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CONNECTICUT FLIGHT CLUB
Cessna 172RG Cutlass Checklist N-5126V
Revision 1.3
1/26/2015
WARNING: The pilot in command has the final responsibility to ensure each checklist complies with the appropriate Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) or Flight Manual. These checklists do not replace the appropriate Pilot's Operating Handbook or Flight Manual and include selected procedures only
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PREFLIGHT
PREFLIGHT
IAMSAFE............................................................. COMPLETE Weather ...................................................................... CHECK Equipment Required ................................................... CHECK Weight & Balance .................................................... COMPUT TO/Landing Distances ............................................. COMPUT Runway Lengths ......................................................... CHECK Fuel Requirements ..................................................... VERIFY Dispatch Aircraft .............................. VERIFY TACH & HOBBS Check general appearance; tires, shapes, dents in skin, fluid on the ground etc. when approaching the airplane.
CABIN
Pitot Tube Cover.................................................... REMOVED Certificates/Documents...................................... IN AIRCRAFT
Airworthiness Certificate ...................................................... Check Registration .......................................................................... Check Radio Operators/Station License ....................... International Only POH Operating Limitation/Airplane Flight Manual ............... Check Weight and Balance (current) .............................................. Check
Discrepancy Record ................................................... CHECK Hobbs/Tach ............................................................. RECORD Control Wheel Lock ................................................. REMOVE Cowl Flaps ..................................................................... OPEN Mixture ............................................................ IDLE CUT OFF Prop Control ................................................................... FULL Throttle ......................................................................... IDDLE Carburetor heat ............................................................. COLD Landing Gear Handle ................................................... DOWN
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Continue Next page Circuit Breakers...................................................... VERIFY IN Beacon ............................................................................... ON Magnetos ......................................................................... OFF Avionics Master ................................................................ OFF Propeller Area ............................................................. CLEAR Master Switch .................................................................... ON Turn Coordinator ............................................ OPERATIONAL Flaps ............................................................................ DOWN Fuel Quantity Indicators ........................... CHECK QUANTITY Lights ................................................................................. ON Pitot Heat ........................................................................... ON Stall Horn .................................................................... CHECK Lights ................................................ OFF EXCEPT BEACON Pitot Heat ......................................................................... OFF Landing Gear Indicator (Green) ....................... ILLUMINATED Master Switch .................................................................. OFF Fuel Selector Valve ....................................................... BOTH Alternate Pressure Static Source Valve ........................... OFF (If Installed) Fire Extinguisher ......................................................... CHECK Baggage & Door....................................................... SECURE
Exterior Preflight
Empennage ................................................................ CHECK Left Main Well ............................................................. CHECK Fuselage Left/Under .................................................... CHECK Control Surfaces ............ CHECK FREEDOM & MOVEMENT Left Elevator ................................................................ CHECK Tail Tie Down ........................................................... REMOVE Rudder ........................................................................ CHECK Antennas ..................................................................... CHECK Right Elevator ............................................................. CHECK Trim Tab ..................................................................... CHECK Fuselage Right/Under ................................................. CHECK Right Main Well ........................................................... CHECK
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Right Wing ............................................................... CHECK Right Flap ................................................................... CHECK Aileron ............................ CHECK FREEDOM & MOVEMENT Right Wing Tip and Lights ........................................... CHECK Right Leading Edge .................................................... CHECK Right Strut .................................................................. CHECK Wing Tie Down .......................................... DISCONNECTED Right Main Wheel ……………………………………… CHECK Windows ..................................................................... CHECK Right Wing Fuel Sump .................................................. DRAIN Belly Fuel Sumps (1) .................................................... DRAIN Fuel Strainer (1)............................................................ DRAIN Right Wing Fuel Quantity ............................................ VISUAL NOSE ........................................................................ CHECK Oil Quantity (5qts min, 8qts extended flight) ............... CHECK Right Static Source ..................................................... CHECK Right Cowl Flap .......................................................... CHECK Prop/Spinner/Governor ............................................... CHECK Air Intakes .................................................................. CHECK Landing & Taxi Lights ................................................ CHECK Nose Gear and Doors ................................................. CHECK Nose Wheel Strut & Tire ............................................ CHECK Engine Cowling .......................................................... CHECK Windscreen ................................................................. CLEAN Left Cowl Flap ............................................................ CHECK Left Static Source ....................................................... CHECK Left Wing .................................................................. CHECK Left Wing Fuel Sump .................................................... DRAIN Left Wing Fuel Quantity .............................................. VISUAL Left Strut ..................................................................... CHECK Tie Down ................................................................. REMOVE Pitot Tube ................................................................... CHECK Stall Warning Vane .................................................... CHECK
