Pre Flight Inspection Checklist C172S Walk Around 1: 1. Tie downs Wings and Tail DISCONNECT 2.

2. Pitot Tube cover REMOVED (Check for pitot blockage) Cabin: 1. Pilots Operating Handbook ACCESSIBLE 2. Garmin G1000 Reference Guide - ACCESSIBLE 3. Parking Brake SET 4. Control Lock REMOVE 5. MAGNETOS Switch OFF 6. AVIONICS Switch (Bus 1 and 2) OFF 7. MASTER Switch ON 8. Flaps EXTENDED FULLY (30) 9. LIGHTS (ALL) ON 10. PITOT HEAT Switch ON (IFR) Walk Around 2: 1. LIGHTS (ALL) OPERATING 2. PITOT TUBE Warm to touch within 30 seconds (IFR) 3. LIGHTS (ALL) OFF 4. PITOT HEAT Switch OFF (IFR) 5. MASTER Switch OFF 6. ALT STATIC AIR OFF (push full in) 7. Fire Extinguisher CHECK (gage pointer in green arc) Walk Around 3: LEFT WING 1. Flap CHECK for security and condition Check rollers, tracks and locknut on actuator 2. Aileron CHECK freedom of movement and security Check hinge pins, locknut, mass balance tab and static bonding strip 3. Leading Edge Check condition Ice/frost, chips 4. Stall Warning Opening CHECK for blockage by applying suction 5. Fuel Tank Vent Opening CHECK for blockage 6. Main Wheel Tyre and Fearing CHECK for proper inflation and general condition 7. Static Source Opening CHECK opening is clear 8. Fuel Quantity CHECK VISUALLY 9. Fuel Filler Cap SECURE and VENT CLEAR Lift up rubber under cap to see vents

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C172S Preflight Inspection Checklist

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NOSE 1. Nose Wheel Strut and Tyre CHECK for proper inflation of strut (oleo) and condition of tire 2. Propeller and Spinner CHECK for nicks and security 3. Engine Cooling Air Inlets CLEAR of obstructions 4. Air Filter CHECK for restrictions by dust or other foreign matter 5. Engine Oil Dipstick/Filler Cap CHECK oil level, then check dipstick/filler cap SECURE DO NOT OPERATE WITH LESS THAN 5 QUARTS RIGHT WING 1. Fuel Quantity CHECK VISUALLY 2. Fuel Filler Cap SECURE and VENT CLEAR 3. Main Wheel Tyre and Fearing CHECK for proper inflation and general condition 4. Leading Edge CHECK condition 5. Aileron CHECK freedom of movement and security 6. Flap CHECK for security and condition EMPENNAGE 1. Control Surfaces CHECK freedom of movement and security Elevator CHECK balance tabs, static bonding, nuts Rudder CHECK cables, locknuts and bolts 2. Elevator Trim Tab CHECK security 3. Antennas CHECK security of attachment and general condition 4. Autopilot Static Source CHECK (opening is clear) 5. Baggage Door CHECK (lock with key)

Walk Around 4: LEFT WING 1. Fuel Tank Drain Valves DRAIN (5) RIGHT WING 1. Fuel Tank Drain Valves DRAIN (5) NOSE 1. Fuel Strainer Drain Valve (Located on bottom of fuselage) DRAIN (3)

Oxford Aviation Academy

C172S Preflight Inspection Checklist

Issue 1.1, 25Jun09