Cessna 150

Inspection Checklist

Cabin
Document
on board
A.R.R.O.W.
Fire Extinguisher
gauge in green
Check
Control Lock
Remove
Ignition Switch
key on dash
Off
Electrical Equipment
Off
Master Switch
On
Hobbs & Tach
Record
Flaps
down 20°
Extend
Fuel Quantity
Check
Lights
interior/exterior
Check
Pitot Tube Heat
Check
Master Switch
Off
Fuel Shutoff Valve
On
Flight Circle
Dispatch
Empennage
Empennage Surface
Check
Horizontal Stabilizer
Secure
Elevator
Free & Secure
Rudder
Free & Secure
Tail Tie-down
Disconnect
Lights & Antenna
Check
ELT Antenna
Check
Right Wing
Flap
Free & Secure
Aileron
Free & Secure
Lights & Wingtip
Check
Leading Edge
Check
Wing Tie-down
Disconnect
Main Wheel Tire
inflation, tread, pin
Check
Breaks
pads, fluid line
Check
Fuel Sump
contaminants, color, bubbles
Sample
Fuel Quantity
visually for desired level
Check
Fuel Filler Cap
Secure
Nose
Engine Oil
4-6 qts
Check Level
Fuel Strainer Drain
Pull & Sample
Propeller & Spinner
nicks, security
Check
Carburetor Air Filter
dust, foreign matter
Check
Landing Light
Check
Nose Wheel & Strut
Check
Static Port
for stoppage
Check
Left Wing
Main Wheel Tire
inflation, tread, pin
Check
Breaks
pads, fluid line
Check
Fuel Sump
contaminants, color, bubbles
Sample
Fuel Quantity
visually for desired level
Check
Fuel Filler Cap
Secure
Pitot Tube Cover
clear of stoppage
Remove
Fuel Tank Vent
Clear
Stall Warning Opening
Check
Wing Tie-down
Disconnect
Leading Edge
Check
Lights & Wingtip
Check
Aileron
Free & Secure
Flap
Free & Secure
Final Walk Around
Ground
Clear
Fuel Filler Cap
Secure

Cessna 150

Preflight Checklist

Passenger Briefing

Safety belts fastened for taxi, takeoff, landing. Shoulder Harnesses fastened for takeoff, landing. Seating position adjusted and locked in place.

Air vents, all environmental factors, action in the event of passenger discomfort/sickness. If feeling ill, tell me!

Fire extinguisher (location and operation).

Exit doors, emergency evacuation plan and kit.

Traffic scanning, spotting and notifying pilot. Sterile cockpit (tax, takeoff, and landing).

You're questions?

Before Starting Engine
Preflight
Complete
Passenger Briefing
S.A.F.E.T.Y.
Complete
Seats, Belts, Harnesses
Adjust & Lock
Fuel Shutoff Valve
On
Radios
Off
Electrical Equipment
Off
Circuit Breakers
Check In
Breaks
Test & Set
Starting Engine
Mixture
Rich
Carb Heat
Cold
Prime
As Required
Master Switch
On
Beacon Light
On
Throttle
Open 1/4"
Prop Area
Clear
Ignition
Start
Mixture
Lean 1"
Oil Pressure
Check
Radio
On/Set
Transponder
On/Alt
Flaps
Up
Pre-Taxi
ATIS / AWOS
Obtain
Altimeter
Set
Lights
As Required
Brakes
Test
Attitude Indicator
Test
H.I. / Compass
Test
Time
Record
Ready to Taxi
Run-Up
Brakes
On
Flight Controls
Free & Correct
Flight Instruments
Set
Fuel Shutoff Valve
On
Mixture
below 5000 ft
Rich
Throttle
1700 RPM
Magnetos
Rt/Both/Left/Both

RPM drop should not exceed 150 RPM on either magneto or 75 RPM differential between magnetos.

Carb Heat
RPM drop
On/Check/Off
Engine Instruments
Check
Ammeter
charging
Check
Suction Gauge
4"-6"
Check
Throttle
Idle
Carb Heat
engine remains running
On/Check/Off
Takeoff Briefing
  • Takeoff runway, length, and winds.
  • Abort point.
  • Rotate and climb speeds.
  • Pattern altitude.
  • Engine failure or fire on the runway.
  • Engine failure or fire in the climb.
  • Engine failure or fire at or above pattern altitude.
  • Who will fly in an emergency.
  • Any questions?

Cessna 150

Post-flight Checklist

Electrical Equipment
ELT
tune 121.5
Verify Silent
Transponder
Off
Radios
Off
Electrical
Off
Lights
except beacon
Off
Ignition Grounding
Throttle
IDLE
Ignition
Toggle Off/Both

Engine should momentarily falter.

