Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin

INTERIOR INSPECTION R/C (for solo flight) preflight_inspection

Ejection seatsecured
Safety pinsinstalled
Parachuteremoved or secure
Harness and lap beltsecure
ISOLATION VALVE Switchoff
FIRE EXT coversafety wired
F/C STAT PRESS LeverNORMAL safety wired
F/C DYN PRESS LeverNORMAL safety wired
F/C ATT IND BANK SwitchNORMAL
F/C ATT IND PITCH SwitchNORMAL
LANDING LIGHT SwitchNORMAL
F/C LDG GEAR LOCK OUTOFF
RAM AIR shut off leverCLOSED
ENGINE+FUEL GAGES
Priority switchF/C
EXT STORES JETTISONsafety wired
SEC B switchON
MASTER switchON
ICS switches--(avionics--)AS REQUIRED
EMERG BRAKEOFF, safety wired
Pressure gaugesproper reading
Hand valvesclosed, safety wired
Canopyclosed
External CABIN SEAL leverINFLATE

AFTER ENTERING THE COCKPIT preflight_inspection

Parachute and harnesstight and secure
Shoulder harness lockas required
Rudder pedalsas required
Oxygen equipmentconnect and hooked to
LEFT CONSOLE chain
Oxygen panelcheck pressure
Emergency lever (RED)NORMAL
Diluter demand lever (WHITE)NORMAL OXYGEN
Supply lever (GREEN)ON
CAB PRESS DUMP valveclosed (CW)
FIRE COCK LEVEROPEN, safety wired
HYD DUMP VALVE leverCLOSED safety wired
Throttle positionidle
Throttle frictionas required
FUEL SHUT OFF leverCLOSED
DE-ICING leverOFF
PNEU FILL DE -PRESSCLOSED (CW)
ISOLATION VALVE switchOFF
AIR START buttoncovered, safety wired
FIRE EXT COVERsafety wired
PITOT BOOMRIGHT safety wired
PARACHUTENO DELAY LANYARD ATT
INSTRUMENT PANEL
TAXI LIGHT switchOFF
LANDING LIGHT switchOFF
HP OXYGEN indicationcheck min 100 kg's
LDG GEAR buttonscheck out
All instrument readingsnormal
EXT STORES switchSAFE, safety wired
EXT TANKS switchOFF
Arming switchBLANK
RAM AIR shut off leveras required
RIGHT CONSOLE
Electrical switchesOFF
EMERG BRAKE leverOFF, safety wired
VHF & AVIONICSALL OFF
ICS panel --(avionics--)as required
EMERG GEAR EXTENSION valveClosed, safety wired
EMERG FLAP EXTENSION valveClosed, safety wired
CABIN PRESS/ HEATINGOFF
CABIN HEATAUTOMATIC
Inverter select switchMAIN INV (down)
All C/B'sON (in)
Ejection pinsin sockets

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Helmeton
Oxygen hoseconnect
Radio cableconnect
Oxygen checkcomplete
Brake check4kg/cm2
Control stick and rudderfree and correct movement
BATT switchON
VOLT/AM METER check buttondepress, 24v
COMMS switchmaster on
Intercomecheck
External power unitconnect
APU ON light (green)illuminated
VHF radioON
Start up clearancerequest
GEN switchON
ENG switchON
C&W panelpush to test, all lights
Electrical gear position indicatorspush to test, all red lights illuminated

ENGINE START engine_start

CAUTIONBe sure that the danger areas are clear before starting.
GENERATOR lightblinking
DO NOT START lightOUT
GND START buttondepress for 3 sec
Spark plugs ignitinglisten for sparking
Throttleidle
FUEL SHUT-OFF leverfully OPEN
EGT (APU 700 degrees BATT 750 degrees)keep manually within
Fuel/ oil pressurerising limits
Idle RPM35% within 60 sec's
APUdisconnect
Fuel pressure12 kg's
Oil pressure0.5 kgs
EGT (idle)550'c MAX
GENERATOR lightout

FALSE START/ HOT START engine_start

CAUTIONStop the engine immediately if one of the following occurs
NOTE- no sparking of spark plugs
NOTE- No oil pressure indication
NOTE- EGT exceeds 750’c
NOTEThe engine must be stopped if there is;
NOTE- no RPM rise
NOTE- Idle RPM 35% is not reached after 60 sec’s
NOTE- Oil pressure stays below 0.5 kg’s
To stop the engine
Throttle idle
FUEL SHUT OFF leverCLOSED
In case of fire continue with the following steps;
FIRE COCK leverSHUT
FIRE EXT buttonDEPRESS
All electric's switchesOFF
AircraftAbandon

AFTER ENGINE START after_start

SEC B switchON
INV switch (PO-250)ON
ICS panelrecheck
VHF/ AVIONICSON
Ext tank switchON

