Cessna 172 Preflight Inspection

Are the documents (ARROW) onboard?

Is the control wheel lock removed?

Is the ignition switch off?

Are the avionics off?

Is the master switched on?

Is the fuel quantity checked?

Are the flaps down?

Are the lights and pitot heat checked?

Is the master switched off?

Are the Hobbs and Tach readings recorded?

Is the tail tie-down removed?

Are the control surfaces checked?

Is the freedom of movement of the ailerons checked?

Is the wing tie-down removed?

Is the main tire checked for inflation?

Is the wing fuel sump drained and checked for color, sediment, or water?

Is the fuel quantity visually checked?

Is the fuel cap secure?

Is the oil level in the engine checked?

Is the oil dipstick securely in place?

Is the engine fuel sump knob pulled out for 4 seconds, and is the fuel caught in the fuel tester?

Are the propeller and spinner checked?

Are the engine air inlets clear?

Is the air filter checked?

Are the nose strut and tire checked?

Is the static source checked?

Is the wing fuel sump drained and checked?

Is the fuel quantity checked?

Is the fuel cap secure?

Is the main tire checked for inflation?

Is the pitot cover removed?

Is the fuel tank vent checked?

Is the stall warning system checked?

Is the wing tie-down removed?

Are the ailerons checked?