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[CaptainBobSim]

Cessna 172S Normal Operation Checklist

This is a normal operations checklist. Let's see how far we can make it down the list before running into a component we don't have! Based on West House Airport’s Print this checklist as a doc Search for "###" For skipped features

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

• [x] Preflight Inspection COMPLETE
• [x] Passenger Briefing COMPLETE
• [x] Seats & Seat Belts ADJUST & LOCK (ASSURE INERTIAL REEL LOCKING) ### IMPLEMENT LATER!
• [x] Brakes TEST & SET ### IMPLEMENT LATER
• [ ] Circuit Breakers CHECK ENGAGED (IN)
• [ ] Electrical Equipment OFF
• [ ] Avionics Power Switch OFF
• [ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• [ ] Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON (PUSH FULL IN)

STARTING ENGINE -- Normal With Battery

• [ ] Throttle OPEN 1/4 INCH
• [ ] Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
• [ ] Propeller & Blast Areas CLEAR VISUAL & (VERBAL WARNING)
• [ ] External Power (If Used) CONNECT
• [ ] Master Switch ON
• [ ] Flashing Beacon ON IF ENGINE IS WARM, OMIT PRIMING PROCEDURE of Step 7 & 8
• [ ] Aux. Fuel Pump Switch ON
• [ ] Mixture ADVANCE TO OBTAIN 3 to 5 GHP FUEL FLOW, THEN QUICKLY RETURN TO IDLE CUT-OFF POSITION
• [ ] Aux. Fuel Pump OFF
• [ ] Ignition Switch START (RELEASE WHEN ENGINE STARTS)
• [ ] Mixture ADVANCE SMOOTHLY to RICH WHEN ENGINE FIRES
• [ ] Throttle 1100 to 1200 RPM
• [ ] Oil Pressure CHECK (Must Start UP within 30 Seconds)
• [ ] Ammeter CHECK

BEFORE TAXI

• [ ] Flashing Beacon ON
• [ ] Nav Lights (If Dark or Near Sunset) ON
• [ ] Avionics Power Switch ON
• [ ] Radios ON, SET FREQUENCIES, ADJUST VOLUME
• [ ] Transponder STANDBY
• [ ] Wing Flaps UP
• [ ] TAXIING
• [ ] Brakes TEST Before Taxiing More Than The Length of The Fuselage.
• [ ] Throttle USE MINIMUM POWER, Adjust As Needed. Use Brakes Only to SUPPLEMENT Power Adjustments.

BEFORE TAKEOFF

• [ ] Parking Brake SET
• [ ] Throttle 1100 to 1200 RPM
• [ ] Seat Backs UPRIGHT POSITION
• [ ] Seats & Seat Belts CHECK SECURE
• [ ] Cabin Doors CLOSED & LOCKED
• [ ] Flight Controls MOVE FREE IN PROPER DIRECTION
• [ ] Flight Instruments CHECK & SET
• [ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
• [ ] Mixture RICH
• [ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• [ ] Elevator Trim SET FOR TAKEOFF
• [ ] Throttle 1,800 RPM
• [ ] Magnetos CHECK
• [ ] [RPM Drop should not exceed 150 RPM on a single magneto, or 50 RPM difference between the magnetos.]
• [ ] Vacuum Gauge CHECK
• [ ] Engine Instruments & Ammeter CHECK
• [ ] Throttle 1100 to 1200 RPM
• [ ] Throttle Friction Lock ADJUST
• [ ] Taxi Light ON
• [ ] Strobe Light ON
• [ ] Radios & AvionicsS SET FREQUENCIES & VOLUME
• [ ] Transponder SET ALTITUDE & CORRECT CODE
• [ ] Auto-Pilot OFF
• [ ] Wing Flaps SET FOR TAKEOFF
• [ ] Brakes RELEASE
• [ ] THE SCHOOL RECOMMENDS using a TAXI LIGHT or LANDING LIGHT when operating in or within one mile of the Airport Traffic Pattern to aid others in seeing you.

