CESSNA SKYLANE MODEL 182S PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Skylane Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To... Press...
Display/hide radio SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide annunciator panel SHIFT+4
Display/hide compass SHIFT+5

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
   
[ ] Brakes
 
TEST and SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Electrical Equipment OFF
[ ] Avionics Power Switch OFF
[ ] Cowl Flaps OPEN
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
 
[ ] Throttle
 
OPEN 1/4-INCH
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller
 
HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Master Switch ON
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ON
[ ] Ignition Switch
 
START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
Then:  
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF
[ ] Flashing Beacon and Nav Lights ON as required
[ ] Avionics Power Switch ON
[ ] Flaps
 
RETRACT
(press F6 until UP)
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE and CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve RECHECK BOTH
[ ] Elevator Trim

 
SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Rudder Trim SET for takeoff
[ ] Throttle
 
1800 RPM
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Magnetos



 
CHECK
<150 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between
(press M+MINUS key, then press M+PLUS key to L, R, L, Both)
[ ] Propeller


 
CYCLE high RPM/low RPM/high RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in, then press CTRL+F2 until fully out, then press CTRL+F3 again until fully in)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter CHECK
[ ] Annunciator Panel
 
CHECK
(press SHIFT+4 to display window)
[ ] Throttle
 
800-1000 RPM
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Strobe Lights AS DESIRED
[ ] Radios and Avionics SET
[ ] Flaps
 
SET for takeoff (0-20 degrees)
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Cowl Flaps OPEN
[ ] Brakes
 
RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Flaps
 
0-20 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 
RICH (may be leaned if necessary)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller
 
HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 50-60 KIAS)
[ ] Climb Speed
 
70 KIAS (flaps 20 degrees)
80 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Flaps
 
RETRACT
(press F2 as necessary until UP)
   
CLIMB  
   
NORMAL CLIMB  
[ ] Airspeed 85-95 KIAS
[ ] Throttle
 
23" MP or FULL (whichever is less)
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller

 
2400 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture


 
15 GPH or FULL RICH (whichever is less)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
[ ] Cowl Flaps OPEN as required
   
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB  
[ ] Airspeed
 
80 KIAS at sea level to 72 KIAS at 10,000'
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller

 
2400 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 
LEAN
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Cowl Flaps OPEN
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Throttle
 
15-23" MP
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller

 
2000-2400 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Trim

 
ADJUST
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Rudder Trim ADJUST
[ ] Mixture

 
LEAN
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Cowl Flaps CLOSED
   
DESCENT  
   
[ ] Throttle
 
AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller

 
AS DESIRED
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 
ENRICH as required
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Cowl Flaps CLOSED
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
[ ] Flaps



 
AS DESIRED
0-10 degrees <140 KIAS
10-20 degrees <120 KIAS
FULL <100 KIAS
(press F7 as necessary)
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller
 
HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Landing/Taxi Lights ON
[ ] Autopilot
 
OFF
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
   
LANDING  
   
[ ] Airspeed 70-80 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Flaps



 
AS DESIRED
0-10 degrees <140 KIAS
10-20 degrees <120 KIAS
FULL <100 KIAS
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 60-70 KIAS (flaps FULL)
[ ] Trim

 
ADJUST as desired
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
[ ] Braking
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
[ ] Cowl Flaps OPEN
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Throttle
 
IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Electrical Equipment, Avionics Switch, Autopilot OFF
 
[ ] Mixture

 
IDLE CUT-OFF (pulled fully out)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary until fully out)
[ ] Ignition Switch
 
OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve
 
LEFT or RIGHT to prevent crossfeeding

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.