Flows and Expanded Checklist
Guide
Revision: Original
Date: 3 March 2018
Flow and Expanded Checklist Guide
Rev. Original
Date: 3 March 2018
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................ 4
Normal/Emergency Checklist ...........................................................5
Preflight Cockpit ..........................................................................6
Exterior Preflight..........................................................................8
Before Start ................................................................................ 9
After Start .................................................................................11
Before Takeoff ........................................................................... 12
Climb .......................................................................................13
Cruise ......................................................................................14
Decent ..................................................................................... 14
Before Landing ........................................................................... 15
After Landing .............................................................................16
Parking ..................................................................................... 17
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Introduction
Checklists have been designed to provide pilots with a standard, predictable method of
operating aircrafts. They are there to minimize required attention in the cockpit while still
accomplishing required functions. Only those items for required safe operations are
included.
Normal procedure checklists may be completed as a do-list or a flow pattern. The
appropriate method for checklist completion is dependent upon the pilot workload for
each phase of flight.
Do-List:
• Do-list checklist is executed by reading the checklist item and selecting the appropriate
condition of the item.
• Do-lists are used when Procedure sequence and/or item condition is critical to
completion of the procedure and when ample time exists for completion of the
checklist.
Flow Pattern
The term “flow pattern” refers to a logical path through the cockpit that the pilot will
move along during the execution of the checklist. Flow patterns use a “do and verify”
approach to checklist completion. When used properly, flow patterns allow timely
configuration of the aircraft for the appropriate flight condition. Flow patterns are used
when procedure sequence and aircraft condition is not critical and there is an operational
advantage to executing the checklist items in a timely manner.
The flow pattern is executed by memorizing and executing the checklist without
immediate reference to the written checklists. Referencing the checklist as soon as time
and workload permit to ensure procedure completion.
⚠ The Manufacturer's Recommendations and FARs will be controlling over anything in
this guide.
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Normal/Emergency Checklist
CESSNA 172P
PREFLIGHT COCKPIT BEFORE TAKEOFF
CHECKLIST EMERGENCY CHECKLIST
CESSNA 172P
POWER LOSS IMMEDIATELY ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
AROW CHECK Flight Controls CHECK AFTER TAKEOFF / NO RESTART
MIXTURE FULL LEAN / IDLE CUTOFF
Control Lock REMOVED Throttle 1700 RPM
MANTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL Fuel Selector OFF
Ignition OFF Magnetos CHECK L/R
BEST GLIDE 65 KIAS Master Switch OFF
Avionics OFF Suction GREEN
FUEL SELECTOR OFF Cabin Heat-Air OFF
Master ON Engine Instruments GREEN
MIXTURE FULL LEAN / IDLE CUTOFF INCREASE AIRSPEED TO EXTINGUISH
Avionics Fan ON Alternator CHECK
FLAPS DOWN LAND ASAP 100 KIAS
Flaps EXTEND Primer IN & LOCKED
MASTER & MAGS OFF
Master OFF Carb Heat TEST ENGINE FIRE DURING START
PREFLIGHT EXTERIOR Throttle IDLE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT
Instruments SET CONTINUE CRANKING ENGINE
Empennage CHECK
Flaps SET Best Glide 65 KIAS IF START-RUN A FEW SECONDS-SHUTDOWN-INSPECT
Tie Down DISCONNECT
Lights AS REQUIRED Carb Heat ON IF NO START-IDLE MIXTURE CUTOFF & FUEL SELECTOR OFF
Controls CHECK
Briefing COMPLETE NOTE WIND DIRECTION & VELOCITY THROTTLE FULL OPEN
Right Flap CHECK
CLIMB PICK LANDING SITE CONTINUE CRANKING ENFINE A FEW SECONDS
Right Aileron CHECK
Mixture FULL RICH Master & Mags OFF
Tie Down DISCONNECT Flaps UP
Fuel Selector BOTH EVACUATE / FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Main Tire CHECK Lights AS REQUIRED
Fuel Primer LOCKED
Fuel Sump/Quantity DRAIN/CHECK Mixture AS REQUIRED
Magnetos CHECK ALL
OTHER
Engine Oil 5 - 7 QT
CRUISE Master On
Strainer DRAIN* AMMETER w/EXCESS RATE OF CHARGE:
Alternator-OFF PULL C.B. / Nonessential Electric-OFF
Prop / Spinner CHECK Throttle 21-24 RPM IF NO RESTART & TIME PERMITS
Air Filter CHECK Mixture LEAN Terminate Flight ASAP.