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Continue Next page Left Fuel Vent .............................................................. CHECK Left Leading Edge ....................................................... CHECK Left Wing Tip and Lights .............................................. CHECK Left Aileron .................................................................. CHECK Left Flap ...................................................................... CHECK Left Main Wheel .......................................................... CHECK Windows ..................................................................... CHECK Baggage & Door....................................................... SECURE Chocks ..................................................................... REMOVE Tow Bar .............................................. REMOVED/SECURED
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Chocks ..................................................................... REMOVE Preflight Inspection ............................................... COMPLETE Passenger Briefing ............................................... COMPLETE Seats, Seat Belts, Harness ......................... ADJUST & LOCK Brakes .................................................................... TEST/SET Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps .................................................................... OPEN Landing Gear Handle ................................................... DOWN Circuit Breakers...................................................... VERIFY IN Electrical Equipment ....................................... AS REQUIRED Avionics Switch ................................................................ OFF Beacon ............................................................................. ON
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STARTING ENGINE
Mixture ........................................................................... RICH Prop Control .......................................................... HIGH RPM Carburetor Heat ..................................................... COLD/OFF Prime .............................................................. AS REQUIRED
Summer .................................................................................... 2-3 Winter ........................................................................................ 3-4
Throttle Pump Once or Twice ........................... OPEN ¼ inch Hot Start ............................................................... AUX PUMP ON
Propeller Area ............................................................ CLEAR Master Switch .................................................................... ON Propeller Area ............................................................. CLEAR Ignition Switch ............................................................. START Oil Pressure .............................................................. CHECK A/C Secure ....................................................... NOT MOVING Throttle ................................................................... 1000 RPM ENGINE FIRE DURING START ....................... SEE PAGE 21
BEFORE TAXI
Mixture ...........................................................................LEAN Avionics Switch ................................................................. ON Flaps .................................................................................. UP Radios .................................................................... ON & SET ATIS ........................................................................... OBTAIN Altimeter ........................................................................... SET VOR ........................................................................... CHECK GPS Database ........................................................... CHECK Clearance ....................................................... AS REQUIRED Airport Diagram ......................................................... REVIEW Lights & Strobes ............................................. AS REQUIRED Transponder .................................... 1200 or Assigned by ATC Transponder ................................................................ ON Alt Seats, Belts, Harnesses .............................. CHECK SECURE
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TAXI
Taxi ...................................................... VERIFY CLEARANCE Brakes ............................................................................ TEST Steering ...................................................................... CHECK Flight Instrument ......................................................... CHECK
Airspeed ............................................................................ CHECK Attitude Indicator ............................................................... CHECK Turn Coordinator ............................................................... CHECK Inclinometer ....................................................................... CHECK
Brainard ATIS ............................................................. 126.45 Brainard GROUND/CLEARANCE .................................. 121.6 Brainard TOWER .......................................................... 119.6 Brainard UNICOM ........................................................ 122.95 Atlantic FBO ................................................................... 129.6
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BEFORE TAKE-OFF
Brakes .............................................................................. SET Cabin Doors ………………………………CLOSED & LOCKED Flight Controls .......................................... FREE & CORRECT Flight Instruments ............................................................. SET
Magnetic Compass ............................................................CHECK Directional Gyro .................................................................CHECK Altimeter .............................................................................CHECK VSI .....................................................................................CHECK
Fuel Quantity .............................................................. CHECK Fuel Selector Valve ...................................................... BOTH Aux. Fuel Pump (check for rise) ......................................... ON Aux. Fuel Pump ............................................................... OFF Trim ........................................CHECK & SET FOR TAKEOFF Cowl Flaps ..................................................................... OPEN Oil Temperature.......................................................... CHECK Mixture ........................................................................... RICH Prop Control ............................................... FULL FORWARD Throttle ................................................................... 1800 RPM
Prop Control .................................................................. CYCLE (3) Carb. Heat ..........................................................................CHECK Magnetos ............................................ 150 max drop / 50 max diff Suction Gauge ...................................................................CHECK Engine Instruments Alternator ...........................................CHECK
