Preflight



Preflight

WARNING

When turning on the master switch, using an external power source, or pulling the propeller through by hand, treat the propeller as if the ignition switch were on. Do not stand, nor allow anyone else to stand, within the arc of the propeller, since a loose or broken wire, or a component malfunction, could cause the propeller to rotate.

Cabin

ARROW – Check In Aircraft.

Parking Brake—Set.

Control Wheel Lock — Remove.

Ignition Switch — Off.

Master Switch — On.

Fuel Quantity Indicators — Check Quantity (Visually Also).

Flaps Down for preflight inspection.

Master Switch — Off.

Fuel Shutoff Value — On. (Down)

Empennage

Check Fuselage For Any Damage/Dents

Check Antennas.

Inspect Elevator/Vertical Stabilizer Leading Edges

Rudder Gust Lock—Remove.

Tail Tie-Down — Disconnect.

Control Surfaces — Check freedom of movement & security.

Right Wing, Trailing Edge

Aileron – Check freedom of movement, security, counter weights, and control rod free.

Flaps – Check for proper operation/condition.

Right Wing

Wingtip – Check condition of wingtip and Nav. Light.

Leading Edge – Inspect for damage.

Wing tie down — Disconnect.

Main Wheel - Proper inflation (21PSI), Check brake condition, Check for leaking fluids.

Fuel Tank Sump Quick-Drain. ** See Notes

Fuel Quantity — Check Visually for desired level.

Fuel Filler Cap — Secure, Check vent.

Nose

1. Engine Oil dipstick/Filler Cap — Check oil level, then check dipstick/filler cap Secure. Do not operate with less than four quarts. Fill to six quarts for extended flight.

2. Belly Drain - Drain to check for water/sediment. Repeat until fuel is clear of debris/water

3. Fuel Strainer - Drain, check for water/sediment. Repeat until fuel is clear of debris/water.

4. Propeller and Spinner — Check for nicks and security.

5. Engine Cooling Air Inlets and Oil cooler - Clear of obstructions.

6. Carburetor Air Filter - Check for restrictions by dust or other foreign matter.

7. Nose Wheel Strut and Tire — Check for proper inflation. (30 PSI Tire)

8. Static Source Opening (left side of fuselage) — Check for stoppage

Left Wing

1. Fuel Quantity — Check visually for desired level.

2. Fuel Filler Cap — Secure.

3. Fuel Tank Sump Quick-Drain Valve. ** See Notes

4. Main Wheel - Proper inflation (21PSI), Check brake condition, Check for leaking fluids.

Left Wing Leading Edge

1. Pitot tube Cover—Remove and check opening for stoppage.

2. Stall Warning Opening -Check for stoppage. To check system, place a clean handkerchief over the vent opening and apply suction; a sound form the warning horn will confirm system operation.

3. Fuel Tank Vent Opening-Check for stoppage.

4. Wing tie-Down — Disconnect.

5. Landing Light(s) - Check for condition, cleanliness of lens. And broken elements.

6. Wingtip – Check condition of wingtip and Nav. Light.

Left Wing, Trailing Edge.

1. Aileron — Check freedom of movement, security, counter weights, and control rod free.

2. Flaps – Check for proper operation/condition.

** Drain into sampler cup to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade before first flight of day and after each refueling. If water is observed, take further samples until cleat and then gently rock wings and lower tail to the ground to move and additional contaminates to the sampling points. Take repeated samples from ALL drain points until all contamination has been removed.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

1. Preflight Inspection - Complete

2. Passenger Briefing – Complete

3. Seats, Seat Belts – Adjust and Lock.

4. Brakes – Test and Set.

5. Electrical Equipment – Off

6. Lights – Off

7. Radios – Off

8. Circuit Breakers – Check IN.

9. Fuel Shutoff Value – Down is On.

STARTING ENGINE (OAT above freezing)

NOTE: See POH for cold weather starting.

