ENGINE MOTORING AND GROUND OPERATION
REFF :
1) CESSNA PILOT HANDBOOK
2) Cessna_172R_1996on_MM_C172RMM Chapter 10-20-00 Page 201
3) MM-IO-360-N1A – 3-31-2016
10.1 PARK AIRCRAFT IN THE RUN UP AREA
Area clear check
10.2 AIRCRAFT MOORING SET
(1) Secure control surfaces with the internal control lock and set brakes.
(2) Tie ropes, cables, or chains to the wing tie-down fittings, located at the upper end
of each wing strut. Secure the opposite ends of ropes, cables, or chains to
ground anchors.
(3) Secure rope (no chains or cables) to forward mooring ring and secure opposite
end to ground anchor.
(4) Secure the middle of a rope to the tail tie-down ring. Pull each end of rope away
at a 45 degree angle and secure to ground anchors at each side of tail.
(5) Secure control lock on pilot control column. If control lock is not available, tie pilot
control wheel back with front seat belt.
(6) These airplanes are equipped with a spring-loaded steering system which affords
protection against normal wind gusts. However, if extremely high wind gusts are
anticipated, additional external locks may be installed.
10.3 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PLACE
External fire extinguisher check
10.4 CHECK ENGINE OIL QUANTITY
RESULT : 8 quarts
NOTICE : Don’t be less than 6 quarts
10.5 CHECK AIRCRAFT FUEL QUANTITY
RESULT : LH Tank = 5 gallons
RH Tank = 5 gallons
10.6 COMMUNICATION SET
N/A
10.7 READ AND FOLLOWS AIRCRAFT GROUND RUN CHECKLIST
All Check Completed
ENGINE MOTORING AND GROUND OPERATION
REFF :
4) CESSNA PILOT HANDBOOK
5) Cessna_172R_1996on_MM_C172RMM Chapter 10-20-00 Page 201
10.8 PARK AIRCRAFT IN THE RUN UP AREA
Area clear check
10.9 AIRCRAFT MOORING SET
(1) Secure control surfaces with the internal control lock and set brakes.
(2) Tie ropes, cables, or chains to the wing tie-down fittings, located at the upper end
of each wing strut. Secure the opposite ends of ropes, cables, or chains to
ground anchors.
(3) Secure rope (no chains or cables) to forward mooring ring and secure opposite
end to ground anchor.
(4) Secure the middle of a rope to the tail tie-down ring. Pull each end of rope away
at a 45 degree angle and secure to ground anchors at each side of tail.
(5) Secure control lock on pilot control column. If control lock is not available, tie pilot
control wheel back with front seat belt.
(6) These airplanes are equipped with a spring-loaded steering system which affords
protection against normal wind gusts. However, if extremely high wind gusts are
anticipated, additional external locks may be installed.
10.10 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN PLACE
External fire extinguisher check
10.11 CHECK ENGINE OIL QUANTITY
RESULT : 8 quarts
NOTICE : Don’t be less than 6 quarts
10.12 CHECK AIRCRAFT FUEL QUANTITY
RESULT : LH Tank = 5 gallons
RH Tank = 5 gallons
10.13 COMMUNICATION SET
N/A
10.14 READ AND FOLLOWS AIRCRAFT GROUND RUN CHECKLIST
All Check Completed
DEMONSTRATE ENGINE STARTNG PROCEDURE
PF PF RESULT
Tacho Inspection Time Check Check
Aircraft Documents Check Check
G1000 Hand book Check Check
Control Wheel Lock Remove Remove
Pitot Tube Cover Remove Remove
Fuel Selector Both Both
FuelShutoff IN In
Alternate Static Source IN In
Magnetos Switch OFF Off
Avionics Switch OFF Off
Switches.. OFF Off
Circuit Breakers IN In
Master Switch (ALT&BAT) ON On
External Batt / Ground Power Connect Connect
Primary Flight Display Check ON On
PFD Time Indication Check Check
Fuel Quantity (R & L) Check Levels 10 gallon
Low Fuel Annunciator Not Shown Not shown
Oil Pressure Annunciator Shown Shown
Low Vacuum Annunciator Shown Shown
Avionics Switch Bus 1.. ON On
Forward Avionic Fan Heard Heard
Avionics Switch Bus 1 OFF Off
Avionics Switch Bus 2 ON On
Aft Avionic Fan Heard Heard
Avionics Switch Bus 2 OFF Off
Pitot Tube Heat ON On
Check than Switch
Pitot Tube... Check
OFF
Low Volts Annunciator Shown Shown
Master Switch (ALT & BAT) OFF Off
Elevator Trim Wheel Take off Position Check
Fire Extinguisher Check Check
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
PF PF RESULT
Baggage Door Locked Locked
Auto Pilot Static Port Check Check
Aft Fuselage (left side) Check Check
Horizontal Stabilizer Check Check
Tail Tie Down Remove Remove
Vertical Stabilizer & Rudder Check Check
Trim Tab Check Check