Throttle ............................................................................ IDLE Throttle ................................................................... 1000 RPM Auto Pilot .................................................................... CHECK Auto Pilot Disconnect ....................................................... OFF Avionics/Radios ................................................................ SET Strobes ............................................................. AS DESIRED Throttle Friction Lock ........................................... ADJUSTED Parking Brake ....................................................... RELEASED
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TAKEOFF
Take Off Briefing ...................................................... Complete Emergencies ....................................................... LU Standard Wing Flaps ....................................................................... SET Time Off ..................................................................... NOTED Mixture .......................................................................... RICH Prop Control .............................................. FULL FORWARD T/O Clearance ................................................. AS REQUIRED
NORMAL TAKEOFF
Wing Flaps ……………………………………………….. 0 Deg Carburetor Heat …………………………………………….Cold RWY/Compass/DG .......................................................ALIGN Power ………………………..FULL THROTTLE & 2700 RPM AIRSPEED .................................................................... ALIVE Elevator Control ................... LIFT NOSE WHEEL @ 55 KIAS Climb Speed ……………………………………….70 – 80 KIAS Brakes ………………………………………………….APPLIED Landing Gear ………………………RETRACT IN CLIMB OUT
SHORTFIELD TAKEOFF
Wing Flaps ……………………………………………….. 0 Deg Carburetor Heat …………………………………………….Cold RWY/Compass/DG .......................................................ALIGN Brakes ………………………………………………….APPLIED Power ………………………..FULL THROTTLE & 2700 RPM Brakes ………………………………………………….RELEASE Elevator Control……………...MAINTAIN SLIGHTY TAIL LOW ATTITUDE Power ………………………..FULL THROTTLE & 2700 RPM Elevator ..................................................... BACK PRESSURE Climb Speed (Until Clear all Obstacles)……………….63 KIAS Brakes ………………………………………………….APPLIED Landing Gear ………………………RETRACT IN CLIMB OUT Climb Power ................................... SET ABOVE 1000 ft. AGL
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ENROUTE CLIMB
NORMAL CLIMB Airspeed .............................................................. 85 - 95 KIAS POWER ...........................................25 INCHES & 2500 RPM Fuel Selector Valve ...................................................... BOTH Mixture ................................................ LEAN ABOVE 3000 ft. Cowl Flaps ........................................... OPEN AS REQUIRED MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB Airspeed (At Sea Level to 77 KIAS at 10,000 Ft) ........ 84 KIAS POWER .................................FULL THROTTLE & 2700 RPM Fuel Selector Valve ...................................................... BOTH Mixture ................................................ LEAN ABOVE 3000 ft. Cowl Flaps ........................................................... FULL OPEN
CRUISE
Power .......................... 15 -25 INCHES Hg. 2100 – 2700 RPM Elevator & Rudder Trim ............................................. ADJUST Mixture ...........................................................................LEAN Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Engine Instruments ................................................. MONITOR
DESCENT
ATIS ........................................................................ RECEIVE Altimeter ........................................................................... SET Fuel Selector Valve ....................................................... BOTH Carburetor Heat ( Full Heat)…………………..AS REQUIRED Power ............................................................. AS REQUIRED Mixture (Enrichen) .......................................... AS REQUIRED Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Wing Flaps ........................................................ AS DESIRED
0-10 below ..................................................................... 130 KIAS 10-30 below ................................................................... 100 KIAS
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Landing Light ..................................................................... ON Approach Briefing ................................................. COMPLETE
BEFORE LANDING
Seats, Belts, Harnesses .......................... ADJUST & LOCKED Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Landing Gear (Below 140 KIAS)……………………….DOWN Landing Gear ……………………………………………CHECK (Observe main gear & Green Indictor) Mixture ........................................................................... RICH Carburetor Heat ................................................................ ON (Apply full heat before closing throttle) Prop Control .......................................................... HIGH RPM Autopilot ........................................................................... OFF Landing Light ..................................................................... ON GUMPS ....................................................................... CHECK
NORMAL LANDING
Airspeed (Flaps Up) .............................................. 65 75 KIAS Wing Flaps (0 – 10 below 130 KIAS) .................. AS DESIRED (10 – 30 below 100 KIAS) Trim ..................................................................... ADJUSTED Touchdown ........................................... MAIN WHEEL FIRST Landing Roll ........................ LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY Braking ................................................. MINIMUM REQUIRED
SHORT FIELD LANDING
Airspeed (Flaps Up) ............................................. 65 -75 KIAS Wing Flaps (30 below 100 KIAS) ........................ AS DESIRED Airspeed (Maintain) .................................................... 63 KIAS
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Trim ..................................................................... ADJUSTED Power (to idle as obstacle is cleared) ....................... REDUCE Touchdown ........................................... MAIN WHEEL FIRST Brakes ......................................................... APPLY HEAVILY Wing Flaps (For maximum braking) ................... RETRACTED
BALKED LANDING
POWER ................................... FULL THROTLE & 2700 RPM Carburetor Heat ............................................................. COLD Wing Flaps ................................................ RETRACT 20 Deg Climb Speed ............................................................... 55 KIAS Wing Flaps (Slowly after reaching 65 KIAS) .......... RETRACT Cowl Flaps .................................................................... OPEN
AFTER LANDING
Cowl Flaps ..................................................................... OPEN Wing Flaps ......................................................................... UP Mixture ...........................................................................LEAN Carburetor Heat ............................................................. COLD Lights .............................................................. AS REQUIRED Taxi Clearance ............................................... AS REQUIRED Airport Diagram .................................................... REVIEWED
