Aircraft Checklist

Cessna 182T

This is an abbreviated checklist. Most explanatory items, notes cautions and warnings have been
omitted for brevity. Procedures in red/bold in this checklist should be committed to memory. All
performance speeds should be computed prior to flight using the Aircraft Owner’s Manual. This
checklist is for training purposes only; users must be familiar with and operate in accordance with
the official Aircraft Owner’s Manual.

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Cessna 182T Preflight Checklist

Cabin Preflight Inspection

REMOVE GUST LOCKS & PITOT COVER IF INSTALLED

1. Fuel Quantities ......................................................... CHECK

2. Inspections ............................. CHECK DATES and TIMES
3. Weight and CG .........................................WITHIN LIMITS
4. Documents ............................................................... CHECK
5. Control Wheel Lock ..............................................REMOVE
6. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF
7. Avionics Switch ............................................................. OFF
8. Master Switch .................................................................. ON
9. Avionics Switch ............................................................... ON
10. Avionics Cooling Fan ....................................... CHECK ON
11. Avionics Switch ............................................................. OFF
12. Fuel Quantity Indicators .......................................... CHECK
13. Flaps .......................................................................EXTEND
14. Interior and Exterior Lights ..................................... CHECK
15. Pitot Heat ............................................. CHECK THEN OFF
16. Stall Warning Vane .................................................. CHECK
17. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF
18. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
19. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH
20. Fire Extinguisher .....................................CHECK CHARGE

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EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

Empennage

1. Antennas .................................................................. CHECK

2. Baggage Door ....................................................... LOCKED
3. Left Side of Fuselage ............................................... CHECK
4. Control Surfaces....................................................... CHECK
5. Tail Tie-down........................................................REMOVE
6. Position Light ........................................................... CHECK
7. Right Side of Fuselage ............................................. CHECK

Right Wing

1. Flap and Aileron ...................................................... CHECK

2. Position Light ........................................................... CHECK
3. Strobe ....................................................................... CHECK
4. Wing......................................................................... CHECK
5. Fuel Tank Vent ............................CHECK for BLOCKAGE
6. Wing Tie-down .....................................................REMOVE
7. Wing Root Vents...................................................... CHECK
8. Wheel Assembly ...................................................... CHECK
9. Fuel Tank Sumps ........................... (5) DRAIN and CHECK
10. Fuel Quantity ................................. CHECK/ CAP SECURE

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Nose

1. Right Side Static Port ............................................... CHECK

2. Fuel Sumps..................................... (3) DRAIN and CHECK
3. Cowling, Propeller and Spinner ............................... CHECK
4. Air Inlets ................................................................. CLEAR
5. Air Filter................................................................... CHECK
6. Nose Wheel Assembly ............................................. CHECK
7. Oil Quantity ......................................... (5-9 quarts) CHECK
8. Left Side Static Port ................................................. CHECK
9. Windshield .......................................... CLEAN and CHECK

Left Wing

1. Fuel Tank Sumps ........................... (5) DRAIN and CHECK

2. Fuel Quantity ................................ CHECK / CAP SECURE
3. Wing Root Vents...................................................... CHECK
4. Pitot Tube ................................................................. CHECK
5. Stall Warning Opening ................CHECK for BLOCKAGE
6. Wing Tie-down .....................................................REMOVE
7. Fuel Tank Vent ............................CHECK for BLOCKAGE
8. Wing......................................................................... CHECK
9. Position Light ........................................................... CHECK
10. Strobe ....................................................................... CHECK
11. Flap and Aileron ...................................................... CHECK
12. Wheel Assembly ...................................................... CHECK

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Before Starting Engine

1. Preflight Inspection .......................................... COMPLETE

2. Passenger Briefing ........................................... COMPLETE
3. Seat Belts/ Shoulder Harness ........... ADJUSTED/ SECURE
4. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH
5. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
6. Circuit Breakers .................................................. CHECK IN
7. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF
8. Brakes ........................................................... TEST and SET

