Before Landing - Cessna 172S Quick Reference Handbook

BEFORE LANDING

1. Brakes -- Checked and OFF.
2. Undercarriage -- DOWN and locked.
3. Mixture -- RICH.
4. Fuel -- Check quantity, pressure and tank selection on BOTH.
5. Instruments -- Check temps and pressures in GREEN.
6. Switches -- MAGS both, MASTER on, LIGHTS as required.
7. Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT POSITION.
8. Hatches and Harnesses -- SECURED and LOCKED.
LANDING
NORMAL LANDING
1. Airspeed -- 65-75 KIAS (flaps UP).
2. Wing Flaps -- AS DESIRED (0º-10º below 110 KIAS; 10º-30º below 85
KIAS).
3. Airspeed -- 60-70 KIAS (flaps FULL).
4. Power -- REDUCE to idle as obstacles are cleared.
5. Trim -- ADJUST as desired.
6. Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
7. Landing Roll -- LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY.
8. Braking -- MINIMUM REQUIRED.
SHORT FIELD LANDING
1. Airspeed -- 65-75 KIAS (Flaps UP).
2. Wing Flaps -- FULL DOWN (30°).
3. Airspeed -- 61 KIAS (until flare).
4. Trim -- ADJUST as desired.
5. Power -- REDUCE to idle after clearing obstacles.
6. Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
7. Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY.
8. Wing Flaps -- RETRACT for maximum brake effectiveness.
BALKED LANDING
1. THROTTLE -- FULL OPEN.
2. Wing Flaps -- RETRACT to 20º.
3. Climb Speed -- 60 KIAS.
4. Wing Flaps -- RETRACT slowly after reaching a safe altitude and 65
KIAS.
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