SECURING AIRCRAFT
Parking Brake .................................................................. SET Throttle (1800 RPM for 30 to 60 Sec) ............ 1000/1200 RPM Avionics ............................................................................ OFF Electrical Equipment & Lights ........................................... OFF Mixture ........................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF Magnetos ......................................................................... OFF Master .............................................................................. OFF
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Control Lock .............................................................. INSTALL FUEL Selector…….……………….......LEFT OR RIGHT TANK Hobbs & Tach .......................................................... RECORD Aircraft .................................................................. CHOCKED Pitot Tube Cover ....................................................... INSTALL Fuel .................................................................................. FILL Discrepancies .......................................................... RECORD Brainard ATIS ............................................................. 126.45 Brainard GROUND ....................................................... 121.60 Brainard TOWER ........................................................ 119.60 Brainard UNICOM ........................................................ 122.95 Atlantic ......................................................................... 129.60
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IFR APPROACH
PREPARATION
ATIS ..................................................................... OBTAINED STACK ............................................................................. SET APPROACH BRIEFING ................ COMPLETED (MICEATM) PLANE CONFIGURATION ................COMPLETED (GUMPS)
APPROACH BRIEFING (MICEATM)
MARKER BEACON ......................................... SET & CHECK INDENTIFY .............................................................................
Airport & Approach....................................................... CHECKED Frequency .................................................................... CHECKED RWY Length ................................................................. CHECKED RWY Light .................................................................... CHECKED Fixes Identification ....................................................... CHECKED
CDI ....................................... Correct NAV source and Course ENTRY ..................................... Identification and type of entry ALTITUDE .................................................... How low/How far Time ....................................................................... Calculated MISSED APPROACH .................................. where/when/what
PLANE CONFIGURATION (GUMPFS)
GAS.................................................................................. SET UNDERCARIAGE ....................................................... CHECK MIXTURE ....................................................................... FULL PROPELLER ......................................................... HIGH RPM Flaps ................................................................................ SET SPEED, SEAT BELL and SWITCHES .............................. SET
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FINAL APPROACH FIX
TIME ................................................... START COUNTDOWN TWEAK ................................................................ RADIO, CDI TURN ...................................................................................... THROTTLE ...................................................................... SET TALK .......................................................... REPORT ON FAF GUMPS ............................................................. COMPLETED
BEFORE LANDING
Autopilot ........................................................................... OFF GAS ................................................................................. SET UNDERCARIAGE ....................................................... CHECK MIXTURE ....................................................................... RICH PROPELLER ........................................................ HIGH RPM Flaps ................................................................................ SET SPEED, SEAT BELTS and SWITCHES ........................... SET Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Carburetor Heat ................................................................. ON Landing Light ..................................................................... ON AFTER LANDING ...... SEE PAGE SECURING AIRCRAFT13
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
WARNING: REFER TO POH FOR COMPLETE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF
Wing Flaps Up ........................................................... 70 KIAS Wing Flaps ................................................................ 65 KIAS
Maneuvering Speed
2650 Lbs ................................................................... 106 KIAS 2250 Lbs .................................................................... 98 KIAS 1850 Lbs .................................................................... 89 KIAS
Maximum Glide
2650 Lbs ..................................................................... 73 KIAS 2250 Lbs ..................................................................... 67KIAS
1850 Lbs …………………………………………….61KIAS Precautionary Landing With Engine Power …….65 KIAS
Landing without Engine power
Wing Flaps Up ........................................................... 75 KIAS Wing Flaps Down ...................................................... 65 KIAS
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ENGINE FAILURES
* If engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion, power will not be regained after tanks are switched until empty fuel lines are filled, which may require up to ten seconds ** When calling on 121.5 say your last known position number of people on board, how much fuel, and what kind of emergency. It is recorded and they will be able to find you and take care of you faster
ENGINE FAILURE DURNING TAKEOFF RUN
Throttle ............................................................................ IDLE Brakes ......................................................................... APPLY Wing Flaps ........................................................ RETRACTED Mixture ............................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF Master Switch .................................................................. OFF
ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTERTAKEOFF
Airspeed ................................................... 70 KIAS (Flaps Up) ........................................................... 65 KIAS (Flaps Down) Mixture ............................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector ................................................................... OFF Ignition Switch ................................................................. OFF Wing Flaps ............... AS REQUIRED (30 Deg recommended) Master Switch .................................................................. OFF
ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT
Airspeed ..................................................................... 75 KIAS Carburetor Heat ................................................................. ON Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Mixture ........................................................................... RICH Ignition Switch ............. BOTH (or Start if propeller is stopped)
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Primer ............................................................... IN & LOCKED Electric Fuel Pump............................................................. ON Engine Gauges ...................................... CHECK FOR CAUSE Transponder .................................................................... 7700 Radio ........................................................... 121.5 MAYDAY** Present Position………………………………....LAT & LONG
FORCED LANDINGS
EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
Airspeed .................................................. 75 KIAS (Flaps Up) ........................................................... 65 KIAS (Flaps Down) Mixture................................................................... CUT—OFF Fuel Selector .................................................................... OFF Ignition Switch .................................................................. OFF Landing Gear ............... DOWN (Up if Terrain is rough or Soft) Wing Flaps .............. AS REQUIRED (30 Deg recommended) Doors ........................... UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN Master Switch ................................................................... OFF Seat belt and harness ............................................ SECURED Touchdown ........................SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW(min. speed) Brakes ........................................................ APPLY HEAVILY
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
Wing Flaps ................................................................ 20 Deg Airspeed .................................................................... 65 KIAS Select Field ............FLY OVER (Noting terrain & obstructions. Then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed) Electrical Switches ........................................................... OFF Landing Gear ............... DOWN (Up if Terrain is rough or Soft) Wing Flaps ..................... AS REQUIRED (On final approach) Airspeed .................................................................... 65 KIAS
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Doors ........................... UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN Avionics power & Master Switches ................................... OFF Seat belt and harness ............................................ SECURED Touchdown ....................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW(min. speed) Ignition Switch .................................................................. OFF Brakes ......................................................... APPLY HEAVILY
DITCHING
Radio ........................................................... 121.5 MAYDAY** Present Position………………………………....LAT & LONG Transponder .................................................................... 7700 Heavy Objects .... SECURE OR JETTISON (in baggage area) Landing Gear .................................................................... UP Wing Flaps ......................................................... 20 – 30 DEG Power ......... ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 60 KIAS Approach .......... High Winds, Heavy Seas….INTO THE WIND Light Winds, Heavy Swells….PARALLELTO SWELLS NOTE If no power is available, approach at 70 KIAS with flaps up or at 65 KIAS with 10 deg flaps Doors ........................... UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN Touchdown LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED DESCENT Face ........................ CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat Airplane ........ EVACUATE (through cabin doors. If necessary, Open window & flood cabin to equalize pressure so doors can be opened) Life Vest & Raft ......................................................... INFLATE
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FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
Cranking .... CONTINUTE (to get a start which would suck the flames & accumulated fuel through the carburetor & into the engine.) IF ENGINE STARTS: POWER ................................... 1700 RPM (for a few minutes) Engine …………………....SHUTDOWN (inspect for Damage) IF ENGINE FAILS TO START Throttle ……………………………………………………OPEN Mixture............................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF Cranking .............................................................. CONTINUE Fire Extinguisher ...... OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed ) Engine ...................................................................... SECURE a. Master Switch ……OFF b. Ignition Switch ……OFF c. Fuel Selector Valve …..OFF Fire .................................................................. EXTINGUISH (using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt) Fire Damage ………………………………………....INSPECT (repair damage or replace damage components or wiring before conducting another flight) Aircraft ................................ ABANDON IF FIRE CONTINUES
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
Mixture................................................................... CUT—OFF Fuel Selector .................................................................... OFF Master Switch ................................................................... OFF
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Cabin Heat & Air ......................... OFF(except overhead vent) Airspeed .. 105 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture) Forced Landing EXECUTE (as described in Emergency landing Without Engine Power)
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
Master Switch .................................................................. OFF Fuel Selector .................................................................... OFF Avionics Power Switches ................................................ OFF All Other Switches (except ignition switch) ....................... OFF Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat ............................................. CLOSED Fire Extinguisher ............................ ACTIVATED (if Available)
WARNING After discharge an extinguisher within a closed cabin. Ventilate the Cabin If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight Master Switch .................................................................... ON Circuit Breakers ............ Check (for faulty circuit, do not reset) Radio Switches ............................................................... OFF Avionics Power Switches .................................................. ON Radio/ Electrical Switches ................................................. ON (one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized) Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat ................................................. OPEN (When it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.)
