Cessna CE-172RG Pilots Checklist

Cessna CE-172RG Pilots Checklist

PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

COCKPIT (D)

RIGHT WING (D)

Main Landing Gear ................................... CHKD
Wheel Chocks .......................................... RMVD
Flap ........................................................... CHKD
Aileron ...................................................... CHKD
Wing Tip ................................................... CHKD
Wing Leading Edge ................................... CHKD
Wing Tie-down Rope ............................... RMVD
Fresh Air Inlets.......................................... CHKD
Fuel Quantity & Cap ................................. CHKD
VHF Com/GPS Antennas ........................... CHKD
ILS Antenna (Windshield) ........................ CHKD
Inspection Plates ...................................... CHKD
Fairings ..................................................... CHKD
NOSE (D)
Engine Oil ............................................. 6-8 QTS
Propeller Governor ................................... CHKD
Propeller & Spinner .................................. CHKD
Engine Compartment ............................... CHKD
Engine Cowl/Flaps .................................... CHKD
Nose Wheel Well ...................................... CHKD
Nose Landing Gear ................................... CHKD
Engine/Systems Vents .............................. CHKD
Static Ports. ......................................... .... CHKD
Inspection Plates ...................................... CHKD
Fairings ..................................................... CHKD
LEFT WING (D)
Fuel Quantity & Cap ................................. CHKD
Fresh Air Inlets.......................................... CHKD
Pitot Tube ................................................. CHKD
Fuel Tank Vent Tube ................................. CHKD
Wing Tie-down Rope ............................... RMVD
Stall Warning Orifice................................. CHKD
Wing Leading Edge ................................... CHKD
Wing Tip ................................................... CHKD
Aileron ...................................................... CHKD
Flap ........................................................... CHKD
Main Landing Gear ................................... CHKD
Wheel Chocks .......................................... RMVD
Transponder/Marker Beacon Antennas ... CHKD
Inspection Plates. .................................... CHKD
Fairings ..................................................... CHKD
Baggage Door ....................................... LOCKED
The preflight inspection is complete.

Pitot Tube Cover ......................................RMVD

Cowl Plugs ...............................................RMVD
AFM/POH ................................................. CHKD
Avionics Guides ........................................ CHKD
-GPS
-Autopilot
Aircraft Discrepancy Log ........................... CHKD
Certificates............................................... CHKD
VOR Log .................................................... CHKD
Hobbs/Tach .............................................. CHKD
Control Lock.............................................RMVD
Parking Brake...................................... TEST/SET
Fire Extinguisher ....................................... CHKD
Fuel Selector Valve ...................................BOTH
Cowl Flaps.................................................OPEN
Alternate Static Valve ................................. OFF
Circuit Breakers ........................................ CHKD
Throttle/Prop/Mixture .............. IDLE/MAX/ICO
Carburetor Heat.......................................... OFF
Landing Gear Lever ................................. DOWN
Position Lights ..............................................ON
Ignition Switch ............................................ OFF
Avionics ...................................................... OFF
Avionics Master Switch............................... OFF
Propeller Area.......................................... CLEAR
Master Battery Switch. ................................ ON
Wing Flaps ..................................................... 30
Fuel Quantity ............................................ CHKD
Exterior Lights ........................................... CHKD
Pitot Heat/Stall Horn ................................ CHKD
Landing Gear Indicator Light & Horn ........ CHKD
Master Battery Switch ................................ OFF
Fuel Sump Valves (4) ........................... SAMPLE
TAIL (D)
Left Wheel Well ........................................ CHKD
GPU Door.................................................. CHKD
Vertical Stabilizer ...................................... CHKD
VHF Nav. Antennas ................................... CHKD
Left Horizontal Stabilizer........................... CHKD
Elevator & Trim Tab. ................................ CHKD
Tail Tie-down Rope ..................................RMVD
Tail Tie-down Ring .................................... CHKD
Rudder ...................................................... CHKD
Right Horizontal Stabilizer ........................ CHKD
Battery Vent ............................................. CHKD
ELT Antenna.............................................. CHKD
Right Wheel Well ...................................... CHKD
Inspection Plates ...................................... CHKD
Fairings ..................................................... CHKD

