Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 1

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1 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 1

2 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 2 Checklist Items Informational Items Critical Memory Items PREFLIGHT COCKPIT CHECK (DO-LIST) Pitot Cover -- REMOVE Hobbs Meter CHECK TIME Required Documents -- On Board Fire Extinguisher -- Charged and Available Control Wheel Lock -- REMOVE Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Alternate Static Source -- OFF Electrical Equipment OFF Interior Lights -- OFF Avionics Power Switch OFF Magneto Switch OFF Master Switch ON Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN Avionics Cooling Fan -- Audible Fuel Quantity -- CHECK Flaps FULL DOWN Pitot Heat, Interior & Exterior Lights CHECK All Electrical Switches -- OFF Master Switch -- OFF EMPENNAGE (DO-LIST) Tail Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT Control Surfaces -- CHECK freedom of movement and security Trim Tab -- CHECK security Antennas -- CHECK for security of attachment and general condition RIGHT WING TRAILING EDGE (DO-LIST) Flap CHECK for security of attachment and condition Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE (DO-LIST) Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT Main Wheel, Tire & Brakes CHECK for inflation, tread and brake fluid leaks Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valve -- DRAIN Fuel Quantity -- CHECK LEVEL VISUALLY Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE & VENT UNOBSTRUCTED

3 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 3 NOSE (DO-LIST) Windshield -- CHECK for condition and cleanliness Engine Oil CHECK (Min. 5 quarts) Cowling -- SECURED Nose Gear Strut -- CHECK Nose Wheel & Tire CHECK for inflation & tread Exhaust check Propeller & Spinner CHECK for nicks & security Engine Cooling Air Inlets CLEAR of obstructions Alternator Belt CHECK Landing & Taxi Lights CHECK for condition and cleanliness Air Filter CHECK for restrictions by dust or other foreign matter Static Source Opening (left side of fuselage) -- CHECK for blockage Fuel Strainer -- DRAIN LEFT WING LEADING EDGE (DO-LIST) Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valve -- DRAIN Fuel Quantity -- CHECK LEVEL VISUALLY Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE & VENT UNOBSTRUCTED Main Wheel, Tire & Brakes CHECK for inflation, tread and brake fluid leaks Pitot Tube -- CHECK for blockage Fuel Tank Vent Opening -- CHECK for blockage Stall Warning Opening -- CHECK for blockage Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT LEFT WING TRAILING EDGE (DO-LIST) Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement and security Flap CHECK for security of attachment and condition BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (FLOW PATTERN) Baggage Door -- CHECK, lock with key Exterior Preflight inspection COMPLETE Weight & Balance CHECKED Seats, Seat Belts, and Harnesses -- ADJUST and LOCK Flight controls -- FREE AND CORRECT Passenger Briefing COMPLETE ForeFlight Flight plan programmed Cockpit ORGANIZED

4 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 4 STARTING ENGINE (DO-LIST) Brakes TEST Parking Brake ON Carburetor Heat COLD Throttle OPEN 1/8 INCH Mixture -- RICH Master Switch ON Flashing Beacon -- ON Prime AS REQUIRED (2-6 strokes; none if engine is warm) Primer IN AND LOCKED Propeller Area -- CLEAR Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts) Throttle 1000 RPM Oil pressure -- CHECK Starter CHECK DISENGAGED Mixture LEAN one inch for taxi Flaps UP Avionics Power Switch -- ON Navigation, Interior, and Taxi Lights -- ON as required at night Transponder ALT GPS Confirm self-test Set Communication Radios: KSDL KFFZ KDVT. ATIS Ground Tower S: S: N: N: Practice area N: S: PHX Approach N: S: Luke Approach Listen to ATIS/ AWOS/ ASOS Altimeter -- SET to barometer setting given by ATC Heading Indicator -- Set with magnetic compass TAXIING (FLOW PATTERN) Call Ground Control for taxi Parking Brake OFF CHECK brakes immediately after airplane begins moving

