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Cessna 172S Skyhawk G1000 Checklist Template

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01 PreflightPreflight Inspection 96 items
  1. 01 Cabin
  2. 02 Pitot Tube Cover REMOVE
  3. 03 check for pitot blockage
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02 PreflightBefore Starting Engine 12 items
  1. 01 Preflight Inspection COMPLETE
  2. 02 Passenger Briefing COMPLETE
  3. 03 Seats and Seat Belts ADJUST AND LOCK
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03 PreflightStarting Engine (With Battery) 41 items
  1. 01 Throttle Control OPEN 1/4 INCH
  2. 02 Mixture Control IDLE CUTOFF
  3. 03 STBY BATT Switch TEST
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04 PreflightStarting Engine (With External Power) 72 items
  1. 01 Throttle Control OPEN 1/4 INCH
  2. 02 Mixture Control IDLE CUTOFF
  3. 03 STBY BATT Switch TEST
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05 PreflightBefore Takeoff 54 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Pilot and Passenger Seat Backs MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
  3. 03 Seats and Seat Belts CHECK SECURE
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06 PreflightNormal Takeoff 9 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps UP
  2. 02 10° preferred
  3. 03 Throttle Control FULL
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07 PreflightShort Field Takeoff 11 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps 10°
  2. 02 Brakes APPLY
  3. 03 Throttle Control FULL
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08 In FlightEnroute Climb 6 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 70
  2. 02 Throttle Control FULL
  3. 03 Mixture Control RICH
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09 In FlightCruise 7 items
  1. 01 Power 2100
  2. 02 no more than 75% power recommended
  3. 03 Elevator Trim Control ADJUST
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10 In FlightDescent 17 items
  1. 01 Power AS DESIRED
  2. 02 Mixture ADJUST
  3. 03 if necessary to make engine run smoothly
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11 In FlightBefore Landing 7 items
  1. 01 Pilot and Passenger Seat Backs MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
  2. 02 Seats and Seat Belts SECURED AND LOCKED
  3. 03 FUEL SELECTOR Valve BOTH
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12 In FlightNormal Landing 9 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 65
  2. 02 Wing Flaps AS DESIRED
  3. 03 UP - 10° below 110 KIAS
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13 In FlightShort Field Landing 9 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 65
  2. 02 Wing Flaps FULL
  3. 03 Airspeed 61 KIAS (UNTIL FLARE)
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14 In FlightBalked Landing 7 items
  1. 01 Throttle Control FULL
  2. 02 Wing Flaps RETRACT TO 20º
  3. 03 Climb Speed 60 KIAS
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15 PostflightAfter Landing 2 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps UP
  2. 02 STROBE Light Switch OFF
16 PostflightSecuring Airplane 13 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Throttle Control IDLE
  3. 03 Electrical Equipment OFF
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17 Engine FailuresEngine Failure During Takeoff Roll 8 items
  1. 01 Throttle Control IDLE
  2. 02 Brakes APPLY
  3. 03 Wing Flaps RETRACT
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18 Engine FailuresEngine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 12 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 70 KIAS (FLAPS UP)
  2. 02 65 KIAS - Flaps 10° - FULL
  3. 03 Mixture Control IDLE CUTOFF
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19 Engine FailuresEngine Failure During Flight 14 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 68 KIAS
  2. 02 best glide speed
  3. 03 FUEL SHUTOFF Valve ON
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20 Forced LandingsEmergency Landing Without Engine Power 15 items
  1. 01 Pilot and Passenger Seat Backs MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
  2. 02 Seats and Seat Belts SECURE
  3. 03 Airspeed 70 KIAS (FLAPS UP)
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21 Forced LandingsPrecautionary Landing With Engine Power 16 items
  1. 01 Pilot and Passenger Seat Backs MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
  2. 02 Seats and Seat Belts SECURE
  3. 03 Airspeed 65 KIAS
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22 Forced LandingsDitching 20 items
  1. 01 Radio TRANSMIT MAYDAY
  2. 02 on 121.5 MHz, (give location, intentions and SQUAWK 7700)
  3. 03 Heavy Objects SECURE OR JETTISON
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23 FiresFire During Start On Ground 25 items
  1. 01 MAGNETOS Switch START
  2. 02 (continue cranking to start the engine)
  3. 03 IF ENGINE STARTS
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24 FiresEngine Fire In Flight 11 items
  1. 01 Mixture Control IDLE CUTOFF
  2. 02 FUEL SHUTOFF Valve OFF
  3. 03 FUEL PUMP Switch OFF
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25 FiresElectrical Fire In Flight 27 items
  1. 01 STBY BATT Switch OFF
  2. 02 MASTER Switch OFF
  3. 03 ALT and BAT
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26 FiresCabin Fire 14 items
  1. 01 STBY BATT Switch OFF
  2. 02 MASTER Switch OFF
  3. 03 ALT and BAT
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27 FiresWing Fire 6 items
  1. 01 LAND and TAXI Light Switches OFF
  2. 02 NAV Light Switch OFF
  3. 03 STROBE Light Switch OFF
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28 IcingInadvertent Icing Encounter During Flight 20 items
  1. 01 PITOT HEAT Switch ON
  2. 02 Turn Back or Change Altitude
  3. 03 to obtain an outside air temperature that is less conducive to icing
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29 Static Source BlockageStatic Source Blockage 6 items
  1. 01 (ERRONEOUS INSTRUMENT READING SUSPECTED)
  2. 02 ALT STATIC AIR Valve ON
  3. 03 Cabin Vents CLOSED
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30 Excessive Fuel VaporFuel Flow Stabilization Procedures 7 items
  1. 01 (If flow fluctuations of 1 GPH or more, or power surges occur.)