ENGINE RUN-UP (first flight of day) before_takeoff

Brakesapply
Throttleidle 35%
EGT550’c MAX
Fuel pressure12 kg’s
Oil pressure0.5 kg’s
Oil temperature20’c MIN
Throttle52% (EGT, OP, OT, FP)
C+W panel (T-9)check
Attitude indicator (horizon)Erect
RMI Compasssynchronise with standby
Fire warningcheck
VOLTS/AMPScheck 28V
Throttle65% (EGT, OP, OT,
Flaps/ stabilisercheck operation ,FP)
Speed brakescheck operation
HYD PRESS gagecheck pressure
EXT TANKS light (C+W)out
Throttle94% (EGT, OP, OT, FP)
ISOLATION VALVE switchon (check light)
RPM rise1 to 3% RPM
Throttle97% (EGT, OP, OT, FP)
Throttle100%(EGT, OP, OT, FP)
EGT700'c max
Fuel pressure79 kgs max
Oil pressure1.8 to 2.5 kg's
Oil temperature110'c max
Throttleidle (RPM stabilised)
Throttle slam in 2 secs12 to 14 sec's
RPM swing2% RPM max (5 times)
EGT730'c peak
Throttleidle
Flight controlsrecheck
Taxi clearancerequest

ENGINE RUN UP (subsequent flight) before_takeoff

Brakesapply
Throttleidle 35%
EGT550'c max
Fuel pressure12 kg's
Oil pressure0.5 kg's
Oil temperature20'c min
Throttle52% (EGT, OP, OT, FP)
C+W panel (T-9)check
Attitude indicatorerect
Compasssycronize check standby
Fire warningcheck
VOLTS/ AMPScheck 28V
Throttle65% (EGT, OP, OT, FP)
Flaps/ stabilisercheck operation (elc+mech
Speed brakecheck operation ind)
HYD PRESS gagecheck pressure
EXT TANKS light (C+W)out
Throttleidle
Flight controlsfull & free
Taxi clearancerequest

BEFORE TAXI before_taxi

Altimeterset
Engine instrumentsin green
All safety pinsremoved and stowed
Canopyclosed
Pressurisationas required

TAXING taxi

Brakesapply
Chocksremoved
Throttle80%
Brakesrelease and test
Turn check left/ rightperform

PRE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Trim2' rear
Speed brakescheck in
Flaps15' set
Fuel quantitycheck
Engine and flight instrumentsT's & P's check
Oxygencheck
Canopylocked
Harnesssecure
Hydraulic pressurecheck
C+W panelcheck
Flight controlsfull & free
All pinsremoved and stowed
Cockpit pressurisationcheck (both cockpits)

TAKEOFF takeoff

Brakesapply
Altimeterrecheck
Attitude indicatorreset
CompassRWY heading
Radio compass needlecheck direction
Throttle90% RPM
Engine instrumentscheck
Brakesrelease
Throttle100% max power
Nose wheel lift off140km/h
Lift off180km/h

AFTER TAKEOFF after_takeoff

LANDING GEAR UP buttonpush (min 50ft AGL)
FLAPS 0' buttonpush (min 150ft AGL)
Throttle97% upon reaching 250
ELEV TRIM leverset km/hr
Engine instrumentscheck
All warning lightsout

CLIMB climb

100% RPM max of 6 mins, then reduce to 97%
initial climb speed 350 kph
CABIN ALT PRESSURECHECK
Oxygencheck
Engine instrumentscheck (EGT, OP, OT, FP)

CRUISE cruise

Level of maintain CAS or MACH number power about 90%
Fuel quantitycheck
Oxygencheck
Engine instrumentscheck (EGT, OP, OT, FP)
Locationidentify

DESCENT descent

NOTENormal decent is at 65% AT 300 KPH
Fuel quantitycheck
Engine & flight instrumentscheck (EGT, OP, OT, FP)
Approachrequest
Altimeterset QFE
De-mistas required

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

Fuel quantitycheck
All warning lightsout
Pneumatic & hydraulic gagescheck

LANDING landing

Check speed/ distance for particular weight
Approach300 kph
DOWN WIND LEG
Airspeed290 kph
LANDING GEARselect down
Landing gearcheck indicators
Airspeed270 kph
FLAPS 15' buttonselect 15'
Flaps indicatorcheck
Airspeed250 kph
Throttle90-94%
BASE LEG
Airspeed240 kph
Throttle80-85%
FLAPS 30' buttonselect 30'
Flaps indicatorcheck
Airspeed in turn220 kph
FINAL APPROACH
Landing gear + flapscheck indicators
Airspeed200 kph
Throttleas required

AFTER TOUCH DOWN after_landing

NOTEMax braking speed 1300 lts 140 kph
NOTE1000 lts 145 kph
NOTE700 lts 150 kph
NOTE400 lts 160 kph

AFTER LANDING after_landing

Trimneutral
Speed brakesin
Pitot heatoff
Flapsup
Pressurisationoff

ENGINE SHUT DOWN shutdown

Chocksin place
Canopiesopen
Ejector seat pinsinstall
Throttleidle for 30 sec's
FUEL SHUT OFF leverclosed
SEC B switchoff
INV switchoff
Engine run down timecheck min 50 sec's
After engine stop
ENG switchoff
GEN switchoff
BATT switchoff

Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin — L29CHECKLIST

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INTERIOR INSPECTION R/C (for solo flight) preflight_inspection

AFTER ENTERING THE COCKPIT preflight_inspection

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

ENGINE START engine_start

FALSE START/ HOT START engine_start

AFTER ENGINE START after_start

ENGINE RUN-UP (first flight of day) before_takeoff

ENGINE RUN UP (subsequent flight) before_takeoff

BEFORE TAXI before_taxi

TAXING taxi

PRE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

TAKEOFF takeoff

AFTER TAKEOFF after_takeoff

CLIMB climb

CRUISE cruise

DESCENT descent

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

LANDING landing

AFTER TOUCH DOWN after_landing

AFTER LANDING after_landing

ENGINE SHUT DOWN shutdown

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