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Cessna 185 Skywagon Checklist Template

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Cessna 185 Skywagon
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01 PreflightPreflight Inspection 61 items
  1. 01 Cockpit:
  2. 02 Control Wheel Lock REMOVE
  3. 03 Ignition Switch OFF
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02 PreflightBefore Starting Engine 10 items
  1. 01 Seats, Seatbelts and Shoulder Harnesses ADJUST AND LOCK
  2. 02 Fuel Shutoff Valve ON
  3. 03 Full in
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03 PreflightStarting Engine 26 items
  1. 01 Master Switch ON
  2. 02 Mixture FULL RICH
  3. 03 Propeller HIGH RPM
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04 PreflightBefore Takeoff 26 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Fuel Selector Valve BOTH ON
  3. 03 Flight Controls CHECK
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05 In FlightTake Off 7 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps 0º TO 20º
  2. 02 Power FULL THROTTLE
  3. 03 2850 RPM
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06 In FlightEnroute climb 7 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 110 TO 120 MPH
  2. 02 Power 25 INCHES
  3. 03 And 2550 RPM
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07 In FlightMaximum Performance Climb 6 items
  1. 01 Airspeed 101 MPH (SEA LEVEL) TO 94 MPH (10,000 FT)
  2. 02 Power FULL THROTTLE
  3. 03 And 2700 RPM
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08 In FlightCruising 10 items
  1. 01 Engine Power 15 - 25 INCHES MANIFOLD PRESSURE
  2. 02 And 2200 - 2500 RPM
  3. 03 Cowl Flaps ADJUST
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09 In FlightDescent 3 items
  1. 01 Mixture ENRICHEN AS REQUIRED
  2. 02 Power AS DESIRED
  3. 03 Cowl Flaps CLOSED
10 In FlightBefore Landing 12 items
  1. 01 Mixture RICH
  2. 02 Fuel Selector Valve BOTH ON
  3. 03 Cowl Flaps CLOSED
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11 In FlightNormal Landing 2 items
  1. 01 Landing Technique CONVENTIONAL
  2. 02 For all flap settings
12 Post FlightAfter Landing 6 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps RETRACT
  2. 02 Tail Wheel Locking Lever UNLOCK
  3. 03 For steering
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13 Post FlightSecuring Aircraft 8 items
  1. 01 Parking Brake SET
  2. 02 Radios OFF
  3. 03 Electrical Equipment OFF
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14 In FlightMaximum Performance Takeoff 13 items
  1. 01 Wing Flaps 20º
  2. 02 Brakes APPLY
  3. 03 Power FULL THROTTLE
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15 Balked LandingGo Around 5 items
  1. 01 Power FULL THROTTLE
  2. 02 2850 RPM
  3. 03 Wing Flaps RETRACT TO 20º
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16 Electrical SystemsExcessive Rate of Charge 6 items
  1. 01 To Reactivate The Alternator System After Shutdown:
  2. 02 Both Master Switches OFF
  3. 03 Both Master Switches ON
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17 Electrical SystemsInsufficient Rate of Charge 5 items
  1. 01 If The Ammeter Indicates A Continuous Discharge Rate in Flight
  2. 02 The alternator is not supplying power to the system and should be shut down
  3. 03 Non Essential Electrical Equipment OFF
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18 Rough Engine/Loss Of PowerSpark Plug Fouling 13 items
  1. 01 Verify Fouled Plug(s):
  2. 02 Ignition Switch "L" OR "R" POSITION
  3. 03 Obvious Power Loss in Single Ignition Operation Is Evidence of Spark Plug or Magneto Trouble
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19 Rough Engine/Loss Of PowerMagneto Malfunction 9 items
  1. 01 Identify Malfunctioning Magneto:
  2. 02 Ignition Switch BOTH TO L OR R
  3. 03 Power Settings CHANGE
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20 Rough Engine/Loss Of PowerLow Oil Pressure 9 items
  1. 01 If Accompanied By Normal Temperature:
  2. 02 Aircraft LAND
  3. 03 At nearest airport
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21 Forced LandingsPrecautionary Landing With Engine Power 16 items
  1. 01 Before Attempting an "Off Airport" Landing:
  2. 02 Selected Field OVERFLY
  3. 03 Flaps 20º
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22 Forced LandingsEmergency Landing Without Engine Power 22 items
  1. 01 If an Engine Stoppage Occurs:
  2. 02 Flaps UP
  3. 03 Glide 80 MPH
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23 Forced LandingsDitching 21 items
  1. 01 Heavy Objects JETTISON
  2. 02 Cushions / Coats COLLECT
  3. 03 Mayday Message 121.5 MHZ
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24 FiresEngine Fire in Flight 13 items
  1. 01 Fuel Shutoff Valve Knob OFF
  2. 02 Mixture Control IDLE CUT-OFF
  3. 03 Master Switch OFF
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25 FiresElectrical Fire in Flight 16 items
  1. 01 Master Switch OFF
  2. 02 Ventilating Air CLOSE OFF
  3. 03 Oxygen USE
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26 Other EmergenciesEmergency Descent Through Clouds 12 items
  1. 01 If possible, obtain radio clearance for an emergency descent through clouds
  2. 02 To Guard Against A Spiral Dive:
  3. 03 Choose easterly or westerly heading, additionally, keep hands off control wheel and steer straight with rudder control
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27 Other EmergenciesRecovery From a Spiral Dive 12 items
  1. 01 Throttle CLOSED
  2. 02 Aileron and Rudder COORDINATE
  3. 03 In turn coordinator with horizon reference line
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28 Other EmergenciesFlight in Icing Conditions 24 items
  1. 01 Pitot Heat Switch ON
  2. 02 Altitude / Direction CHANGE
  3. 03 To obtain outside air temperature that is less conducive to icing
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