V Speeds
Vso ............................................ 41 KIAS
Vs .............................................. 51 KIAS
Vr ......................................... 50-60 KIAS
Vx ...............Sea Level............... 65 KIAS
10,000............... 68 KIAS
Vy...............Sea Level............... 82 KIAS
10,000............... 77 KIAS
Vfe....................... 10 ............ 140 KIAS
20............. 120 KIAS
Full ............ 100 KIAS
Va ................3100 Lbs............. 110 KIAS
2600 Lbs............. 101 KIAS
2100 Lbs............... 91 KIAS
Vno.......................................... 140 KIAS
Vne .......................................... 175 KIAS

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Starting Engine

1.Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF

2.Propeller ............................................................. HIGH RPM
3.Throttle................................................. OPEN ¼ to ½ INCH
4.Beacon.............................................................................. ON
5.Battery Switch ................................................................. ON
6.Aux. Fuel Pump ............................................................... ON
7.Mixture.............................................................. FULL RICH
UNTIL FUEL FLOW RISES
8. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF
9. Aux. Fuel Pump ............................................................. OFF
10. Propeller Area .......................................................... CLEAR
11. Ignition .................................................................. ENGAGE
Do not crank more than 10 seconds/Allow 20 seconds to cool*
12. Mixture................. WHEN ENGINE STARTS FULL RICH
13. Throttle................................................................. 1000 RPM
14. Oil Pressure ...................................... INDICATING GREEN
15. Mixture........................................................ LEAN for TAXI
16. Alternator ......................................................................... ON
17. Ammeter .................................................................. CHECK
18. Flaps .................................................................... RETRACT
19. Navigation Lights........................................ AS REQUIRED
20. Avionics Master Switch ................................................... ON
21. Transponder ...............................................STANDBY/1200
22. Heading Indicator............................ CHECK SLAVE/FREE
23. ASOS/ATIS ........................................................... OBTAIN
24. Altimeter ........................................................................ SET
25. Advisory/Departure & Taxi Clearance ...............CONTACT
*Refer to POH if engine does not start after 3 attempts

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Taxi
1. Brakes .............................................................................. CHECK
2. Instrument Cross-Check................................................... CHECK

Before Takeoff
1. Nose Wheel ................................................................ STRAIGHT
2. Brakes .................................................................. SET and HOLD
3. Flight Controls ........................................... FREE and CORRECT
4. Mixture................................................................................. RICH
5. Throttle..........................................................................1800 RPM
6. Mixture........................................SET for DENSITY ALTITUDE
7. Magnetos ................................... (125 max drop, 50 diff.) CHECK
8. Propeller ............................................... CYCLE then HIGH RPM
9. Engine Gauges and Ammeter .......................................... CHECK
10. Vacuum ................................................................... GREEN ARC
11. Annunciator Panel ............................................................ CHECK
12. Throttle................................................................... CHECK IDLE
13. Throttle..........................................................................1000 RPM
14. Throttle Friction Lock ..................................................... ADJUST
15. Communication/Navigation Radios ........................................ SET
16. NAV/GPS Switch ................................................................... SET
17. Flight Instruments ........................................ SET and CHECKED
18. Fuel Quantities ............................................................ CHECKED
19. Trim ..................................................... TEST/SET for TAKEOFF
20. Autopilot ...................................................................... TEST/OFF
21. Flaps ............................................................... SET for TAKEOFF
22. Cabin Doors & Windows ..................... CLOSED and LATCHED
23. Seats .........................................................ADJUSTED/ LOCKED
24. Departure Briefing ....................CLEARANCE / EMERG. PLAN
25. Advisory/ Tower ......................................................... CONTACT
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Cleared For Takeoff

1. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
2. Lights .......................................................... AS REQUIRED
3. Transponder ...................................................... ALTIDUDE
4. Brakes .................................................................. RELEASE
5. Traffic ...................................................................... CHECK