1. Carburetor Heat – Cold

2. Throttle – Open ½ inch (Closed if engine is warm).

3. Mixture – Rich

4. Master Switch – On

5. Flashing Beacon -- On

6. Prime – As required (up to 3 strokes – none if engine is warm).

7. Propeller Area – Clear

8. Ignition Switch – Both

9. Starter Handle – Pull Until Engine Starts

10. Throttle – Adjust for 1000 RPM or less.

11. Oil Pressure – Check

12. Starter – Check Disengaged (if starter were to remain engaged, ammeter would indicate 2/3 scale or more charge with the engine running at 1000 RPM).

13. Navigation Lights – On as required.

14. Radios – On.

TAXI

1. Taxi Light – On

2. Parking Brake - Off

3. Perform Brake Check.

4. Turn/Slip Indicator – Indicates turn in proper direction, ball moves to outside of turn.

5. Compass – Contains adequate fluid level and moves freely.

6. DG – Indicates turn in proper direction.

7. Controls – Place in proper direction for wind conditions.

BEFORE TAKEOFF

1. Parking Brake – Set (Or hold with feet)

2. Seats, Seat Belts, - Check Secure

3. Cabin Doors – Closed and Latched.

4. Flight Controls – Free and Correct.

5. Flight Instruments – Check and Set.

6. Primer – In and Locked

7. Fuel Quantity – Check

8. Fuel Shutoff Valve – Recheck ON.

9. Mixture – Rich (below 3000 feet).

10. Elevator Trim – Set for Takeoff.

11. Throttle -- 1700 RPM.

a. Magnetos—CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto or 75 RPM differential between magnetos).

b. Carburetor Heat—CHECK (for RPM drop).

c. Suction Gage—CHECK (4.6 - 5.4)

d. Engine Instruments & Ammeter--CHECK

12. Throttle – 1000 RPM or less

13. Throttle Friction Lock – Adjust.

14. Landing Lights – On

15. Radios – On

16. Transponder - ALT

17. Wing Flaps–Set for Take Off ( 0 or 10 )

TAKEOFF, NORMAL

1. Wing Flaps – 0 OR 10.

2. Carburetor – Cold

3. Throttle – Full Open

4. Elevator Control – Lift Nose Wheel at 50 MPH.

5. Climb Speed – 72 MPH Initially (Vy), then 75-80 MPH

TAKEOFF, SHORT FIELD

1. Wing flaps – 10.

2. Carburetor Heat –Cold.

3. Brakes – Apply.

4. Throttle – Full Open.

5. Mixture – Rich (above 3000 feet, Lean to obtain maximum RPM).

6. Brakes – Release.

7. Elevator Control – Slightly Tail Low.

8. Climb Speed – 52 MPH (Vx) (Until all obstacles are cleared).

9. Wing Flaps – Retract slowly after reaching 65 MPH

10. Climb – 72 MPH (Vy)

ENROUTE CLIMB

1. Airspeed -- 76-80 MPH

2. Throttle – Full Open.

3. Mixture – Rich below 3000 feet, Lean for maximum RPM above 3000 feet.

4. For MAX PERFORMANCE – 72 MPH

CRUISE

1. Power – 2000-2750 RPM

2. Elevator Trim – Adjust

3. Mixture – Lean for Max RPM

DESCENT

1. Carburetor Heat – Full Heat as Required If Below 2000 RPM.

2. Power – As Desired.

3. Mixture – Adjust for smooth operation (full rich for idle power).

BEFORE LANDING

1. Seats, Seat Belts, – Adjust and Lock.

2. Mixture – Rich

3. Carburetor Heat – On (apply full heat before reducing power).

4. Landing Light - On

LANDING, NORMAL

1. Airspeed – 65-75 MPH (flaps up)

2. Wing Flaps – As Desired (below 100 MPH).

3. Airspeed – 60-70 MPH (flaps down).

4. Touchdown – Main Wheels First, Full Aft Elevator

5. Landing Roll – Lower Nose Wheel Gently.

6. Braking – Minimum Required.

LANDING, SHORT FIELD

1. Airspeed – 60-70 MPH (flaps down).

2. Wing Flaps – 40 (below 75 MPH).

3. Airspeed – Slow to 58 MPH

4. Power – Reduce to idle as obstacle is cleared.

5. Touchdown – Main Wheels First.

6. Brakes – Apply Heavily.

7. Wing flaps – Retract.

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