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CABIN FIRE
Master Switch ................................................................... OFF Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat ................... CLOSED (to avoid drafts) Fire Extinguisher ............................ ACTIVATED (if Available)
WARNING After discharge an extinguisher within a closed cabin. Ventilate the Cabin Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage
WING FIRE
Navigation Light Switch .................................................... OFF Strobe Light Switch ........................................................... OFF Pitot Heat Switch .............................................................OFF
NOTE Perform a slideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel tank and cabin, and land as soon as possible using flaps only as required for final approach and touchdown
WARNING: SEE POH FOR INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM MALFUCTIONS
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LANDING GEAR MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT
Master switch…………………………………………….ON Landing Gear Lever ............................... Check (Lever full up) Landing Gear Lever & Gear Pump Circuit Breakers…… ..... IN Gear UP Light ............................................................ CHECK Landing Gear Lever .............................................. RECYCLE Gear Motor ................... Check (operation amp meter & noise)
LANDING GEAR FAILS TO EXTEND
Master switch…………………………………………….ON Landing Gear Lever ...................................................... Down Landing Gear Lever & Gear Pump Circuit Breakers…… ..... IN Gear down Light .................................................. CHECK ON Emergency Hand Pump ......................... EXTEND & PUMPS (Perpendicular to handle until resistance becomes heavy about 35 cycles) Gear down Light ................................................................ ON Pump Handle ...............................................................STOW
GEAR UP LANDING
Landing Gear Lever .......................................................... UP Landing Gear Lever & Gear Pump Circuit Breakers…… ..... IN Runway .......... SELECT (Longest hard surface or smooth sod runway available.) Wing Flaps ................................... 30 deg (on final approach) Airspeed .................................................................... 65 KIAS
Doors …………….UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
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Avionics Power & Master Switches ................................. OFF (when landing is assured) Touchdown ………………………………SLIGHTY TAIL LOW Mixture ........................................................... IDLE CUT OFF Ignition Switch ................................................................. OFF Fuel Selector Valve........................................................... OFF Airplane ............................................................... EVACUATE
LANDING WITHOUT POSITIVE INDICATION OF GEAR LOCKING
Before Landing Check ........................................ COMPLETE Approach ................................................ NORMAL (full flaps) Landing Gear Lever & Gear Pump Circuit Breakers…… .... IN Landing .…………………TAIL LOW (as smoothly as possible) Braking .............................................. MINIMUNM necessary Taxi .......................................................................... SLOWLY Engine ......................... SHUTDOWN (before inspecting gear)
LANDING WITH A DEFECTIVEN NOSE GEAR (or Flat Nose Tire)
Movable Load ........................ TRANSFER (to baggage area) Passenger ............................................. MOVE (to rear seat) Before Landing Checklist .................................... COMPLETE Runway ......... SELECT (Longest hard surface or smooth sod runway available.) Wing Flaps ................................... 30 deg (on final approach)
Doors …………….UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN Avionics Power & Master Switches ................................. OFF (when landing is assured) Landing .…………………TAIL LOW (as smoothly as possible) Mixture............................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF Ignition Switch ................................................................. OFF Fuel Selector Valve........................................................... OFF Elevator Control ........................ HOLD NOSE OFF GROUND (as long as possible) Airplane ............................. EVACUATE ( as soon as it stops)
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LANDING WITH A DEFECTIVEN NOSE GEAR (or Flat Nose Tire)
Movable Load ....................... TRANSFER (to baggage area) Passenger .............................................. MOVE (to rear seat) Before Landing Checklist .................................... COMPLETE Runway .......... SELECT (Longest hard surface or smooth sod runway available.) Wing Flaps ................................... 30 deg (on final approach)
Doors …………….UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
LANDING WITH FLAT MAIN TIRE
Approach ................................................ NORMAL (full flaps) Touchdown ............................................ GOOD TIRE FIRST (hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron control) Directional Control ................................................. MAINTAIN (Using brake on good wheel as required.)