Strut and Tire CHECK MAINTAIN BEST GLIDE
DECENT SQUAWK 7700 LOW VOLTAGE:
Static Port / Pitot Tube CLEAN
Stall Warning CHECK Throttle SET DECLARE EMERGENGY Avionics Power Switch-OFF / Alt. C.B.-IN
Tie Down DISCONNECT Mixture AS REQUIRED Fuel Selector OFF Master-OFF-Then Master ON / Check Volt. Lt. OFF
Left Aileron CHECK Carb Heat AS REQUIRED MIXTURE FULL LEAN / IDLE CUTOFF Avionics-ON
Left Flap CHECK SEATBELTS / HARNESS If Illuminates Again: Alt. & Electric-OFF
BEFORE LANDING Flaps AS NEEDED Terminate Flight ASAP.
Main Tire CHECK
Fuel Sump/Quantity DRAIN/CHECK Gas BOTH Master & Mags OFF
Undercarriage DOWN UNLATCH DOORS RADIO OUT:
BEFORE START Mixture RICH PROTECT BODY Check Circuit Brakers & VOLUME
Propeller NOT APPLICABLE Recycle Alternator Switch
Seats / Belts LOCKED ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
Switches AS REQUIRED If IFR & Still Out, Set Transponder 7600
Fuel Selector BOTH
Trim SET T / O AFTER LANDING ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES + MASTER OFF
Mixture FULL RICH Trim SET T/O CLOSE VENTS, CABIN HEAT & AIR UNICOM: 122.7 - 122.8 - 122.95 - 123.0 - 123.05
Throttle 3 PUMPS 1/4 IN Flaps UP IF FIRE OUT-MASTER ON (IF CRITICAL) MULTICOM: 122.9(CTAF), 122.75, 122.85 (Air To Air)
Carb Heat COLD Mixture LEAN ONE ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL DEVICE AT A TIME FLIGHT WATCH: 122.0
Beacon ON Carb Heat COLD RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS (IF CRITICAL)
Circuit Brakers IN Lights AS REQUIRED
Avionics OFF PARKING TOWER SIGNALS ON GROUND IN FLIGHT
Master ON Cleared For Takeoff
Avionics OFF Steady Green Cleared To Land
Area CLEAR Flashing Green Cleared To Taxi Return For Landing
Mixture CUT OFF
Ignition ON Steady Red Stop Yield & Continue Circling
Ignition OFF
AFTER START Master OFF Flashing Red Taxi Clear of Landing Area Airport Unsafe-Do Not Land
Throttle 1000 RPM 14150 SW 129th St #334A, Miami, FL 33186 Flashing White Return To Starting Point N/A
Control Lock INSTALL
Oil Pressure / Temp GREEN/RISING Windshield Visor INSTALL 305.306.7416 Alternating Red-Green Use Extreme Caution Use Extreme Caution
Avionics ON Pitot Tube COVER
Mixture LEAN 1 INCH Tie Down INSTALL Rotation (Vr)55 Best Angle (Vx)64 Best Rate (Vy)78 Maneuvering (Va)82-99 Best Glide 65-70
Flaps APPLICABLE Both Doors LOCKED Never Exceed (Vne)158 Flap Exteded (Vfe)85 Stall w Flaps (Vso)33 Stall w/o Flaps (Vs1)44
* IF REQUIRED REVISION 1 - APRIL 16, 2019
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Preflight Cockpit
Upon arriving at the aircraft:
• Unlock all aircraft doors. Verify that the dispatch for matches the tail number of
the aircraft and verify that the Hobbs and Tach times are correct.
