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PILOT'S CHECKLIST
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

NOTE

Visually check airplane for general condition during

walk-around inspection. In cold weather, remove even
small accumulations of frost, ice or snow from wing, tail
and control surfaces. Also, make sure that control surfaces
contain no internal accumulations of ice or debris. Prior to
flight, check that pitot heater (if installed) is warm to touch
within 30 seconds with battery and pitot heat switches on.

If a night flight is planned. check operation of all lights.

and make sure a flashlieht is available.
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PREFLTcHT INSPEcrroN

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1. Pilot's Operating Handbook -- AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE.
2. Control Wheel Lock -- REMOVE.
3. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
4. Master Switch -- ON.

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.

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9.
10.

Fuel Quantity Indicaiors -- CHECK QUANTITY

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Master Switch -- OFF.
Fuel Shutoff Valve -- ON.
Door Release Pins -- CHECK prior to aerobatic flight.
Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses -- CHECK condition and secur-

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Seat Cushions -- STOW prior to aerobatic

flight as required.

1. Rudder Gust Lock -- REMOVE.

2. Tail Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
3. Control Surfaces -- CHECK freedom of movement
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1. Aileron -- CHECK freedom of movement

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Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.

Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation.
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

RIGHT WING (Cont. )

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4.

Before first fli.ght of the day and after each refueling, use sampler
cup and drain small quantity of fuel from fuel tank sump quickdrain valve to check for water, sediment, and proper fuel grade.

FueI Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level

Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE.

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Engine Oil Level -- CHECK, do not operate with less than four
quarts. Fill to six quarts for extended flight.
Before first flight of the day and after each refueling, pull out
strainer drain knob for about four seconds to clear fuel strainer of
possible water and sediment. Check strainer drain closed. If water
is observed, the fuel system may contain additional water, and
further draining of the system at the strainer, fuel tank sumps, and
fuel line drain plug will be necessary.
Propeller and Spinner -- CHECK for nicks and security.
Carburetor Air Filter -- CHECK for restrictions by dust or other
foreign matter.
Landing Light(s) -- CHECK for condition and cleanliness.
Nose Wheel Strut and Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation.
Nose Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.
Static Source Opening (1eft side of fuselage) -- CHECK for stop-

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Main Wheel Tire -- CHECK for proper inflation.

Before first flight of day and after each refueling, use sampler cup
and drain small quantity of fuel from fuel tank sump quick-drain
valve to check for water, sediment and proper fuel grade.
Fuel Quantity -- CHECK VISUALLY for desired level.
Fuel Filler Cap -- SECURE.

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Tube Cover -- REMOVE and check opening for stoppage.

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PREFLTGHT TNSPECTTON

LEFT WING Leading Edge (Cont. )

2. Stall Warning Opening -- CHECK for stoppage.

To .check the
system, place a clean handkerchief over the vent opening and
apply suction; a sound from the warning horn will confirm system
operation.
Fuel Tank Vent Opening -- CHECK for stoppage.
Wing Tie-Down -- DISCONNECT.

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NORMAL PROCEDURES
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Preflight Inspection -- COMPLETE.
2. Seats, Belts, Shoulder llarnesses -- ADJUST
3. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- ON.
4. Radios, Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
5. Brakes -- TEST and SET.
6. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN.

and LOCK.

STARTING ENGINE (Temperatures Above Freezing)

1. Mixture -- RICH.
2. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
3. Prime -- AS REQUIRED (up to 3 strokes).
4. Throttle -- OPEN 1/2INCH.
5. Propeller Area -- CLEAR.
6. Master Switch -- ON.
7. Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
8. Throttle -- ADJUST for 1000 RPM or less.
9. Oil Pressure -- CHECK
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Parking Brake -- SET.
2. Cabin Doors -- CLOSED and LATCHED.
3. Fright Controls -- FREE and CORRECT.
4. Flight Instruments -- SET.
5. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- ON.
6. Mixture -- RICH (below 3000 feet).
7. Elevator Trim -- TAKEOFF.
8. Throttle -- 1700 RPM.
a. Magnetos -- CHECK (RPM drop should not exceed 1Pb RPM on
either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos).
b. Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (for RPM drop).
c. Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK.
d. Suction Gage -- CHECK.
9. Radios -- SET.
10. Flashing Beacon, Navigation Lights and/
required.

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NoRMAL PRoCEDURES

BEFORE TAKEOFF

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11. Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST.

L2. Brakes -- RELEASE.

TAKEOFF
NORMAL TAKEOFF

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5.

Wing Flaps -- 0o- 10o.

Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN.
Elevator Control -- LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 50 KIAS.
Climb Speed -- 65-75 KIAS.

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

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9.

Wing Flaps -- 10o.

Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
Brakes -- APPLY.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN.
Mixture -- RICH (aboveS000feet,LEANtoobtainmaximumRPM).
Brakes -- RELEASE.
Elevator Control -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
Climb Speed -- 54 KIAS (until all obstacles are cleared).
Wing Flaps -- RETRACT slowly after reaching 60 KIAS.

ENROUTE CLIMB
1. Airspeed -- 70-80 KIAS.
NOTE

If a maximum performance climb is necessary, use speeds

shown in the Rate Of Climb chart in Section 5 of Pilot's
Operating Handbook.

2. Throttle -- FULL OPEN.

3. Mixture -- RICH below 3000 feet. LEAN formaximum RPM above
3000 feet.

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1. Power -- 2100-280PM (no more than
2. Elevator Trim -- ADJUST.
3. Mixture -- LEAN.

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BEFORE LANDING
1. Seats, Belts, Harnesses -- ADJUST and LOCK.
2. Mixture -- RICH.
3. Carburetor Heat -- ON (apply full heat before closing throttle).

LANDING
NORMAL LANDING

1. Airspeed -- 60-70 KIAS (flaps UP).

2. Wing Flaps -- AS DESIRED (below 85 KIAS).
3. ,{irspeed -- 55-65 KIAS (flaps DOWN).
4. Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
5. Landing RolI -- LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY.
6. Braking -- MINIMUM REQUIRED.
SHORT FIELD LANDING

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7.

Airspeed -- 60-70 KIAS (flaps UP).

Wing Flaps -- 30o (below 85 KIAS).
Airspeed -- MAINTAIN 54 KIAS.
Power -- REDUCE to idle as obstacle is cleared.
Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY.
Wing Flaps -- RETRACT.

BALKED LANDING

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4.
5.

Throttle -- FULL OPEN.

Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
Wing Flaps -- RETRACT to 20o.
Airspeed -- 55 KIAS.
Wing Flaps -- RETRACT (slowly).
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NoRMAL PRoCEDURES

AFTER LANDING
1. Wing Flaps -- UP.
2. Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
SECURING AIRPLANE
1. Parking Brake -- SET.
2. Radios, Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
3. Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF (pull full out).
4. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
5. Master Switch -- OFF.
6. Control Lock -- INSTALL.

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8. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- OPEN wben it is ascertained that fire is
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Approach -- NORMAL.
Touchdown - - GOOD TIRE FIRST, hold airplane off flat tire
as possible with aileron control.

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Iight wili go out at higher RPM. The master switch need
not be recycled since an over-voltage condition has not
occurred to de-activate the alternator system
Radios -- OFF.
Master Switch -- OFF (both sides).
Master Switch -- ON.
Low Voltage Light -- CHECK OFF.
Radios -- ON.

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