1981 Cessna 172P – N781FM
Air Plains 180 HP Conversion
PREFLIGHT CABIN
1. Pilot’s Operating Handbook Available
2. Parking Brake……………….…………Set
3. Hobbs & Tach…………….………..Check
4. Fire Extinguisher………………..Charged
5. Squawk Sheet……………………..Check
6. Documents……………AROW in airplane
7. Control/Avionics Lock…………...Remove
8. Ignition Switch………………………….Off9. Avionics Power Switch………………..Off10. Master Switch………………………….OnWarning
When turning on the masterswitch, using an external powersource, or pulling the propeller
through by hand, treat thepropeller as if the ignition switch
were on. Do not stand, nor allow
anyone else to stand, within thearc of the propeller, since aloose or broken wire, or acomponent malfunction, could
cause the propeller to rotate.

11. Wing Flaps…………………………….30º
12. Fuel Indicators………… Check Quantity
13. Avionics Cooling Fan……………..Check
Audibly for Operation
14. Pitot Tube …………… .Remove Cover
Check As Required
15. Lights………………………………Check
16. Master Switch………………………..Off17. Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve (ifinstalled)………………………….Off18. Fuel Selector………………………..BothPREFLIGHT EMPENNAGE
1. Baggage Door…………………….Checkfor security & lock
2. Antennas…………………………Secure
3. Tail Tie-Down……………….Disconnect
4. Control Surfaces…………………Check

RIGHT WING trailing edge
1. Right Flap……………………..….Check
2. Right Aileron………………….….Check
3. Right Wingtip & Light…………...Check
PREFLIGHT RIGHT WING
1. Wing Tie Down…………….Disconnect
2. Right Fuel Tank Sump……………Drain
3. Right wheel, tire & brake……… Check
4. Fuel Selector -Drain Valve……….Drain
5. Right Fuel Quantity…….Visually Check
6. Fuel Filler Cap…………………..Securevent unobstructedNOSE
1. Engine Oil Dipstick……… …5-8 Quarts(7 Min. for extended flights)
2. Fuel Strainer Drain Knob……………….
…. Pullout to Drain
3. Engine Oil Filler Cap…….Check Secure
4. Prop & Spinner…………….……..Check
5. Carburetor Air Filter………………Check
6. Nose Wheel, Strut & Tire………..Check
7. Windscreen………………..Check/Clean
8. Static Source…………Check (Left side)

PREFLIGHT LEFT WING
1. Left Main Wheel Tire & Brake……Check
2. Left Fuel Tank Sump……………….Drain
3. Left Fuel Quantity………..Visually Check
4. Fuel Filler Cap…………………….Secure
5. Left Fuel Vent……………….Check Clear
6. Stall Warning………………………..Check
7. Wing Tie-Down………………Disconnect
8. Landing Lights……………………..Check

LEFT WING Trailing Edge
1. Left Wingtip & Light……………….Check
2. Left Aileron…………………………Check
3. Left Flap……………………………Check

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PASSENGER BRIEF
Seat Belts / Shoulder Harness
Personal Electronic Devices off
Air Vents / Comfort
Fire Extinguisher Loc. / Operation
Emergency Procedures & Exits

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MISSION BRIEF
Mission Objective
Destination, WX, Route, Alt, ETE
NOTAMS
Crew Coordination & CRM
Sterile Cockpit Procedures
Cockpit Layout
Intercom & Radio Usage
Seats, Seatbelts, Doors
Emergency Action & Equipment

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Preflight Inspection………………Complete
2. Passenger Brief………………….Complete
3. Seats / Belts / Shoulder Harness………………………...Adjust and Lock
4. Fuel Selector Valve……………………Both
5. Avionics Power Switch………………….OffCaution
The avionics power switch must be OFFduring engine start to prevent possible
damage to avionics.
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Autopilot (If Installed)……………………OffElectrical Equipment…………………….OffBrakes……………………………Test & Set
Circuit Breakers…………………..Check In

STARTING ENGINE
1. Mixture…………………………………..Rich
2. Carburetor Heat………………………..Cold
3. Master Switch……………………………On
4. Flashing Beacon & Nav Lights…………On
5. Prime………..As Required (2 to 4 strokes)
6. Throttle………………………Open 1/8 Inch
7. Propeller Area…………………………Clear
8. Ignition Switch…………………………Start
9. Throttle………………….800 to 1000 RPM
10. Oil Pressure………………………….Check
11. Starter…………………Check Disengaged
12. Avionics Power Switch………………….On
13. Radios…………………………………….On
14. Taxi Lights…………………….As Required
15. Flaps………………………………………Up
16. Transponder…………………..TEST/STBY
17. ATIS / AWOS.Altimeter………………….. Set(Verify Within 75’ of Fld Elev.)