• Connect headsets and install any other devices you will use.
AROW – Check • Verify that the Airworthiness Certificate is
onboard and the tail number is correct.
• Verify the Registration is not expired and it
matches the aircrafts tail number.
• Locate the Pilots Operating Handbook and verify
it matches the aircraft.
• Verify current Weight and Balance is onboard and
the tail number matches.
Control Lock – Remove • Remove the control lock and store it behind the
pilot seat.
Ignition – Off • Verify the switch is in the OFF position and the
key is not inserted.
Avionics – Off • Verify the Avionics master is in the OFF position.
Note: Establishing ground power or onboard
power with the switch in the on position could
damage the avionics.
Master – On • Establish Battery power to the aircraft.
Avionics Fan – On • Listen for fan running behind the cockpit.
Flaps – Extend • Lower the Flap to the 30° and ensure they are
operating evenly.
Master – Off • Turn the switch off. If the flight is at night, verify
all lights work prior to shutting the master off.
Note: Leaving the master in the ON position for
extended period of time will drain the battery and
prevent engine start.
Completion of this checklist should trigger the commencing of the exterior walk around.
Note: Make sure all doors are closed before leaving the aircraft.
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Exterior Preflight
Empennage – Check • Check baggage door is closed and
general condition of the tail.
Tie Down – Disconnect • Remove the tie down if departing soon.
Controls – Check • Check for free movement of elevator
and security.
Right Flap – Check • Check for security.
Right Aileron – Check • Check free movement and security.
Tie Down – Disconnect • Remove the tie down if departing soon.
Main Tire – Check • Check tire condition and brake system.
Fuel Sump/Quantity – Drain/Check • Sample fuel if first flight or refueled.
• Drain in tank thru filter and check
quantity.
Engine Oil – 5-7 Qt. • Check oil level. Do not operate below
5qts. Fill to 7qts for flight over 3 hrs.
Strainer – Drain • Drain if first flight or refueled. Verify
strainer is closed and not leaking.
Prop/Spinner – Check • Check for dents and security.
Air Filter – Check • Check for restrictions to filter.
Strut and Tire – Check • Check tire condition and strut inflation.
Static Port/Pitot Tube – Clean • Check opening for blockage.
Stall Warning – Check • Cover with a napkin and apply suction.
Tie Down – Disconnect • Remove the tie down if departing soon.
Left Aileron – Check • Check free movement and security.
Left Flap – Check • Check for security.
Main Tire – Check • Check tire condition and brake system.
Fuel Sump/Quantity – Drain/Check • Sample fuel if first flight or refueled.
• Drain in tank thru filter and check
quantity.
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Before Start
Seats/Belts – Locked • Verify that the seat is in a locked position and it
doesn’t move and that all occupants onboard have
their seat belts secured.
Fuel Selector – Both • Verify the fuel selector is in the BOTH position to
allow an even burn of fuel onboard.
Trim – Set T/O • Rotate the trim wheel unlit the arrow aligns with
the T/O mark.
Mixture – Full Rich • Set the mixture to full rich for engine starting.
Throttle – 3 Pumps ¼ IN • Pump the throttle 3 times to prime using the
accelerator pump in the carburetor for starting.
Then increase throttle ¼ inch for start.
Carb Heat – Cold • Verify Carb Heat is in the cold position.
Beacon – On • Verify the beacon is on prior to start.
Circuit Breakers – In • Verify all circuit breakers are in.
Avionics – Off • Verify the Avionics master is in the OFF position.
Note: Establishing ground power or onboard
power with the switch in the on position could
damage the avionics.
Master – On • Establish Battery power to the aircraft.
