Pre-Flight Checklist for Pilots - Cessna 152

Is an external visual inspection of the outside of the aircraft completed?

Are the flaps, tires, and hatches or anything worn examined?

Are the seats adjusted and locked in position?

Are seat belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?

Is the fuel shutoff valve turned on and the fuel gauges checked?

Are radios and electrical equipment turned off?

Are the brakes tested and engaged?

Are all steps in the cockpit check completed?

Are the circuit breakers pushed in?

Is the fuel valve turned on?

Is the fuel mixture set to rich?

Is the carburetor's heat level cold?

Did you prime up to three strokes?

Is the throttle opened to ½ inch?

Is the master switch turned on?

Is the beacon turned on?

Is the propeller area checked and did you shout “clear” to warn anyone nearby?

Once the ignition switch is on, does the engine start?

Is RPM adjusted using the throttle to 1000 or less?

Is the fuel mixture lean by one inch for taxi-ing?

Are the flaps adjusted?

Are the radios turned on?

Is the transponder set to standby?

Are the brakes set?

Are the cabin doors latched?

Are the flight controls tested to move freely and correctly?

Is the elevator trim adjusted and set to the takeoff position?

Are the running and landing lights functioning correctly?

Is the fuel mixture rich when taking off below 3000 feet of elevation?

Is the throttle advanced smoothly to 1700 rpm with brakes applied?

Are oil pressure and temperature in the green?

Is the ammeter function checked?

Is the suction gauge in the green?

Is the carburetor heat level checked?

Are the magnetos checked?

Is the throttle reduced to idle?

Are flight instruments set according to requirements?

Are the radios set to the desired frequencies?

Are the brakes released to begin the taxi?