TAXI…
1. Brakes……………………………….Test
2. Heat / Vents / Defrost…….As Required
3. Attitude Indicator………….Verify ProperOperation
4. Turn Coordinator………….Verify Proper
Operation
5. H.I. & Compass……………Verify Proper
Operation
6. Fuel Selector Valve………………………
Check & Set to Both

BEFORE TAKEOFF – RUN UP
1. Parking Brake…………………………..Set
2. Seats / Belts / Shoulder Harness…………
Check Secure
3. Cabin Doors & Windows………
………………………..Closed and Locked
4. Flight Controls…….. Free & Correct
5. Flight Instruments …………...Check & Set
6. Fuel Quantity……………………….. Check
7. Mixture…………………………………..Rich8. Fuel Selector Valve………...Recheck Both
9. Elevator & Rudder Trim……….……………
Set for Takeoff
10. Throttle…………………………..1700 RPM
11. Magnetos..Max Drop…………… 125 RPM
50 RPM differential
12. Carb Heat……………Check for RPM Drop
13. Suction Gauge……………………….Check
14. Engine Inst & Ammeter……………..Check
15. Throttle…………………………..Idle CheckSet 800 to 1000 RPM
16. Throttle Friction Lock………………..Adjust
17. Strobe Lights/Pulse Lights(If installed)…………………….As Desired
18. Radios / Transponder…………………..Set
19. Autopilot (If Installed)……………………Off20. Flaps set for Takeoff………………...0°-10°
21. Primer…………………………..In & Locked
22. Carb. Heat……………………………...Cold
23. Takeoff Briefing………………….Complete
24. Doors & Windows…………………Latched
25. Lights…………………………………….Set
26. Transponder…………………….Set to ALT
27. Time………………………………….Record
28. Parking Brake……………………...Release

TAKE OFF
1. Flaps…………………………………..0°-10°
2. Carb Heat………………………………Cold
3. Throttle……………………………Full Open
4. Mixture…………….Full Rich or Max Power
5. Engine Instruments……………….In Green
6. Rotate………………………………55 KIAS
7. Climb Speed…………………75 to 85 KIAS
 Short Field T.O…………...10° Flaps / 57
KIAS Until Clear Soft Field T.O………10° Flaps / Ground
Effect ASAP
8. Wing Flaps……….Retract (above 70 KIAS)

ENROUTE CLIMB
1. Airspeed……………..75 - 85 KIAS NormalNote
If a maximum performance climb is necessary
use speeds shown in the Rate Of Climb chartin POH Section 5.
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Throttle……………………………Full Open
Fuel Selector……………………………BothMixture………………Full Rich or Max RPM
Engine Instruments………………….CheckCRUISE
1. Power……………………..2100-2700 RPM(no more than 75% is recommended)
2. Max. Continuous RPM ………..… …2450
3. Elevator & Rudder Trim…………….Adjust
4. Mixture………………………………….Lean
5. Engine Instruments / Fuel…………..Check
6. Heading Indicator (H.I.)……...To Compass
7. Lights…………………………..As Required
8. Flight Plan…………..Activate as Required

DESCENT
1. Heading Indicator……………To Compass
2. Altimeter…………………………………Set
3. Fuel Selector…………………………..Both4. Lights………………………….As Required
5. Engine Instruments…………………Check
6. Mixture……..Adjust for Smooth Operation(full rich for idle power)
7. Carb Heat…………Full Heat as Required

