CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK NORMAL CHECKLISTS
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
PREFLIGHT—Cabin
■ A-R-O-W Papers .......................................................................... Checked
■ POH............................................................................Available in Airplane
■ Control Lock ..................................................................................Remove
■ Ignition Switch ........................................................................................Off
■ Avionics Master Switch ..........................................................................Off
■ Master Switch.........................................................................................On
■ Fuel Quantity Indicators .....................................................Check Quantity
■ Avionics Master Switch ..........................................................................On
■ Avionics Cooling Fan .................................... Check Audibly for Operation
■ Avionics Master Switch ..........................................................................Off
■ Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve.................................................Off
■ Annunciator Panel Switch ................................. Hold in Test then Release
■ Fuel Selector Valve ............................................................................. Both
■ Fuel Shutoff Valve..................................................................................On
■ Flaps ............................................................................................... Extend
■ Pitot Heat ...................................... On & check tube warm within 30 secs.
■ Master Switch.........................................................................................Off
■ Baggage Door ...........................................................Check, Lock with key
■ Autopilot Static Source Opening ..................................Check for blockage
PREFLIGHT—Empennage
■ Rudder Gust Lock .........................................................................Remove
■ Tail Tiedown..................................................................................... Check
■ Control Surfaces .............................................................................. Check
PREFLIGHT—Right Wing
■ Aileron ............................................................................................. Check
■ Wing Tiedown...............................................................................Remove
■ Main Wheel Tire & Brake Pads ....................................................... Check
■ Fuel Sample ....................................................................................Obtain
■ Fuel Quantity......................................................................Check Visually
■ Fuel Filler Cap................................................................................ Secure
PREFLIGHT—Nose
■ Engine Oil Level ................................................................. Check (> 6 qts)
■ Fuel Strainer..................................................................................... Check
■ Propeller and Spinner ...................................................................... Check
■ Landing Light.................................................................................... Check
■ Nose Wheel Strut and Tire............................................................... Check
■ Flight Instrument Static Source ........................................................ Check
■ Aileron .............................................................................................. Check
PREFLIGHT—Left Wing
■ Main Wheel Tire & Brake Pads ........................................................ Check
■ Fuel Sample .....................................................................................Obtain
■ Fuel Quantity.......................................................................Check Visually
■ Fuel Filler Cap................................................................................. Secure
■ Pitot Tube Cover ........................................................................... Remove
■ Fuel Tank Vent Opening .................................................................. Check
■ Stall Warning Opening ..................................................................... Check
■ Wing Tiedown ............................................................................... Remove
BEFORE START CHECKLIST
■ Preflight & Passenger Briefing .................................................... Complete
■ Cell Phones............................................................................................Off
■ Seats / Belts .................................................................Adjusted & Locked
■ Circuit Breakers ........................................................................... Check In
■ Electrical Equipment ..............................................................................Off
■ Avionics Master Switch..........................................................................Off
■ Fuel Selector Valve............................................................................. Both
■ Fuel Shutoff Valve............................................................. On (push full in)
■ Avionics Circuit Breakers............................................................. Check In
■ Brakes................................................................................................. Hold
STARTING ENGINE CHECKLIST
■ Throttle .................................................................................Open 1/4 Inch
■ Mixture ....................................................................................... Idle Cutoff
■ Propeller Area ................................................................................ CLEAR
■ Master Switch.........................................................................................On
■ Flashing Beacon ....................................................................................On
If Engine is Cold:
■ Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch..........................................................On
■ Mixture.............................................Set to Full Rich then Idle Cutoff
■ Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch..........................................................Off
■ Ignition Switch ..................................................................................... Start
■ Mixture ..............................................Advance to Rich when engine starts
■ Throttle ..............................................................................1,000 RPM Max
■ Oil Pressure ..................................................................................... Check
■ Mixture ................................................................................. Lean For Taxi
FOR REFERENCE ONLY. THE AIRCRAFT POH IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY
