Cessna Skyhawk CE-172 - Before Starting Engine

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
(1) Exterior Preflight -- COMPLETE.
(2) Seats, Belts, Shoulder HafDesses -- ADJUST and LOCK.
(3) Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
(4) Radios, Autopilot, Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
(5) Brakes -- TEST and SET.
STARTING ENGINE.
(1) Mixture -- RICH.
(2) Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
(3) Master Switch -- ON.
(4) Prime -- AS REQUIRED (2 to 6 strokes; none if engine is warm).
(5) Throttle .. - OPEN 1/8 INCH.
(6) Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
(7) Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
(8) Oil Pressure -- CHECK.
BEFORE TAKE-OFF.
(1) Parking Brake -- SET.
(2) Cabin Doors and Window -- CLOSED and LOCKED.
(3)
Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
(4)
Elevator Trim --TAKE-OFF.
(5) Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
(6)
Mixture -- RICH (below 3000 ft.).
(7) Throttle -- 1700 RPM.
a. Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM
on either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos).
b. Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (for RPM drop).
c. Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK.
d. Suction Gage --CHECK.
(8) Flight Instruments and Radios -- SET.
(9) Optional Autopilot
-- OFF.
(10) Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST.
(ll) Wing Flaps -- UP.
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TAKE-OFF.
NORMAL TAKE-OFF.
(I) Wing Flaps -- UP.
(2) Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
(3) Throttle -- FULL.
(4) Elevator Control -- LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 60 MPH).
(5) Climb Speed -- 75 to 85 MPH.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFF.
(I) Wing Flaps -- UP.
(2) Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
(3) Brakes -- APPLY.
(4) Throttle -- FULL.
(5) Brakes -- RELEASE.
(6) Airplane Attitude -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
(7) Climb Speed -- 68 MPH (until all obstacles are cleared).
ENROUTE CLIMB.
(1) Airspeed -- 80 to 90 MPH.
NOTE
If a maximum performance climb is necessary, use
speeds shown in the Maximum Rate-Of-Climb Data
chart in Section VI.
(2) Throttle -- FULL.
(3) Mixture -- FULL RICH (mixture may be leaned above 3000 feet).
CRUISE.
(1) Power -- 2200 to 2700 RPM (no more than 75%).
(2)
Elevator Trim -- ADJUST.
(3)
Mixture -- LEAN.
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