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Cessna 172P Skyhawk Garmin ACE checklist

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Cessna 172P Skyhawk
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Total items
334
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01 PreflightPreflight Inspection 52 items
  1. 01 Cabin:
  2. 02 Pilot's Operating Handbook AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE
  3. 03 Parking Brake SET
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02 PreflightBefore Starting Engine 9 items
  1. 01 Preflight Inspection COMPLETE
  2. 02 Passenger Briefing COMPLETE
  3. 03 Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses ADJUST AND LOCK
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03 PreflightStarting Engine 12 items
  1. 01 Prime AS REQUIRED
  2. 02 Carburetor Heat COLD
  3. 03 Throttle OPEN 1/8 INCH
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04 PreflightBefore Takeoff 24 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses CHECK SECURE
  3. 03 Cabin Doors CLOSED AND LOCKED
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05 In FlightNormal Takeoff 5 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps 0º - 10º
  2. 02 Carburetor Heat COLD
  3. 03 Throttle FULL OPEN
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06 In FlightEnroute Climb 5 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 70 - 85 KIAS
  2. 02 NOTE
  3. 03 If a maximum performance climb is necessary, use speeds shown in the POH
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07 In FlightCruise 4 items
  1. 01 Power 2100 - 2700 RPM
  2. 02 No more than 75% is recommended
  3. 03 Elevator and Rudder Trim ADJUST
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08 In FlightDescent 5 items
  1. 01 Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
  2. 02 Power AS DESIRED
  3. 03 Mixture ADJUST
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09 In FlightBefore Landing 7 items
  1. 01 Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses SECURE
  2. 02 Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
  3. 03 Mixture RICH
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10 In FlightNormal Landing 11 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 65 - 75 KIAS
  2. 02 Flaps up
  3. 03 Wing Flaps 0º - 10º
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11 Post FlightAfter Landing 2 items
  1. 01 Carburetor Heat COLD
  2. 02 Wing Flaps UP
12 Post FlightSecuring Airplane 8 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Avionics Power Switch OFF
  3. 03 Electrical Equipment OFF
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13 In FlightShort Field Takeoff 8 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps 10º
  2. 02 Carburetor Heat COLD
  3. 03 Brakes APPLY
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14 In FlightShort Field Landing 11 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 65 - 75 KIAS
  2. 02 Flaps up
  3. 03 Wing Flaps FULL DOWN
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15 In FlightBalked Landing 7 items
  1. 01 Throttle FULL OPEN
  2. 02 Carburetor Heat COLD
  3. 03 Wing Flaps 20º IMMEDIATELY
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16 Engine FailuresEngine Failure During Takeoff Roll 6 items
  1. 01 Throttle IDLE
  2. 02 Brakes APPLY
  3. 03 Wing Flaps RETRACT
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17 Engine FailuresEngine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 9 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 65 KIAS
  2. 02 Flaps Up
  3. 03 Airspeed 60 KIAS
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18 Engine FailuresEngine Failure During Flight (Restart) 7 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 65 KIAS
  2. 02 Carburetor Heat ON
  3. 03 Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
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19 Forced LandingsEmergency Landing without Engine Power 14 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 65 KIAS
  2. 02 Flaps Up
  3. 03 Airspeed 60 KIAS
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20 Forced LandingsPrecautionary Landing with Engine Power 16 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps 20º
  2. 02 Airspeed 60 KIAS
  3. 03 Selected Field FLY OVER
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21 Forced LandingsDitching 17 items
  1. 01 Radio TRANSMIT MAYDAY
  2. 02 On 121.5MHz
  3. 03 Squawk 7700
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22 FiresDuring Start on Ground 16 items
  1. 01 Cranking CONTINUE
  2. 02 If Engine Starts:
  3. 03 Power 1700 RPM
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23 FiresEngine Fire In Flight 8 items
  1. 01 Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
  2. 02 Fuel Selector Valve OFF
  3. 03 Master Switch OFF
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24 FiresElectrical Fire In Flight 17 items
  1. 01 Master Switch OFF
  2. 02 Avionics Power Switch OFF
  3. 03 All Other Switches OFF
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25 FiresCabin Fire 6 items
  1. 01 Master Switch OFF
  2. 02 Vents / Cabin Air / Heat CLOSED
  3. 03 Fire Extinguisher ACTIVATE
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26 FiresWing Fire 8 items
  1. 01 Landing / Taxi Light Switches OFF
  2. 02 Pitot Heat Switch OFF
  3. 03 Navigation Light Switch OFF
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27 IcingInadvertent Icing Encounter 18 items
  1. 01 Pitot Switch ON
  2. 02 Direction / Altitude CHANGE
  3. 03 Cabin Heat Control PULL FULL OUT
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28 IcingStatic Source Blockage 2 items
  1. 01 Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve PULL ON
  2. 02 Airspeed CONSULT SECTION 5 IN POH
29 Electrical Power Supply System MalfunctionsAmmeter Shows Excessive Rate of Charge 5 items
  1. 01 Alternator OFF
  2. 02 Alternator Circuit Breaker PULL
  3. 03 Nonessential Electrical Equipment OFF
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30 Electrical Power Supply System MalfunctionsLow-Voltage Light Illuminates During Flight 12 items
  1. 01 Avionics Power Switch OFF
  2. 02 Alternator Circuit Breaker CHECK IN
  3. 03 Master Switch OFF
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31 Other EmergenciesLanding with a Flat Main Tire 3 items
  1. 01 Approach NORMAL
  2. 02 Touchdown GOOD TIRE FIRST
  3. 03 Hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible

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