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Cessna 152 Checklist

This customizable Cessna 152 checklist can be used by Cessna 152 pilots to complete checks from pre-flight inspections to securing the aircraft after a flight. Pilots can attach and annotate images of any defect found on the aircraft and instantly notify technicians for a quick response. Pilots can also use this checklist while in the skies and have it automatically synced once they reach the ground.

Disclaimer: This checklist is not a direct replacement for your respective country's aviation regulation-mandated OEM checklist. It is only meant as a secondary source of information. Always compare your aircraft-provided checklists and customize them.

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Cessna 152 Checklist

PAVE Check

(P)ilot In Command

Did I get enough sleep before this flight?
Did I battle any illness recently?
Am I ready?

(A)ircraft

Is the aircraft airworthy?
Do I have the fuel necessary?
Did the aircraft undergo inspections recently?

en(V)ironment

Am I comfortable to fly in the forecasted weather?
Am I instrument-current?
Have I checked the available PIREPs and NOTAMs?

(E)xternal Pressures

Is this a flight that causes me stress or anxiety?
Am I dealing with difficult situation right now?
Is there pressure to quickly depart?

Pre-Flight Inspection

Cabin

Documents - A.R.R.O.W.
Hobbs/Tach - CHECK
Enter Hobbs Reading on Tach Sheet
Control Wheel Lock- REMOVE
Ignition Switch - OFF
Master Switch - ON
Fuel Gauge- CHECK
Enter Fuel Quantity Here
Flaps - DOWN
Master Switch - OFF
Fuel Shutoff Valve - ON
Note significant observation/s here

Fuselage and Empennage

Fuel Drain - DRAIN
Rivets - CHECK
Fuselage/Empennage - CHECKED CONDITION
Rudder Gust Lock - REMOVE
Tail Tie-Down - DISCONNECT
Control Surfaces - FREE AND SECURE
Note significant observation/s here

Right Wing

Flaps - SECURE
Aileron - FREE AND SECURE
Wing Tie Down- DISCONNECT
Undercarriage/Tire - INFLATED
Brakes - NOT LEAKING
Fuel Tank Sump - SAMPLE
Fuel Quantity - DIP/MEASURE
Fuel Filler Cap - SECURE (CHECK VENT)

Nose

Engine Oil Level - CHECK
Fuel Strainer - SAMPLE
Propeller and Spinner - CHECK CONDITION
Alternator Belt - TIGHT
Air Intake - CHECK
Oil Cooler - UNOBSTRUCTED
Carburetor Air Filter- CHECK
Landing Light - CLEAN
Nose Wheel Strut & Tire - CHECK CONDITION AND INFLATION
Static Port - UNRESTRICTED

Left Wing

Fuel Tank Sump - SAMPLE
Fuel Quantity - DIP/MEASURE
Fuel Filler Cap - SECURE (CHECK VENT)
Main Wheel Tire - INFLATED
Brakes - NOT LEAKING
Pitot Tube - UNRESTRICTED/CLEAR
Stall Warning - OPERATIONAL
Fuel Tank Vent Opening - CLEAR
Wing Surface- CHECK CONDITION
Wing Tie-Down - DISCONNECT
Aileron - FREE AND SECURE
Flaps - SECURE
Remove Chalk- SECURE TOW BAR

Before Engine Start

Pre-flight Inspection - COMPLETE
Seats and Belts - ADJUSTED/FASTENED
Passenger Briefing - COMPLETED
Radios and Elect- OFF
Brakes - TEST AND SET
Avionics - OFF
Circuit Breakers- CHECK IN
Fuel Shutoff Valve - ON

Engine Start

Mixture - RICH (IN)
Carburetor Heat - COLD (IN)
Prime - AS REQUIRED;LOCKED
Throttle - OPENED 1/4- 1/8 INCH
Propeller Area- CLEAR
Master Switch - ON
Beacon/Strobes - ON
Ignition - START
Throttle - ADJUST 1000 RPM
Oil Pressure - CHECK NORMAL
Ammeter - STARTED DISENGAGED (Charging)
Flaps - UP
Avionics - ON
Transponder - ON
Mixture - LEAN FOR GROUND OPS
ATIS/AWOS - CHECK
Taxi to Run-Up Area
Brakes - TEST

Runup Before Takeoff

Parking Brake - SET
Cabin Doors - CLOSED/LATCHED
Flight Controls - FREE AND CORRECT
Flight Instruments - CHECK AND SET
Fuel Shutoff Valve - ON
Mixture - RICH (IN)
Trim - SET FOR TAKEOFF

Throttle

Throttle - AT 1700 RPM
Magnetos - CHECK RIGHT, then LEFT
Carburetor Heat - Test
Ammeter - CHARGING
Engine Instruments - TEMP AND PRESSURE
Suction Gauge - CHECK
Throttle - IDLE
Throttle Friction Lock- ADJUST
Radios/Avionics - SET
Beacon/Lights - AS REQUIRED
Transponder- ALTITUDE

Takeoff

Flaps - UP
Carburetor Heat - COLD(IN)
Trim - SET FOR TAKEOFF
Throttle - FULL/OPEN
Tach, Oil, Airspeed - CHECK
Elevator Control - LIFT NOSE AT 50 KIAS
Climb - 70-80 KIAS
REFERENCE: Attach Airspeed guide

Cruise

Pitch - SET
Power - SET TO CRUISE
Trim - SET
Mixture - LEANED

Approach

Flight Instruments - CHECK AND SET
Radios - CHECKED
ATIS - CHECKED
Carburetor Heat - ON
Mixture - ADJUSTED AS REQUIRED

Before Landing

Carburetor Heat- ON
Fuel Selector - ON
Mixture - RICH
Seatbelts- FASTENED

After Landing

Flaps - UP
Carburetor Heat- COLD(IN)
Transponder- ON
Mixture - LEAN FOR GROUND OPS
Landing Light - OFF

Securing the Aircraft

Radios, Electrical - OFF
Transponder- 1200/OFF
Magnetos- CHECK GROUND
Throttle - 1200 RPM
Mixture - IDLE/CUT OFF
Ignition Switch - OFF
Master Switch - OFF
Control Lock- ON
Fuel - CHECK QUANTITY
Secure- TIE DOWN AND LOCK
Flight Plan - CLOSE

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