5 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 5 During Turns While Taxiing: Attitude Indicator Indicate <5 of bank in direction of turn Turn Coordinator -- Indicates skidding turn in proper direction Heading Indicator -- Turns in proper direction Magnetic Compass -- Turns in proper direction, check for fluid RUN-UP (DO-LIST) Parking Brake ON Mixture FULL RICH Throttle RPM: Oil Pressure and Temperature -- Normal operating range Magnetos -- CHECK (max drop 125 RPM, max diff. 50 RPM) Carburetor Heat -- CHECK Suction Gauge -- CHECK Ammeter -- CHECK Throttle RPM Throttle Friction Lock ADJUST SET FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (FLOW PATTERN) Airspeed Indicator indicates 0 KIAS Attitude Indicator Check, Set for level flight Altimeter Should read within 75 of field elevation Vertical Speed Indicator -- Note indication of 0 fpm climb Heading Indicator Recheck heading with magnetic compass BEFORE TAKEOFF (DO-LIST) Communication Radio Tower or CTAF Cabin Doors -- CLOSED and LATCHED Flight controls -- FREE and CORRECT Fuel Selector Valve RECHECK BOTH Flaps -- UP Elevator Trim SET for TAKEOFF Mixture FULL RICH Communication Radios SET to appropriate frequencies GPS, ForeFlight and Navigation Radios PROGRAMMED AND SET Heading Bug -- SET to runway heading Transponder SET to assigned code or 1200 Transponder ALT Strobe and Landing Lights -- ON Pitot heat -- AS REQUIRED Windows -- CLOSED Parking Brake OFF

6 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 6 TAKEOFF (FLOW PATTERN) Flaps UP (10 for max performance takeoff) Carburetor Heat -- COLD Throttle -- FULL OPEN Airspeed Indicator Indicates increasing speed Elevator Control -- Rotate at 55 KIAS Climb Speed KIAS CRUISE (FLOW PATTERN) Power RPM (no more than 75% is recommended) Elevator Trim -- ADJUST Strobe and Landing Lights -- OFF Mixture LEAN to 50 F rich of peak EGT above 3000 feet BEFORE LANDING (DO-LIST) Listen to destination ATIS/ AWOS/ ASOS Altimeter -- SET to barometer setting given by ATC Seats, Seat Belts, and Shoulder Harnesses -- ADJUST and LOCK Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH Mixture RICH or set for field elevation Carburetor Heat CHECK (ON, drop 100 RPM, stay down) Carburetor Heat COLD (unless required for icing) Strobe and Landing Lights -- ON Heading Indicator -- Set with magnetic compass LANDING (DO-LIST) Airspeed: KIAS (flaps UP) KIAS (flaps DOWN) 61 KIAS (short field) BALKED LANDING (MEMORY) Throttle -- FULL OPEN Carburetor Heat COLD Flaps (immediately) Airspeed KIAS Flaps -- RETRACT TO 10 (until obstacles are cleared) UP (after reaching a safe altitude and 60 KIAS)

7 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 7 AFTER LEAVING RUNWAY (FLOW PATTERN) Flaps -- UP Carburetor Heat COLD Transponder -- ALT Strobe and Landing Lights -- OFF Pitot heat -- OFF Mixture LEAN one inch for taxi SHUTDOWN (DO-LIST) Avionics Power Switch -- OFF Electrical Equipment -- OFF (except flashing beacon) Throttle -- IDLE Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF (pull full out) Ignition Switch -- OFF (after propeller stops turning) Flashing Beacon -- OFF Master Switch -- OFF Fuel Selector Valve LEFT OR RIGHT Control Lock INSTALL Pitot Cover INSTALL Doors LOCK Tiedowns SECURE

