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trucker17
December 20th, 2013, 10:49
Here is a copy of the Inspection procedure for the Cessna C172.
I found this on the internet, thought it might be of use to some.
I copied the PDF and saved them to a zip for anyone who want it....
They can be found here.
http://www.lockonfiles.com/files/file/2710-cessna-c172-inspection-proceedure/
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=4&id=17883

Cessna 172

Preflight Inspection
Cockpit
Aircraft docs (ARROW) Check
Weight & Balance Check
Parking Brake Set
Control wheel lock Remove
Hobbs/Tach Check/Remove
Ignition Off
Avionics Power Switch Off
Master Switch On
Fuel quantity indicators Check
Pitot Heat On
Avionics Master Switch On
Avionics Cooling Fan Audible
Avionics Master Switch Off
Static Pressure Alt Src Valve Off
Annunciator Panel Switch Test
Annunciator’s Illuminate Check
Annunciator Panel Switch Off
Flaps Extend
Pitot Heat Off
Master Switch Off
Pitot Tube Test for Heat
Fuel shutoff valve On (In)
Fuselage and Empenage
Baggage Door Closed & Locked
Rivets Check
Rudder Gust Lock Remove
Tail Tie-Down Disconnect
Control surfaces Free & Secure
Trim Tab Check Security
Antennas Check Security
Right wing
Wing tie-down Disconnect
Aileron Free and Secure
Flaps Secure
Main wheel tire Inflated/Cond
Brakes Not Leaking
Fuel tank sump Sample
Fuel Quantity Check
Fuel Filler cap Secure
Nose
Engine oil level Check
Fuel strainer Sample
Propeller and spinner Check
Preflight

Alternator belt Check
Air intake Check
Carburetor air filter Check
Landing lights Check
Nose wheel strut & tire Check
Nose-Tie down Disconnect
Static source opening Check

Left Wing
Wing tie-down Disconnect
Aileron Free and Secure
Flaps Secure
Main wheel tire Inflated/Cond
Brakes Not Leaking
Fuel tank vent open Check
Fuel tank sump Sample
Fuel Quantity Check
Fuel Filler cap Secure
Pitot tube Uncover and Check
Stall warning Check
Landing/Taxi Light(s) Clean/Cond
Before starting engine
Preflight inspection Complete
Passenger Briefing Complete

Seats, belts Adjust & Lock
Doors Closed & Locked
Brakes Test & Set
Circuit breakers Check In
Electrical Equip/Autopilot Off
Avionics Power Switch Off
Fuel Selector Valve Both
Fuel shutoff valve On (In)
Starting Engine
Throttle Open 1/4 inch
Mixture Rich (IN)
Carb heat Cold (IN)
Prime As required; locked
Aux Fuel Pump On
Propeller area Clear
Master Switch On
Beacon On
Ignition Start
Throttle Adjust 1000 rpm
Oil Pressure Check normal
Aux Fuel Pump Off
Avionics Master Switch On
Radios On
Cessna 172

Transponder Standby
Flaps Up
Ammeter Check
Heading Indicator Set
ATIS/AWOS/ASOS Obtain
Altimeter Set
Autopilot Engage
Flight Controls Move Against AP
Autopilot Disconnect (Sound)
Departure &Taxi Clrnce Contact
Before Takeoff
Parking brake Set
Cabin doors Closed & Locked
Seats, belts Adjust & Lock
Flight controls Free & Correct
Instruments (4) Set
Fuel Quantity Check
Fuel Shutoff Valve On
Mixture Rich (IN)
Fuel Selector Valve Both
Elevator Trim Set for TAKEOFF
Throttle 1800 rpm
Magnetos Check
Suction gage Check
Engine Instruments Check
Ammeter Check
Mixture Set for Density Alt
Carb heat On
Annunciator Panel Clear
Throttle 1000 rpm
Throttle Friction Lock Adjust
Strobe Lights On
Radios/Avionics Set
Autopilot Off
Flaps Set for Takeoff (00-100)
Parking Brake Release
Windows Closed
Takeoff
Flaps Up
Carb heat Cold (In)
Transponder Altitude
Trim set for TAKEOFF
Throttle Full
Tach, oil, airspeed Check
Elevator Lift at 55 KIAS
Climb 70-80 KIAS

In Flight

Cruise
Pitch Set
Throttle As required
Trim Set
Mixture Adjust
Pre-landing checklist
Fuel selector On
Mixture Rich
Carb Heat On
Seatbelts Fastened
Approach
Flight instruments Ckd & Set
Radios Checked
ATIS Checked
Carb Heat On (Out)
Mixture Rich
Landing light On
Airspeed 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)
60-70 KIAS (Flaps Dn)
After landing
Flaps Up
Carb Heat Cold (In)
Transponder Standby
Landing light Off
Parking
Avionics Off
Electrical Off
Throttle 1000 RPM
Mixture Cut-off
Ignition switch Off
Master switch Off
Securing the aircraft
Control Lock Install
Hobbs/Tach Record
Door/Window Secure
Tie-downs Secure
Comm Freq
ATIS
Ground
Tower
Club
Fuel

