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Pilot’s Checklist
PIPER TOMAHAWK
PA-38-112
Original Issue – 10/31/2012
Tomahawk PA38-112 10/31/2012
REVISIONS Changes and/or additions in this checklist will be covered by Owner Advisories published by the Piper Aircraft Corporation. It is the responsibility of DSU to maintain this checklist in a current status when it is used for operational purposes. Additional checklist procedures may be inserted within the manufacture’s procedures by DSU Flight Operations A revision bar will extend the full length of new or revised text and/or illustrations added on new or existing pages. This Bar will be located adjacent to the applicable revised area on the outer margin of the page. All revised pages will carry the date of the revision on the applicable page.
LOG OF REVISIONS
REVISION DATE
Initial Issue October 31, 2012
ALL REFERENCES TO SECTIONS THROUGHOUT THIS CHECKLIST PERTAIN TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION O F THE PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK (POH).
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NORMAL PROCEDURES
Visually check airplane for general condition during walk-around inspection. In cold weather, remove even the smallest of accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail and control surfaces. If a night flight is planned, check operation of all lights and ensure a flashlight is available. For detailed information and explanation of these procedures, refer to POH, Section 4.
Procedures in the following Normal checklist shown in bold-faced should be committed to memory.
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PREPARATION
Flight Log ..........................CHECK FOR OPEN SQUAWKS Hobbs/Tach Meters ............................................. RECORD 100 Hour/Annual Insp. ............................................ CHECK Required Papers .............................................. ON BOARD Weather ............................................................. SUITABLE Baggage ................................. WEIGHED, STOWED, TIED Weight and C.G. ........................................ WITHIN LIMITS Navigation .......................................................... PLANNED Charts and navigation equipment .................... ON BOARD Performance and range ............... COMPUTED AND SAFE
PREFLIGHT CHECK
COCKPIT
Control Wheel ........................................... RELEASE BELT Ignition ......................................................................... OFF Master Switch ................................................................ ON Fuel Quantity Gauges ............................................. CHECK Alternator Warning Light ......................................... CHECK Master Switch .............................................................. OFF Primary Flight Controls ................... PROPER OPERATION Flaps............................................... PROPER OPERATION Static Drain ......................................................... DRAINED Windows .................................................... CHECK CLEAN Parking Brake ........................................................ SET ON
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Left Wing
Wing .................................. FREE OF ICE, SNOW, FROST Control Surfaces ............. CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE –
FREE OF ICE, SNOW, FROST Flap, Hinges, and Actuator .................................... CHECK Aileron, Hinges and Actuator ................................. CHECK Wing Tip and Light .................................................. CHECK Fuel Cap ................................................................... OPEN Fuel Quantity and Color .......................................... CHECK Fuel Cap ......................................... CLOSE AND SECURE Fuel Vent .................................................................. OPEN Fuel Tank Sump ...................................................... DRAIN Pitot Head .............................................. UNOBSTRUCTED Stall Warning .......................................................... CHECK Landing Gear and Tire ............................................ CHECK Brake Block and Disc .............................................. CHECK Chock and Tie-Down ........................................... REMOVE
Nose Section
Fuel Strainer ............................................................ DRAIN General Condition ................................................... CHECK Propeller and Spinner ............................................. CHECK Air Inlets ................................................................. CLEAR Engine Compartment .............................................. CHECK Oil ........................................................ CHECK QUANTITY Dipstick ............................................. PROPERLY SEATED Hydraulic Fluid Level .............................................. CHECK Alternator Belt ........................................ CHECK TENSION Cowling ......................................... CLOSED AND SECURE Nose Wheel Tire ..................................................... CHECK Nose Gear Strut ................. PROPER INFLATION (3 INCH) Windshield .............................................................. CLEAN
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Right Wing
Wing .................................. FREE OF ICE, SNOW, FROST Control Surfaces ............. CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE –
FREE OF ICE, SNOW, FROST Flap, Hinges, and Actuator .................................... CHECK Aileron, Hinges and Actuator ................................. CHECK Wing Tip and Light .................................................. CHECK Fuel Cap ................................................................... OPEN Fuel Quantity and Color .......................................... CHECK Fuel Cap ......................................... CLOSE AND SECURE Fuel Vent .................................................................. OPEN Fuel Tank Sump ...................................................... DRAIN Pitot Head .............................................. UNOBSTRUCTED Stall Warning .......................................................... CHECK Landing Gear and Tire ............................................ CHECK Brake Block and Disc .............................................. CHECK Chock and Wing Tie-Down .................................. REMOVE
