PILOT’S

ABBREVIATED

FLIGHT CREW CHECKLIST

C-172  M

N 1370U

 

 

USAF ACADEMY AERO CLUB

P.O. BOX 77

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO 80840

719-333-4423

 

23 March 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   C-172 M   =   N 1370U

  KTS

ROTATION

55

NORMAL CLIMB

70

Vx (SL-10,000 MSL)

64-62

Vy (SL-10,000 MSL)

78-68

SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF

59

Va (2300 / 1950 / 1600 lbs)

97/89/80

BEST GLIDE

65

SLOW FLIGHT (1.2xVs)

56

STALL ENTRY

55

Vno

128

Vne

160

Vfe

85

Vs

47

Vso

42

DOWNWIND

85

BASE

75

FINAL

65

SHORT FINAL    FLAPS UP  

60

SHORT FINAL    FLAPS DOWN

55

SHORT FIELD LANDING

60

FULL OIL ( qts )

8

USABLE FUEL ( GAL )

38

RATED HP ( SEA LEVEL)

150

MAX WEIGHT ( lbs )

2300

 

PREFLIGHT

 

Interior Inspection

  1. Parking Brake --------------------------------------------- SET

  2. Hobbs- and Tach-Meter Reading ---------------- VERIFY

  3. Required Documents --------------------------- ON BOARD

  4. Radios / Nav Instruments ------------------------------- OFF

  5. Mixture (push/pull only) ----------------- IDLE CUT OFF

  6. Electrical Switches ---------------------------------------- OFF

  7. Circuit Breakers --------------------------------------------- IN

  8. Control Wheel Lock ------------------------------ REMOVE

 (and store in pilot seat pocket)

  9. Ignition Switch -------------------------------------------- OFF

10. Primer ------------------------------------- IN AND LOCKED

11. Master Switch ---------------------------------------------- ON

12. Fuel Quantity ----------------------------------------- CHECK

13. Flaps ----------------------------------- DOWN 30 DEGREES

14. Voltage Light ------------------------------------------------ ON

15. Landing Light ------------------------ CHECK, THEN OFF

16. Pitot Heat ----------------------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

17. Nav / Beacon / Strobe Lights ------ CHECK, THEN OFF

18. Master Switch --------------------------------------------- OFF

19. Beacon Light Switch --------------------------------------- ON

20. Alternate Static Air ------------------CHECK, THEN OFF

21. Elevator Trim ----------------------- SET FOR TAKE OFF

22. Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------- BOTH

 

Exterior Inspection

 
LEFT SIDE

 

  1. Fuel Tank Sump --------------------------------------- DRAIN

  2. Baggage Door ------------------- CLOSED AND LOCKED

  3. E.L.T. Antenna -------------------------------- CONDITION

  4. Left Fuselage ----------------------------------- CONDITION

 

EMPENAGE

 

  1. Vertical Stabilizer (left side) ---------------- CONDITION

  2. Horizontal Stabilizer (left side) ------------- CONDITION

  3. Left Elevator ----------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Movement and Stops ----------------------- CHECK

·        Security (cable & Hinges) ----------------- CHECK

  4. Lights -------------------------------------------- CONDITION

  5. VOR Antenna ---------------------------------- CONDITION

6. Rudder ------------------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Movement and Stops ----------------------- CHECK

·        Security (Cable & Hinges) ---------------- CHECK

  7. Tie Down -------------------------------------- DISCONNECT

  8. Right Elevator --------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Movement and Stops ----------------------- CHECK

·        Security (Cable & Hinges) ---------------- CHECK

·        Trim Tab (Alignment) --------------------- CHECK

  9. Vertical Stabilizer (right side) -------------- CONDITION

10. Horizontal Stabilizer (right side) ----------- CONDITION

11. Right Side Fuselage --------------------------- CONDITION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR

 

  1. Chock ------------------------------------------------ REMOVE

  2. Tire -------------------------- INFLATION & CONDITION

  3. Brake Assembly -------------------------------------- CHECK

  4. Main Gear Strut -------------------------------------- CHECK

 

RIGHT WING

 

  1. Fuel Tank Sump --------------------------------------- DRAIN

  2. Flap ------------------------------ CONDITION & SECURE

·        Tracks ---------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Control Rod --------------------------------- SECURE

  3. Aileron -------------------- CONDITION & MOVEMENT

·        Hinges & Control Rod -------------------- SECURE

  4. Wing Tip and Lights -------------------------- CONDITION

  5. Leading Edge ----------------------------------- CONDITION

  6. Under Surface and Wing Strut ------------- CONDITION

  7. Tie Down -------------------------------------- DISCONNECT

  8. Fuel Quantity ------------------------- CHECK VISUALLY

  9. Fuel Filler Cap -------------------------------------- SECURE

10. Top of Wing and Antennas ------------------ CONDITION

11. Air Vent Inlets ---------------------------------------- CLEAR

 

NOSE

 

