WELCOME ADVANCE FLYING ACADEMY
CESSNA 162 FULL PILOT TRAINING COURSE
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Parking Brake - SET
a. Brakes - APPLY
b. PARKING BRAKE Control Knob - ON (pull full out)
2. Rudder Pedals and Seat Belts - ADJUST and SECURE
3. Cabin Doors - CHECK
a. Primary Interior Door Latches - LATCHED
b. Secondary Interior Door Latches (if installed) - LATCHED
4. Flight Controls - FREE and CORRECT
5. Flight Instruments (PFD) - CHECK (verify no red X's through
indicators)
6. Engine Indicating System - CHECK PARAMETERS (verify no
red X's through indicators)
7. Altimeter - SET
8. Fuel Quantity Indicators - CHECK (verify level is correct)
9. FUEL PRIMER Control Knob (if installed) - IN and LOCKED
10. MIXTURE Control - RICH
11. Autopilot (if installed) - CHECK (refer to Section 9, Supplement
8 for operating procedures and system information)
12. Elevator Trim Control Switch - SET FOR T/O
13. THROTTLE Control - 1700 RPM (once oil temperature is above 75°F and oil pressure in green band range)
a. MAGNETOS Switch - CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 150 RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos)
b. Engine Indicators - CHECK
c. CARB HEAT Control Knob - ON (pull full out)
(1) Engine RPM - CHECK (verify RPM decreases)
(2) CARB °F - CHECK (verify temp increases)
d. CARB HEAT Control Knob - OFF (push full in)
e. AMPS and VOLTS - CHECK
14. Annunciators - CHECK (verify no annunciators are shown)
15. THROTTLE Control - CHECK IDLE (800 RPM or LESS)
16. THROTTLE Control Friction Lock - ADJUST
17. COM Frequency - SET
18. GPS Flight Plan - AS DESIRED
19. Transponder - SET
20. Wing Flaps - UP - 10° (10° recommended)
21. NAV Light Switch - ON
22. STROBE Light Switch - ON
23. BRS Activation Handle Safety Pin (if installed) - REMOVE and STOW (stow in door panel with zipper closed or pedestal side pocket for security and easy access after landing)
24. PARKING BRAKE Control Knob - OFF (push full in)
BEFORE TAKEOFF
WARM UP
If the engine idles with the throttle against the idle stop, approximately 700 to 800 RPM and accelerates smoothly, the engine is warm enough for takeoff. Since the engine is closely cowled for efficient in-flight engine cooling, the airplane should be pointed into the wind to avoid overheating during prolonged engine operation on the ground. Refer to Leaning For Ground Operations procedures to prevent spark plug fouling that can occur from long periods of idling and prolonged ground operations.
MAGNETO CHECK
CAUTION
MAKE SURE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 75ºF AND OIL PRESSURE IS WITHIN THE GREEN BAND RANGE PRIOR TO PREFORMING A MAGNETO CHECK.
The magneto check must be made at 1700 RPM. Turn the MAGNETOS switch from the BOTH position to the R position. Note the new RPM, then turn the MAGNETOS switch back to the BOTH position to clear the spark plugs. Turn the MAGNETOS switch to the L position, note the new RPM, then turn the switch back to the BOTH position.
RPM decrease should not be more than 150 RPM on either magneto or be greater than 50 RPM differential between magnetos. If there is a doubt concerning operation of the ignition system, RPM checks at higher engine speeds will usually confirm whether a deficiency exists.
No RPM drop may indicate a faulty ground to one magneto or magneto timing set in advance of the angle specified.
ALTERNATOR CHECK
The alternator should be checked for proper operation before every flight. Electrical power is essential for all flight instrumentation, navigation, and radio operation. Check the electrical system during the MAGNETO check (1700 RPM) by setting all electrical equipment required for the flight to the ON position. When the alternator is operating properly, the ammeters will show zero or positive current (+ amps), the voltmeter will show 13 to 15 volts, and the LOW VOLTS annunciator will not be shown on the PFD. Reduce the electrical load before reducing engine speed so the battery will not discharge while the engine is at idle.
ELECTRIC ELEVATOR TRIM
Make sure the elevator trim tab is in the takeoff position when the trim pointer is aligned with the T/O index mark on the EIS TRIM indicator. Adjust the trim during flight as necessary to make control wheel forces more neutral.
Click 👉 CESSNA 162 HANDBOOK
Click 👉 CESSNA 162 CHECKLIST
Click 👉 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
Click 👉 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Click 👉 STARTING ENGINE WITH BATTERY
Click 👉 STARTING ENGINE WITH EXTERNAL POWER.
