C172 Memory Items Flashcards
Engine Failure - What are the Engine Checks/Actions?
F M I P
F - Fuel
* Selector BOTH
* Shutoff IN
* Pump ON
* Contents CHECKED
M - Mixture
* Check Range POWER
I - Ignition
* Check - LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH
* Prop Stopped - ATTEMPT RESTART
P - Power
* Check Range POWER
* Set Idle
Engine Failure - what are the PERSONAL checks?
Radio MAYDAY
Squawk 7700
ELT ACTIVATE
Passengers BRIEF
Doors UNLATCH 45 degrees
Engine Failure - what are the SHUT DOWN checks?
F M I M
Fuel
* Shutoff OUT
* Fuel OFF
Mixture
* Mixture set IDLE/CUT OFF
Ignition
* Ignition OFF
Master
* Master OFF AFTER FLAPS SETS
Steps for Precautionary Landing
Identify Spot
* Identify a landing place ( no rush )
* Flying at 500 AGL or 100 under the clouds.
* Get into Low Vis config
1st Circuit
* Fly length ( non traffic ) at height. (non traffic side )
* Bug heading
* Identify aiming point.
* Identify go around point
* Time should be at least 10 - 12 seconds
First downwind
* In close
* Pan pan pan
* Passenger briefing
* Squawk 7700
* ELT on
Second Inspection
* 200 ft
* Detail surface review
* Go around at go around point, climb back up
Second downwind
* Spacing… dont squash in
* Pre-landing checks
* Door handles 45
* Short field approach
After Landing
* Secure plane
* Contact ATC/Club/Police
* First aid if needed
* Don’t talk to media or anyone.
Steps for an engine fire - in air
Mixture - IDLE
Fuel - OFF
Fuel Shutoff - OUT
Ignitation - OFF
Throttle IDLE
If fire still not out, dive - goal is 120+ kts.
Land as soon as possible
Engine Failure After Take-off - full steps - including checks
IMMEDIATE
* Nose down
* Throttle Idle
* Best Glide 70 knots
Identify Landing Spot - head to it.
Engine Checks - FIM
Fuel - Both Shut off in, fuel gauges
Ignition - Both
Mixture - Full
Scan and confirm landing spot
Engine Restart - FIM
* Fuel Shut Off - IN
* Fuel - BOTH
* Fuel Switch - ON
* Mixture - RICH
* Ignition - BOTH ( if Prop Windmilling ) START other wise
Once Started, fuel pump off. Turn on if engine fails again.
Scan and confirm landing spot
Radio Call
PAN PAN PAN
CALL SIGN
Engine failure
2 pob
LOCATION
Scan and confirm landing spot
PASSENGER BRIEF
* Doors to 45 degrees
ON FINAL
* Mixture - OUT
* Fuel Cutoff OUT
* IGNITION OFF
* MASTER OFF
Engine Fire on Ground
Ignitition Swtich - START continue cranking
If starts:
* Power 1800 RPM for a few minutes
* Idle Cut Off
Fails to Start
* Throttle - Full OPEN
* Mixture - Idle Cut Off
* Cranking - CONTINUE
* Fuel Shut-off - OUT
* Fuel Pump - OFF
Exit Aircarft
Extinish fire - Fire extingushier / Blanket.
Electical Fire in Flight
- Standby Battery Switch - OFF
- Master Switch - OFF
- Cabin Vents - CLOSED
- Cabin HT and AIR - OFF ( Push in fully )
- Avionics - OFF
- All other switches - OFF
Once fire is out
* Cabin Vents - OPEN
* Cabin Heat and Air - OPEN
Continuing
* Circuit Breakers - CHECK - DO NOT RESET
* Master - ON
* Stby Batt - ARM
* Avionics - ON
Steps for Wing Fire
* LAND and TAXI Lights - OFF
* Nav Lights - OFF
* Strobe - OFF
* Pitot Heat - OFF
Perform side slip to keep flames away from fuel tanks.
Emergency procedure for Inadvertent Icing
* Pitot Heat - ON
* Turn back or change altitude
* Cabin Heat - ON ( Full out )
Procedure for Static Source Blockage C172
- ALT Static Air - PULL OUT
- Cabin Vents - CLOSED
- Cabin HEAT and Cabin Air - OFF
Maximum Variation is
- 4 kts for airspeed
- 30 feet for altitude
What is the procedure for a High Voltage Warning in a C172?
- Master Switch - ALT ONLY - OFF
Reduce Electical load:
- Avionics Bus 1 - OFF
- PITOT - OFF
- All Lights - OFF
Low Volt Warning - at more than 1000 RPM
- Master Switch ( ALT ) - OFF
- Check Circuit breakers
- Master Switch ( both ) - ON
Check Low Volts Annuciator if Out:
- Monitor charging
If Low Volt Annucator remains lit:
- Master Switch ( ALT ) only - OFF
- Reduce Load. Lights etc
- Land as soon as practical