Fuselage, Right Side
General Condition ................................................... CHECK Antennas ................................................................ CHECK Side and Rear Window ........................................... CLEAN Static Vent ............................................. UNOBSTRUCTED
Empennage
General Condition ................................................... CHECK Hinges and Attachments ......................................... CHECK Tie Down .......................................................... REMOVED
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Fuselage, Left Side
Condition ............................................................... CHECK Antennas ................................................................ CHECK Side and Rear Window ........................................... CLEAN Static Vent ............................................. UNOBSTRUCTED
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Before Starting Engine
Passenger ........................................................... BRIEFED Empty Seats .................................. SEAT BELTS SNUGLY
FASTENED Seats ........................................ ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Belts and Harnesses ................. ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Cabin Door ............ CLOSE and LATCHED AS REQUIRED Overhead Latch ................................................. ENGAGED Circuit Breakers ............................................................... IN Parking Brake .............................................................. SET Carburetor Heat .................................................. FULL OFF Fuel Selector ........................................... DESIRED TANK
Starting Engine when COLD
Prime .......................................................... AS REQUIRED On Last Priming Stroke Leave Primer In ‘Out’ Position Throttle ........................................................ OPEN ½ INCH Master Switch ................................................................ ON Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Mixture .............................................................. FULL RICH Starter.................................................................. ENGAGE Primer ................................................... PUSH IN SLOWLY
AFTER ENGINE START Throttle ............................................ ADVANCE SLIGHTLY Oil Pressure ............................................................ CHECK Electric Fuel Pump....................................................... OFF Fuel Pressure ......................................................... CHECK Primer ................................................................... LOCKED
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Starting Engine when HOT
Throttle .............................................................. CRACKED Master Switch ................................................................ ON Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Mixture .............................................................. FULL RICH Starter.................................................................. ENGAGE Throttle ..................................................................ADJUST Oil Pressure ............................................................ CHECK Electric Fuel Pump....................................................... OFF Fuel Pressure ......................................................... CHECK
Starting Engine when FLOODED
Throttle ............................................................ OPEN FULL Master Switch ................................................................ ON Electric Fuel Pump....................................................... OFF Mixture ........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF Starter.................................................................. ENGAGE Mixture ............................................................... ADVANCE Throttle ................................................................. RETARD Oil Pressure ............................................................ CHECK Fuel Pressure ......................................................... CHECK
Starting Engine with EXTERNAL POWER
Master Switch .............................................................. OFF All Electrical Equipment ............................................... OFF Terminals ........................................................... CONNECT External Power .............................. INSERT IN FUSELAGE Proceed with Normal Start Throttle ..................................... LOWEST POSSIBLE RPM External Power ............................................ DISCONNECT Master Switch ............................. ON – CHECK AMMETER Oil Pressure ....................................................... CHECKED
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Warm Up Checklist
Throttle .................................................... 800 to 1200 RPM
After Starting Checklist
Electric Fuel Pump....................................................... OFF Mixture ................................................. LEANED FOR TAXI Avionics ......................................................................... ON Intercom ............................................................... TESTED Transponder ................................. ALTITUDE ENCODING ATIS/Airport Info ............................................... RECIEVED Basic “6” Instruments ................................................... SET ATC Clearance ................................................. RECIEVED Radio Stack/Clock ....................................................... SET Lights ................................................... ON AS REQUIRED
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Taxi Checklist