Normal Takeoff

1. Wing Flaps .................................................................. 0-20

2. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN
3. Elevator Control ........................... LIFT NOSE AT 60 KIAS
4. Climb Speed ....................................................... 70-80 KIAS
5. Wing Flaps .............................RETRACT IF APPLICABLE

Short Field Takeoff

1. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 20

2. Brakes ........................................................................ HOLD
3. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN
4. Engine Gauges ......................................................... GREEN
5. Brakes .................................................................. RELEASE
6. Elevator Control ............................. SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
7. Obstacle Clearance Speed ....................................... 60 KIAS
After Clearing Obstacle:
8. Airspeed .............. ACCELERATE FOR NORMAL CLIMB
9. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT

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Soft Field Takeoff

1. Wing Flaps ................................................................ 10-20

2. Elevator Control ................................................. TAIL LOW
3. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN
4. Accelerate .......................... WHILE IN GROUND EFFECT
5. Climb Speed ............................................................ 67 KIAS
6. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT

Enroute Climb

1. Airspeed ............................................................. 85-95 KIAS

2. Throttle........................................................ AS REQUIRED
3. Propeller ...................................................... AS REQUIRED
4. Mixture........................................................ AS REQUIRED
5. Cowl Flaps .............. AS REQURIED FOR ENGINE TEMP

Cruise

1. Power .........................................................SET for CRUISE

2. Trim............................................................. AS REQUIRED
3. Mixture................................................... LEAN for CRUISE
4. Landing Light.............................................. AS REQUIRED
5. Heading Indicator....................................... CROSS-CHECK

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Descent

1. ASOS/ATIS ........................................................... OBTAIN

2. Altimeter ........................................................................ SET
3. Arrival/Passenger Briefing............................... COMPLETE
4. Mixture........................................ ADJUST AS REQUIRED
5. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED
6. Landing Light................................................................... ON
7. Wing Flaps .................................................. AS REQUIRED
8. Cowl Flaps .............. AS REQUIRED FOR ENGINE TEMP
9. Fuel Selector Valve ..................................................... BOTH

Before Landing

1. Seats, Belts and Shoulder Harnesses .... ADJUST/LOCKED

2. Propeller ............................................................. HIGH RPM
3. Mixture........................................................ AS REQUIRED
4. Autopilot ........................................................................ OFF

Normal Landing

1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED

2. Airspeed ........................................... (flaps UP) 70-80 KIAS
3. Wing Flaps .................................................. AS REQUIRED
4. Airspeed ......................................... (flaps DOWN) 65 KIAS
5. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST
6. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY

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Short Field Landing

1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED

2. Wing Flaps ...................................................................FULL
3. Airspeed .................................................................. 60 KIAS
4. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST
5. Wing Flaps .......................................................... RETRACT
6. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECCESARY

Soft Field Landing

1. Power .......................................................... AS REQUIRED

2. Wing Flaps ...................................................................FULL
3. Airspeed .................................................................. 65 KIAS
4. Touchdown .................................... MAIN WHEELS FIRST
5. Landing Roll ...................................................... TAIL LOW

Go Around (Balked Landing)

1. Throttle............................................................. FULL OPEN
2. Wing Flaps ............................................. RETRACT TO 20
3. Climb Speed ............................................................ 55 KIAS
4. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
5. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 10
6. Wing Flaps .................. (after clearing obstacles) RETRACT

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AFTER LANDING / CLEAR OF RUNWAY

1. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... UP
2. Mixture........................................................ LEAN for TAXI
3. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
4. Landing Light................................................................. OFF
5. Strobes............................................................................ OFF
6. Transponder ........................................................STANDBY
7. Taxi Clearance / Advisory ..................................CONTACT