Antennas and Static Wicks Check Check
Aft Fuselage (right side) Check Check
Right Flap & Aileron Check Check
Right Wingtip Check Check
Right Wing Leading Edge Check Check
Right Whig Tie Down Remove Remove
Right Main Gear Assembly Check Check
Right Wing Lower Surface Check Check
Fuel Sump (5 Locations) Sample Check
Fuel Quantity (Right Tank) Check 5 gallon
Fuel Filler Cap Secure Check
Right Wing Upper Surface Check Check
Oil Quantity 6-8 Quarts 8 Quarts check
Fuel Sump Under Cowling Sample Check
Cowling Secure Check
Exhaust Check Check
Engine Cooling Air Inlets Check Check
Alternator Belt Check Check
Propeller & Spinner Check Check
Air Filter Check Check
Nose Wheel Strut & Tire Check Check
Static Port Check Check
Fuel Quantity (Left Tank) Check 5 Gallon
Fuel Filler Cap Secure Check
Left Wing Upper Surface Check Check
Left Wing Leading Edge Check Check
Pitot Tube Check Check
Stall Warning Opening Check Check
Fuel Tank Vent Check Check
Left Wing Tie Down Remove Remove
Left Wingtip Condition Check Check
Left Aileron & Flap Check Check
Left Main Gear Assembly Check Check
Left Wing Lower Surface Check Check
Fuel Sump (5 Locations) Sample Check
ENGINE BEFORE START
PM PF RESULT
Pre-Flight Inspection Complete Completed
Passengers Secured/Briefed Briefed
Seats/Belts Secure Check
Cabin Doors Closed/Locked Closed
Brakes Set & Hold Set
ENGINE START
PM PF RESULT
Mixture IdleCut-Off Idle Cut-Off
Throttle Open ¼ Inch Open ¼ Inch
Standby BATT Switch TEST 20 Sec N/A
Standby BATT Switch ARM N/A
PFD Display ON ON
Engine Indications NO Red X's Fuel qty L/H ( x )
BUS E Volts Min. 24 Volts Check
M BUS Volts Less Than 1.5 Volts Check
BATT S Amps Discharging correct
STBY BATT Annunciator Shown Check
Master Switch (ALT & BAT) ON On
PFD Display ON On
Full quantity
Engine Indications NO Red X's
RH (X)
E BUS Volts Min. 24 Volts Check
M BUS Volts Min. 24 Volts Check
BATT S Amps Discharging Check
Beacon Switch ON On
Clearence To Starting Call ATC Clear
(omit steps in red if warm engine)
Fuel Pump Switch ON N/A
Mixture Full Rich 3-5 sec. N/A
Mixture Lean N/A
Fuel Pump Switch OFF N/A
Propeller Area Clear Clear
Magnetos Switch START Start
Advance
Mixture Advance Smoothly
smoothly
Throttle 1000 RPM Check
Oil Pressure Check Check
AMPS (M BATT & BATT S) Positive Check
Low Volts Annunciator Not Shown Check
NAV Lights Switch ON On
Avionics Switch ON On
AFTER START - ENGINE RUN
PM PF RESULT
Flaps UP Up
Mixture Pull Out 1 inch Pull Out 1 nch
Circuit Breakers Check Check
MFD Push Soft Key N/A
Throttle (view minutes) 1500 RPM Perform
Throttle 1000 RPM Check
Altimeters Set N/A
PFD Set N/A
Standby Altimeter Set N/A
Autopilot Check OFF N/A
G1000 ALT Selector Set N/A
Fuel Reset N/A
Com & NAV Frequencies Set N/A
GPS Flight Plan Enter N/A
Taxi Clearance Obtain N/A
Taxi Light ON N/A
TAXI
PM PM RESULT
Parking Brake OFF N/A
Brakes Check N/A
Attitude Indicator. less than 5⁰ bank N/A
Heading Indicator direction of turn N/A
Turn Coordinator ball opposite turn N/A
BEFORE TAKEOFF
PM PF RESULT
Brakes Set & Hold Set & Hold
Fuel Selector Both Set
Fuel Shut Off Push In Push In
Flight Controls Free & Correct N/A
Manual Electric Trim.. Test N/A
Autopilot Test N/A
Trim Set for Takeoff Set
Mixture Full Rich Set
Throttle 1800 RPM Set
Both drop to
Magnetos Check L& R
1760 RPM
Max Drop Left – Right 150 RPM Toleranced
Max Diference Left and Right 50 RPM Toleranced
Ammeter Apply Load N/A
Vacuum Gauge In Green N/A
Engine Gauges In Green N/A
Annunciator Panel Clear N/A
Throttle Idle for 5 sec N/A
Throttle 1000 RPM N/A
Circuit Breakers check IN N/A
Pitot Heat As Required N/A
Heading Bug Set RWY Heading N/A
Standby Flight Instruments Check N/A
NAV Source Select N/A
Autopilot OFF N/A
Cabin Power 12V Switch OFF N/A
Strobes As Required N/A
Landing Light ON N/A
Flaps UP-10⁰ N/A
Takeoff Briefing Complete N/A
Takeoff Clearance Complete N/A
Time Check N/A
SHUTDOWN / SECURING
PF PF RESULT
Throttle IDLE Idle set
Avionic Master OFF Off
Brakes Set and Check Set & check
Flaps Up and Check N/A
Mixture. Idle Cut-Off Idle Cut off set
Magnetos OFF Set
Master Switch OFF Set
Tacho Time NOTE N/A
STBY BATT Switch OFF Set
Control Wheel Lock Install Chocked
Fuel Selector Valve Right or Left Set
Pitot Cover Install Instal
Tie Down Straps Install Instal
Doors Locked Locked