SPIN RECOVERY
POWER .......................................................................... IDLE RUDDER .................................................... FULL OPPOSITE CONTROL WHEEL ..................................... FULL FORWARD RUDDER..................... NEUTRAL WHEN ROTATION STOPS CONTROL WHEEL ....... SMOOTLY REGAIN LEVEL FLIGHT
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MANEUVERS
CHANDELLES
Airspeed ..................................................................... 90 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ..................................................................... OPEN Flaps .................................................................................. UP Mixture............................................................ AS REQUIRED Carb Heat ......................................................................... OFF Landing Gear ...................................................................... UP Prop Control ........................................................... 2500 RPM Throttle ........................................................................... 25 IN
LAZY EIGHTS
Airspeed ................................................................... 110 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Flaps .................................................................................. UP Mixture............................................................ AS REQUIRED Carb Heat ......................................................................... OFF Landing Gear ...................................................................... UP Prop Control ........................................................... 2300 RPM Throttle ...................................................................... 17-18 IN
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EIGHTS-ON-PYLON
Airspeed ..................................................................... 90 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Flaps .................................................................................. UP Mixture ........................................................................... RICH Carb Heat......................................................................... OFF Landing Gear ..................................................................... UP Prop Control ........................................................... 2300 RPM Throttle ....................................................................... 17-18 IN
SPEEP SPIRALS
Airspeed ..................................................................... 80 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Flaps .................................................................................. UP Mixture ........................................................................... RICH Carb Heat........................................................................... ON Landing Gear ..................................................................... UP Prop Control .................................................................... IDLE Clearing Burst ....................................................... 1 per Spiral
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STEEP TURNS
Airspeed ..................................................................... 90 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Flaps .................................................................................. UP Mixture............................................................ AS REQUIRED Carb Heat ......................................................................... OFF Landing Gear ...................................................................... UP Prop Control ........................................................... 2300 RPM Throttle ...................................................................... 20-21 IN
POWER ON STALL
Airspeed ..................................................................... 55 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ..................................................................... OPEN Flaps .................................................................................. UP Mixture............................................................ AS REQUIRED Carb Heat ......................................................................... OFF Landing Gear .................................................. AS REQUIRED Prop Control ........................................................... 2500 RPM Throttle ........................................................................... 25 IN Pitch ......................................................................... +20 DEG
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POWER OFF STALL
Airspeed ..................................................................... 65 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED Flaps ............................................................................ DOWN Mixture ........................................................................... RICH Carb Heat........................................................................... ON Landing Gear .............................................. DOWN & CHECK Prop Control ........................................................... FULL RPM Throttle ............................................................................ 25 IN
SLOW FLIGHT
Airspeed .......................................................................... MCA Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps .................................................................... OPEN Flaps ............................................................... AS REQUIRED Mixture ............................................................ AS REQUIRED Carb Heat......................................................................... OFF Landing Gear .............................................. DOWN & CHECK Primer ............................................................... IN & LOCKED Prop Control ........................................................... 2500 RPM Throttle ............................................................ AS REQUIRED
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POWER OFF 180
Airspeed ..................................................................... 80 KIAS Fuel Selector ................................................................. BOTH Cowl Flaps ................................................................... CLOSE Flaps .............................................................. AS REQUIRED Mixture............................................................................ RICH Carb Heat .......................................................................... ON Landing Gear ............................................... DOWN & CHECK Primer ............................................................... IN & LOCKED Prop Control ................................................ FULL FORWARD Throttle ............................................................................ IDLE
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SPEEDS
REFERENCE
Vx (Best Climb Rate) .......................................... 67 KIAS Vy (Best Rate of Climb) ...................................... 84 KIAS Va (Maneuvering Speed) .................................................
2650 lbs ........................................................ 106 KIAS 1850 ................................................................ 89 KIAS
Vfe (Max. flap extended speed) ....................................... 10 degree ...................................................... 130 KIAS Over 10 degree ............................................. 100 KIAS
Vno (Max structural Speed) .............................. 145 KIAS Vne (Never Exceed Speed) .............................. 164 KIAS VLo ................................................................... 140 KIAS VLe ................................................................... 164 KIAS Vs ........................................................................ 50 KIAS Vso ..................................................................... 42 KIAS BEST GLIDE (CLEAN) ....................................... 73 KIAS Obstacle Clearance .........................................................