Taxi Clearance ................................................. RECEIVED Taxi Area ................................................................ CLEAR Throttle ................................................... APPLY SLOWLY Brakes .................................................................... CHECK Steering .................................................................. CHECK Mag Compass ...................................... SWINGS FREELY Attitude Indicator .................................................... ERECT Turn Coordinator .................... SHOWS TURN DIRECTION Ball & Inclinometer. ......... MOVES TO OUTSIDE OF TURN
Ground Runup Checklist
Parking Brake .............................................................. SET Mixture ........................................................................ RICH Throttle ...............................................................1800 RPM Magnetos ................. MAX DROP 175; MAX DIFF. 50 RPM Oil Temp ................................................................. CHECK Oil Pressure ............................................................ CHECK Alternator ................................................................ CHECK Carb Heat ............................................................... CHECK Throttle ............................................. RETARD (1000 RPM) Magnetos .......................................... CHECK at LOW RPM
then BOTH
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Before Takeoff Checklist
Master Switch ................................................... CHECK ON Flight Instruments ................................................... CHECK Fuel Selector ............................................. PROPER TANK Mixture ......................................................................... SET Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Carburetor Heat ........................................................... OFF Engine Gauges ....................................................... CHECK Static Source ....................................................... NORMAL Seats ............................ SECURELY LATCHED IN TRACK Seat Backs ............................................................. ERECT Belts/Harness .................................................. FASTENED Empty Seat ................... SEAT BELT SNUGLY FASTENED Flaps............................................................................ SET Trim Tab ...................................................................... SET Controls ..................................................................... FREE Doors .......................................... CLOSED AND LATCHED Overhead Latch ................................................. ENGAGED
Takeoff Briefing
Takeoff ..................................................................... BRIEF Takeoff Emergencies ................................................ BRIEF Eng Failure Considerations ....................................... BRIEF
When Cleared for Takeoff
Wing Strobes ................................................................ ON Landing Light ................................................................. ON Door and Window ............................................... LATCHED Clock ....................................................................... START
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Takeoff
NORMAL TAKEOFF
Flaps............................................................................ SET Tab .............................................................................. SET Nose Wheel .................................................... STRAIGHT Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG Brakes ................................................ APPLY AND HOLD Throttle ............................................................. 2,000 RPM Engine Gauges .......................... CHECKED ALL GREEN Power ....................................................................... FULL
Brakes ............................................................ RELEASED Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE Rotate ................................................................... 53 KIAS Climb ................................................. 61 KIAS OR 70 KIAS SHORT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE TAKEOFF
Flaps.............................................................................. 21o Nose Wheel .................................................... STRAIGHT Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG Brakes ................................................ APPLY AND HOLD Throttle ............................................................. 2,000 RPM Engine Gauges .......................... CHECKED ALL GREEN Power ....................................................................... FULL Brakes ............................................................ RELEASED Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE Rotate .................................................................... 53 KIAS
Accelerate (Until Obstacle Clearance) ................... 61 KIAS Accelerate (After Obstacle Clearance) ................... 70 KIAS Flaps........................ RETRACT SLOWLY AFTER 70 KIAS SHORT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE TAKEOFF
Flaps.............................................................................. 21o Nose Wheel .................................................... STRAIGHT Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG
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Brakes ................................................ APPLY AND HOLD Throttle ............................................................. 2,000 RPM Engine Gauges .......................... CHECKED ALL GREEN Power ....................................................................... FULL
Brakes ............................................................ RELEASED Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE Rotate .................................................................... 53 KIAS
Accelerate (After Breaking Ground) ....................... 70 KIAS Flaps........................ RETRACT SLOWLY AFTER 70 KIAS SOFT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE TAKEOFF
