C172 preflight checklist

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FIRES

DURING START

1. Cranking - Continue. If Engine Starts
2. Power - 1700 RPM (few min)
3. Engine - Shutdown Inspect for damage. If Engine Fails to Start
4. Cranking - Continue.
5. Fire Extinguisher Obtain.
6. Engine - SECURE.

A. Master - Off.
B. Ignition - Off.
C. Fuel Selector - Off.

7. Fire - Extinguish.
8. Fire Damage - Inspect.

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Mixture - I.C.O..
2. Fuel Selector - Off.
3. Master Switch - Off.
4. Cabin Heat and Air - Off. (except wing root vents)
5. Airspeed - 100 MPH. (faster if needed)
6. Forced Landing Execute.

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Master Switch - Off.
2. All Other Switches - Off. (except ignition switch)
3. All Vents - Closed.
4. Fire Extinguisher Activate.
5. Cabin - Ventilate. If fire appears Out.
6. Master Switch - On.
7. Circuit Breakers - Check for faulty circuit don’t reset.
8. Electrical Switches - On one at a time with delay until short circuit is localized.
9. Vents - Open as required.

CABIN FIRE

1. Master Switch - Off.
2. Vents - Close.
3. Fire Extinguisher - Activate.
4. Cabin - Ventilate.
5. Land Aircraft as soon as possible to inspect for damage.

WING FIRE

1. Nav Lights - Off.
2. Strobes - Off.
3. Pitot Heat - Off.
4. Side slip away from flames.

LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE

1. Wing Flaps - As desired.
2. Approach - Normal.
3. Touchdown - Good tire 4. first.