Cessna 150
1-Mar-1998
Don Meyer

*** This is provided as a sample checklist only! ***
*** This is not intended to be used as a primary aid to aviation! ***

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===Preflight

---Aircraft Acceptance
This is a SAMPLE checklist!
Do NOT use this for aviation!

Maintenance Status - check
Emergency & Safety Equip.
Tach. & Hobbs - recorded
A.R.R.O.W
:Airworthiness, Registration, Radio License
:Operating Handbook, Weight & Balance

---Cabin
Control lock - remove
Master Switch - ON
Fuel Gauges - check
Cooling fan - listen
Flaps - Down full
Nav Lights & Beacon - ON and check
:check Wing Tips
Master Switch - OFF
Fuel Valve - ON

---Empennage
Left horizontal stabilizer
Left elevator
Vertical stabilizer
Rudder
Tie Down - Remove
Right elevator & Trim tab
Right horizontal stabilizer

---Right Wing
Flap - check at back
Aileron - check at back
Aileron - check in front
Flap - check in front
Tire & Brake
Wing Strut
Tie Down - Remove
Fuel - Check sump
Fuel - look in tank

---Nose
Windshield
Fuel Strainer - 4 seconds
Oil level
Air filter
Cooling intakes
Prop
Spinner
Nosegear tire
Nosegear dampener
Nosegear control rods
Nosegear shock absorber
Static port

---Left Wing
Flap - check at back
Aileron - check at back
Aileron - check in front
Flap - check in front
Tire & Brake
Wing Strut
Tie Down - Remove
Pitot Tube - check
Stall Detector - check
Fuel Vent - check
Fuel - Check sump
Fuel - look in tank

===Before Starting
This is a SAMPLE checklist!
Do NOT use this for aviation!

Preflight - complete
Passenger Briefing - complete
Seat & Belts - adjust
Fuel Valve - check ON
Circuit Breakers - check
Electrical Equip. - OFF
Radios - OFF

===Starting Engine
Beacon (Nav if req.) - ON
Mixture Rich
Carb Heat - OFF
Throttle - open 1/2"
Prime - (3 if cold)
Keys - in ignition
Prop - CLEAR!
Master Switch - ON
Start Engine
Throttle - 1000 RPM
Oil Pressure - check
Ammeter - check (_slight_ charge)
Throttle Friction Lock - set
Mixture - lean as required
Transponder - set, test, stby
   :Should be 1200 for VFR
Radios - ON & Set
Flaps - up
Radio for clearance
Brakes - check

(Taxi)

===Before Takeoff
This is a SAMPLE checklist!
Do NOT use this for aviation!

Doors - closed & latched
Flight Controls - free & correct
Flight Instruments - check & set
Primer - in & locked
Fuel Gauges - check
Fuel Valve - check ON
Elevator Trim - takeoff position
Mixture - Rich (below 3000MSL)
  Throttle - 1700 RPM
  Magnetos - check (125 drop max.)
  Suction Gauge - check (4-6)
  Engine Gauges - check
  Ammeter - check
  Carb Heat - ON, (125 drop max.)
  Throttle Idle - check
  Carb Heat - OFF
Throttle - 1000 RPM
Friction Lock - adjust
Transponder - ON ALT
Radios & Avionics - set

===Normal Takeoff
Flaps - set (0-10 degrees)
Mixture - RICH
Carb Heat - OFF
Heading Indicator - check
Throttle - Full Forward

===Climb
Flaps - UP
Engine Guages - check
Airspeed - 70 - 75 KIAS

===Cruise
Throttle - 2400RPM
Mixture - lean
Heading Indicator - set

===Before Landing
This is a SAMPLE checklist!
Do NOT use this for aviation!

Seats & Belts - check
Fuel Valve - ON
Mixture - as required
Carb Heat - as required

===After Landing
Carb Heat - OFF
Throttle - 1000RPM
Flaps - UP
Transponder - Standby

===Parking & Securing
This is a SAMPLE checklist!
Do NOT use this for aviation!

Radios & Electrical Equip. - OFF
Magnetos - Ground Check
Mixture - Idle Cutoff
Magnetos - OFF
Master Switch - OFF
Control Lock - Installed
Tie-Downs - secured