BEFORE LANDINGHarness ............... Secure
1. Seat, ……Seat Belts, Shoulder Harness
Secure2. Fuel Selector Valve…………………Both
3. Mixture………………………………..Rich
4. Carb Heat…………..On (Apply Full Heat
Before Closing Throttle)
5. Autopilot (If installed)…………………Off6. Airspeed…….....65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)
7. Wing Flaps.As Desired (Below 85 KIAS).. (Maximum Flap Travel is 30º)
8. Airspeed……..60-70 KIAS (Flaps Down)
9. Trim…………………………………Adjust
10.Touchdown…………….Main Wheel First
11. Landing Roll………...Lower Nose Wheel
Gently12. Braking……………….Minimum required
SHORT FIELD LANDING
1. Airspeed ............ 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)
2. Wing Flaps.............. 30º (below 85 KIAS)
3. Airspeed ..................... Maintain 62 KIAS(Until Flare)
4. Trim .............................................. Adjust
5. Power…................... Reduce to idle after
clearing obstacle
6. Touchdown ................ Main Wheels First
7. Brakes ...............................Apply Heavily
8. Wing Flaps...................................Retract
BALKED LANDING
1. Throttle ....................................Full Open
2. Carb Heat ........................................Cold
3. Wing Flaps.................. 20° (Immediately)
4. Climb Speed .............................. 60 KIAS
5. Wing Flaps..................................... …10º(Until Obstacles are Cleared)
6. Wing Flaps.......... Retract (After reachinga safe altitude and 65 KIAS)
AFTER LANDING (Clear of Runway)
1. Wing Flaps..........................................Up
2. Carb Heat ........................................Cold
3. Lights .................................. As Required
4. Transponder ......................STBY & 1200
5. Mixture............................................ Lean
6. Pitot Heat........................................... Off
SECURING AIRCRAFT
1. Parking Brake ....................................Set
2. Throttle ............................................. Idle
3. Avionics Power & Switches ............... Off
4. Magnetos.................... Check for Ground
5. Mixture.................................. Idle Cut Off
6. Ignition & Master Switch .......................Off7. Control/Avionics Lock ......................Install
8. Parking Brake ..................................... Off

9. Fuel Selector ......................... Left or Right
10. Hobbs & Tach ............................... Record
11. Aircraft......................... Secured & Locked
12. Flight Plan ..................................... Closed
V Speeds and Specs¾ X-Wind (Max Demo’d)................ 15 Knots¾ Vr Rotation Speed...................... 55 KIAS
¾ Vx Best Angle Climb .................. 62 KIAS
¾ Vy Best Rate Climb .................... 76 KIAS
¾ Vso Stall w/ Flaps....................... 40 KIAS
¾ Vs1 Stall w/o Flaps..................... 50 KIAS
¾ Best Glide (2550 Lbs) ................. 68 KIAS
¾ Va Max Abrupt Ctrl (2550 Lbs)...........105KIAS¾ Va Max Abrupt Ctrl (2150 Lbs).............95
KIAS¾ Va Max Abrupt Ctrl (1750 Lbs)..............85KIAS¾ Vno Max Structural Cruise .................127
KIAS¾ Vne Never Exceed ................... 158 KIAS
¾ Vfe 10°-Full Flaps....................... 85 KIAS
¾ Max Window Open Speed……..158 KIAS

Aircraft Information
Gross Weight Capacity................................ .2550(Takeoff & Landing .........................2550)
Engine………Lycoming O-360-A4M¾ Max Power ................................180 BHP¾ Max Engine Speed ................ 2700 RPM¾ Fuel Type ........................... 100LL (Blue)¾ Fuel Capacity (Standard) ............. 40 Gal
Usable¾ Oil Type .................................. 15w50XC¾ Oil Capacity .............. 8 Qts (Minimum 5)¾ Electrical ............... 24 - 28 Volt / 60 Amp¾ Tire Pressure ......................Nose-40 PSI
Main -30 PSI

V Speeds and Specs are based on sealevel. Consult the Air Plains Services,
Corp. FAA Approved Airplane Flight
Manual Supplement for V speed andSpecs for operations above sea level.

This checklist is a guide to coordinate
Pilot Operating Handbook and STC dataapplicable to this particular aircraftonly. The applicable Pilot Operating
Handbook and STC installations remain
the official documentation for thisaircraft.
The pilot in command is responsible forcomplying with all items in the Pilot
Operating Handbook and applicable
STCs.

