Cessna 172

Pre-flight Inspection

CABIN

Documents – A.R.R.O.W.
Weight & balance – CHECK
Parking brake – SET
Control wheel lock – REMOVE
Ignition Switch – OFF
Avionics Power Switch – OFF
Master Switch – ON
Fuel Quantity – CHECK
Pitot Heat – ON
Avionics Master Switch – ON
Avionics Cooling fan – Audible
Avionics Master Switch – OFF
Static pressure Alt Scr Valve – OFF
Annunciator panel switch – TEST
Annunciator’s illuminate – CHECK
Annunciator panel switch – OFF
Flaps – Extend
Pitot Heat – OFF
Master Switch – OFF
Fuel shutoff Valve – ON (In)

FUSELAGE END EMPENNAGE

Baggage door – LOCKED

Rivets – CHECK

Rudder – FREE & SECURE

Tail tie-down – DISCONNECT

Control surfaces – FREE & SECURE

Horizontal stabilizer – SECURE

Elevator – FREE & SECURE

Lights & Antenna – CHECK

ELT Antenna – CHECK

RIGHT WING

Wing tie-down – DISCONNECT

Aileron – FREE & SECURE

Flap – FREE & SECURE

Main wheel tire & brake – CHECK

Lights & Wingtip – CHECK

Leading edge – CHECK

Fuel quick drain – SAMPLE

Fuel quantity – VISUAL CHECK

Fuel filler cap – SECURE

NOSE

Engine oil – CHECK LEVEL (min 6 qts)

Strainer drain – SAMPLE/check

Prop/spinner – CHECK

Air filter – CHK CLEAR

Landing light – CHECK

Nose strut/tire – CHECK

Static port – CHECK OPEN

LEFT WING

Main wheel tire & brake – CHECK

Fuel quick drain – SAMPLE

Fuel quantity – VISUAL CHECK

Fuel filler cap – SECURE

Pilot tube cover – REMOVE/CHK

STALL warning opening – CHK

Fueltank vent – OPEN

Wing tie-down – DISCONNECT

Leading edge – CHECK

Lights & Wingtip – CHECK

Aileron – FREE & SECURE

Flap – FREE & SECURE

BEFORE START ENGINE

Pre-flight inspection – COMPLETE

Passenger briefing – COMPLETE

Seats, belts – ADJUST & LOCKED

Doors – CLOSED & LOCKED

Brakes – TEST & SET

Circuit breakers – CHECK IN

Electrical Equip/Autopilot – OFF

Avionics Power Switch – OFF

Fuel selector valve – BOTH

Fuel shutoff valve – ON (In)

START ENGINE / BEFORE TAKEOFF

STARTING ENGINE

Trottle – OPEN 1/4 inch
Mixture – Rich (IN)
Carb. heat – COLD (IN)
Prime – As required; LOCKED
Aux Fuel Pump – ON
Propeller area – CLEAR
Master Switch – ON
Beacon – ON
Ignition – START
Throttle – ADJUST 1000RPM
Oil pressure – CHECK NORMAL
Aux Fuel Pump – OFF
Avionics Master Switch – ON
Radios – ON
Transponder – Standby
Flaps – UP
Ammeter – CHECK
Heading Indicator – SET
ATIS/AWOS/ASOS – OBTAIN
Altimeter – SET
Autopilot – ENGAGE
Flight Controls – MOVE AGAINST AP
Autopilot – DISCONNECT (SOUND)
Departure & Taxe Clrnce – CONTACT

BEFORE TAKEOFF

Parking brake – SET
Cabin doors – CLOSED & LOCK
Seats, belts – Adjust & LOCK
Flight Controls – FREE & CORRECT
Instruments (4) – SET
Fuel Quantity – CHECK
Fuel Shutoff Valve – ON
Mixture – RICH (IN)
Fuel Selector Valve – BOTH
Elevator Trim – SET FOR TAKEOFF
Throttle – 1800RPM

Magnetos – CHECK
Suction gage – CHECK
Engine Instruments – CHECK
Ammeter – CHECK
Mixture – SET FOR DENSITY Alt
Carb. heat – ON
Annunciator Panel – CLEAR

Throttle – 1000 RPM
Throttle Friction Lock – ADJUST
Strobe Lichts – ON
Radios/Avionics – SET
Autopilot – OFF
Flaps – SET FOR TAKEOFF (0⁰-10⁰)
Parking Brake – RELEASE
Windows – CLOSED

TAKEOFF / IN FLIGHT

TAKEOFF

Flaps – UP
Carb. Heat – COLD (IN)
Transponder – ALTITUDE
Trim – SET FOR TAKEOFF
Throttle – FULL
Tach, oil, airspeed – CHECK
Elevator – Lift at 55 KIAS
Climb – 70-80 KIAS

CRUISE

Pitch – SET
Throttle – AS REQUIRED
Trim – SET
Mixture – ADJUST

PRE-LANDING

Fuel selector – ON
Mixture – RICH
Carb. Heat – ON
Seatbelts – FASTENED

APPROACH

Flight instruments – CHECKED & SET
Radios – CHECKED
ATIS – CHECKED
Landing Lights – ON
Airspeed 65-75 KIAS (FLAPS UP) / 60-70 KIAS (FLAPS DOWN)

LANDING & SECURE

AFTER LANDING

Flaps – UP
Carb. Heat – COLD (IN)
Transponder – STANDBY
Landing Lights – OFF

PARKING

Avionics – OFF
Electrical – OFF
Throttle – 1000 RPM
Mixture CUT-OFF
Ignition Switch – OFF
Master Switch – OFF

SECURING

Control Lock – INSTALL
Hobbs / Tach – RECORD
Door / Window – SECURE
Tie-downs – SECURE