  1. Windshield ----------------------- CONDITION & CLEAN

  2. Cowling Fasteners ---------------------------------- SECURE

  3. Oil Quantity ------------------------------------------- CHECK

  4. Oil Dipstick ------------------------------------------ SECURE

  5. Fuel Strainer Knob:     Pull out 4 sec., then check closed

  6. Oil Access Door ------------------------------------- SECURE

  7. Spinner and Propeller ------------------------ CONDITION

  8. Engine Cooling Air Inlets --------------------------- CLEAR

  9. Alternator Belt --------------------------------------- CHECK

10. Carburetor Air Filter ------------------------- CONDITION

11. Landing Light ---------------------------------- CONDITION

12. Nose Gear Strut -------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Steering Rods ------------------------------- SECURE

·        Shimmy Dampener ------------------ CONDITION

·        Strut (appr. 3”) ------------------------ INFLATION

13. Tire -------------------------- INFLATION & CONDITION

14. Tie Down -------------------------------------- DISCONNECT

15. Static Port ---------------------------------------------- CLEAR

16. Cowling Fasteners ---------------------------------- SECURE

 

LEFT WING

 

  1. Fuel Quantity ------------------------- CHECK VISUALLY

  2. Fuel Filler Cap ---------------------------------------SECURE

  3. Top of Wing and Antennas ------------------ CONDITION

  4. Air Vents Inlets --------------------------------------- CLEAR

  5. Pitot Tube ----------------------------------------------CHECK

  6. Fuel Vent ---------------------------------------------- CHECK

  7. Stall Warning Horn Vent --------------------------- CLEAR

  8. Tie Down --------------------------------------DISCONNECT

  9. Under Surface and Wing Strut ------------- CONDITION

10. Wing Leading Edge --------------------------- CONDITION

11. Wing Tip and Lights -------------------------- CONDITION

12. Aileron -------------------- CONDITION & MOVEMENT  

·        Hinges and Control Rod ------------------ SECURE

13. Flap ------------------------------ CONDITION & SECURE

·        Tracks ---------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Control Rod --------------------------------- SECURE

                                  

LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR

 

  1. Chock ------------------------------------------------ REMOVE

  2. Tire -------------------------- INFLATION & CONDITION

  3. Brake Assembly -------------------------------------- CHECK

  4. Main Gear Strut -------------------------------------- CHECK

  5. Parking Brake ------------------------------------- RELEASE

  6. Aircraft ----------------------- ROLL FORWARD 1 FOOT

  7. Parking Brake --------------------------------------------- SET

  8. All Tires ------------------------------------- CHECK AGAIN

 

PASSENGER BRIEFING

 

  1. USE OF SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER

      HARNESSES

  2. OPERATION OF FRESH AIR VENTS (OVERHEAD) 

  3. LATCHING DOORS AND WINDOWS

  4. LOCATION OF EXITS

  5. LOCATION OF SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT

  6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  7. NO SMOKING AT ALL TIMES

  

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

  1. Preflight Inspection --------------------------- COMPLETE

  2. Passenger Briefing ----------------------------- COMPLETE

  3. Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harness ------------- SECURE

  4. Flight Controls ----------------------- FREE & CORRECT

 

STARTING ENGINE

 

  1. Mixture (push only) ------------------------------------- RICH

*HOT START – Pump throttle once and then open 1 inch

  2. Throttle -------- PUMP ONCE, THEN OPEN 1/8  INCH

  3. Carburetor Heat ---------------------------------------- COLD

            *HOT START – Do not use primer!

  4. Primer -----------------------------------------AS REQUIRED

  5. Master Switch ----------------------------------------------- ON

  6. Rotating Beacon -------------------------------- VERIFY ON

  7. Propeller Area ---------------------------------------- CLEAR

            (Shout Warning and Clear Area 360°)

  8. Ignition Switch ---------------------------------------- START

                      (release when engine starts)

If engine fails to start within 10 blades, discontinue cranking and allow starter to cool for two minutes.

  9. Throttle ---------------------------------------------- 1000 RPM

10. Oil Pressure / Suction ------------------------------- CHECK

11. Ammeter ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

12. Voltage Light ---------------------------------------------- OUT

 

AFTER ENGINE START

 

  1. Nav Lights (Sunset to Sunrise) --------------------------- ON

  2. Flaps -------------------------------------- UP (check visually)

  3. Mixture (pull only) --------- LEAN 1” (above 3000 MSL)

  4. Transponder –(Proper Beacon Code)----       STANDBY

  5. Radios --------------------- ON & PROPER FREQUENCY

  6. Audio Control Panel -------------------------------------- SET

  7. Parking Brake ------------------------------------- RELEASE

                                                           

TAXI

 

  1. Obtain Taxi Clearance or announce on CTAF 

  2. Toe Brakes -------------------------------------------- CHECK

  3. Control Surfaces ----------- POSITION (according wind)

  4. Flight Instruments ----------------------------------- CHECK  

 

 

 

BEFORE TAKEOFF

 