Revision 1: 08/15/2011

PREFLIGHT OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG
AIRCRAFT DATA
Vg (max weight).................................... 73 KIAS
Vso ........................................................ 42 KIAS
Vs........................................................... 50 KIAS
Vx. ........................................................ 67 KIAS
Vy .......................................................... 84 KIAS
Vfe (flaps 10) ...................................... 130 KIAS
Vfe (flaps 10-30) ................................. 100 KIAS
Va (2650 lbs.)...................................... 106 KIAS
Va(1850 lbs.)......................................... 89 KIAS
Vno. .................................................... 145 KIAS
Vne ...................................................... 164 KIAS
Vlo ....................................................... 140 KIAS
Vle ....................................................... 164 KIAS
Obstacle Clearance
-All Weights ........................................... 63 KIAS
Max. Ramp Wt.................................... 2658 Lbs.
Max. Takeoff Wt ................................. 2650 Lbs.
Max. Landing Wt ................................ 2650 Lbs.
Max. Baggage A ................................ 200 Lbs.
Max. Baggage B .................................. 50 Lbs.
Max. Baggage total ............................... 200 Lbs.
Total Fuel......................................... .66 Gallons
Usable Fuel ....................................... 62 Gallons
Fuel @ Tabs ...................................... 44 Gallons
Oil Capacity.............................................. 8 Qts.
Oil Minimum............................................ 5 Qts.
Max. Dem. Crosswind ............................. 15 Kts.
Main Tire Pressure.............................. 60-68 PSI
Nose Tire Pressure.............................. 40-50 PSI

LEGEND

(D)
(F)

Associated standard callout, briefing,

or other verbal statement
Special Attention Item
Item not required for certain training
procedures, but otherwise standard
Emergency Procedure
Procedure which may or may not be
an emergency, depending on situation
Read & Do checklist, not required to
be memorized
Flow & Verify checklist, must be
memorized
Immediate Action Item, must be
memorized

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NORMAL OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (F)
Wheel Chocks ..........................................RMVD
Prayer .............................................. COMPLETE
Passenger Brief ................................ COMPLETE
Parking Brake............................................... SET
Seats/Seatbelts ..................... UPRIGHT/SECURE
Fuel Selector Valve ...................................BOTH
Cowl Flaps.................................................OPEN
Elevator/Rudder Trim .................................. SET
Alternate Static .......................................... OFF
Cabin Heat/Vents ........................................ SET
Mixture ...................................................... RICH
Throttle...................................................... 1/4
Position Lights ..............................................ON
Cockpit Lights (night) ................................... ON
Landing Gear Handle .............................. DOWN
Circuit Breakers ............................................. IN
Avionics Master Switch............................... OFF
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ................ON
The before starting engine checklist is
complete.
STARTING ENGINE (F)
Red Anti-collision Light .................................ON
If engine is cold:
-Primer .............................................. AS REQ
If engine is hot:
-Aux Fuel Pump ........................................ON
If engine is flooded:
-Throttle ................................................ FULL
-Mixture .................................................. ICO
Propeller Area.......................................... CLEAR
Ignition Switch ......................................... START
Oil Pressure ........................................... STABLE
Throttle............................................. 1200 RPM
AFTER STARTING ENGINE (F)
Mixture ..................................................... LEAN
Throttle............................................ 1000 RPM
Wing Flaps .................................................... UP
Engine Instruments................................... CHKD
Avionics Master Switch.................................ON
Avionics/Autopilot ...................... ON/SET/CHKD
Flight Instruments .............................CHKD/SET
Flight Controls/Trim.................................. CHKD
Departure Brief................................ COMPLETE
Parking Brake.............................................. OFF
Toe Brakes ................................................ CHKD
Taxi Light ......................................................ON
The after starting engine checklist is
complete.

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Cessna CE-172RG Pilots Checklist

NORMAL OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

NORMAL OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

TAXI (F)
Flight Instruments (IFR ops) ..................... CHKD
Nose Wheel Steering ................................ CHKD
Toe Brakes ................................................ CHKD
The taxi checklist is complete.
BEFORE TAKEOFF (D)
Parking Brake............................................... SET
Mixture ...................................................... RICH
Throttle............................................. 1800 RPM
Engine Instruments............................. NORMAL
Propeller .................................................. CYCLE
Carburetor Heat ....................................... CHKD
Aux. Fuel Pump......................................... CHKD
Magnetos (150/50).................................. CHKD
Alternator ................................................. CHKD
Engine Idle ................................................ CHKD
Fuel Quantity ............................................ CHKD
Takeoff Brief .................................... COMPLETE
Doors/Windows.................................. SECURED
Wing Flaps ..................................................... 10
Runway Markings .......................... CONFIRMED
The before takeoff checklist is complete.
RUNWAY (F)
Transponder ................................................ ALT
Compass/HI .............................................. CHKD
White Anti-collision Lights ............................ON
Landing Light ................................................ON
Pitot Heat .............................................. AS REQ
Runway Markings .......................... CONFIRMED
The runway checklist is complete.
AFTER TAKEOFF (F)
Landing Gear ................................................ UP
Wing Flaps .................................................... UP
Power (25/2500)......................................... SET
Engine Instruments............................. NORMAL
Mixture ........................................ LEAN @ 3000
The after takeoff checklist is complete.
CRUISE (F)
Fuel Selector .......................................... AS REQ
Cowl Flaps ................................... HALF CLOSED
Throttle/Prop............................ 55-75% POWER
Mixture ......................................... BEST POWER
Engine Instruments............................. NORMAL
Taxi/Landing Lights ......................................OFF
Flight Instruments ............................. MONITOR
The cruise checklist is complete.

