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Cessna 172 Annual Inspection Checklist

A Cessna 172 annual inspection checklist is an invaluable tool for ensuring that your aircraft is in good working order. Lumiform's customizable checklist is used by Cessna 172 pilots to complete checks from pre-flight until securing of aircraft. Disclaimer: This checklist is not a direct replacement of 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.

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Cessna 172 Annual Inspection Checklist

PAVE Check

(P)ilot In Command

Did I get enough sleep before this flight?
Have I recovered from a recent illness (if any)?
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

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

Pre-Flight Inspection

Cabin

Documents - A.R.R.O.W.
Hobbs/Tach - CHECK
Enter Hobbs/Tach Reading
Control Wheel Lock- REMOVE
Ignition Switch - OFF
Avionics 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

Fuselage/Empennage - CHECKED CONDITION
Baggage Door - CHECKED CONDITION
Horizontal Stabilizer - SECURE
Elevator - FREE AND SECURE
Rudder - REMOVE
Tail Tie-Down - DISCONNECT
Lights and Antenna - CHECK
ELT Antenna- CHECK
Note significant observation/s here

Right Wing

Flaps - SECURE
Aileron - FREE AND SECURE
Lights and Wingtip- CHECK
Leading Edge - CHECK
Wing Tie Down- DISCONNECT
Undercarriage/Tire - INFLATED
Fuel Tank Sump - SAMPLE
Fuel Quantity - DIP/MEASURE
Fuel Filler Cap - SECURE (CHECK VENT)

Nose

Engine Oil Level - CHECK (Minimum 6 qts)
Fuel Strainer - SAMPLE
Propeller and Spinner - CHECK CONDITION
Air Intake - CHECK
Landing Light - CLEAN
Nose Wheel Strut & Tire - CHECK CONDITION AND INFLATION
Static Port - UNRESTRICTED

Left Wing

Main Wheel Tire - INFLATED
Fuel Tank Sump - SAMPLE
Fuel Quantity - DIP/MEASURE
Fuel Filler Cap - SECURE (CHECK VENT)
Pitot Tube - UNRESTRICTED/CLEAR
Stall Warning - OPERATIONAL
Fuel Tank Vent Opening - CLEAR
Wing Tie-Down - DISCONNECT
Leading Edge- CHECK
Lights and Wingtip - CHECK
Aileron - FREE AND SECURE
Flaps - SECURE

Before Engine Start

Pre-flight Inspection - COMPLETE
Seats and Belts - ADJUSTED/FASTENED
Fuel Shutoff Valve - ON
Avionics Switch - OFF
Electrical Equipment- OFF
Circuit Breakers- CHECK IN
Brakes - TEST AND SET

Engine Start

Mixture - RICH (IN)
Carburetor Heat - COLD (IN)
Beacon/Strobes - ON
Prime - AS REQUIRED;LOCKED
Throttle - OPENED 1/8 INCH
Propeller Area- CLEAR
Ignition - START
Oil Pressure - CHECK NORMAL
Avionics Switch - ON
Radio(s) - ON/SET
Transponder - ON
Flaps - UP
Mixture - LEAN FOR GROUND OPS
Taxi to Run-Up Area

Runup Before Takeoff

Cabin Doors - CLOSED/LATCHED
Parking Brake - SET
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 (125 DROP/50 DIP)
Carburetor Heat - CHECK
Engine Instruments - TEMP AND PRESSURE
Ammeter - CHARGING
Suction Gauge - CHECK
Idle- CHECK
Throttle - BELOW 1000 RPM
Radios/Avionics - SET
Transponder- ON ALTITUDE
Beacon/Lights - AS REQUIRED
Throttle Friction Lock- ADJUST

Takeoff

Flaps - UP (0 degrees)
Carburetor Heat - COLD(IN)
Throttle - FULL/OPEN
Elevator Control - LIFT NOSE AT 55 KIAS
Climb - 70-80 KIAS

En Route Climb

Tach, Oil, Airspeed - CHECK (70-85 KIAS)
REFERENCE: Attach Airspeed guide

Cruise

Power - 2000-2700 RPM
Elevator - TRIM
Mixture - LEAN

Before Landing

Seatbelts, Harnesses - FASTENED
Mixture - RICH (CHECK DENSITY ALT)
Radios - CHECKED
Landing Light - ON
Carburetor Heat- ON (any significant reduction of power)

Landing

Final Approach Airspeed- 60 KIAS
Flaps- FULL
Touchdown Airspeed- SLOWEST POSSIBLE AIRSPEED
Touchdown - MAINS FIRST
Landing Roll- LOWER NOSE GENTLY
Braking- MINIMUM REQUIRED

After Landing

Transponder- STAYS ON ALT
Flaps - UP
Carburetor Heat- COLD(IN)
Landing Light - OFF
Trim - RESET
Mixture - LEAN WHEN REQUIRED

Securing the Aircraft

Brakes - ON
Transponder- OFF
Avionics Switch - OFF
Ignition Grounding - CHECK
Mixture - LEAN 1 IN, 1700 RPM, 15 SEC
1000 RPM Mixture- IDLE/CUTOFF
Ignition- OFF/KEYS OUT
Master Switch - OFF
Beacon Light- OFF
Control Lock- INSTALL (Fuel Selector valve left or right if sloped surface)

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Comprehensive Cessna 172 Annual Inspection Checklist to Keep Your Aircraft in Optimum Condition


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