C172M Checklist (MPH)

Cessna 172M Skyhawk

Speeds for Safe Operation

Rotate (Vr) 60 mph

Best Angle (Vx) 68 mph

Best Rate (Vy) 75-85 mph

Cruise Climb 80 - 90 mph

Maneuvering Speed (Va) 112 mph

Landing Approach 65 - 75 mphShort Field 60 mph

Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component 15 kts

Slips: 20° Flaps or Less

Best Glide 70-80 mph

(For Reference Only - Consult the POH)

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Cabin Fuel Vent CLEAR

Control Lock REMOVE Stall Warning Opening CLEAR

Hobbs and Tach Meters RECORDED Pitot Tube CLEAR

Documents CHECK Fuel Level CHECK

Avionics Switch OFF Nose

Master Switch ON Windshield CHECK

Fuel Gauges CHECK Static Source CLEAR

Wing Flaps DOWN Propeller and Spinner CONDITION

Lights CHECK Alternator Belt TIGHT

Alternate Static Source OFF Air Filter CLEAR

Master Switch OFF Nose Wheel and Strut CONDITION

Magnetos OFF Engine Oil CHECK

Throttle IDLE Fuel Strainer CHECK

Mixture IDLE - CUTOFF Right Wing

Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Fuel Level CHECK

Left Wing Tie Down REMOVE

Fuel Drain CHECK Aileron CHECK

Strut, Tire, Brake CHECK Wing Flap CHECK

Wing Flap CHECK Strut, Tire, Brake CHECK

Aileron CHECK Fuel Drain CHECK

Tie Down REMOVERich Bates, CFI YakimaFlightTraining.com

Empennage Engine StartElevator and Rudder CHECK Magneto Switch START

Tie Down REMOVE Oil Pressure CHECK

Baggage Door SECURE Engine Warm Up 1000 RPM

Antennas CHECK Engine Instruments CHECK

Before Starting Avionics Switch ON

Seat and Seat Belts SET AND ON Radios and Navs SET

Passenger Briefing COMPLETE Transponder 1200, TEST, STBY

Parking Brake SET

Avionics Switch OFF Before Taxi / Taxi

Circuit Breakers CHECK Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI

Lights OFF Wing Flaps UP

Fuel Selector Valve BOTH ATIS and Clearance COPIED

Mixture RICH Lights AS REQUIRED

Throttle 1/4" OPEN Brakes CHECK

Rotating Beacon ON Flight Instruments CHECK

Prime AS REQUIRED

Master Switch ON

Propeller Area CLEAR


Before Takeoff Before Takeoff Continued

Brakes SET Heading Indicator CHECK

Radios SET Mixture ADJUST

Flight Instruments CHECK Transponder ALT

Engine Instruments CHECK Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED

Flight Controls FREE Trim SET

Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Time Off NOTED

Mixture FULL RICH Takeoff

Throttle 1700 RPM Throttle FULL

Engine Instruments CHECK Engine Instruments CHECK

Magnetos max 125 rpm drop CHECK Airspeed Indicator CHECK

Carburetor Heat CHECK Rotate 60 mph

Suction and Ammeter CHECK After Liftoff TAP BRAKES

Throttle IDLE Climb Speed Vy or Vx

Carburetor Heat engine won't die CHECK Safe Altitude and Airspeed FLAPS UP

Engine Instruments CHECK Climb

Throttle 1000 RPM Throttle FULL / 2600 RPM

Seat Belts FASTENED Airspeed 80 - 90 mph

Doors and Windows SECURE Engine Instruments CHECK

Pre-takeoff Briefing COMPLETE Mixture LEAN AS REQUIRED

Lights AS REQUIRED Temperature MONITORRich Bates, CFI YakimaFlightTraining.com

Cruise Go Around

Power SET Throttle FULL

Mixture LEAN Carb Heat OFF

Heading Indicator CHECK Flaps 20°

Lights AS REQUIRED Airspeed 65 mph

Descent Flaps UP

Seats and Seat Belts CHECK After Landing

Altimeter SET Lights AS REQUIRED

Power AS REQUIRED Carb Heat OFF

Mixture ADJUST Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI

Carb Heat AS REQUIRED Transponder STBY, 1200

Before Landing Wing Flaps UP

Seat Belts FASTENED Time On NOTED

Fuel Selector Valve BOTH Parking and Shutdown

Mixture RICH Avionics Switch OFF

Lights AS REQUIRED Electrical Equipment OFF

Airspeed and Power SET FOR APPROACH Throttle 1000 RPM

Carb Heat ON Magneto Ground Check COMPLETE

Wing Flaps SET AS REQUIRED Mixture IDLE - CUTOFF

Magnetos OFF

Master Switch OFF

Rotating Beacon OFFRich Bates, CFI YakimaFlightTraining.com

Engine Failure in Flight Engine Fire - Ground

Airspeed 70-80 mph Cranking CONTINUE

Carb Heat ON Engine Starts

Fuel Selector BOTH Power 1700 RPM

Mixture RICH Engine SHUTDOWN

Magnetos BOTH No Start

Primer IN & LOCKED Throttle FULL OPEN

No Restart Mixture IDLE-CUTOFF

Mixture IDLE-CUTOFF Cranking CONTINUE

Fuel Selector OFF Fuel Selector OFF

Magnetos OFF Master Switch OFF

Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED Magnetos OFF

Master Switch OFF Fire Extinguisher USE

Seat Belts SECURE Engine Fire - Flight

Doors UNLATCH Fuel Selector OFF

Precautionary Landing Mixture IDLE-CUTOFF

Selected Field FLY OVER Cabin Heat and Air OFF

Flaps / Airspeed Drag Area 20° / 70mph Airspeed altitude permitting 120 mph

All Electrical Switches OFF Magneto OFF

Doors UNLATCH Master Switch OFF

Flaps / Airspeed On Final Full / 65-75 Land ASAP

Master Switch OFF

Magnetos OFFRich Bates, CFI YakimaFlightTraining.com

Electrical Fire Icing

Master Switch OFF Pitot Heat ON

Avionics Switch OFF Defroster ON

All Electric Equip. OFF Carb Heat AS REQUIRED

Cabin Air / Heat Control CLOSE Throttle INCREASE

Cabin VENTILATE Altitude ADJUST

When Fire is Out Land ASAP

Master Switch ON Forward Slip (visibility) AS REQUIRED

Circuit Breakers CHECK Wing Flaps UP

Radios OFF Airspeed 75 - 85 mph

Avionics Switch ON Excessive Ammeter Charge

Electric Equip. (one at a time) ON Alternator Switch OFF

Cabin Fire Alternator Circuit Breaker PULL

Master Switch OFF Nonessential Elect. Equip. OFF

Avionics Switch OFF Land ASAP

All Electric Equip. OFF Alternator Low Voltage (Discharge)

Cabin Air / Heat Control CLOSE Alternator Switch OFF

Cabin VENTILATE Alternator Circuit Breaker CHECK IN

Land ASAP Master Switch OFF then ON

Wing Fire Avionics Switch ON

Navigation Lights OFF Low Voltage Light CHECK OFF

Strobe Lights OFF If Low Volt Light is On

Pitot Heat OFF Alternator Switch OFF

Sideslip EXECUTE Nonessential Elect. Equip. OFF

Land ASAP Land ASAP
