Cessna 172N

Inspection Checklist

Cabin
ARROW
In Plane
Inspections
Current
Pitot Cover
Removed
Control Lock
Removed
Flight Controls
Free/Correct
Parking Brake
Set
Fuel Selector
Both
Ignition Switch
Off
Avionics/Electrical Equip
Off
Carburetor Heat
Cold
Throttle
Idle
Mixture
Cutoff
Circuit Breakers
Check
Battery
On
Fuel Gauges
Check
Avionics Cooling Fan
Check
Interior/Exterior Lights
Check
Flaps
Check
Battery
Off
Exterior
Tie Downs
Remove
Fuel Quantity
Check
Windows and Fuselage
Check
Baggage Door
Secure
Elevator
Check
Rudder
Check
Right Wing
Main Gear and Brake
Check
Flap and Aileron
Check
Leading Edge & Wingtip
Check
Fuel Sump
Sample
Fuel Tank Quantity and Cap
Check
Nose
Oil Quantity
>5 qts
Check
Fuel Strainer Drain
Sample
Cowling and Exhaust
Check
Nose Wheel Assembly
Check
Propeller and Spinner
Check
Air Intakes and Carb Air Filter
Check
Landing Light
Check
Static Source
Check
Left Wing
Fuel Sump
Sample
Fuel Tank Quantity and Cap
Check
Pitot Tube and Fuel Vent
Check
Stall Warning
Check
Leading Edge & Wingtip
Check
Aileron and Flap
Check
Main Gear and Brake
Check

Cessna 172N

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).

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Before Engine Start
Passenger Brief
Complete
Parking Brake
Set
Seats/Seat Belts
Adjusted
Fuel Selector
Both
Avionics/Electrical Equip
Off
Engine Start
Prime
As Necessary
Battery/Alternator
On
Carburetor Heat
Cold
Throttle
Idle
Mixture
Rich
Propeller Area
Clear
Ignition Switch
Start
Oil Pressure
<30 seconds
Check
Avionics Master
On
Lights
As Required
Mixture
Leaned for Taxi
Before Taxi
Avionics
Freqs, Flt Plan
Set
Altimeter/Weather
Set
Taxi Route/Hotspots
Briefed
Lights
As Required
Brakes
Test
Flight Deck Check
Complete
Runup
Parking Brake
Set
Flight Controls
Free/Correct
Flight Instruments
Set
Fuel Selector Valve
Both
Trim
Takeoff
Mixture
Takeoff
Rich
Throttle
1700 RPM
Magnetos
Max 125 drop, 50 diff
Check
Carburetor Heat
Check then Cold
Engine Instruments / Gauges
Check
Throttle
Idle Check
Safety and Departure Briefing
Complete

Cessna 172N

In Flight Checklist

Before Takeoff
Lights
As Required
Transponder
Set
Mixture
Rich (Takeoff)
Flaps
Set
Climb
Flaps
0 Degrees
Mixture
Set for Climb
Cruise
Power
Set
Trim
Set
Mixture
Lean
Descent
Seats/Seat Belts
Adjusted
Fuel Selector
Both
Lights
As Required
Avionics
Freqs, Flt Plan
Set
Mixture
Adjust for Smooth Ops
Power
As Desired
Approach Briefing
Complete
Before Landing
Carburetor Heat
Hot
Mixture
Takeoff
Rich
Fuel Selector
Both
After Landing
Lights
As Required
Carburetor Heat
Cold
Mixture
Lean for Taxi
Flaps
0 Degrees
Trim
Takeoff
Shutdown
Avionics/Electrical Equip
Off
Throttle
Idle
Mixture
Cutoff
Ignition Switch
Off
Battery/Alternator
Off
Fuel Selector
Off
Postflight
Control Lock/Pitot Cover
Install
Tie Downs/Chocks
Install
Walkaround
Complete
V Speeds
Vr
55 KIAS
Vs
50 KIAS
Vso
44 KIAS
Vx
59 KIAS
Vy
73 KIAS
Vg
Flaps 30°
60 KIAS
Vg
Flaps 0°
65 KIAS
Va
1950 lbs
89 KIAS
Va
2300 lbs
97 KIAS
Vno
127 KIAS
Vne
158 KIAS
Vfe
Flaps <10°
110 KIAS
Vfe
Flaps 10-30°
85 KIAS
Vfinal
Flaps Up
60-70 KIAS
Vfinal
Flaps Down
55-65 KIAS
VMax X-Wind
15 KTS

Cessna 172N

Emergencies

Engine Failure During Flight
Airspeed
65 (Flaps 0) / 60 (Flaps 30)
Carburetor Heat
Hot
Fuel Selector Valve
Both
Mixture
Rich
Ignition Switch
Cycle
Primer
In and Locked

If power isn't restored, execute Power-Off Landing.

Power-Off Landing
Airspeed
65 (Flaps 0) / 60 (Flaps 30)
Place to Land
Pilot Option
Cabin and Passengers
Prepare
Engine
Shutdown
Engine Shutdown
Mixture
Cutoff
Fuel Selector
Off
Ignition Switch
Off
Squawk
7700
Radio
Declare Emergency
Flaps
As Needed
Battery
Off
Engine Fire In Flight
Mixture
Cutoff
Fuel Selector
Off
Battery
Off
Cabin Heat/Air
Closed
Airspeed
127 KIAS

Execute Power-Off Landing Checklist

Engine Fire During Start
Starter
Continue Cranking
Mixture
Cutoff
Throttle
Idle
Fuel Selector
Off
Battery/Alternator
Off
Ignition Switch
Off
Fire
Extinguish
Electrical Fire In Flight
Battery
Off
Avionics
Off
All Other Switches
Except Ignition
Off
Vents/Cabin Air/Heat
Closed
Fire Extinguisher
Activate
V Speeds
Vr
55 KIAS
Vs
50 KIAS
Vso
44 KIAS
Vx
59 KIAS
Vy
73 KIAS
Vg
Flaps 30°
60 KIAS
Vg
Flaps 0°
65 KIAS
Va
1950 lbs
89 KIAS
Va
2300 lbs
97 KIAS
Vno
127 KIAS
Vne
158 KIAS
Vfe
Flaps <10°
110 KIAS
Vfe
Flaps 10-30°
85 KIAS
Vfinal
Flaps Up
60-70 KIAS
Vfinal
Flaps Down
55-65 KIAS
VMax X-Wind
15 KTS