Flaps.............................................................................. 21o Nose Wheel ......................... STRAIGHT, KEEP MOVING Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG Brakes ..................................................... DO NOT APPLY Throttle .......................................................... FULL OPEN Engine Gauges .......................... CHECKED ALL GREEN
Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE
ACCELERATE AND LIFT OFF NOSE GEAR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
LIFT OFF AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE AIRSPEED
Accelerate (In Ground Effect).................... ABOVE 61 KIAS Climb ..................................................................... 70 KIAS Flaps........................ RETRACT SLOWLY AFTER 70 KIAS SOFT FIELD, NO OBSTACLE TAKEOFF
Flaps.............................................................................. 21o Nose Wheel ......................... STRAIGHT, KEEP MOVING Directional Gyro ...................... CHECKED TO RWY HDG Brakes ..................................................... DO NOT APPLY Throttle .......................................................... FULL OPEN Engine Gauges .......................... CHECKED ALL GREEN
Airspeed .................................................................. ALIVE
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ACCELERATE AND LIFT OFF NOSE GEAR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
LIFT OFF AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE AIRSPEED
Accelerate (In Ground Effect)................................. 70 KIAS Flaps........................ RETRACT SLOWLY AFTER 70 KIAS
Climb Checklist
Best Angle (Flaps Up) ............................................ 61 KIAS Best Rate (Flaps Up) ............................................. 70 KIAS Cruise Climb ......................................................... 85 KIAS Electric Fuel Pump .............. OFF AT DESIRED ALTITUDE
Cruise Checklist
Normal Max Power ...................................................... 75% Power ........................................ SET PER POWER TABLE Mixture ...................................................................ADJUST Landing Light .............................................. AS REQUIRED
Maneuvers Checklist
Practice Area ..................................... CLEAR OF TRAFFIC Airspeed ................................................ AT OR BELOW VA Fuel Selector ............................................ FULLEST TANK Mixture .............................................................. FULL RICH Fuel Pump ..................................................................... ON Landing Light ................................................................. ON
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Descent Checklist
ATIS/Airport Info .............................................. RECEIVED Approach/Landing Brief ................................ COMPLETED Fuel Selector ............................................. PROPER TANK Landing Light ................................................................. ON Seat Backs ............................................................ ERECT Belts/Harnesses ................................................... FASTEN
Approach and Landing Checklist
TO BE COMPLETED BY FAF OR 1,000 FT AGL
Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Mixture ......................................................................... SET Power ......................................................... AS REQUIRED Flaps................................................... SET – 89 KIAS MAX Trim ....................................................................... 70 KIAS Final Approach Speed ................. 67 KIAS (FLAPS DOWN)
Go Around Checklist
Power .......................................... MAX (CARB HEAT OFF) Flaps.................................... INCREMENTALLY RETRACT Pitch .............................................................................. UP Airspeed ............................................................... 61 KIAS Obstacle Cleared ............................................... FLAPS UP
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After Landing Checklist
When Off Runway................................... STOP AIRCRAFT Throttle .............................................................. 1,000 RPM Flaps................................................................... RETRACT Fuel Pump .................................................................. OFF Landing Light .............................................................. OFF Exterior Lights ............................................ AS REQUIRED Carburetor Heat .......................................................... OFF Mixture ................................................ LEANED FOR TAXI
Parking Checklist
STOPPING ENGINE Parking Brake .............................................................. SET Avionics ....................................................................... OFF Throttle ...............................................................1000 RPM Mixture Control ........................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Nav and Cockpit Lights ................................................ OFF Anti-Collision Light ......................................................... ON Magnetos ..................................................................... OFF Master Switch .............................................................. OFF Parking Brake ..................................................... RELEASE Hobbs and Tach Meters....................................... RECORD Squawk Sheet ............................. RECORD AND REPORT Controls ............................................................ RESTRAIN Aircraft .................................... TIED DOWN AND SECURE
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURES ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT FORCED LANDINGS POWER OFF LANDING PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER FIRES ENGINE FIRE DURING START ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD ENGINE ENGINE ROUGHNESS LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE CABIN OPEN DOOR LOSS OF PITOT-STATIC PRESSURE
Procedures in the following Emergency checklists shown in bold-faced type are immediate-action items which should be committed to memory.
