Preflight

Cessna 172: Preflight #

Preflight #

Cockpit #

✔️ Checklist: Cockpit ✔️
Check Description
Control lock Remove
Documents On board
Ignition Switch Off
Avionics Master Off
Propeller Check clear
Master On
Fuel Quantity Indicators Check (Green)
Avionics Master / Cooling Fan On / Listen
Annunciator Panel Test (flashing)
Avionics Master Off
Flaps Extend (DOWN)
Master Off
Alternate Static Source In (Off)
Fuel Selector Both
Fuel Shutoff In
Elevator Trim Check & Set for T/O (Roll to line)
Interior Checks Complete
Windshield Clean
Close Reset Skip Check

Fuselage #

✔️ Checklist: Fuselage ✔️
Check Description
Surface condition Check
Antennas Check
Baggage Compartment Empty
Baggage Door Closed / Locked
Tiedowns Removed
Control Surfaces Check Movement & Clear
Trim Tab Check / Set for T/O
Cables / Hinges Check movement
Lights Check
Close Reset Skip Check

Right Wing #

✔️ Checklist: Right Wing ✔️
Check Description
Flaps / Hinges Check
Aileron / Hinges Check movement
Wingtip / Lights Check
Leading edge Check
Tiedowns Remove
Fuel Tank Sumps (x5) Drain / Check colour
Main Gear / Tire / Brake Check
Fuel Tank Dip / Quantity
Filler Cap Secure
Close Reset Skip Check

Nose #

✔️ Checklist: Nose ✔️
Check Description
Engine Cowling Check Condition
Oil Check quantity >5 / secure
Fuel Sumps (x3) Drain / Check Colour
Propellor / Spinner Check
Alternator Belt Check tension
Air Inlets Check clear
Air Filter Check
Nose Gear / Tire / Strut Check
Static Port Clear
Crankcase Breather Clear
Battery Vent Clear
Fuel Drain Clear
Close Reset Skip Check

Left Wing #

✔️ Checklist: Left Wing ✔️
Check Description
Fuel Tank Dip / Quantity
Filler Cap Secure
Pitot Tube Cover Remove
Pitot Tube Check
Stall Warning Opening Check
Fuel Vent Clear
Tiedowns Remove
Leading Edge Check
Landing / Taxi Lights Check
Wingtip / Lights Check
Aileron / Hinges Check movement
Flaps / Hinges Check
Fuel Tank Sumps (x5) Drain / Check Colour
Main Gear / Tire / Brake Check
Close Reset Skip Check