Cessna 172N (NXXXX) Checklists

PREFLIGHT (INSIDE COCKPIT)W&B / PerformanceCompleteAROW documentsOn BoardControl LockOFFAvionics MasterOFFMASTERONFuel Gauges/ Fuel ValveCheckLights / FlapsCheckMASTER / IgnitionOFF

EXTERNALFuel Tanks / QuantityInspectOil4-6 Qts.Fuel SumpsDrainTie-downs / Locks / ChocksRemoveRivets / Skin / DoorsCheckFlaps / Ailerons / RudderCheck Tires / Brakes / StrutsInspectPropellerInspectLanding / Nav Lights InspectPitot / StaticInspectSanity Check 10 Seconds

ENGINE STARTBriefing / Seat BeltsCheckFuel SelectorBothBeacon / LightsAs NeededCircuit Breakers / FusesCheckPrimerAs NeededMixtureRICHMASTERON Area Clear / START1000 RPMOil PressureCheckAvionics / TransponderON / STBYMixture / FlapsAdjustATIS / AWOS / ASOSObtainTaxi ClearanceObtain

TAXIINGBrakesCheckTurn InstrumentsCheck

BEFORE TAKEOFFFlight ControlsCheckMixtureAdjust / DA & ElevPower1700 RPMIgnition SwitchesL&R (125/50)Carburetor HeatCheck ON/OFFVac / AmmeterCheckPowerReduceInstruments / GaugesSet / CheckCOM/NAVsSetDoors/WindowsLockFlaps / TrimSetClearanceObtainLights / TXPDNRSet

NORMAL TAKEOFFFlaps0-10Vr55 KIASVy73 KIAS

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFFFlaps10RunwayTo End / BrakesVr53 KIASVx (over 50)59 KIASVy73 KIASFlapsUP / Positive Climb

SOFT FIELD TAKEOFFFlaps10Back PressureKeep Nose UpVx53 KIASVy73 KIASFlapsUP / Positive Climb

CLIMBPower / PropAdjustEnroute Climb70-85 KIAS

CRUISEPower / Prop2200-2700 RPMEngine GaugesCheckMixtureLEANInstrumentsReset as Needed

Vr 55Vs 50Va 97Vglide 65Vy 73Vs0 44Vno 127Max Crosswind 15Vx 59Vfe 85Vne 158

V-speeds are listed in KIAS

Cessna 172N (NXXXX)Emergencies

ENGINE FAILURES

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFFPitch65 KIASTroubleshootIf Alt PermitsLandStraight Ahead

DURING FLIGHTPitch65 KIASLanding SiteSelect / Into WindFuel SelectorBOTHMixtureRICHCarburetor HeatON PRIMERLOCKEDMASTER SwitchONIGNITIONBOTH / RESTART

ENGINE FAILS TO STARTPitch65 KIASFuel / MixtureOFFSeat BeltsSecureTransponder7700Communicate121.5DoorsAjar

FIRES

ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHTFuel / MixtureOFFMASTER SwitchOFFVents / WindowsOpen if smoke entersPitch100 KIAS ELECTRICAL FIRE DURING FLIGHTMASTER / AvionicsOFFCircuit BreakersCheck which is outFireExtinguishVentsOpen if smoke enters

EMERGENCY DESCENTThrottleCLOSEFlapsDown below 85Airspeed to extinguish100 KIASLanding siteAcquire

ALTERNATOR TROUBLESHOOTMASTERCycleAmmeterConfirm dischargeElectrical LoadReduce/Land soon

APPROACH / LANDINGATIS / AWOS / ASOSObtainBriefing / Seat BeltsCheckMixtureRichCarburetor HeatAs NeededFuel SelectorBothFlaps Down (Vfe)85 KIASNormal Approach55-65 KIASSHORT/SOFT60-70 KIAS

GO AROUNDPowerFullFlapsRetract SlowlyPitch (Vy)73 KIAS

AFTER LANDINGFlapsUpCarburetor HeatOFF TransponderSBY Landing LightOFF ClearanceObtain

SECUREAvionics / NavigationOFFMixture / Ignition / MASTEROFFControl LockInstalledChocks / Chains / PapersComplete

CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN

LOST COMCheck: Freq., Volume, Squelch, Phones Transponder7600PatternEnter / Observe