 RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos. | |
| 14 | Engine InstrumentsCHECKNOTE: POH green ranges: CHT 200 to 500 degF, oil temperature 100 to 245 degF, oil pressure 50 to 90 PSI, fuel flow 0 to 12 GPH. | |
| 15 | AmmeterCHECKNOTE: POH wording: Ammeters and Voltmeters - CHECK. | |
| 16 | Vacuum PressureCHECKNOTE: POH: normal operating range 4.5 to 5.5 in.hg. | |
| 17 | ThrottleIDLE | |
| 18 | RadiosAS REQUIREDCAUTION: POH: the G1000 HSI does not provide a warning flag when a valid navigation signal is not supplied. The missing course deviation bar (D-BAR) is the warning flag. Select the navigation source with the CDI softkey before engaging the autopilot in NAV, APR or BC. | |
| 19 | LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 20 | TransponderALTNOTE: ALT reports altitude to ATC. IDENT temporarily highlights the aircraft on the controller's screen. | |
| 21 | Parking BrakeRELEASE |
PHS 8 - Takeoff3 steps
| 01 | FlapsRETRACTEDNOTE: Short-field takeoff instead uses flaps 10 deg with the brakes applied before full throttle. | |
| 02 | ThrottleFULL OPENNOTE: POH: the static RPM range at full throttle is 2300 to 2400 RPM. On a short field, set the mixture for maximum RPM before releasing the brakes. | |
| 03 | ElevatorROTATE AT 55 KIASNOTE: Short-field technique: hold a slight nose-high attitude until rotation at 55 KIAS, climb at Vx to clear obstacles then Vy, and retract the flaps after that. POH gives 56 KIAS at 50 ft for a flaps 10 deg short-field takeoff. |
PHS 9 - Climb3 steps
| 01 | AirspeedVy (74 KIAS)NOTE: X-Plane manual enroute climb speed 75 to 85 KIAS. POH: best rate of climb 74 KIAS at sea level and 72 KIAS at 10,000 ft; best angle 62 KIAS at sea level and 67 KIAS at 10,000 ft. | |
| 02 | ThrottleFULL OPEN | |
| 03 | MixtureSET for Max RPMNOTE: POH: above 3000 ft pressure altitude, lean for maximum RPM. |
PHS 10 - Cruise3 steps
| 01 | RPM2100 to 2700CAUTION: POH tachometer green arc: 2100 to 2500 RPM at sea level, 2100 to 2600 at 5000 ft, 2100 to 2700 at 10,000 ft. Maximum engine speed 2700 RPM. | |
| 02 | Elevator TrimADJUST for desired Airspeed | |
| 03 | MixtureLEAN AS REQUIREDNOTE: The X-Plane manual quotes an average burn of 8 US gal/hr. POH cruise at 75% power and 8500 ft gives 124 KTAS and a 518 NM range on 53 gal usable with a 45 minute reserve. |
PHS 11 - Descent3 steps
| 01 | Fuel Selector ValveBOTH | |
| 02 | MixtureRICHEN | |
| 03 | PowerAS REQUIREDNOTE: Reset the PFD barometric pressure (CRS/BARO rotary) and the ALT SEL bug for the descent. |
PHS 12 - Before Landing3 steps
| 01 | Fuel Selector ValveBOTH | |
| 02 | MixtureRICH | |
| 03 | FlapsEXTENDEDCAUTION: POH flap limits: UP to 10 deg below 110 KIAS, 10 deg to FULL below 85 KIAS. Approach 65 to 75 KIAS flaps up, 60 to 70 KIAS flaps full; short field 61 KIAS until the flare. Balked landing: full throttle, flaps to 20 deg, climb at 60 KIAS. |
PHS 13 - After Landing3 steps
| 01 | FlapsRETRACTED | |
| 02 | Strobe LightsOFF | |
| 03 | TrimRESET |
PHS 14 - Engine Shutdown & Securing Aircraft9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Throttle800 to 1000 RPM | |
| 03 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 04 | Electrical Switches (except beacon)OFF | |
| 05 | MixtureIDLE CUTOFF | |
| 06 | Ignition SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 08 | Fuel Selector ValveRIGHT TANKNOTE: POH: select LEFT or RIGHT to prevent crossfeeding between tanks. | |
| 09 | Hobbs and Tach TimesRECORD |