Cessna Model 172M
Pilot's Checklist - Normal Procedures
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
(1)
Preflight Inspection —
COMPLETE
(2)
Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses —
ADJUST and LOCK
(3)
Fuel Shutoff Valve —
ON
(4)
Radios, Electrical Equipment —
OFF
(5)
Brakes —
TEST and SET
(6)
Circuit Breakers —
CHECK IN
STARTING ENGINE
(1)
Mixture —
RICH
(2)
Carburetor Heat —
Cold
(3)
Master Switch —
ON
(4)
Prime —
AS REQUIRED
(5)
Throttle —
OPEN 1/16 INCH
(6)
Propeller Area —
CLEAR
(7)
Ignition Switch —
START (release when engine starts)
(8)
Oil Pressure —
CHECK
(9)
Flaps —
UP
(10)
Intercom —
ON
(11)
Radio —
ON
(12)
Beacon —
ON
BEFORE TAKEOFF
(1)
Cabin Doors —
CLOSED and Latched
(2)
Flight Controls —
FREE and CORRECT
(3)
Elevator Trim —
TAKEOFF
(4)
Flight Instruments —
SET
(5)
Radios —
SET
(6)
Fuel Shutoff Valve —
ON
(7)
Mixture —
RICH (below 5000 Feet)
(8)
Parking Brake —
SET
(9)
Throttle — 1700 rpm
a) Magnetos —
CHECK (for rpm drop)
b) Carburetor Heat
(check for rpm drop)
c) Engine Instruments and Ammeter —
CHECK
Suction Gauge —
CHECK
(10)
Flashing Beacon, Navigation Lights and/or Strobe Lights —
ON as Required
(11)
Throttle Friction Lock —
ADJUST