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Cessna 172SP G1000 Kneeboard
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Cessna 172SP G1000FLIGHT2.22.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWED
Route and Flight PlanPREPARED
Taxi FuelCALCULATED
Trip FuelCALCULATED
Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITS
Takeoff & Landing DistancesCALCULATED
Aircraft ConfigurationG1000 VARIANT SELECTED
02Initial Cockpit Check9 steps
Parking BrakeON
Master SwitchON
Battery VoltageCHECK 24+
Landing LightsON
Taxi LightsON
Navigation LightsON
BeaconON
StrobesON
FlapsEXTENDED
03Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection5 steps
AileronsCHECK MOVEMENT
ElevatorsCHECK MOVEMENT
RudderCHECK MOVEMENT
FlapsCHECK EXTENDED
Exterior LightsCHECK
04Before Starting Engines8 steps
Exterior InspectionCOMPLETED
Fuel SelectorBOTH
Parking BrakeON
LightsOFF
Fuel QuantityCHECK
PowerIDLE
MixtureRICH (full forward)
Avionics Bus 1 & Bus 2CHECK OFF
05Engine Start13 steps
ThrottleOPEN 1/4 to 1/2 INCH
Master SwitchON
Fuel PumpON
MixtureRICH then LEAN
BeaconON
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Ignition SwitchSTART
MixtureRICH (advance when engine starts)
Ignition SwitchBOTH
Oil PressureCHECK
Avionics Bus 1 & Bus 2ON
RadiosON AND SET
TransponderON
06Before Taxi3 steps
FlapsRETRACTED
BrakesCHECK
Gyro Instruments & CompassCHECK & SET
07Before Takeoff21 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Doors and WindowsCLOSED
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Flight InstrumentsCHECK
AltimeterSET
ALT SELSET
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
AutopilotENGAGE and CHECK
Flight DirectorOFF
Elevator/Rudder TrimTAKEOFF
Throttle1700 RPM
MagnetosCHECK
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
AmmeterCHECK
Vacuum PressureCHECK
ThrottleIDLE
RadiosAS REQUIRED
LightsAS REQUIRED
TransponderALT
Parking BrakeRELEASE
08Takeoff3 steps
FlapsRETRACTED
ThrottleFULL OPEN
ElevatorROTATE AT 55 KIAS
09Climb3 steps
AirspeedVy (74 KIAS)
ThrottleFULL OPEN
MixtureSET for Max RPM
10Cruise3 steps
RPM2100 to 2700
Elevator TrimADJUST for desired Airspeed
MixtureLEAN AS REQUIRED
11Descent3 steps
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICHEN
PowerAS REQUIRED
12Before Landing3 steps
Fuel Selector ValveBOTH
MixtureRICH
FlapsEXTENDED
13After Landing3 steps
FlapsRETRACTED
Strobe LightsOFF
TrimRESET
14Engine Shutdown & Securing Aircraft9 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Throttle800 to 1000 RPM
AvionicsOFF
Electrical Switches (except beacon)OFF
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
Ignition SwitchOFF
Master SwitchOFF
Fuel Selector ValveRIGHT TANK
Hobbs and Tach TimesRECORD
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