Area – Clear • Verify the are no items or persons around the
propeller
• Project a loud “Clear”
Ignition – On • Move the ignition switch to the start position.
Once the engine starts release the switch and it
will spring load to the BOTH position.
Note: Do NOT hold the switch in the Start position
as this will damage the starter and flywheel.
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After Start
Throttle – 1,000RPM • Once engine starts retard the throttle
rapidly to 1,000RPM.
Oil Press./Oil Temp – Green/Rising • Verify that the oil pressure rises to the
green arc and that the oil temperature is
slowly increasing.
Note: No more than 1,000RPM with
low oil temperature.
Avionics – On • Turn on the avionics switch.
Mixture – Lean 1 Inch • Lean the mixture by rotation
counterclockwise about 1 inch.
Flaps – Up • Retract the Flaps and verify the come up
evenly to 0°.
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Before Takeoff
Flight Controls – Check • Verify that all flight controls are delivering the
correct input and that they are not binding.
Throttle – 1,700RPM • Set mixture full rich and slowly advance throttle
to 1,700RPM.
Magnetos – Check L/R • Turn the ignition left two clicks to the LEFT
mag and note the drop then back to BOTH.
Turn one click left to the RIGHT mag position
and note the drop then back to BOTH.
• Magneto drop should not exceed 125RPM or
50RPM differential between magnetos.
Suction – Green • The suction should be in the green arc.
Engine Instruments – Green • Verify that the oil pressure and oil temperature
is in the green arc.
Alternator – Check • Turn the Alternator switch off; note a discharge
indication and the Alternator light illumination.
Then turn the switch back on.
Primer – In & Locked • Verify the Primer is in and locked.
Carb Heat – Test • Select the Carb Heat on and note a RPM drop,
the move to the Cold position.
Throttle – Idle • Reduce engine RPM to 1,000RPM or Idle.
Flaps – Set • Set the desired flaps position for takeoff.
Lights – As Required • Set lights are required.
Briefing – Complete • Complete the before takeoff briefing.
It is highly recommended to set the radios and navigation equipment prior to calling
ground at this time.
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Climb
Flaps – Up • Verify flaps are in the 0° position inside and outside.
Lights – As Required • Set lights as required.
Mixture – As Required • Lean the aircraft per the POH.
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Cruise
Throttle – 21-24RPM • Cruise power should be set to 2,200RPM for all
cruise flight.
Mixture – Lean • Lean the aircraft to 50° rich of peak EGT.
Decent
Throttle – Set • Set the desired power for decent.
Mixture – Lean • Lean the aircraft to 50° rich of peak EGT.
Carb Heat – As Required • Use the carb heat if operating below the green arc on
the tachometer.
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Before Landing
Gas – Both • Verify Fuel Selector is on BOTH.
Undercarriage - Down • Verify the gear is down and check tire condition.
Mixture - Rich • Slowly increase the mixture as required.
Propellers – Not App. • Not applicable to the C172P.
Switches – As Required • Set light switches as required and seat belts.
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After Landing
Trim – Set T/O • Return trim to the T/O mark.
Flaps – Up • Set Flaps to 0°.
Mixture – Lean • Slowly lean mixture about 1 inch.
Carb Heat – Cold • Set the Carb Heat to Cold.
Lights – As Required • Set the lights as required.
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Parking
Avionics – Off • Turn the avionics switch off.
Mixture – Cut Off • Bring the mixture to the cut off position.
Ignition – Off • Rotate the key to OFF and remove from switch.
Master – Off • Turn the Master OFF.
Note: Failure to do this will drain the battery.
Control Lock – Install • Install control lock to prevent damage.
Windshield Visor – Install • Install visor to reduce cabin temperature.
Pitot Tube – Cover • Cover the pilot tube to prevent obstructions.
Tie Down – Install • Tie the aircraft down on all 3 points.
Both Doors – Locked • Lock the right door from inside and the left door
with the key from outside.
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