Securing Airplane

1. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF

2. Throttle......................................................................... IDLE
3. Magnetos ......................................... CHECK GROUNDING
4. Throttle................................................................. 1000 RPM
5. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF
6. Ignition ........................................................................... OFF
7. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF
8. Beacon............................................................................ OFF
9. Fuel Selector ...................................................LEFT/RIGHT
10. Control Lock ......................................................... INSTALL
11. Flight Information ................................................. RECORD
12. Pitot Tube Cover ................................................... INSTALL
13. Wheel Chocks & Tie Downs ................................. SECURE
14. Post Flight Walk-Around ................................. COMPLETE
15. Doors ..................................................................... LOCKED

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Flooded Start

1. Mixture................................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF

2. Throttle......................................................................FULL OPEN
3. Beacon ..................................................................................... ON
4. Battery Switch ......................................................................... ON
5. Aux. Fuel Pump ...................................................................... OFF
Proceed with Item 10 from “Starting Engine” checklist page 6

Ammeter Shows Excessive Rate Of Charge

1. Alternator ................................................................................ OFF

2. Nonessential Electrical Equipment ......................................... OFF
3. Flight .................................... LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Low Voltage Annunciator (Volts) Illuminates In Flight

1. Avionics Master Switch .......................................................... OFF

2. Alternator Circuit Breaker .......................................... CHECK IN
3. Master Switch (Both Sides) ..................................... OFF then ON
4. Low Voltage Light ................................................... CHECK OFF
5. Avionics Master Switch ........................................................... ON
If Low Voltage Annunciator Illuminates Again:
6. Alternator ................................................................................ OFF
7. Nonessential Electrical Equipment ......................................... OFF
8. Flight ....................................................................... TERMINATE

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Landing With A Flat Main Tire

1. Flaps ............................................................ AS REQUIRED

2. Approach .............................................................. NORMAL
3. Touchdown .......................................... GOOD TIRE FIRST
4. Directional Control ........................................... MAINTAIN
(Using brake on good tire)

Landing With a Flat Nose Tire

1. Approach .............................................................. NORMAL
2. Flaps ............................................................ AS REQUIRED
3. Touchdown ........................................................ ON MAINS
4. Elevator ............................... AS NECESSARY TO DELAY
NOSE GEAR CONTACT
Maintain full aft elevator deflection during ground roll

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 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

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Airspeeds For Emergency Operation

Engine Failure After Takeoff ..... (Flaps DOWN) ... 70 KIAS

Maximum Glide ......................... 3100 LBS ............ 76 KIAS
2600 LBS ............ 70 KIAS
2100 LBS ............ 63 KIAS
Landing Without Engine Power:
 Flaps Up .................................................................. 75 KIAS
 Flaps Down ............................................................. 70 KIAS

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff

1. Airspeed ................................(Flaps UP) .............. 75 KIAS

(Flaps DOWN) ....... 70 KIAS
2. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
3. Fuel Selector Valve ......................................................OFF
4. Ignition Switch .............................................................OFF
5. Flaps .......................................................... AS REQUIRED
6. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF
7. Cabin Door .......................................................UNLATCH
8. Land ................................................. STRAIGHT AHEAD

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Engine Failure / Power Loss During Flight

1. Airspeed ....................................................... BEST GLIDE

2. Fuel Selector Valve .................................................. BOTH
3. Aux Fuel Pump ...............................................................ON
4. Mixture....................................................................... RICH
5. Magnetos ................................................... CHECK BOTH
If Power Is Restored
6. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................. OFF
7. Fuel Flow ............................................................ MONITOR

Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

1. Airspeed ....................................................... BEST GLIDE

2. Landing Site................................................. DETERMINE
3. Seats, Seatbelts, Shoulder Harnesses ..................... SECURE
4. Mixture........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF
5. Fuel Selector Valve ........................................................ OFF
6. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF
7. Flaps ......................AS REQUIRED (FULL Recommended)
8. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF
9. Doors .................................................................. UNLATCH
10. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
11. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY

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Precautionary Landing With Engine Power

