PILOT’S

ABBREVIATED

FLIGHT CREW CHECKLIST

C-172 K

N 78512

USAF ACADEMY AERO CLUB

P.O. BOX 77

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO 80840

719-333-4423

23 March 2007

C-172 K = N 78512

MPH

ROTATION	60
NORMAL CLIMB	80
Vx (SL-10,000 MSL)	68-74
Vy (SL-10,000 MSL)	82-79
SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF	68
Va (2300 lbs)	122
BEST GLIDE	80
SLOW FLIGHT (1.2xVs)	68
STALL ENTRY	60
Vno	140
Vne	174
Vfe	100
Vs	57
Vso	49
DOWNWIND	95
BASE	85
FINAL	75
SHORT FINAL FLAPS UP	70
SHORT FINAL FLAPS DOWN	65
SHORT FIELD LANDING	59
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 ------------------------------------------------------- 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. Taxi / Landing Light ---------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

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

16. Nav & Beacon Lights --------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

17. Master Switch --------------------------------------------- OFF

18. Beacon Light Switch --------------------------------------- ON

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

20. 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. Nose Gear Strut -------------------------------- CONDITION

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

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

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

12. Tire -------------------------- INFLATION & CONDITION

13. Tie Down -------------------------------------- DISCONNECT

14. Static Port ---------------------------------------------- CLEAR

15. 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. Landing and Taxi Light ---------------------- CONDITION

9. Tie Down --------------------------------------DISCONNECT

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

11. Wing Leading Edge --------------------------- CONDITION

12. Wing Tip and Lights -------------------------- CONDITION

13. Aileron -------------------- CONDITION & MOVEMENT

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

14. 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 Harnesses ---------- 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 ------------------------------------------ OFF

*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

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

· Alternator ON

· Check ammeter charge

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

( above 5,000 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) --------------------------------------- FASTENED

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

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

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

20. Emergency Procedures ---------------------------- REVIEW

21. Parking Brake ------------------------------------- RELEASE

TAKE-OFF

1. Obtain take-off clearance or announce on CTAF

2. Landing Light ----------------------------------------------- ON

3. Transponder ----------------------------------------------- ALT

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

or when beginning take-off roll .

4. landing light off after takeoff

NORMAL TAKE-OFF

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

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

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

4. RPM (2260 min) -------------------------------------- CHECK

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

6. Rotate --------------------------------------------------- 60 MPH

7. Normal Climb Speed -------------------------------- 80 MPH

SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF

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

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

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

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

5. RPM (2260) / Oil Pressure ------------------------- CHECK

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

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

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

9. Climb Speed ------------------------------------------- 68 MPH

(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 (2260) / Oil Pressure / Airspeed ----------- CHECK

9. When airborne level off immediately and accelerate to

normal climb speed of 80 MPH using ground effect.

10. Flaps ---------------------------------- RETRACT at 80 MPH

ENROUTE

CLIMB

1. Normal Climb Speed ------------------------- 80 to 90 MPH

2. Best Rate (Vy) -------------------- 82 (SL) – 79 (10K) MPH

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

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

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

6. 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) -------------------------------------------- FASTEN

NORMAL LANDING

1. Airspeed ----------------------------- 70 – 80 MPH (flaps up)

65 – 75 MPH (flaps down)

2. Flaps ------------------------------------------ AS REQUIRED

3. Touchdown ----------------------- MAIN WHEELS FIRST

4. Landing Roll --------LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY

5. Braking --------------------------- MINIMUM REQUIRED

GO AROUND