…General...

I certify this checklist has been reviewed
for accuracy.

EMERGENCY…………………………..121.5
Unicom ……………..122.7--122.8--122.95
123.0--123.05
Multicom …………………….122.9- (CTAF)
Flight Service…………………….122.2(Most Common)……….122.1--122.6--123.6
Flight Watch……………………………122.0
Air to Air ……………122.75-122.85-123.45
Transponder Codes
1200
VFR7500
HIJACK
7600
LOST COMMS
7700
EMERGENCY______________________________1/1/06__
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N781FM
1981 Cessna 172P
Air Plains 180 HP Conversion
Engine Failure During Takeoff
Roll
1. Throttle……………….….Idle
2. Brakes………………...Apply
3. Flaps …………………Retract
4. Mixture…………...Idle Cut Off
5. Ignition Switch…………….OffEngine Failure Immediately
After Takeoff
1. Airspeed…………………….
70 KIAS (Flaps Up)
65 KIAS (Flaps Down)
2. Mixture………….Idle Cut Off
3. Fuel Selector…………….Off4. Ignition……………………Off
5. Wing Flaps……As Required
6. Master Switch……………OffEngine Failure During Flight(Restart)
1. Airspeed…………..75 KIAS
2. Carb Heat……………….On
3. Fuel Selector…………Both
4. Mixture………………….Rich5. Ignition………………….Both(or START if propeller is opped)
6. Prime…………..…In & Locked
Forced Landing Without Engine
Power
1. Airspeed….70 KIAS (Flaps Up)
65 KIAS (Flaps Down)
2. Mixture……………..Idle Cut Off
3. Fuel Selector………………..Off4. Ignition……………………….Off5. Wing Flaps……….As Required(30º Recommended)

6. Master witch……………………….Off7. Doors………………………Unlatched
Prior To Touchdown
8. Touchdown…………Slightly Tail Low
9. Brakes………………....Apply Heavily
Precautionary Landing With EnginePower
1. Wing laps………………………...20°
2. Airspeed…………………….65 KIAS
3. Select Field…………………Perform
Fly Over Inspection
4. Radio & Electrical Switches …….Off5. Flaps………...30º on Final Approach
6. Airspeed……………………..65 KIAS
7. Avionics & Master Switches……. Off
8. Doors………………………Unlatched
Prior ToTouchdown
9. Touchdown………..Slightly Tail Low
10. Ignition Switch…………………….Off11. Brakes…………………Apply Heavily
Engine Fire During Start
1. Continue Cranking Engine
2. If Engine Starts:……………….Power1700 RPM for a few minutes
3. Engine………Shutdown and Inspect
If Engine Fails to Start:
4. Throttle…………………. Full Open
5. Mixture…………………Idle Cut Off
6. Cranking………………….Continue
7. Fire Extinguisher ………….Obtain
8. Master/Ignition/Fuel……………Off9. Fire………………………Extinguish
10. Fire Damage………………..Inspect
Engine Fire in Flight
1. Mixture…………………Idle Cut Off
2. Fuel Selector…………………….Off3. Master Switch……………………..Off4. Cabin Heat & Air………………….Off(Except Overhead Vents)
5. Airspeed…………………100 KIAS
(If fire is not extinguished, increase glide
speed to find an airspeed, which will
provide an incombustible mixture.)
6. Forced Ldg w/o Eng Power.ExecuteElectrical Fire in Flight
1. Master Switch .............................. Off(Leave Ignition On)
2. All Other Switches ………Off(Except Ignition)
3. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat .............Closed
4. Fire Extinguisher .................Activate

Warning
After discharging anextinguisher within a closed
cabin, ventilate the cabin.
If fire is extinguished & electrical power
is necesary
5. Master Switch.................................On
6. Circuit Breakers................... Check for
Faulty circuit (Do Not Reset)
7. Radio/Electrical Switches on one at atime w/ delay after each to locate short.
8. Vent cabin
when assured fire is
extinguishedCabin Fire
1. Master Switch .............................. Off(Leave Ignition on)
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat .............Closed
3. Fire Extinguisher .................Activate

