Cessna 152 Memory Items Flashcards
After Start Memory Items
RPM - Set to 1200.
Oil Pressure - Rising to green arc within 30 secs. if not, immediately shut down.
Starter Warning Light - Out. If not, close down engine
Pre-Take Off Checks - Vital Actions
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T Trimmer - Set for take off.
T Throttle Friction Nut - Finger tight.
M Mixture - Rich.
M Magnetos - On both, Check Master switch On.
P Pitot Heater - As required.
P Primer - In and Locked.
F Fuel - On, Check Quantities.
F Flaps - As required.
I Instruments/Gauges - Checked & Set, D.I., Compass, Altimeter, Artificial Indicator, Engine Temperatures and Pressures
H Hatches - Fastened and secure.
H Harnesses - Doors and Windows secure.
C Carburettor Heat - Set Cold.
C Controls - Full and free movement.
Pre-Stall/Aerobatics Checks
HASELL
H Height - Sufficient to recover by 3000’ above ground level.
A Airframe - Gyros caged, brakes off, flaps as required.
S Security - Harness secure, doors and windows closed. No loose articles.
E Engine - Temperatures and pressures within limits, mixture rich. Check for carburettor icing.
L Location - Clear of cloud, controlled airspace, built up areas and active airfields.
L Lookout - 360’ turn to check for other aircraft, especially below.
Continued Stall/Aerobatics
HELL
H Height - Sufficient to recover by 3000’ above ground level.
E Engine - Temperatures and pressures within limits, mixture rich. Check for carburettor icing.
L Location - Clear of cloud, controlled airspace, built up areas and active airfields.
L Lookout - 360’ turn to check for other aircraft, especially below.
Cruise/Re-join
FREDA
F Fuel - On and sufficient including diversion and go-around.
R Radio - Tuned, identified, obtain ATIS or joining instructions.
E Engine - Temperatures and pressures and mixture, check for carburettor ice.
D DI - Synchronised with compass & runway orientation.
A Altimeter - QNH/QFE set as required.
Pre-landing
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B Brakes - Off. Pressure checked.
U Undercarriage - Fixed.
M Mixture - Rich.
F Fuel - On and sufficient for go-around.
F Flaps - As required - check speed
I Instruments - Altimeter set, DI aligned. Engine temperatures and pressures within limits.
C Carburettor Heat - Check for ice and set as required.
H Harness - Fastened and secure.
H Hatches - Doors and windows secure.
L Landing Light - On.
C Clearance - Obtained.
Engine Fire During Start
Starter - Crank engine, 3-4 seconds.
Mixture - Idle cut off.
Throttle - OPEN.
Fuel Selector - OFF.
IF FIRE CONTINUES EVACUATE AIRCRAFT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO A SAFE UPWIND DISTANCE.
Fire On The Ground
Throttle - Closed.
Mixture - Idle cut off. Set fully lean.
Fuel - OFF.
Magnetos - OFF.
Radio - Call for assistance.
Master Switch - OFF.
Park Brake - OFF.
IF TAXYING, STOP TO ALL PREVAILING WIND TO KEEP FIRE AWAY FROM EXITS, CLEAR OF OTHER AIRCRAFT AND FUEL AREAS.
EVACUATE AIRCRAFT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO A SAFE UPWIND DISTANCE.
Engine Fire In The Air
Throttle - Closed.
Mixture - Idle cut off. Set fully lean.
Fuel - OFF.
Magnetos - OFF.
Cabin Heater/Defrost - OFF.
Radio - MAYDAY - Call immediately. Initiate forced landing without power procedure
Cabin Fire In The Air
Master Switch - Off if electrical fire. Return to ON after 3 seconds.
Electrics - Shed all non essentials.
Fire Extinguisher - Use as necessary and ventilate cabin.
Radio - MAYDAY/Pan Call with forced landing/diversion as applicable.
Radio Failure
Radio - Check off/on, volume, squelch & selector switches.
Ancillaries - Check/swap headsets, microphone, plugs secure.
Electrics - Check ammeter, master switch, avionics master, circuit breakers. Reset only once.
Transponder - Set 7600.
Procedure - Carry out blind transit, speechless procedure.
Electrical Failure
Electrical Load - Shed all non essentials.
Field/Output - Check, reset circuit breakers.
Ammeter/Voltage - Check warning light.
Master Switch - Off for 3 seconds then select On.
IF OUTPUT RESTORED MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL SERVICES ONLY AND LAND/DIVERT A.S.A.P.
Engine Failure After Take Off
Attitude/Configuration - Lower nose to maintain best gliding speed. Select landing area ahead.
Fuel - OFF.
Mixture - ICO.
Magnetos - OFF.
Radio - MAYDAY - Call. If time permits.
Master Switch - After final flap selection. OFF.
BRIEF PASSENGERS, TIGHTEN HARNESSES, OPEN/JETTISON DOORS AS TIME PERMITS. NEVER ATTEMPT TO TURN BACK.
Engine Failure At Altitude
Attitude/Configuration - Attain best gliding speed and trim.
Plan - Forced landing site and check for possible cause of engine failure.
Carburettor Heat - On (Hot).
Fuel - On. Check contents.
Mixture - Rich.
Primer - Locked.
Magnetos - On both.
Throttle - If engine fails to respond - exercise.
Radio - MAYDAY - Call
Transponder - Set 7700.
Fuel - OFF.
Mixture - ICO.
Magnetos - OFF.
Harnesses - Tighten.
Doors - Unlatch/Jettison.
Crew/Passengers - Briefed - as time permits.
Master Switch - After final flap selection. OFF.
Ditching Procedure
Attitude/Configuration - Attain best gliding speed and trim.
Plan - Forced landing site and check for possible cause of engine failure.
Carburettor Heat - On (Hot).
Fuel - On. Check contents.
Mixture - Rich.
Primer - Locked.
Magnetos - On both.
Throttle - If engine fails to respond - exercise.
Radio - MAYDAY - Call
Transponder - Set 7700.
Fuel - OFF.
Mixture - ICO.
Magnetos - OFF.
Harnesses - Tighten.
Doors - Unlatch/Jettison.
Crew/Passengers - Briefed - as time permits.
Master Switch - After final flap selection. OFF.
HEAD FOR COASTLINE OR SHIPPING
Large Swell/Light Wind - Land along swell, tail down, stalled.
Light Swell/Strong Wind - Land into wind, rail down, stalled.
After Ditching - Use survival equipment. DO NOT INFLATE LIFEJACKETS IN CABIN
