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C-172 Seaplane Checklist ( Floats ) N98637

Determine Weight And Balance


Check Ignition Off Page 1
Release Control Locks, Fuel Selector On Both Pre-Flight / Normal Procedures

EXTERNAL: INSIDE AIRCRAFT: START - UP:

Check Prop Erosion Clear Area Ahead


Position And Secure Seats And
Check Oil Quantity Baggage Mixture Rich Prime As
Visually Check Fuel Quantity Clear Seat Belts And Headset Wires Needed ( None When Hot )
Drain Fuel Sumps Check Trim Indicator Position Throttle Cracked Clear Area
Check Flight Control Freedom Check Fuel Selector On Both Engage Starter
Check Trim Tab Setting Master Switch On ( Check Gauges ) Check Oil Pressure
Pump Floats - Check Cables Avionics Switch Off
Idle 800 RPM
Remove Mooring Lines Brief Passengers
Water Rudders Down

TAXI CHECK ( CIGARRS ):


Doors And Shoulder Harness Secured
Mixture Rich
C - Controls Free And Correct
I - Instruments Check And Set
G - Gas Check On Both
A - Attitude Trim Set
R - Run - Up 1700 RPM 125 Max Drop 50 Differential; Check Carb Heat, Engine Instruments, Suction
R - Radios Check And Set
S - Switch Check On

TAKE OFF ( CARS ):


C - Carburetor Heat Off
A - Area Clear
R - Water Rudders Up
S - Stick Or Yoke Back
Increase Throttle To Full Power
Push Nose Forward After Hump Phase
Seek Best Planing Attitude On The Step
Accelerate In Ground Effect To 62 KIAS
Reduce Flaps - Accelerate to 76 KIAS
Climb Out Via Safest Flight Path
Reduce Power At Safe Altitude
Flaps Zero, Set Cruise

LANDING ( CGUMP ): AFTER LANDING: DOCKING:

Landing Area Reconnaissance Water Rudders Down


Brief Passengers Wings Flaps Up Throttle Closed
C - Carburetor Heat On Carburetor Heat Cold Mixture Idle Cut Off
Stow Seat Belts And Headset Ignition Switch Off
G - Gas Check And On Both
Crack Doors
U - Water Rudders Up Master Switch Off
Close FAA Flight Plan
M - Mixture Rich Confirm All Switches Off
Avionics Switch Off
P - Prop Fixed Low RPM Fuel Selector L Or R
Wing Flaps 10` Glassy Water, Check Magnetos Off And Back On Control Lock Installed
20` Normal, 30` Confined Area One Magneto And Carburetor Heat Secure Mooring Lines
Final Approach Speed 65 KIAS On

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