DESCENT (F)
Fuel Selector Valve ................................... BOTH
Cowl Flaps ............................................ CLOSED
Throttle/Prop/Mixture .......................... AS REQ
Taxi/Landing Lights ....................................... ON
Toe Brakes ................................................ CHKD
Seats/Seatbelts......................UPRIGHT/SECURE
Approach Brief................................. COMPLETE
The descent checklist is complete.
PRELIMINARY LANDING (F)
Throttle/Prop (20/MAX) ........................... SET
Cowl Flaps ............................................ CLOSED
Wing Flaps ..................................................... 10
Mixture...................................................... RICH
Carburetor Heat ........................................... ON
Landing Gear .....................DOWN/CONFIRMED
The preliminary landing checklist is complete.
LANDING (F)
Wing Flaps ............................................. AS REQ
Landing Gear .....................DOWN/CONFIRMED
Autopilot .....................................................OFF
Runway Markings .......................... CONFIRMED
The landing checklist is complete.
AFTER LANDING (F)
Cowl Flaps ................................................ OPEN
Wing Flaps .................................................... UP
Mixture..................................................... LEAN
Carburetor Heat ..........................................OFF
Transponder .............................................. STBY
Landing Light ...............................................OFF
White Anti-collision Lights ...........................OFF
Pitot Heat ....................................................OFF
The after landing checklist is complete.
STOP & GO (F)
Cowl Flaps ................................................ OPEN
Trim ............................................................. SET
Flaps .............................................................. 10
Mixture...................................................... RICH
Carburetor Heat ..........................................OFF
Throttle ..................................................... MAX

NORMAL OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG
PARKING & SECURING (D)
Parking Brake .............................................. SET
Taxi Light ..................................................... OFF
ELT ............................................................ CHKD
Avionics ....................................................... OFF
Avionics Master Switch ............................... OFF
Mixture........................................................ ICO
Ignition Switch ............................................. OFF
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ............... OFF
Red Anti-collision Light ................................ OFF
Hobbs/Tach/Fuel ..................................RECORD
Control Lock............................................INSTALL
Post Flight Prayer ............................ COMPLETE
Wheel Chocks ....................................... INSTALL
Tie-down Ropes ..................................... AS REQ
Parking Brake .............................................. OFF
Pitot Tube Cover ................................... INSTALL
Cowl Plugs ............................................ INSTALL
Discrepancies .......................................RECORD
Post Flight Inspection ...................... COMPLETE
The parking & securing checklist is complete.

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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Cessna CE-172RG

ENGINE FIRE STARTUP (F)

Cranking ....................................... CONTINUE
If Engine Starts:
Throttle................................ 1700RPM/3 MIN
Engine......................................... SHUTDOWN
If Engine Does Not Start:
Throttle.................................................. MAX
Mixture.................................................... ICO
Magnetos................................. START/CRANK
Fuel Selector Valve ................................... OFF
Ignition Switch ......................................... OFF
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ............ OFF
Fire Extinguisher .............................. REMOVE
Evacuate Aircraft

EMERGENCY LANDING (F)

SPIN RECOVERY (F)

If Time Permits:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
Seats/Seatbelts................... UPRIGHT/SECURE
Airspeed ............................................. 70 KIAS
Mixture .................................................... ICO
Fuel Selector Valve .................................. OFF
Ignition Switch ......................................... OFF
Landing Gear ...................................... AS REQ
Wing Flaps .......................................... AS REQ
Cabin Doors ...........................................OPEN
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ............ OFF

Throttle................................................... IDLE
Ailerons. ......................................... NEUTRAL
Rudder ........................................... OPPOSITE
Elevator .........................................FORWARD

DEFECTIVE NOSE GEAR-LANDING (D)

-Transfer any baggage/load to baggage area.
-Move front seat passenger to rear seat.
-Complete normal Preliminary Landing and
Landing Checklists
-Select a long, paved runway.
If Time Permits:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
Wing Flaps ..................................................... 30
When landing is assured:
Master Battery/Alt/Avionics Switches ......... OFF
Cabin Doors .............................................. OPEN
Mixture/Fuel Selector...........................ICO/OFF
Ignition Switch. ........................................... OFF
Use elevator to hold nose off runway as long
as possible.
When aircraft stops, evacuate.
LANDING GEAR-WILL NOT RETRACT (D)

ENGINE FAILURE-TAKEOFF ROLL (F)