Warning
After discharging an
extinguisher within a closed
cabin, ventilate the cabin.
4. Land............... As soon as possible andinspect damage
Wing Fire
1. Navigation Lights ........................ Off
2. Strobe Lights ............................... Off
3. Pitot Heat ..................................... Off
4. Landing/Taxi Lights .................... Off

NoteSideslip to keep flames away from thefuel tank and cabin, and land as soon
as possible using flaps only as required
for final approach and touchdown.
Icing
1. Pitot Heat………………..…… On
2. Turn back or change altitude toobtain an outside air temp that isless conducive to icing.
3. Pull cabin heat control to full outand open defroster outlet to obtainmaximum windshield defroster
airflow.
4. Open the throttle to increase engine
speed and minimize ice build-up on
propeller blades
5. Watch for signs of carburetor air
filter ice and apply carburetor heatas required. An unexplained loss inengine speed could be caused bycarburetor ice or air intake filter ice.
Lean the mixture if carb heat is usedcontinuously.
6. Plan a landing at the nearest
airport. With an extremely rapid ice
build-up, select a suitable “offairport” landing site.
7. With ice accumulation of ¼ inch or
more on the wing leading edges, beprepared for higher stall speed.
8. Leave wing flaps retracted. With asevere ice build-up on the horizontal
tail, the change in wing wake airflow
direction caused by wing flap
extension could result in a loss ofelevator effectiveness.
9. Open left window and if practicalscrape ice from a portion of thewindshield for visibility in landing
10. Perform landing approach,if necessary for improved
visibility use a forward slip
11. Approach at 80 to 90 KIAS
depending upon the amountof accumulation ice.
12. Perform a landing in level attitude.

Ditching

1. Radio………..Transmit
Maydayon 121.5 giving location andintentions and squawk 7700
2. Heavy objects………...…...Secureor Jettison
3. Flaps…………………….20º to 30º
4. Power…………….Est. a 300 FPM
descent at 55 KIAS

5. Approach …………High winds,
heavy seas Into the Wind
Light winds, heavy swells……….
Parallel to swells
NoteIf no power is available, approach at
70 KIAS with flaps up or at 65 KIAS
with 10º flaps.
6. Cabin Doors………………Unlatch
7. Touchdown…………Level attitudeat established descent rate
8. Face………Cushion at touchdownwith folded coat or seat cushion.
9. Airplane……….Evacuate throughCabin doors. If necessary, open
window and flood cabin toequalize pressure so doors can be
opened.
10. Life vests and raft………..Inflate

Airspeeds for Emergency
Operations

LANDING WITHOUT ELEVATORCONTROL
Trim for horizontal flight (with an airSpeed of approximately 65 KIAS andFlaps set to 20 deg.) by using throttle
And elevator trim controls. Then DO
NOT change the elevator trim control
setting; control the glide angle byadjusting power exclusively.

Engine Failure After Takeoff:
Wing Flaps Up ------ 70KIAS
Wing Flaps Down – 65KIAS
Maneuvering Speed:
2550 Lbs –105KIAS
2150 Lbs –- 95KIAS
1750 Lbs -- 85
KIAS
Maximum Glide:2550 Lbs – 65 KIAS
2150 Lbs – 62 KIAS
1750 Lbs – 56 KIAS
Precautionary Landing WithEngine Power – 65 KIAS

At flareout, the nose-down moment
Resulting from power reduction is anAdverse factor and the airplane may hit
On the nose wheel. Consequently, atFlareout, the elevator trim control should
be adjusted toward the full noseUp position and the power adjusted sothat the airplane will rotate to the horiZontal attitude for touchdown.
Close the throttle at touchdown

This checklist is a guide to coordinate
Landing Without Engine Power:
Pilot Operating Handbook and STC data
Wing Flaps Up – 70 KIAS
applicable to this particular aircraft only.
Wing Flaps Down – 65 KIAS
The
applicable
Pilot
OperatingHandbook and STC installations remain
the official documentation for thisaircraft.
The pilot in command is responsible forcomplying with all items in the Pilot
Operating Handbook and applicable
STCs.
I certify this checklist has been reviewed
for accuracy.

For all otherEmergency
AbnormalProcedures.
See thePOH
Section 3.

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