SFC Cessna 182Q - CLEAROFFS Procedures CRUISE CHECKLIST; TOP of CLIMB Checklist

CESSNA 182Q QRH
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C182Q QRH JAN 2022
TOP OF CLIMB Checklist
1. Landing Light ……………………………………………….………………………….… OFF
2. Power ….……………………………………………………….……… SET AS REQUIRED
3. Mixture ………………………………………………………….…………………….…. LEAN
4. Engine Instruments …………………………………………………..………. CHECKED
5. Cowl Flaps .…….. CLOSED AS REQUIRED (2/3
RD
CYLINDER HEAD TEMP)
VH-STA ONLY
6. CLEAROFFS Checks ………………………………….… COMPLETE AS REQUIRED
CLEAROFFS Procedures CRUISE CHECKLIST
C. COMPASS
* Aligned / Synchronised / Slaved
* Read the CDI & HDG bug settings and check them against
the paper flight plan
* HSI checked no flag
L. LOG
* Update ETA for next reporting point / waypoint only
* Log fuel
E. ENGINE
* Confirm correct power settings and engine leaned
* Check Engine Gauges – Temps, Pressures, Suction, Amps, Volts
* Cowl Flaps --- Checked
A. ALTITUDE
* Correct QNH set
* Is it above MSA/LSALT, CTA + 500, Restricted Areas, 500ft AGL
1000ft Populated Area.
* Is it the planned altitude?
* Is it the correct hemispherical altitude?
* Is it below the maximum altitude (Freezing level, ATC step etc)
R. RADIO
* Is this frequency correct?
* Do I have any conflicting / relevant traffic
* Select / setup next radio frequencies
* TITSSO navaids for this leg
* HSI checked no flag
O. ORIENTATION
* Is the flight track I have just flown where I should be,
and is it relative to my planned track & orientation?
* What airspace is on this leg – how will I avoid or transit it?
* What alternate / diversion airports on this leg & when/where
is the next closest.