Procedures
Emergency Emergency

Reference
Short field take-off
Engine failure
TAKEOFF
Engine Fire during start
V-Speeds (KIAS)
Take-off checklist Complete
Taxi Max runway
Brakes Set and hold
Flaps 10.
°°
Throttle Full
Brakes Release
Climb 57 KIAS
Flaps Retract when clear
Airspeed 67 KIAS
Short field landing
Pre-landing check Complete
Approach 62 KIAS
Flaps 30.
°°
Throttle Maintain glide
Touchdown Power Off
Flaps Up
Elevator Full up
Braking Heavy as required
Soft field take-off
Take-off checklist Complete
Flaps 10.
°°
Taxi keep rolling
Climb 54 KIAS
Flaps retract
Airspeed 67 KIAS
Soft field landing
Pre-landing check Complete
Throttle 1500 RPM
Flaps 10.
°°
Airspeed 60 KIAS
Touchdown Main first, softly
Landing roll Nose wheel up
Elevator Up
Braking As required
Go-around
Throttle Full
Carb Heat Cold (In)
Flaps 20.
°°
Climb 55 KIAS
Flaps 10.
°°
Climb 60 KIAS
Flaps Up
Climb >60 KIAS
Throttle Idle
Brakes Apply
Flaps Retract
Mixture IDLE cut-off
Ignition Off
Master switch Off
AFTER TAKEOFF
Airspeed 65 KIAS (flaps UP)
60 KIAS (flaps DN)
Mixture Idle Cut-off
Fuel shutoff valve Off (Out)
Ignition Off
Flaps As Required
Master switch Off
Cabin Doors Unlatch
Land Straight Ahead
DURING FLIGHT
Airspeed 65 KIAS
LOOK FOR A FIELD

Fuel shutoff valve On (In)
Fuel selector valve Both
Aux Fuel Pump Switch On
Primer In & Locked
Mixture Rich
Ignition BOTH (or START)
Airspeed 65 KIAS (flaps UP)
60 KIAS (flaps DN)
Mixture Idle Cut-off
Fuel shutoff valve Off (Out)
Ignition Off
Flaps As Required
Mayday Transmit 121.5
Mayday Squawk 7700
Master switch Off
Cabin Doors Unlatch
Touchdown Tail Low
Carburetor Icing
Throttle Full
Carb Heat On (Out)
Mixture Adjust
Engine Roughness
Magnetos Check
Mixture Lean as necessary

Crank Continue
Power 1700 RPM (2 min)
Engine Shut down and inspect
Engine Fire during flight
Mixture Idle Cut-off
Fuel shutoff valve Off (Out)
Master Switch Off
Boost Pump Off
Cabin Heat/Air Off
Airspeed 100 KIAS
Electrical failure
Load meter Verify
Alternator Off
Reduce load to minimum
Breaker/alt Check & Rest

Alternator On
If still no power:
Alternator Off
Reduce load and land
Electrical overload
Master Switch Off
Master Switch On
Over-voltage light Off
or TERMINATE flight ASAP
Spin Recovery
Ailerons NEUTRAL
Throttle IDLE
Rudder Full opposite
Control wheel Full forward
Rudder control/wheel Neutral
Pitch Level
Light Signals:
Flashing white
Signal
On Ground
In Flight
Steady Green
Takeoff
Land
Flashing Green
Taxi
Return to land
Steady Red
Stop
Give way
Flashing Red
Clear runway
Do not land
Return to ramp
Red/Green alternating
WARNING – USE CAUTION
Rotate Vr 55
Normal Climb Out Vclmb 70-85
Max angle
(Sea Level)
Vx 60
Max angle
(10,000 ft)
Vx 65
Climb rate
(Sea Level)
Vy 79
Climb rate
(10,000 ft)
Vy 71
Maneuver Va 82-99
Flaps Vfe 85
Normal max Vno 127
Never exceed Vne 158
Stall (clean) Vs 44
Stall (land) Vso 33
Final
Approach
Flaps 60-70
No flaps 65-75
Max Glide 60
Alpha
Bravo
Charlie
Delta
Echo
Foxtrot
Golf
Hotel
India
Juliet
Kilo
Lima
Mike
November
Oscar
Papa
Quebec
Romeo
Sierra
Tango
Uniform
Victor
Whiskey
Xray
Yankee
Zulu