  1. Parking Brake --------------------------------------------- SET

  2. Mixture (push only) ------------------------------------- RICH

  3. Throttle ---------------------------------------------- 1700 RPM

  4. Engine Instruments ---------------------------------- CHECK

  5. Suction ------------------------------------------------- CHECK

  6. Ammeter ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

·        Alternator OFF,

·        Check ammeter discharge, Voltage Light ON

·        Alternator ON

·        Check ammeter charge, Voltage Light OUT

  7. Mixture (pull only) ---------- LEAN FOR MAX POWER

                        ( above 3,000 MSL )

  8. Carburetor Heat ------------------------------------- CHECK

  9. Magnetos ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

             (check right first, 125 max drop / 50 max diff)

 10. Carburetor Ice Detector Switch ------------------------ ON

11. Sensitivity Knob ----- FULL COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

12. Red Warning Light ----------------------------- CHECK ON

13. Sensitivity Knob --------- CLOCKWISE until light is out

      Note: This is the critical setting for ice detection and

                 should be maintained during flight. If necessary

                 refer to Flight Manual in the back of AC book.

 

14. Throttle ---------------- IDLE CHECK, THEN 1000 RPM

15. Mixture (push only) ----------------- ENRICHEN ¼ INCH

16. Seat Belt(s) & Harness ------------------------- FASTENED

17. Doors & Windows --------------- CLOSED and LOCKED

18. Flight Instruments----------------------------------------- SET

19. Radios ----------ON and CORRECT FREQUENCY SET

20. T/O & Departure Procedure --------------------- REVIEW

21. Emergency Procedures ---------------------------- REVIEW

22. Parking Brake ------------------------------------- RELEASE

 
TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Obtain take-off clearance or announce on CTAF

  2. Landing and Strobe Lights ------------------------------- ON

  3. Transponder–(Proper Beacon Code)--------------ALTRK

NOTE: Step 2 and 3 when cleared for take-off

 or when beginning take-off  roll .

  4. Landing Light ------------------------- OFF after Take-Off

 

NORMAL TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Wing Flaps ----------------------------------------------------- 0°

  2. Carburetor Heat ---------------------------------------- COLD

  3. Throttle -------------------------------------------FULL OPEN

  4. RPM (2300 min) -------------------------------------- CHECK

  5. Oil Pressure / Airspeed ----------------------------- CHECK

  6. Rotate ---------------------------------------------------- 55 KTS

  7. Normal Climb Speed --------------------------------- 70 KTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Wing Flaps ----------------------------------------------------- 0°

  2. Carburetor Heat ---------------------------------------- COLD

  3. Brakes --------------------------------------------------- APPLY

  4. Throttle ------------------------------------------ FULL OPEN

  5. RPM (2300) / Oil Pressure ------------------------- CHECK

  6. Brakes ----------------------------------------------- RELEASE

  7. Elevator Control -----------------SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW

  8. Airspeed Indicator ----------------------------------- CHECK

  9. Climb Speed -------------------------------------------- 59 KTS

            (until all obstacles are cleared, then use

 normal climb or Vx or Vy as required)

 

SOFT FIELD TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Wing Flaps --------------------------------------------------- 10°

  2. Carburetor Heat ---------------------------------------- COLD

  3. Brakes --------------------------------------- DO NOT APPLY

  4. Power as necessary to keep rolling.

  5. Elevator Control ------------------------------- FULL BACK

  6. Throttle ------------------------------------------ FULL OPEN

( when aligned with the runway)

  7. Elevator Control -------------------------------------- RELAX

            ( after nose wheel is clear off the ground)

  8. RPM (2300) / Oil Pressure / Airspeed ----------- CHECK

  9. When airborne level off immediately and accelerate to

      normal climb speed of 70 KTS using ground effect.

10. Flaps ----------------------------------- RETRACT at 70 KTS

 

ENROUTE

 

CLIMB

 

  1. Normal Climb Speed -------------------------- 70 to 90 KTS

  2. Best Rate (Vy) --------------------- 78 (SL) – 68 (10K) KTS

  3. Throttle ------------------------------------------ FULL OPEN

  4. RPM / Oil Pressure / Temp ------------------------ CHECK

  5. Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------- UP

  6. Check landing light off

 

CRUISING

 

  1. Mixture (push/pull only) --------- LEAN AS REQUIRED

            WARNING: Improper leaning procedures will greatly reduce endurance.

 

  2. Power ------------- 2200 – 2700 RPM (no more than 75%)

  3. Trim ---------------------------------------------------- ADJUST

  4. Engine Instruments ---------------------------------- CHECK

  5. Flight Instruments ----------------------------------- CHECK

 

DESCENT

 

  1. Fuel Quantity ----------------------------------------- CHECK

  2. Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------- BOTH

  3. Mixture (push only) --------------- RICH AS REQUIRED

  4. Power ---------------------------------------------AS DESIRED

  5. Carburetor Heat ---------------------------- AS REQUIRED

 

 

 

 

 

LANDING

 

BEFORE LANDING

 

  1. Landing Light ----------------------------------------------- ON

  2. Carburetor Heat -------------------------------------------- ON

  3. Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------- BOTH

  4. Mixture (push only) ------------- RICH AS NECESSARY

  5. Power ----------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED

  6. Seat Belt(s) and Harness --------------------------- FASTEN

 

NORMAL LANDING