Cylinder Heads Cleaning
Brakes
On
Mixture
Lean 1"
Throttle
for 15 seconds
1700 RPM
Engine Shutdown
Brakes
On
Throttle
1000 RPM
Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Ignition Switch
key on dash
Off
Beacon Light
Off
Hobbs & Tach
Record
Master Switch
Off
Time
Record
Secure Aircraft
Control lock
Install
Pitot Tube Cover
Install
Tie-downs
Secured
Sun Visor
Install
Check-In
Flight Plan
Closed
Flight Circle
Check In

Cessna 150

Abnormal Checklist

Go-Around Climb
Throttle
Full Open
Carb Heat
Cold
Flaps
Retract 20°
Airspeed
65 MPH
Flaps
retract slowly
UP
Soft Field Takeoff
Mixture
Rich
Flaps
10°
Carb Heat
Cold
Throttle
2375 to 2475 RPM
Full Open
Lift Off
ground effect, Vx 55 MPH
Safe Speed
Accelerate to Vy
72 MPH
Flaps
Up
Short Field Takeoff
Mixture
Rich
Flaps
Up
Carb Heat
Cold
Brakes
Hold
Throttle
2375 to 2475 RPM
Full Open
Brakes
Release
Elevator
60 MPH
Slightly Tail Low
Climb Speed
52 MPH
Maximum Performance Climb
Airspeed
72 MPH
Throttle
Full Open
Mixture
below 5000 ft
Rich
Soft Field Landing
Flaps
40°
Short Final
58 MPH
Power
as obstacle is cleared
Reduce
Touchdown
Main Wheels First
Nose
no brake, keep moving
Hold Off
Elevator
for taxi
Full Aft
Short Field Landing
Flaps
40°
Final
58 MPH
Power
as obstacle is cleared
Reduce
Touchdown
Main Wheels First
Nose
immediately after touchdown
Lower
Brakes
Apply Heavily
Flaps
UP
Forward Slip
Flaps
*check, POH/AFM
Full
Aileron
Into Wind
Rudder
opposite aileron
Full

*Note: Maintain the safety margin above stall speed with full flap settings. Some aircraft cannot be slipped with full flaps.

Cessna 150

In Flight Checklist

Pre-Takeoff
Fuel Shutoff Valve
On
Flaps
Up
Mixture
below 5000 ft
Rich
Carb Heat
Cold
Trim
Takeoff
Radios
Set
Transponder
On/Alt
Lights
As Required
Heading Bug
Set
Throttle Friction Lock
Adjust
Doors / Windows
Closed & Latched
Ready for Takeoff
Takeoff
Throttle
2375 to 2475 RPM
Full Open
Elevator
60 MPH
Rotate
Climb Speed
72 MPH
Flaps
retract slowly
UP
Climb
Airspeed
75 ⇒ 80 MPH
Throttle
Full Open
Mixture
below 5000 ft
Rich
Cruise
Power
2100 ⇒ 2750 RPM
Elevator
Trim
Mixture
Lean
Descent
Mixture
Rich
Power
As Required
Carb Heat
As Required
Instruments
Check
ATIS / AWOS
Obtain
Altimeter
Set
Radio
Set
Before Landing
Seats, Belts, Harnesses
On
Landing Light
On
Mixture
below 5000 ft
Rich
Carb Heat
before closing throttle
On
Airspeed
65 ⇒ 75 MPH
Landing
Throttle
1800 RPM
Flaps
As Required
Airspeed
Set

Flaps UP: 65 MPH ⇒ 75 MPH

Flaps DOWN: 60 MPH ⇒ 70 MPH

Touchdown
at stall
Main Wheels First
Landing Roll
Lower Nose Wheel Gently
Brakes
Minimum Required
Go-Around Climb
Throttle
Full Open
Carb Heat
Cold
Flaps
Retract 20°
Airspeed
65 MPH
Flaps
retract slowly
UP
After Landing
Taxi
Clear Runway
Watch
Stop
Flaps
Up
Carb Heat
Cold
Mixture
Lean 1"
Transponder
On/Alt
Trim
Reset

Cessna 150

Emergency Landings

Emergency Landing W/O Power
Airspeed
Set

Flaps UP: 65 MPH

Flaps DOWN: 60 MPH

Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Off
Ignition Switch
Off
Flaps
40° recommended
As Required
Master Switch
Off
Doors
Unlatch
Touchdown
Slightly Tail Low
Brakes
Apply Heavily
Precautionary Landing W/ Power
Airspeed
75 MPH
Flaps
20°
Landing Site
Fly Over

Note terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed.

