C172 Nav II Checklist
C172 Nav II Checklist
C172 Nav II Checklist
Nav II Equipped
INTERIOR
Weight & Balance ............................checked
Papers ..............................................A.R.O.W.
Control Lock .....................................Remove
Master Switch........................................... On
Fuel ........................................ Gauges Check
Flaps .................................................. Extend
Light Check................................ As Required
Master Switch........................................... Off
EXTERIOR
Fuel Quantity & Quality /Caps / Drains / Vents
Stall Indicator - Test
Baggage Door
Engine / Oil / Belt / Prop / Air Intake/Exhaust
Fuselage & Wing Surfaces & Controls
Pitot & Static Ports
Gear / Tires / Brakes
Antennas
Ties / Chocks
Final Check
BEFORE START
Hobbs / Tach Time............................. Record
Passenger .............................................. Brief
Seat Belts .......................................Fastened
Fuel Selector ......................................... Both
Fuel Shutoff Valve .................................... On
Alternate Static .........................Checked/Off
Avionics Master ........................................ Off
Circuit Breakers .........................................In
Beacon ...................................................... On
Brakes.......................................... Pedal Test
Seat Track/Back ....................................Lock
STARTING
Throttle............................................. 1/4 Inch
Brakes ....................................................Hold
Master Switch ...........................................On
COLD START
Fuel Pump.............................................On
Mixture Adv. ....................... Fuel flow rise
Mixture .................................... Full lean**
Fuel Pump............................................ Off
Prop ...................................Verbal Clear**
Mags ..............................................Start**
Mixture ............................ Rich On Start**
**HOT START procedures
RPM ....................................................... 1000
Oil Pressure......................................... Check
Amps/Volts .......................................... Check
Vacuum ............................................... Check
Circuit Breakers .................................. Check
Avionics Master ........................................On
Mixture ..................................... Ground Lean
Flaps ..........................................................Up
TAXI
Lights.......................................... As required
Instrmnts/Radios ......................................Set
Brakes .................................................... Test
Flight Instruments............................... Check
RUNUP
Brakes ....................................................Hold
Controls ..................................... Free & Corr.
Attitude & Heading Indicators.................Set
Throttle.......................................... 1800 RPM
Mags Check.......................... 150 max/50 diff
Vacuum ............................................... Green
Amps/Volts .......................................... Check
Oil Pressure & Temp ........................... Check
Annunciator Panel.................................. Test
Mixture ............................................ Full Rich
Idle.............. Smooth 600-800 rpm/then 1000
PRE - TAKEOFF
Fuel Selector ..........................................Both
Fuel Shutoff valve .....................................On
Trim ..........................................................Set
Flaps ..................................................... 0-10
PRE TAKEOFF(contd)
Mixture........................................ Best Power
Lndg. Light/Strobes .................................. On
Radios & Instruments.......................... Setup
Transponder............................................ ALT
Auto Pilot .................................................. Off
Doors Windows .................. Closed & Locked
Abort Plan ......................................Reviewed
Final ...................................................... Clear
Time Off ............................................. Record
TAKEOFF
Rotate ............................................. 55 Knots
Climbout........... 74 Knots (Vy)/62 Knots (Vx)
CRUISE
Power .......................................Set To Cruise
Mixture............................ Peak Then 50 rich
Heading Indicator ........................... Checked
Landing Light ............................................ Off
Flight Plan............................................. Open
PRE-LANDING
Fuel ........................................................ Both
Mixture................................................... Rich
Lndg. Lt. ..................................On/As Desired
Seat Belt .................................... All fastened
Flaps .......................................... As Required
AFTER LANDING
Flaps ................................................. Retract
Transponder........................................... Stby
Lights / Elect. Equip.............. Off/As required
SHUTDOWN
Avionics Master ........................................ Off
Idle ......................................Dead Mag check
1000 RPM
All Electrical except Beacon ................... Off
Mixture............................................Full Lean
Mags & Master.......................................... Off
Fuel Selector .......................................... Left
Hobbs / Tach Time............................. Record
Control Lock ....................................... Install
Pitot Cover .......................................... Install
Chocks / Tie Down
CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN
-------if no start------
Wing Fire
Exterior light switches ............................. Off
Pitot heat .................................................. Off
Side slip as required to keep flames away
from tank and cabin
Land as soon as possible using flaps only
as required
High Voltage
Alternator.................................................. Off
Nonessential Electrical Equip.................. Off
Land as soon as practical
Low Voltage
Avionics Master Switch ........................................... Off
Alternator Circuit Breaker .............................. Check In
Master Switch ......................................................... Off
Master Switch ............................... On(after 5 minutes)
Low Voltage Annunciator ............................. Check Off
Avionics Master ...................................................... On
Voltmeter ................................................... >27.5 Volts
Ammeter ..........................................................Positive