Gross Weight .................................................. 63 KIAS 2400 lbs .......................................................... 63 KIAS
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Useful Information
Transponder Codes
VFR ................................................................................. 1200 IFR ................................................................................... ATC Hijacked ........................................................................... 7500 Communication Failure .................................................... 7600 Emergency ...................................................................... 7700
Light Gun Signals
Signal
On the Ground In Flight
Steady Green Cleared for takeoff Cleared to land
Flashing Green
Cleared for taxi Return for landing
Steady Red STOP Give way & continue circling
Flashing Red Taxi clear of runway in use
Airport unsafe, do not land
Flashing White Return to starting point
N/A
Alternating Red and Green
Exercise extreme caution
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Crosswind Component
METAR ......................................................................... TRUE ATIS ..................................................................... MAGNETIC
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RATE OF CLIMB/DECENT TABLE
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Communication Card
BRAINARD (KHFD)
ATIS ............................................................................ 126.45 GROUND ..................................................................... 121.60 CLEARANCE ............................................................... 121.60 TOWER ....................................................................... 119.60 UNICOM ...................................................................... 122.95 Atlantic FBO ................................................................. 129.60
WINDHAM (KIJD)
ASOS ........................................................................ 133.675 CTAF ......................................................................... 122.975 CLEARANCE ............................................................. 128.600 DEPARTURE ............................................................. 127.800
MERIDIEN (KMMK)
ASOS ........................................................................ 134.925 CTAF ......................................................................... 123.050 CLEARANCE ............................................................. 120.650 DEPARTURE ............................................................. 127.800 UNICOM .................................................................... 123.050
MERIDIEN (KMMK)
ASOS ........................................................................ 134.925 CTAF ......................................................................... 123.050 CLEARANCE ............................................................. 120.650 DEPARTURE ............................................................. 127.800 UNICOM .................................................................... 123.050
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NAVIGATION AIDS
BAF .............................................................................. 113.00 HFD .............................................................................. 114.90 MAD ............................................................................. 110.40 NORWICH .................................................................... 110.00 GROTON ...................................................................... 110.85
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Local Airports
BRAINARD (KHFD)
Elevation ..................................................................... 19 feet RWY 02/20 ............................................................. 4417 x 150 RWY 11/29 ............................................................... 2314 x 71 CLEARANCE ............................................................... 121.60 GROUND ..................................................................... 121.60 TOWER ....................................................................... 119.60 UNICOM ...................................................................... 122.95 BRADLEY APPROACH ................................................. 127.8 BRADLEY DEPARTURE ............................................... 127.8 ATIS ............................................................................. 126.45
Phone .................................................................... (860) 246 5929
WX ASOS BDL (12NM North) ................................................. Phone .................................................................... (860) 627 9732
WX ASOS MMK (16 NM SW) ..................................... 134.925 Phone .................................................................... (203) 639 9405
Atlantic FBO ................................................................. 129.60
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WINDHAM (KIJD)
Elevation .................................................................... 246 feet RWY 09/27 ............................................................ 4278 x 100 RWY 18/36 .............................................................. 2797 x 75 CLEARANCE .................................................................. 128.6 CTAF/UNICOM ........................................................... 122.975 BRADLEY APPROACH .................................................. 127.8 BRADLEY DEPARTURE ................................................ 127.8 WX ASOS ................................................................... 133.675
Phone .....................................................................(860) 456 8839
WX AWOS-3 LZD (13 NM E) ...................................... 119.125 Phone .....................................................................(860) 779 7251
ROBERTSON FIELD (4B8)
Elevation .................................................................... 201 feet RWY 02/20 .............................................................. 3665 x 75 CLEARANCE .................................................................. 134.5 CTAF/UNICOM ............................................................... 122.8 WX ASOS HFD (10 NM E) ......................................................
Phone .....................................................................(860) 527 5837
WX ASOS MMK (11 NM S) ........................................ 134.925 Phone .....................................................................(203) 639 9405
WX ASOS BDL (17NM NE) ..................................................... Phone .....................................................................(860) 627 9732
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MERIDAM MARKAM (MMK)
Elevation ................................................................... 103 feet RWY 18/36 ............................................................... 3100 x 75 CLEARANCE ............................................................... 120.65 CTAF/UNICOM ............................................................ 123.05 BRADLEY APPROACH ................................................. 127.8 BRADLEY DEPARTURE ............................................... 127.8 WX ASOS .................................................................. 134.925
Phone .................................................................... (203) 639 9405
WX AWOS-3 OXC (14 NM W) ................................... 132.975 Phone .................................................................... (203) 262 1190
WX AWOS HVN (15 NM S) ..................................................... Phone .................................................................... (203) 466 6205
WX ASOS HFD (16 NM NE) ................................................... Phone .................................................................... (860) 527 5837
WX AWOS-3 SNC (16NM SE) ................................... 118.325 Phone .................................................................... (860) 526 1551
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