Radios/Electrical
Off
Flaps
on final approach
40°
Airspeed
65 MPH
Ignition Switch
Off
Master Switch
Off
Doors
Unlatch
Touchdown
Slightly Tail Low
Brakes
Apply Heavily
Ditching
Radio
121.5 MHz
Transmit Mayday
Squawk
7700
Heavy Objects
Secure or Jettison

High winds, heavy seas: INTO WIND

Light winds, heavy swells: PARALLEL TO SWELLS

Approach
Plan
With Power:
Flaps
40°
Airspeed
63 MPH
Power
300 Ft/Min
Without Power:
Flaps
Up
Airspeed
75 MPH
Before Touchdown:
Doors
Unlatch
Face
Cushion
Touchdown
Level Attitude
Airplane
Evacuate

Open window to equalize pressure.

Life Vests and Raft
Inflate
Landing With A Flat Main Tire
Approach
Normal
Flaps
As Required
Touchdown
Good Tire First

Hold off flat tire as long as possible.

Cessna 150

Emergency Failures

Engine Failure During Takeoff Run
Throttle
Idle
Brakes
Apply
Flaps
Up
Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Ignition Switch
Off
Master Switch
Off
Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff
Airspeed
65 MPH
Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Off
Ignition Switch
Off
Flaps
As Required
Master Switch
Off
Doors
Open
Engine Failure During Flight
Airspeed
65 MPH
Fuel Shutoff Valve
On
Mixture
Rich
Carb Heat
On
Primer
In & Locked
Ignition Switch
Both/Start

Note wind direction & velocity. Pick landing site.

Over-Voltage Light
Master Switch
Off
Master Switch
On
Over-Voltage Light
Off
If Over-Voltage light illuminates:
Flight
as soon as practical
Terminate
Ammeter Discharge
Alternator
Off
Electrical Load
Reduce
Flight
as soon as practical
Terminate
Warning

Significant compass deviations may occur with alternator OFF.

Inadvertent Icing
Pitot Tube Heat
On
Altitude/Direction
Change

Turn back or change altitude to air less conducive to icing.

Cabin Heat
Full
Cabin Air Control
for greater air flow
Adjust
Throttle
to reduce propeller ice
Open
Carb Heat
If Needed

A gradual loss of RPM and eventual engine roughness may indicate carburetor ice. To clear, apply full throttle and pull carburetor heat know to full open until the engine runs smoothly (could take a couple minutes).

Landing
Plan
If ice is rapidly accumulating:
"Off Airport" Site
Select
With 1/4" of ice or greater on wing:

Expect significantly higher stall speed.

Flaps
Retracted
Left Window
Open

Scrape ice from windscreen if possible for landing.

Approach
depending on ice
75-85 MPH

If necessary for visibility land using forward slip.

Touchdown
Level Attitude

Cessna 150

Fire Checklist

Engine Fire On Ground
Cranking
Continue
If Engine Starts:
Power
for a few minutes
1700 RPM
Engine
inspect for damage
Shutdown
If Engine Fails To Start:
Throttle
Full Open
Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Cranking
Continue
Fire Extinguisher
Obtain
Secure Engine:
Master Switch
Off
Ignition Switch
Off
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Off
Fire
Extinguish
Fire Damage
Inspect
Engine Fire In Flight
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Off
Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Cabin Heat and Air
except wing root vents
Off
Master Switch
Off
Airspeed
or as necessary to extinguish
100 MPH
Forced Landing
Execute

See landing without power checklist.

Electrical Fire In Flight
Master Switch
Off
All Other Switches
except ignition
Off
Vents/Cabin Air/Heat
Closed
Fire Extinguisher
Activate
Warning

After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.

Vents/Cabin Air/Heat
Open
When Fire Appears Out
Master Switch
On
Circuit Breakers
do not reset
Check
Radio & Electric
one at a time
On
Cabin Fire
Master Switch
Off
Vents/Cabin Air/Heat
Closed
Fire Extinguisher
Activate
Warning

After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.

Vents/Cabin Air/Heat
Open
Flight
as soon as practical
Terminate
Wing Fire
Nav / Strobe Lights
Off
Pitot Tube Heat
Off
Side Slip
keep flames from fuel & cabin
Perform
Flight
as soon as practical
Terminate

Cessna 150

Quick Emergency

Engine Failure During Flight
Airspeed
65 MPH
Fuel Shutoff Valve
On
Mixture
Rich
Carb Heat
On
Primer
In & Locked
Ignition Switch
Both/Start

Note wind direction & velocity. Pick landing site.

Engine Fire In Flight
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Off
Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Cabin Heat and Air
except wing root vents
Off
Master Switch
Off
Airspeed
or as necessary to extinguish
100 MPH
Forced Landing
Execute

See landing without power checklist.

Emergency Landing W/O Power
Airspeed
Set

Flaps UP: 65 MPH

Flaps DOWN: 60 MPH

Mixture
Idle Cut-Off
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Off
Ignition Switch
Off
Flaps
40° recommended
As Required
Master Switch
Off
Doors
Unlatch
Touchdown
Slightly Tail Low
Brakes
Apply Heavily