X-PLANE 12 · General Aviation

Cessna 172SP G1000 Emergency Procedures

Cessna 172SP G1000 Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 8 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
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
  7. 7
    Cabin DoorUNLATCH
  8. 8
    LandSTRAIGHT AHEAD

Engine Failure During Flight (Restart)

Immediate actions · 8 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 the propeller has stopped)
  7. 7
    ThrottleADVANCE SLOWLY from idle, lean the mixture for smooth running (propeller stopped)
  8. 8
    FUEL PUMP SwitchOFF (return to ON if fuel flow drops immediately to zero)

Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Immediate actions · 11 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
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF (when landing is assured)
  9. 9
    DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
  10. 10
    TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
  11. 11
    BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Engine Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 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 VentsOPEN (as needed)
  6. 6
    CABIN HT and CABIN AIR Control KnobsOFF (push full in)
  7. 7
    Airspeed100 KIAS (increase glide speed within limits if the fire is not extinguished)
  8. 8
    Forced LandingEXECUTE per Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Electrical Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 10 steps

  1. 1
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)OFF
  2. 2
    Cabin VentsCLOSED (to avoid drafts)
  3. 3
    CABIN HT and CABIN AIR Control KnobsOFF (push full in)
  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
    Cabin VentsOPEN when sure the fire is completely extinguished
  8. 8
    CABIN HT and CABIN AIR Control KnobsON (pull full out) when sure the fire is out
  9. 9
    If electrical power is needed: Circuit BreakersCHECK for open circuits, do not reset
  10. 10
    MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT)ON, then AVIONICS BUS 1 - ON, BUS 2 - ON

Emergency Descent Through Clouds (AHRS Failed)

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    ATC ClearanceOBTAIN for an emergency descent if possible
  2. 2
    HeadingCHOOSE easterly or westerly to minimize compass card sensitivity
  3. 3
    MixtureFULL RICH
  4. 4
    PITOT HEAT SwitchON
  5. 5
    PowerSET for a 500 to 800 fpm rate of descent
  6. 6
    Elevator TrimSET for a stabilized descent at 80 KIAS
  7. 7
    Standby Attitude IndicatorUSE roll pointer and index to keep the wings level
  8. 8
    Compass CardCHECK trend, stop the turn with cautious rudder corrections
  9. 9
    On breaking out of cloudRESUME normal cruising flight