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9 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 9 ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT Items in italics are simulated during practice and checkride! IMMEDIATELY UPON ENGINE FAILURE: Establish best glide speed (65 KIAS) Set elevator trim to hold best glide speed Select a landing field and fly directly to the intended touchdown point ATTEMPT TO RESTART ENGINE: Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH Mixture -- RICH Throttle -- FULL OPEN Carburetor Heat ON Ignition Switch -- BOTH Master Switch ON Primer -- LOCKED IF ENGINE DOES NOT RESTART: Transponder 7700 ELT -- ON Call "MAYDAY" After arriving over the intended touchdown point spiral down to the left to pattern altitude BEFORE LANDING: Fuel Selector Valve OFF Throttle -- IDLE Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF (pull full out) Ignition Switch -- OFF Flaps DEGREES Airspeed knots Master Switch -- OFF Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses SECURE Cabin Doors UNLATCHED

10 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 10 CESSNA 172P MANEUVER NOTES IMPORTANT AIRSPEEDS: Never Exceed Speed (VNE) 163 KIAS Maximum Structural Cruising Speed (VNO) 129 KIAS Design Maneuvering Speed (VA) 105 KIAS Maximum Flap Extended Speed (VFE): 110 KIAS KIAS Best angle (VX): 62 Sea Level 67 10,000 Best rate (VY): 74 Sea Level 72 10,000 Maximum Glide (VG) 68 KIAS (flaps up) BALKED LANDING: Throttle -- FULL OPEN Carburetor Heat COLD Flaps -- RETRACT TO 20 (immediately) Airspeed KIAS Flaps (until obstacles are cleared) UP (after reaching a safe altitude and 60 KIAS) MINIMUM CONTROLLABLE AIRSPEED: Airspeed KIAS with 30 flaps KIAS with flaps UP Throttle As Required to keep the airplane level STALL RECOVERY: Reduce angle of attack Wings level Full throttle Accelerate to Vx or Vy before the final flap retraction and return to the altitude, heading and airspeed specified by the examiner. Flaps UP For power-on stalls use 2400 RPM (65% power).

11 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 11 SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF: Flaps Brakes -- HOLD Throttle -- FULL OPEN Brakes RELEASE Liftoff - 51 KIAS Climb Speed KIAS until obstacles cleared, then as required Flaps -- RETRACT after reaching 60 KIAS SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF: Flaps During taxi: minimize braking, hold the elevator full back, no sharp turns. Throttle -- FULL OPEN Elevator control hold nosewheel just off runway surface Accelerate in ground effect to VX or VY as required and climb Flaps -- RETRACT after obstacles cleared SHORT FIELD LANDING: Flaps FULL DOWN (below 85 KIAS) Airspeed KIAS Elevator Trim -- ADJUST Power -- REDUCE to idle after last obstacle is cleared Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST Flaps -- RETRACT Braking -- APPLY HEAVILY SOFT FIELD LANDING: Flaps FULL DOWN (below 85 KIAS) Airspeed KIAS Elevator Trim -- ADJUST Throttle -- Maintain approximately 1300 RPM to cushion touchdown Touchdown main wheels first Throttle gradually to idle after firmly touched down Hold the nosewheel off the runway for as long as possible Don t let the nosewheel slam down on to the surface. Flaps -- Retract only after the airplane is completely down. Braking -- Minimum necessary During taxi: minimize braking, hold the elevator full back, no sharp turns.

12 Cessna 172P PPL Checklist Page 12 GROUND REFERENCE MANUEVERS: Throttle 2300 RPM Airspeed 90 KIAS STEEP TURNS: Throttle RPM Airspeed KIAS Bank angle 45 (Private) EMERGENCY DESCENT Flaps UP POWER lever IDLE Bank angle Airspeed < 163 KIAS (VNE) HOODWORK Climb at 85 KIAS, Full Power, +5 Pitch Cruise at 100 KIAS, 2300 RPM, Level Pitch Descend at 100 KIAS, 2000 RPM, -5 Pitch