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ENGINE FAILURES
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF
IF SUFFICIENT RUNWAY Throttle ......................................... CLOSE IMMEDIATELY Brakes ......................................... APPLY AS REQUIRED
STOP STRAIGHT AHEAD
IF INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY Throttle ......................................... CLOSE IMMEDIATELY Brakes ......................................... APPLY AS REQUIRED Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector .............................................................. OFF Master Switch ............................................................ OFF Magnetos .................................................................... OFF
MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO
AVOID OBSTACLES
If AIRBORNE AND SUFFICIENT RUNWAY Airspeed ................................. MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL Directional Control .......................................... MAINTAIN
LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD
If AIRBORNE AND INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY Airspeed ................................. MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL Throttle .................................................................. CLOSE Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector .............................................................. OFF Master Switch ............................................................ OFF
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ENGINE FAILURES (Continued)
Magnetos .................................................................... OFF Flaps .......................................................... AS REQUIRED Directional Control .......................................... MAINTAIN
SHALLOW TURNS TO AVOID OBSTACLES
MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO AVOID OBSTACLES
IF AT SUFFICIENT ALTITUED TO ATTEMPT RESTRART
Airspeed ....................................MAINTAIN ABOVE STALL Fuel Selector ........................................ SWITCH TO TANK
CONTAINING FUEL Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Mixture ........................................................................ RICH Carburetor Heat ............................................................. ON
If Power Not Regained Go To POWER OFF LANDING
ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT
Best Glide (Max Gross Weight) ........................... 70 KIAS
Fuel Selector ............................................. CHANGE TANK CONTAINING FUEL
Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Mixture ........................................................................ RICH Carburetor Heat ............................................................. ON Engine Gauges ......................... CHECK FOR INDICATION
OF CAUSE OF POWER LOSS Primer ................................................................... LOCKED Magnetos .............................................CHECK ON “BOTH”
NOTE If no fuel pressure is indicated, check tank selector to be sure it is on a tank containing fuel.
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ENGINE FAILURES (Continued)
IF POWER HAS NOT BEEN RESTORED Best Glide Speed ................................................. 70 KIAS Transponder (If NOT w/ATC) ...................................... 7700 Radio (If NOT w/ATC) ....................... TRANSMIT ON 121.5
Ignition Switch ............................... L THEN R THEN BOTH Throttle and Mixture .............. TRY DIFFERENT SETTINGS
NOTE
Cabin door is unlatched just prior to touchdown to facilitate egress. Avoid street or highway landings, where “invisible” power cables are often present. IF POWER HAS NOT BEEN RESTORED
Ignition Switch .............. L THEN R THEN BACK TO BOTH Throttle and Mixture .............. TRY DIFFERENT SETTINGS WHEN POWER IS RESTORED Carburetor Heat ........................................................... OFF Electric Fuel Pump....................................................... OFF IF POWER CANNOT BE RESTORED Best Glide Speed ................................................. 70 KIAS
Go To POWER OFF LANDING
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FORCED LANDINGS
POWER OFF LANDING
Locate suitable field Establish spiral pattern Plan to be 1000 ft above field at downwind position for normal landing approach. Touchdowns should normally be made at lowest possible airspeed with full flaps Trim ....................................................................... 70 KIAS When committed to landing Ignition ......................................................................... OFF Master Switch .............................................................. OFF Fuel selector ................................................................ OFF Mixture ........................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF Seat Belts and Harnesses ........................................ TIGHT
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH POWER
If flight to an airport is not possible: Select Field ........................................................ FLY OVER
NOTING TERRAIN AND OBSTRUCTIONS Plan ................................................ NORMAL APPROACH Seat Belts and Harnesses ............................... FASTENED AIRSPEED ............................................................ 63 KIAS FLAPS ........................................................ AS REQUIRED Master Switch .............................................................. OFF Doors ......................................UNLATCHED UP & LOWER Touchdown ................................................... COMPLETED Ignition Switch ............................................................. OFF
