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Normal Procedures

These procedures are derived from the efis-editor checklist file. Update the source JSON and regenerate to modify.

Preflight

Preflight Inspection

  • Pilot’s Operating Handbook … AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPLANE
  • Gust lock … REMOVE
  • Ignition Switch … OFF
  • Avionics Switches … BOTH OFF
  • Emergency Power … ON
  • Fuel Quantity Indicators … CHECK
  • Wing Flaps … EXTEND
  • Emergency Power … NORM
  • Fuel Selector Valve … FULLEST TANK
  • ALT STATIC … NORM
  • ECU Fuel Sel … PRI
  • Fuel Pumps … 1/AUTO
  • START BATT SEL … BOTH
  • IGN1, IGN2 … ON
  • ALT FLD … ON
  • O2 EMERG BYPASS … OFF
  • Baggage Door … CHECK
  • Tail Tie-Down … DISCONNECT
  • Control Surfaces … CHECK
  • Aileron … CHECK
  • Wingtip Lights … CHECK
  • Wing Tie-Down … DISCONNECT
  • Fuel Tank Vent Opening … CHECK
  • Main Wheel Tire … CHECK
  • Fuel Tank Sump … CHECK
  • Fuel Quantity … CHECK VISUALLY
  • Fuel Filler Cap … SECURE and vent unobstructed
  • Static Source Openings … CHECK
  • Propeller and Spinner … CHECK for nicks, security, and oil leaks
  • Nose Wheel + Tire … CHECK
  • Engine Oil Level … CHECK Do not operate with less than nine quarts. Fill to twelve quarts for extended flight.
  • Main Wheel Tire … CHECK
  • Fuel Tank Sump … CHECK
  • Fuel Quantity … CHECK VISUALLY
  • Fuel Filler Cap … SECURE and vent unobstructed
  • Wingtip Lights … CHECK
  • Fuel Tank Vent Opening … CHECK
  • Wing Tie-Down … DISCONNECT
  • Pitot Tube Cover … REMOVE
  • Aileron … CHECK

Before Starting Engine

  • Preflight Inspection … COMPLETE
  • Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses … ADJUST AND LOCK
  • Doors … LOCKED
  • Circuit Breakers … CHECK IN
  • Master Switch … ON
  • Avionics Switches … BOTH ON
  • Fuel Pumps … 2 THEN 1/AUTO
  • Brakes … TEST AND SET

Starting Engine

  • Propeller … HIGH RPM
  • Pump Throttle … AS REQUIRED 1 or 2 primer squirts if cold. Look for AP on EFII controller.
  • Throttle … OPEN 1/4 INCH If cold, wait 10s for primer fuel to evaporate.
  • Beacon Light … ON
  • Propeller Area … CLEAR
  • Ignition … PRESS release after engine starts If engine doesn’t start w/in 5 revolutions:
    • disengage starter,
    • wait ~10s for primer fuel to evaporate,
    • retry starting.
  • RPM … ADJUST TO 650 reset to 650 RPM as engine warms up
  • Oil Pressure … CHECK IN GREEN
  • Alternator Current … VERIFY

Before Taxi

  • Wing Flaps … RETRACT, VERIFY UP
  • Radios ON … BDU AWOS 118.825 obtain AWOS/ATIS
  • Altimeter … SET
  • Heading indicator … SET
  • Lights … AS REQUIRED
  • Brakes … TEST ON ROLL

Runup

  • Brakes … HOLD
  • Doors … CLOSED AND LOCKED
  • Elevator and Rudder Trim … TAKEOFF
  • Flight Controls … FREE AND CORRECT
  • Flight Instruments … SET
  • Propeller Control … HIGH RPM
  • Throttle … 1500 RPM
  • Ignition … CHECK 1 OFF, Both, 2 OFF, Both Verify active blue, disabled red at both verify ECU1 blue, ECU2 green
  • ECU FUEL SEL … CHECK PRI, SEC, then PRI, verify active green, backup blue
  • Propeller … CYCLE 2X RPM dip, then oil pressure dip
  • Engine Instruments (Oil Px, Temp) … CHECK
  • Throttle … IDLE

Before Takeoff

  • Fuel Gauge … CHECK QUANTITY
  • Radios, Navigation … SET BDU CTAF 122.725
  • Transponder … ALT, 1200
  • Flashing Beacon … AS REQUIRED
  • Navigation Lights … AS REQUIRED
  • Strobe Lights … AS REQUIRED
  • Pitot Heat … AS REQUIRED
  • Wing Flaps … SET FOR TAKEOFF
  • Quadrant Friction Lock … ADJUST
  • Radio Call … BDU CTAF 122.725

Normal Takeoff

  • Wing Flaps … 0º - 20º
  • Power … FULL THROTTLE AND 2700 RPM Advance over 5 seconds
  • Elevator Control … LIFT NOSE WHEEL AT 50 KIAS
  • Climb Speed … 70 KIAS (FLAPS 20º) 80 KIAS (flaps UP)

In Flight

Normal Climb

  • Airspeed … 85-95 KIAS
  • Power … 23“ HG AND 2450 RPM
  • Engine Gauges … CHECK

Cruise

  • Power … 15-23“ HG AND 2200-2450 RPM no more than 75%
  • Elevator and Rudder Trim … ADJUST
  • Engine Gauges … CHECK
  • Lights … AS REQUIRED

Pre-Maneuver

  • Fuel Selector Valve … MORE FULL
  • Lights … AS REQUIRED
  • Clearing Turns … PERFORM 90º L - 90º R / 180º turn
  • Power … AS DESIRED

Descent

  • Fuel Selector Valve … MORE FULL
  • AWOS/ATIS … BDU AWOS 118.825
  • Power … AS DESIRED
  • Wing Flaps … AS DESIRED 0º to 16º below 140 KIAS, 10º to 33º below 95 KIAS
  • Lights … AS REQUIRED

Before Landing

  • Radio Call … BDU CTAF 122.725
  • Fuel Selector Valve … MORE FULL
  • Propeller … HIGH RPM
  • Seats, Belts, Harnesses … ADJUST AND LOCK

Normal Landing

  • Airspeed … 70-80 KIAS (FLAPS UP)
  • Wing Flaps … AS DESIRED 0º TO 10º below 140 KIAS, 10º TO 40º below 95 KIAS
  • Airspeed … 65-75 KIAS (FLAPS DOWN)
  • Trim … ADJUST
  • Touchdown … MAIN WHEELS FIRST
  • Landing Roll … LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
  • Braking … MINIMUM REQUIRED

Postflight

After Landing

  • Wing Flaps … UP
  • Elevator and Rudder Trim … TAKEOFF
  • Lights … AS REQUIRED
  • Pitot Heat … AS REQUIRED
  • Transponder … ALT, 1200
  • Radio Call … BDU CTAF 122.725

Securing Airplane

  • Avionics Power Switch … OFF
  • Electrical Equipment … OFF
  • Throttle … IDLE
  • Mixture … IDLE CUT-OFF
  • Lights … OFF except beacon
  • Master Switch … OFF
  • Avionics Switches … BOTH OFF
  • Fuel Selector Valve … RIGHT
  • Gust Lock … INSTALL
  • Hobbs + Tach Time … RECORD