1. Seats, Seatbelts, Shoulder Harness ........................ SECURE

2. Airspeed .................................................................. 75 KIAS
3. Wing Flaps ....................................................................... 20
4. Selected Field ..................................................... FLY OVER
5. Avionics Master Switch ................................................. OFF
6. Flaps ......................AS REQUIRED (FULL Recommended)
7. Airspeed .................................................................. 70 KIAS
8. Master Switch ................................................................ OFF
9. Doors .................................................................. UNLATCH
10. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
11. Ignition Switch ............................................................... OFF
12. Brakes ........................................ APPLY AS NECESSARY

Fire During Engine Start

1. Cranking ......................................................... CONTINUE

If Engine Starts:
2. Power ................................................................... 1700 RPM
3. Engine ............................................................. SHUTDOWN
If Engine Fails to Start:
2. Throttle .......................................................... FULL OPEN
3. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
4. Cranking ......................................................... CONTINUE
5. Fuel Selector Valve ......................................................OFF
6. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................OFF
7. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF
8. Ignition Switch .............................................................OFF
9. Fire Extinguisher ................................................. OBTAIN
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Engine Fire In Flight

1. Mixture..................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF

2. Fuel Selector Valve ......................................................OFF
3. Aux Fuel Pump .............................................................OFF
4. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF
5. Cabin Heat and Air............................................. CLOSED
6. Wing Root Vents......................................................... OPEN
7. Airspeed .............................................................. 100+ KIAS
8. Forced Landing ................................................... EXECUTE
Refer to “Emergency Landing With-out Engine Power” checklist if
time permits

Electrical Fire In Flight

1. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF

2. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air ................................. CLOSED
3. Fire Extinguisher ........................................... ACTIVATE
4. Avionics Master Switch ................................................ OFF
5. All Electrical Switches (except ignition) ....................... OFF
If Fire Appears Out
6. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat.................................................. OPEN
7. Master Switch .................................................................. ON
8. Circuit Breakers ................................. CHECK (do not reset)
9. Radio Switches............................................................... OFF
10. Avionics Master Switch. ................................................ ON
11. Radio and Electrical Switches .................(one at a time) ON

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Cabin Fire

1. Master Switch ...............................................................OFF

2. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air ................................. CLOSED
3. Fire Extinguisher (if available) .................... ACTIVATE
4. Forced Landing ................................................ EXECUTE
Refer to “Emergency Landing With-out Engine Power” checklist if
time permits

Wing Fire

1. Landing/Taxi Light Switch .........................................OFF

2. Navigation Light Switch ..............................................OFF
3. Strobe Light Switch .....................................................OFF
4. Pitot Heat Switch..........................................................OFF
Perform A Side Slip To Keep The Flames Away From The Fuel Tank
And Cabin, And Land As Soon As Possible With Flaps Retracted.

Should any mechanical difficulty, accident, incident or

delay occur, please contact a Leading Edge Aviation
representative before continuing any flight. DO NOT
FLY any aircraft that may have been damaged, until it
has been inspected and certified airworthy by a certified
mechanic. Call Leading Edge Aviation 435-752-5955

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 Passenger/Crew Briefing Checklist

Before Engine Start:

1. Normal and emergency exit procedures
2. Seatbelt operations
3. Fire extinguisher location & operations
4. Identify PIC for the flight
5. Positive exchange of flight controls process

Before Take-Off:
1. Verify runway in use
2. Type of take-off
3. Direction of departure (VFR)
4. Departure clearance (IFR)
5. Emergency plan
a. Emergency on runway
b. Emergency after liftoff
c. Emergency at altitude
d. Flying/non-flying pilot roles during emergency operations

Approach:
1. Verify runway in use
2. Type of landing
3. Expected crosswind direction/intensity
4. Traffic pattern (VFR)
5. Instrument approach briefing (IFR)

Emergency Transponder Codes:

Air Piracy: ....................................................... 7500
Lost Communication: ...................................... 7600
General Emergency: ..................................... 7700

Emergency 2-Way Communication Frequency:

Guard Frequency: .............................................. 121.5

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