C-172R A2A Simulations

SPEEDS
VNE ....................................................... 163KTS
VA ......................................................... 105KTS
VX ........................................................... 60KTS
VY ........................................................... 79KTS
BEST GLIDE .......................................... 68KTS
Normal Final........................................... 70KTS
Max Crosswind Component ................... 15KTS

Propeller & Spinner ............................... CHECK

Air Filter................................................. CHECK
Nose Wheel & Strut............................... CHECK
(Check for inflation of strut and tire condition)

Left Static Source Opening ................... CLEAR

LEFT WING
Fuel Quantity.......................CHECK VISUALLY
Fuel Filler Cap .................................... SECURE
Fuel Tank Sumps ................................... DRAIN
(Drain sumps 1-5 in order.)

PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
COCKPIT CHECKLIST
Pilots Operating Handbook ........... ON BOARD
Weight & Balance ............................ CHECKED
Hobbs................................................. RECORD
Parking Brake ............................................ SET
Control Wheel Lock ............................ REMOVE
Ignition Switch ............................................ OFF
Avionics Master Switch .............................. OFF
Master Switch .............................................. ON
Fuel Gauges ...................... CHECK QUANTITY
Low Fuel Annunciators........... EXTINGUISHED
Avionics Master Switch ................................ ON
Avionics Cooling Fan ........... CHECK AUDIBLY
Avionics Master Switch .............................. OFF
Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve ..... OFF
Annunciator Panel Switch ........................ TEST
Annunciator Panel Switch ................. RELEASE
Fuel Selector Switch ............................... BOTH
Fuel Shutoff Switch ......................... ON (Full In)
Flaps ................................................... EXTEND
Master Switch ............................................ OFF
Baggage Door .....................................CLOSED
EMPENNAGE
Control Surfaces ................................... CHECK
(Check for freedom of movement)

Trim Tab................................................ CHECK

Antennas ............................................... CHECK
(Check for condition)

RIGHT WING
Aileron ................................................... CHECK
(Check for free movement and condition)

Flap ....................................................... CHECK

(Check for security and condition)

Main Tire ............................................... CHECK

(Check for proper inflation and condition)

Fuel Tank Sumps ................................... DRAIN

(Drain sumps 1-5 in order.)

Fuel Quantity....................... CHECK VISUALLY

Fuel Filler Cap.................................... SECURE
NOSE
Fuel Sumps (3) ...................................... DRAIN
Engine Oil .................................CHECK LEVEL
(6 quarts is normal and minimum)

Engine Cooling Air Inlets ....................... CLEAR

Main Tire ............................................... CHECK

(Check for proper inflation and condition)

Fuel Tank Vent Opening ....................... CLEAR

Stall Warning Opening .......................... CLEAR
Landing/Taxi Lights .......... CHECK CONDITION
Aileron ................................................... CHECK
(Check for free movement and condition)

Flap ....................................................... CHECK

(Check for free security and condition)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Seats and Belts .................................. SECURE
Brakes ........................................... TEST & SET
Circuit Breakers ............................... CHECK IN
Electrical Equipment .................................. OFF
Avionics Master .......................................... OFF
Fuel Selector Switch ............................... BOTH
Fuel Shutoff Valve ................................. ON (IN)
Avionics Circuit Breakers ................. CHECK IN
STARTING ENGINE
Throttle ...................................... OPEN INCH
Mixture ........................... IDLE CUT OFF (OUT)
Propeller Area ....................................... CLEAR
Master Switch .............................................. ON
Auxiliary Fuel Pump ..................................... ON
Mixture ..............................................................
ADVANCE TO GET 3-5 GPH FUEL FLOW,
THEN RETURN TO IDLE CUT OFF
Auxiliary Fuel Pump ................................... OFF
Ignition Switch ....................................... START
Mixture ....... ADVANCE WHEN ENGINE FIRES
(If engine floods, with pump off, place mixture in idle cut
off position, open throttle to full, and crank engine.
When engine fires, advance mixture to full rich and retard
throttle promptly.)