TAKEOFF - Normal

• [ ] Flaps 0° to 10°
• [ ] Throttle 3. Mixture FULL OPEN RICH (Above 3,000 MSL, LEAN to MAXIMUM RPM
• [ ] Elevator Control LIFT NOSE (ROTATE) at 55 Kts 70 to 80 Kts (Recommend VY 74 Kts) 5. Climb Airspeed
• [ ] TAKEOFF - Short Field
• [ ] Flaps 10°
• [ ] Brakes APPLY
• [ ] Throttle FULL OPEN (Smoothly)
• [ ] Mixture RICH (Above 3,000 MSL, LEAN to MAXIMUM RPM)
• [ ] Brakes RELEASE
• [ ] Elevator Control SLIGHTLY NOSE HIGH
• [ ] Flaps 7. Climb Airspeed UP After Reaching 60 Kts. 56 Kts UNTIL ALL OBSTACLES CLEARED

ENROUTE CLIMB

• [ ] Landing & Taxi Lights OFF
• [ ] Throttle FULL OPEN
• [ ] Mixture RICH (Above 3,000 MSL, LEAN to MAX. RPM)
• [ ] If maximum performance climb is necessary, consult Pilots Operating Handbook, Section 5, RATE-OF-CLIMB Chart.
• [ ] Airspeed 70 to 85 Kts (Recommend Vý 74 Kts)

CRUISE

• [ ] Power 65% (Usually obtained by 2,300 to 2,400 RPM) ADJUST
• [ ] Elevator Trim
• [ ] Mixture LEAN to BEST POWER SETTING (Excessive Leaning May Damage Engine Severely.)
• [ ] DESCENT
• [ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• [ ] Power AS DESIRED Mixture For Idle Power ADJUST for SMOOTH OPERATION FULL RICH

BEFORE LANDING (Mid Part of Down-Wind Leg)or Before)

• [ ] Taxi Light ON
• [ ] Seat Belts & Shoulder Harness SECURE
• [ ] Seat Backs MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
• [ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
• [ ] Mixture RICH
• [ ] Auto-Pilot. OFF
• [ ] Radios (Frequencies, Volume) SET

LANDING -- Normal

• [ ] Airspeed 65 to 70 Kts
• [ ] Flaps AS DESIRED [0° to 10° below 110 Kts]
• [ ] Airspeed Minimum [10+ below 85 Kts] 0 62 Kts with Flaps 30
• [ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
• [ ] Landing Roll ALLOW NOSE WHEEL to LOWER GENTLY
• [ ] Brakes MINIMUM REQUIRED [Aerodynamic Braking recommended to supplement wheel brakes]
• [ ] LANDING - Short Field
• [ ] Airspeed 65 Kts (With Flaps 0)
• [ ] Flaps EXTEND AS NEEDED UNTIL 30
• [ ] Airspeed On Final Approach 61 Kts [Until Flare-Out]
• [ ] Power REDUCE TO IDLE When Obstacles Cleared
• [ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
• [ ] Brakes [When Firmly On Ground] APPLY HEAVILY
• [ ] Flaps *** DO NOT SKID TIRES *** RETRACT if having difficulty with traction

AFTER LANDING [Before Leaving Vicinity of Runway]

• [ ] Taxi & Landing Lights OFF
• [ ] Trim RE-SET to TAKEOFF POSITION
• [ ] Flaps 0 STANDBY
• [ ] Transponder [On Airports With Radar] RETRACT to 0

SECURING AIRPLANE

• [ ] Parking Brake SET
• [ ] Power 1100 to 1200 RPM
• [ ] Radios OFF
• [ ] Auto-Pilot OFF
• [ ] Avionics Power Switch OFF
• [ ] Lights & Other Electrical Equipment OFF
• [ ] Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
• [ ] Ignition Switch OFF
• [ ] Master Switch. OFF
• [ ] Fuel Selector Valve LEFT or RIGHT TANK to prevent cross-feeding
• [ ] Control Lock INSTALL
• [ ] Parking Brake RELEASE
• [ ] RECORD HOBBS & TACH READINGS
• [ ] External Security..... TIE-DOW AIRPLANE or CHOCK WHEELS
• [ ] Cabin Doors & Windows CLOSE & LOCK This CHECKLIST is NOT a substitute for a thorough knowledge of the PILOTS OPERATING HANDBOOK.