  2. 02 FUEL PUMP Switch ON
  3. 03 Mixture Control ADJUST
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31 Abnormal LandingsLanding With A Flat Main Tire 6 items
  1. 01 Approach NORMAL
  2. 02 Wing Flaps FULL
  3. 03 Touchdown GOOD MAIN TIRE FIRST
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32 Abnormal LandingsLanding With A Flat Nose Tire 9 items
  1. 01 Approach NORMAL
  2. 02 Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED
  3. 03 85 to 110 KIAS - Flaps UP - 10º
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33 Electrical Power Supply System MalfunctionsHigh Volts or Amps More Than 40 26 items
  1. 01 MASTER Switch OFF
  2. 02 ALT Only
  3. 03 REDUCE Electrical Load IMMEDIATELY
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34 Electrical Power Supply System MalfunctionsLow Volts Annunciator Comes On Below 1000 RPM 4 items
  1. 01 Throttle Control 1000 RPM
  2. 02 LOW VOLTS Annunciator CHECK OFF
  3. 03 LOW VOLTS ANNUNCIATOR STAYS ON AT 1000 RPM:
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35 Electrical Power Supply System MalfunctionsLow Volts Annunciator Comes On or Does Not Go Off At Higher RPM 37 items
  1. 01 MASTER Switch OFF
  2. 02 ALT Only
  3. 03 ALT FIELD Circuit Breaker CHECK IN
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36 Air Data System FailureRed X - PFD Airspeed Indicator 2 items
  1. 01 ADC/AHRS Circuit Breakers CHECK IN
  2. 02 Standby Airspeed Indicator USE FOR AIRSPEED INFORMATION
37 Air Data System FailureRed X - PFD Altitude Indicator 3 items
  1. 01 ADC/AHRS Circuit Breakers CHECK IN
  2. 02 Standby Altimeter CHECK CURRENT BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SET.
  3. 03 USE FOR ALTITUDE INFORMATION.
38 Attitude And Heading Reference System (AHRS) FailureRed X - PFD Attitude Indicator 2 items
  1. 01 ADC/AHRS Circuit Breakers CHECK IN
  2. 02 Standby Attitude Indicator USE FOR ATTITUDE INFORMATION
39 Attitude And Heading Reference System (AHRS) FailureRed X - Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) 2 items
  1. 01 ADC/AHRS Circuit Breakers CHECK IN
  2. 02 Non-Stabilized Magnetic Compass USE FOR HEADING INFORMATION
40 Autopilot Or Electric Trim FailureAp or Ptrm Annunciator(s) Come On 10 items
  1. 01 Control Wheel GRASP FIRMLY
  2. 02 regain control of airplane
  3. 03 WARNING
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41 Vacuum System FailureLow Vacuum Annunciator Comes On 4 items
  1. 01 Vacuum Indicator (VAC) CHECK EIS ENGINE PAGE
  2. 02 make sure vacuum pointer is in green band limits
  3. 03 CAUTION
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42 High Carbon Monoxide (Co) Level AdvisoryCo Lvl High Annunciator Comes On 7 items
  1. 01 CABIN HT Control Knob OFF
  2. 02 CABIN AIR Control Knob ON
  3. 03 Cabin Vents OPEN
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43 Emergency Operation In CloudsExecuting A 180° Turn In Clouds (AHRS Failed) 9 items
  1. 01 Upon inadvertently entering the clouds, an immediate turn to reverse course and return to VFR conditions should be made as follows:
  2. 02 Non-Stabilized Magnetic Compass Heading NOTE
  3. 03 15º Bank Left Turn INITIATE
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44 Emergency Operation In CloudsEmergency Descent Through Clouds (AHRS Failed) 14 items
  1. 01 When returning to VFR flight after a 180° turn is not practical, a descent through the clouds to VFR conditions below may be appropriate. if possible, obtain an ATC clearance for an emergency descent through the clouds.
  2. 02 Choose an easterly or westerly heading to minimize non-stabilized magnetic compass card sensitivity. Occasionally check the compass heading and make minor corrections to hold an approximate course. The autopilot will not operate if the AHRS...
  3. 03 Before descending into the clouds, prepare for a stabilized descent as follows:
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45 Emergency Operation In CloudsRecovery From Spiral Dive In The Clouds (AHRS Failed) 12 items
  1. 01 If a spiral is entered while in the clouds:
  2. 02 Throttle IDLE
  3. 03 Feet REMOVE FROM RUDDER PEDALS
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46 SpinsSpin Recovery 14 items
  1. 01 Should an inadvertent spin occur
  2. 02 the following recovery procedure should be used:
  3. 03 Throttle IDLE
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