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FIRES
ENGINE FIRE DURING START
Starter ..................................................... CRANK ENGINE Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle .................................................................... OPEN Electric Fuel Pump .................................................... OFF Fuel Selector .............................................................. OFF
ABANDON IF FIRE CONTINUES
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
SOURCE OF FIRE ................................................ CHECK ENGINE FIRE Fuel Selector .............................................................. OFF Throttle ................................................................CLOSED Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Electric Fuel Pump ....................................... CHECK OFF
Cabin Heat................................................................... OFF Defroster ...................................................................... OFF
Go To POWER OFF LANDING
ELECTRICAL FIRE (smoke in cabin)
Master Switch .............................................................. OFF Cabin Heat................................................................... OFF Defroster ...................................................................... OFF Vents ........................................................................ OPEN
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
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ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL FAILURES
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
Ammeter .................................... CHECK TO VERIFY INOP
REDUCE ELECTRICAL LOADS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
ALT Circuit Breaker ............................................... CHECK ALT Switch .................................... OFF (FOR 1 SECOND)
THEN ON IF NO OUTPUT
ALT switch ................................................................... OFF
REDUCE ELECTRICAL LOAD AND LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
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ENGINE
ENGINE ROUGHNESS
Carburetor Heat ............................................................. ON IF ROUGHNESS CONTINUES AFTER ONE MINUTE
Carburetor Heat ........................................................... OFF Mixture ................................................. ADJUST FOR MAX
SMOOTHNESS Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Fuel Selector ............................................ SWITCH TANKS Engine Gauges ....................................................... CHECK Magneto Switch ............................. L THEN R THEN BOTH
NOTE If operation is satisfactory on either one, continue on that magneto at reduced power and RICH mixture to first airport. If roughness persists, prepare for power off landing.
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
Land as soon as possible and investigate cause. Prepare for power off landing.
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE
Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem. Prepare for power off landing.
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ENGINE (Continued)
LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE
Electric Fuel Pump......................................................... ON Fuel Selector ................................ CHECK ON FULL TANK
CARBURETOR ICING
Carburetor heat ............................................................. ON Mixture ................................................. ADJUST FOR MAX
SMOOTHNESS
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CABIN
OPEN DOOR
If both upper and inside latches are open, the door will trail slightly open and airspeeds will be reduced slightly. Slow Airplane ......................................................... 90 KIAS Cabin Vents ............................................................ CLOSE Storm Window .......................................................... OPEN If upper latch is open ............................................... LATCH If side latch is open ..................... PULL ARM REST, MOVE
HANDLE TO LATCHED POSITION If both latches are open ..................... LATCH SIDE LATCH
THEN TOP LATCH
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PERFORMANCE
Speeds are for Aircraft at Max Gross Weight
Takeoff Rotation Speed (VR) 53 KIAS
Normal Climb 75-85 KIAS Short Field Flaps 21 (VR) 53 KIAS
Climb, Flaps Up Cruise Climb 85 KIAS Best Rate (VY) 70 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb (VX) 61 KIAS
Landing Approach Normal Flaps 21 67 KIAS Short Field Flaps 34 57 KIAS Maneuvering Speed (VA) Turbulent Air Penetration Speed 1670 Lbs 103 KIAS 1277 Lbs 90 KIAS Best Glide Speed (VG) 70 KIAS
Stall Speeds Stall Speed Flaps (VSO) 49 KIAS
Stall Speed Clean (VS1) 52 KIAS
Maximum Speed Flaps Extend Speed (VFE) 89 KIAS
Never Exceed Speed (VNE) 138 KAIS
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NORMAL TAKEOFF, 0 FLAPS
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SHORTFIELD 50’ OBSTACLE 21 FLAPS
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CRUISE PERFORMANCE
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LANDING PERFORMANCE