Oil Pressure .......................................... CHECK

Nav Lights & Beacon.................................... ON
Avionics Master ............................................ ON
Radios .......................................................... ON
Flaps ................................................ RETRACT
Mixture ................. LEAN FOR GROUND OPS

C-172R A2A Simulations

BEFORE TAKEOFF
Parking Brake ............................................ SET
Passenger Seats............................... UPRIGHT
Seats and Belts .................................. SECURE
Cabin Doors .................... CLOSED & LOCKED
Flight Controls .................... FREE & CORRECT
Flight Instruments ..................... CHECK & SET
Fuel Quantity......................................... CHECK
Mixture ..................................................... RICH
Fuel Selector ........................................... BOTH
Elevator Trim...................... TAKOFF POSTION
Throttle ............................................. 1800 RPM
1. Magnetos .............................................. CHECK
(RPM Drop should not exceed 150 RPM on
either mag, or 50 RPM differential between)
2. Vacuum Gage ....................................... CHECK
3. Engine Instruments ............................... CHECK
4. Ammeter ............................................... CHECK
5. Annunciator Panel........... NONE ILLUMINATED

Throttle ............................... 1000 RPM or LESS

Throttle Friction Lock .......................... ADJUST
Strobe Lights ................................AS DESIRED
Radios & Avionics ...................................... SET
Autopilot ..................................................... OFF
Flaps .......................................................... SET
Brakes ............................................... RELEASE

NORMAL TAKEOFF
Flaps ......................................................... 0-10
Throttle .......................................... FULL OPEN
Engine Instruments .............................. GREEN
Mixture ..................................................... RICH
Elevator ............................. LIFT NOSE WHEEL
Climb ............................................... 70-80 KIAS
Flaps ................................................ RETRACT
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
Flaps ............................................................ 10
Brakes .................................................... APPLY
Throttle .......................................... FULL OPEN
Engine Instruments .............................. GREEN
Mixture ..................................................... RICH
Brakes ............................................... RELEASE
Elevator .......................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Climb .................................................... 57 KIAS
(until all obstacles are cleared)

Flaps ................................................ RETRACT

ENROUTE CLIMB
Airspeed .......................................... 70-85 KIAS
Throttle .......................................... FULL OPEN
Mixture ..................................................... RICH

CRUISE
Power ...................................... 2000-2400 RPM
Trim ..................................................... ADJUST
Mixture ..................................................... LEAN
DESCENT
Power ...........................................AS DESIRED
Mixture ................................................ ADJUST
Fuel Selector ........................................... BOTH
BEFORE LANDING
Seats .............................. UPRIGHT & LOCKED
Seat Belts........................................... SECURE
Fuel Selector Valve ................................. BOTH
Mixture ..................................................... RICH
Landing/Taxi Lights ...................................... ON
Autopilot ..................................................... OFF

NORMAL LANDING
Airspeed ........................ 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)
Flaps ............................................AS DESIRED
Airspeed .................... 60-70 KIAS (Flaps Down)
Touchdown .................................MAINS FIRST
Landing Roll ............... LOWER NOSE GENTLY
Braking .......................... MINIMUM REQUIRED
SHORT FIELD LANDING
Airspeed ........................ 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)
Flaps .........................................Full Down (30)
Airspeed ........................... 62 KIAS (Until Flare)
Power .................................. REDUCE TO IDLE
Touchdown .................................MAINS FIRST
Brakes ....................................APPLY HEAVILY
Flaps ................................................ RETRACT
BALKED LANDING
Throttle .......................................... FULL OPEN
Flaps .................................... RETRACT TO 20
Climb .................................................... 55 KIAS
Flaps .......... 10 (until all obstacles are cleared)
Flaps ................................................ RETRACT
Climb .................................................... 65 KIAS

SECURING AIRPLANE
Parking Brake ............................................ SET
Avionics Master .......................................... OFF
Electrical Equipment .................................. OFF
Mixture ...................... IDLE CUT OFF (Full Out)
Ignition Switch ............................................ OFF
Master Switch ............................................ OFF
Control Lock ........................................ INSTALL
Fuel Sel .................................. RIGHT OR LEFT
Hobbs................................................. RECORD