WING FIRE (F)

Throttle................................................... IDLE
Toe Brakes ..........................................AS REQ

Lights/Pitot Heat ..................................... OFF

Sideslip ............................................... AS REQ

Wing Flaps .................................................... UP

Mixture ........................................................ ICO
Ignition Switch ............................................ OFF
If possible, contact ATC and request assistance
Master Battery/Alternator Switch .............. OFF
ENGINE FAILURE-LOW ALTITUDE (F)

If Time Permits:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
ENGINE FIRE-INFLIGHT (F)

Airspeed ............................................ 70 KIAS

Identify & glide toward best landing area
Mixture.................................................... ICO
Fuel Selector Valve ................................... OFF
Ignition Switch ......................................... OFF
Wing Flaps ..........................................AS REQ
Landing Gear Lever..............................AS REQ
If Time Permits:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ............ OFF
Cabin Doors .......................................... OPEN
ENGINE FAILURE INFLIGHT/ RESTART (F)
Airspeed ............................................ 73 KIAS
Identify & glide toward best landing area
Carburetor Heat ........................................ ON
Fuel Selector Valve .................................... ON
Mixture.................................................. RICH
Ignition Switch ............... START/BOTH AS REQ
Primer................................................LOCKED
Aux Fuel Pump ....................................AS REQ
If restart is unsuccessful, proceed with
Emergency Landing

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Mixture .................................................... ICO

Fuel Selector Valve .................................. OFF
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ............ OFF
Cabin Heat/Vents (except overhead) ........ OFF
Airspeed: 105 KIAS minimum to extinguish
fire, and then proceed with Emergency
Landing.
SMOKE/CABIN FIRE (F)
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ............ OFF
Cabin Heat/Vents .................................... OFF
Fire Extinguisher ............................. ACTIVATE
Avionics Master Switch ............................ OFF
Lights/Pitot Heat ..................................... OFF
When fire is extinguished and if necessary:
Cabin Heat/Vents .................................. AS REQ
Master Battery/Alternator Switch ................ON
Circuit Breakers ...................................... CHECK
Avionics .......................................................OFF
Avionics Master Switch.................................ON
Avionics............................... ON ONE AT A TIME
If necessary:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700

AIRFRAME ICE (F)

Climb, Descend, or Turn to Exit
Cabin Heat ................................................ ON
Defrosters ............................................. OPEN
Carburetor Heat ........................................ ON
Alternate Static. ....................................... ON
Pitot Heat ................................................. ON
If necessary:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
Throttle/Prop/Mixture .......................... AS REQ
Windows ..................................... OPEN AS REQ
Wing Flaps ................................ UP FOR LNDNG
LOW VOLTAGE (D)
Avionics Master Switch................................OFF
ALT FLD Circuit Breaker ................................. IN
Master Alternator Switch. ...................... CYCLE
Avionics Master Switch................................. ON
If low voltage light illuminates again:
Master Alternator Switch. .......................... OFF
Electrical Load ...................................... REDUCE
If necessary:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
OVERVOLTAGE (D)
Master Alternator Switch ............................OFF
Electrical Load. .................................... REDUCE
If necessary:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
VACUUM FAILURE (D)
Vacuum Indicator ..................................... CHKD
If vacuum is out of the green range or if the
gyro flag is displayed on the attitude and/or
heading indicators:
Attitude Indicator ................................... COVER
Heading Indicator. ................................. COVER
FLAT MAIN TIRE-LANDING (D)
Wing Flaps. ................................................... 30
Use ailerons to hold flat tire off runway

Master Battery/Alternator Switch ................ ON

Landing Gear Lever. ..................................... UP
Landing Gear/Pump Circuit Breakers............. IN
Landing Gear Lever .................................. CYCLE
If landing gear still will not retract:
Landing Gear .......................................... DOWN
LANDING GEAR-WILL NOT EXTEND (D)
Master Battery/Alternator Switch. .............. ON
Landing Gear Lever ................................. DOWN
Landing Gear/Pump Circuit Breakers............ IN
Emergency Pump..................................... CYCLE
Landing Gear .............................. VERIFY DOWN
Emergency Pump..................................... STOW
GEAR-UP LANDING (D)
Select a long, paved runway.
If Time Permits:
-Declare emergency with ATC or on 121.50
-Activate ELT
-Squawk 7700
Landing Gear Lever ....................................... UP
Landing Gear/Pump Circuit Breakers............. IN
Wing Flaps ..................................................... 30
Airspeed. .............................................. 65 KIAS
Cabin Doors .............................................. OPEN
When landing is assured:
Master Battery/Alt/Avionics Switches ......... OFF
After touchdown:
Mixture/Fuel Selector...........................ICO/OFF
Ignition Switch ............................................. OFF

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