Click 👉 TAXI
Click 👉 BEFORE TAKEOFF
Click 👉 NORMAL TAKEOFF
Click 👉 SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
Click 👉 ENROUTE CLIMB
Click 👉 DESCENT
Click 👉 BEFORE LANDING
Click 👉 NORMAL LANDING
Click 👉 SHORT FIELD LANDING
Click 👉 BALKED LANDING
Click 👉 AFTER LANDING
Click 👉 SECURING AIRPLANE
Click 👉 ENGINE
Click 👉 PROPELLER
Click 👉 WEIGHT LIMITS
Click 👉 FUEL & OIL CAPACITY
Click 👉 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
Click 👉 MANEUVER LIMITS
Click 👉 MANEUVERS AND RECOMMENDED
Click 👉 FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
Click 👉 ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL
Click 👉 ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
Click 👉 ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT
Click 👉 OIL PSI INDICATOR IN RED BAND RANGE (RED DIGITS)
Click 👉 EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
Click 👉 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
Click 👉 DITCHING
Click 👉 FIRES DURING START ON GROUND
Click 👉 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
Click 👉 WING FIRE
Click 👉 INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER DURING FLIGHT
Click 👉 ABNORMAL LANDINGS
Click 👉 LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE
Click 👉 LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE
Click 👉 DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT
Click 👉 LANDING WITH DOOR OPEN
Click 👉 LANDING WITHOUT ELEVATOR CONTROL
Click 👉 FIRES
Click 👉 EMERGENCY OPERATION IN CLOUDS
Click 👉 EXECUTING A 180° TURN IN CLOUDS (ADAHRS FAILED)
Click 👉 EMERGENCY DESCENT THROUGH CLOUDS (ADAHRS FAILED)
Click 👉 RECOVERY FROM SPIRAL DIVE IN THE CLOUDS
Click 👉 CARBURETOR ICING
Click 👉 SPARK PLUG FOULING
Click 👉 MAGNETO MALFUNCTION
Click 👉 IDLE POWER ENGINE ROUGHNESS
Click 👉 LOW OIL PRESSURE
Click 👉 EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE
Click 👉 INSUFFICIENT RATE OF CHARGE
Click 👉 WINDSHIELD DAMAGE
Click 👉 AIRFRAME
Click 👉 GROUND CONTROL
Click 👉 LANDING GEAR
Click 👉 BAGGAGE AREA
Click 👉 SEATS
Click 👉 SEAT BELTS
Click 👉 SHOULDER HARNESSES
Click 👉 ENGINE CONTROLS
Click 👉 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS
Click 👉 TACHOMETER
Click 👉 OIL PRESSURE (OIL PSI)
Click 👉 OIL TEMPERATURE (OIL °F)
Click 👉 EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE
Click 👉 CARBURETOR TEMPERATURE
Click 👉 NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN AND OPERATION
Click 👉 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Click 👉 IGNITION AND STARTER SYSTEM
Click 👉 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
Click 👉 EXHAUST SYSTEM
Click 👉 COOLING SYSTEM
Click 👉 FUEL DISTRIBUTION
Click 👉 REDUCED TANK CAPACITY
Click 👉 FUEL DRAIN VALVES
Click 👉 BRAKE SYSTEM
Click 👉 MASTER SWITCH
Click 👉 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MONITORING
Click 👉 MAIN BATTERY CURRENT
Click 👉 SYSTEM VOLTAGE (VOLTS)
Click 👉 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Click 👉 EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE
Click 👉 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Click 👉 INTERIOR LIGHTING
Click 👉 PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM
Click 👉 STANDARD AVIONICS
Click 👉 AVIONICS COOLING FAN
Click 👉 ANTENNAS
Click 👉 MICROPHONE AND HEADSET INSTALLATIONS
Click 👉 IDENTIFICATION PLATE
Click 👉 CESSNA OWNER ADVISORIES
Click 👉 CESSNA INSPECTION PROGRAMS
Click 👉 CESSNA CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
Click 👉 PILOT CONDUCTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Click 👉 ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
Click 👉 GROUND HANDLING
Click 👉 PARKING
Click 👉 TIEDOWN
Click 👉 JACKING
Click 👉 LEVELING
Click 👉 FLYABLE STORAGE
Click 👉 SERVICING
CLICK 👉 ALL AIRCRAFT TRAINING
CLICK 👉 ALL AIRCRAFT HANDBOOKS
CLICK 👉 ALL AIRCRAFT CHECKLISTS
CLICK 👉 NASA SPACECRAFTS BOOKS
CLICK 👉 ALL FIGHTER JETS HANDBOOKS
CLICK 👉 ALL HELICOPTERS HANDBOOKS
CLICK 👉 AIRBUS A320 COURSE
CLICK 👉 CESSNA 150 PILOT COURSE
CLICK 👉 CESSNA 152 COURSE
CLICK 👉 CESSNA 162 SKYCATCHER
CLICK 👉 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
CLICK 👉 CESSNA 172S COURSE
CLICK 👉 CESSNA 182T SKYLANE
CLICK 👉 ROBINSON R22 COURSE
CLICK 👉 ROBINSON R44 RAVEN II