A flight school runs a line of 172 Rs, and some of them are 180 hp airplanes. From the dispatch window they all look alike, and students who hop between them need to know which one they’re flying before they start the engine.
The 172 R is the fuel-injected Skyhawk from Cessna’s restarted production, and the 180 hp, fixed-pitch configuration named in this listing has its own numbers and paperwork to check. Limitations and performance figures are exactly the kind of thing a checklist should get right.
CheckMate lists a checklist specifically for the 172 R with 180 hp and a fixed-pitch prop, which helps keep those airplanes separate in the cockpit and in a student’s head.
Quick answer: CheckMate Cessna 172 R 180HP Fixed Pitch Prop Checklist is a model-specific cockpit checklist for pilots who fly the Cessna 172 R with 180 hp and a fixed-pitch prop. It suits flight schools, students and renters flying a 180 hp, fixed-pitch 172 R. It’s offered as the original CheckMate, CheckMate+ and the personalized CheckMate Pro, 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.
Formats at a glance
- 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.
How to use it alongside your POH
- 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.
- Confirm the configuration first. Check the airplane’s POH and supplements to confirm it’s the 180 hp fixed-pitch configuration this checklist is titled for.
- 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.
Pilot tip: If your school has both versions on the line, make the two checklists visibly different, for example by size or with the tail numbers on them. CheckMate Pro can include the tail number on the checklist itself.
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Where to buy
CheckMate Cessna 172 R 180HP Fixed Pitch 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
What if my school’s 172 R is the standard version?
Use the standard 172 R checklist instead. CheckMate lists both, and the right one is the one that matches the airplane’s POH.
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.
