A flying club adds a 172 N with a 180 hp constant-speed conversion to its fleet, and members who have flown the club’s stock 172s for years suddenly need a checkout. The airplane looks the same from the ramp; inside, there’s a propeller control and new numbers to learn.
Differences training like this is mostly about procedures: power changes in the right order, propeller settings for takeoff and landing, and how the conversion’s flight manual supplement changes the stock procedures. A checklist for a stock 172 N doesn’t cover any of that.
CheckMate lists a checklist for the 172 N in this 180 hp constant-speed configuration, giving club members a common reference for the modified airplane.
Quick answer: CheckMate Cessna 172 N 180HP Constant Speed Prop Checklist is a model-specific cockpit checklist for pilots who fly the Cessna 172 N with 180 hp and a constant-speed prop. It suits club members, renters and owners flying a 172 N with a 180 hp constant-speed conversion. It’s offered as the original CheckMate, CheckMate+, the personalized CheckMate Pro, QuickMate and The Aviation CheckBook Vol. II, with the CheckMate versions in Standard and Compact sizes. It supplements, not replaces, the airplane’s POH/AFM, so confirm it matches your aircraft’s exact model, year, engine and handbook before relying on it. It’s available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
What you can order
- CheckMate. The design that started it all, with the familiar legacy look, in Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″) size.
- CheckMate+. Updated design language for better readability and safety, with passenger and crew briefing prompts, abort plan prompts and ATC communications prompts. It includes an instant low-res, black-and-white temporary digital download, and comes in Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″) size.
- CheckMate Pro. A personalized version of CheckMate+. Add your tail number, name or phone number, your empty weight and useful load, and details for up to five airports you visit often. Typical production time is within 48 hours; Standard (6.5″ x 9″) or Compact (5″ x 7″) size.
- QuickMate. Also listed for this model; the listing shows what this version includes.
- The Aviation CheckBook Vol. II. Also listed for this model; the listing shows what this version includes.
Putting it to work
- Compare it with the POH/AFM. Read it side by side with your airplane’s handbook and check speeds, limitations and emergency procedures. Where they differ, the handbook wins.
- Match model, year and engine. Check the airplane’s registration and data plate, then confirm the checklist fits that model, year and engine, and any STCs installed.
- Fly the checkout with it. Use it during differences training with an instructor, comparing each item with the conversion’s supplement.
- Read, then verify. Many pilots run a flow from memory and then read the checklist to verify. Whatever method you were taught, use it the same way each time.
Good to know
Fleets of similar-looking airplanes are where checklist mix-ups happen. Keep the modified airplane’s checklist clearly tied to its tail number; CheckMate Pro can include the tail number on the checklist itself.
Pilot tip: In a mixed fleet, look at the panel before you start, not just the tail number on the dispatch sheet. A propeller control tells you at once which checklist you need.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Cessna 172 N 180HP Constant Speed Prop Checklist is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Which formats are listed for this configuration?
The listing offers CheckMate, CheckMate+ and CheckMate Pro in Standard and Compact sizes, plus QuickMate and CheckBook Vol. II options.
Does this checklist replace the POH?
No. It supplements the airplane’s POH/AFM, which remains the authority for procedures, limitations and performance. Confirm the checklist matches your aircraft’s exact model, year, engine and handbook.
What’s the difference between Standard and Compact?
Standard is 6.5″ x 9″ and Compact is 5″ x 7″. Compact suits smaller kneeboards and tight cockpits; Standard gives the print more room.
