American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Decathlon — Paul_Yust_8KCAB_Decathlon

PREFLIGHT preflight_inspection

Gust LockREMOVE
If Empty Rear SeatFASTEN BELT
Fuel GaugesCHECK
ELT and Lights for NightCHECK
Tie Downs & ChocksREMOVED
Right Wing & StrutCHECK
Right Wheel & Brake (24 PSI)CHECK
Right Fuel QtyCHECK & SECURE
Gascolator (1st Flight)DRAIN
Oil Level6-8 QTS
WindshieldCLEAN
Prop/Spinner/Filter/LightCHECK
Left Wing-same as rightCHECK
Pitot Tube/Stall WarningCHECK
Static Port/AntennasCHECK
Aft Belly Sump (1st Flight)SAMPLE
Rudder & ElevatorCHECK
Tail Wheel (40 PSI)CHECK
Tach. TimeRECORD

ENGINE START engine_start

Passenger BriefCOMPLETE
Seats, Harness, DoorSECURE
Fuel Shut-Off ValveON
BrakesTEST & SET
Electrics/AvionicsOFF
Beacon (Always On)ON
Alternate AirCOLD
Throttle1/2” OPEN
PropFULL FORWARD
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MasterON
Prime (*details below)AS REQ
Prop AreaCLEAR
Control StickFULL AFT
MagsBOTH ON
Starter (15 sec limit)ENGAGE
Mixture (as engine starts)FULL RICH
Throttle1000 RPM
Oil pressureCHECK
Mixture (for taxi)LEAN
AvionicsON & SET
BrakesRELEASE
NOTE* Cold Start Prime: Turn on fuel pump and push mixture to full rich. Hold for 3 seconds then return mixture to idle cut-ff and turn off fuel pump.
NOTE* Hot Start Prime: Not usually required.
NOTE* Flooded Start: With throttle full open and mixture idle cut-off turn prop 10 revs then do half prime and try start again.

RUN-UP before_takeoff

Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Elevator Trim PositionTAKEOFF
Flight InstrumentsSET
Fuel Shut-Off ValveON
Mixture (<3000’)RICH
Throttle1800 RPM
- Mags L/R (175/50)CHECK
- PropCYCLE TWICE
- Alternate AirCYCLE
- Engine GaugesGREEN
- Throttle1000 RPM

TAKE-OFF takeoff

Doors/Windows/BeltsSECURE
Transponder/Strobes/LightsON
Fuel Pump (optional)ON
Throttle/Prop/MixtureFULL FORWARD
Rotate56 RPM
Climb Speed80-90 MPH
Fuel Pump (at 1000’)OFF
Landing LightOFF

CRUISE cruise

Power23”/2400 OR AS REQ
MixtureLEAN BELOW 75% PWR

AEROBATICS Aerobatics

AltitudeFINISH ABOVE 3000’ AGL
Clear AreaCOMPLETE
Engine24” /2500 & GREEN
MixtureRICH
Entry Speed
- Acrobatic VA130 MPH
- Aileron or Barrel Roll120 MPH
- Loop140 MPH
- Immelmann145 MPH
- Hammerhead145 MPH
- Snap Roll90 MPH

LANDING approach

BrakesCHECK FIRM
Parking BrakeOFF
Fuel Pump (optional)ON
GUMPS CheckCOMPLETE
Final Approach70-80 MPH

SHUTDOWN shutdown

S Avionics/ElectricsOFF
L MixtureIDLE-CUTOFF
I MagsOFF
M MasterOFF
Tach TimeRECORD
Gust Lock (Seat Belt)SECURE
Flight PlanCLOSED

ENGINE FAILURE AT TAKEOFF engine_failure_after_takeoff

ThrottleCLOSED
LandASAP

EMERGENCY LANDING forced_landing

Best Glide Speed75 MPH
Landing fieldSELECTED
Seats & BeltsREADY
DoorAJAR
Time permitting:
- Engine (details below)AIR START
- Radio (121.5)MAYDAY
- Transponder7700
- ELTON
If No Luck Restarting Engine THEN
- MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
- Fuel Shut-Off ValveOFF
- Master & MagsOFF
Final Approach75 MPH
Before TouchdownDO NOT STALL

DITCHING OVER WATER ditching

Cabin Side DoorJETTISON
If High SwellsLAND PARALLEL
ElseLAND INTO WIND
Before TouchdownDO NOT STALL

EMERGENCY EXIT/BAIL OUT Emergency Exit/Bail Out

ThrottleCLOSED
DoorJETTISON
DiveOUT & SLIGHTLY AFT
ParachuteOPEN WHEN CLEAR

ENGINE AIR START engine_restart_in_flight

Airspeed80+ MPH
MagsBOTH ON
Throttle3/4 FORWARD
Mixture (<5000)FULL FORWARD
PropFULL FORWARD
Fuel Shut-Off ValveCHECK ON
Alternate AirFULL HOT
Fuel PumpON
If No Restart THEN
- MixtureIDLE THEN RICH
If Prop Stops Windmilling THEN
- StarterENGAGE

V-SPEEDS (MPH @ Max Wt) reference

NOTE|VS 53 |VR 56 |VA 121 |
NOTE|VFINAL |VX 64 |VNO 160?|
NOTE|75 | | |
NOTE|VGLIDE |VY 76 |VNE 180 |
NOTE|75 | | |

ENGINE FIRE – GROUND engine_fire_ground

StarterCONTINUE CRANKING
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
ThrottleFULL OPEN
If Fire Persist THEN
- Fuel Shut-Off ValveOFF
- Mags & ElectricsOFF
Exit PlaneASAP
Fire ExtinguisherAS REQ

ENGINE FIRE – IN FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
Fuel Shut-off ValveOFF
Mags & ElectricsOFF
Cabin HeatOFF
Fire ExtinguisherAS REQ
LandASAP

ELECTRICAL FIRE electrical_fire

MagsREMAIN ON
Master & All Other ElectricsOFF
Cabin Vents/WindowOPEN IF REQ
Fire ExtinguisherAS REQ
Master (if power required)ON
- Electric Switches1 AT TIME
LandASAP

ALTERNATOR/ELECTIC FAILURE electrical_failure

MasterOFF, then ON
If Discharge Continues THEN
- All Non-Essential ElectricOFF
- FusesCHECK
LandASAP

ABNORMAL OIL PRESS/TEMP oil_system_malfunction

ThrottleREDUCE POWER
LandASAP

ICING CONDITIONS icing

Pitot HeatON
Cabin HeatOFF
Direction and/or AltitudeCHANGE

WEIGHT & BALANCE (LBS) weight_and_balance

Empty Weight1326
Normal Max Gross Weight1950
- Half Fuel Payload (19.5 gals)504
- Full Fuel Payload (39 gals)384
Acrobatic Max Gross Weight1800
- Half Fuel Payload (19.5 gals)354
- Full Fuel Payload (39 gals)234

American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Decathlon — Paul_Yust_8KCAB_Decathlon_checklist

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PREFLIGHT preflight_inspection

ENGINE START engine_start

RUN-UP before_takeoff

TAKE-OFF takeoff

CRUISE cruise

AEROBATICS Aerobatics

LANDING approach

SHUTDOWN shutdown

ENGINE FAILURE AT TAKEOFF engine_failure_after_takeoff

EMERGENCY LANDING forced_landing

DITCHING OVER WATER ditching

EMERGENCY EXIT/BAIL OUT Emergency Exit/Bail Out

ENGINE AIR START engine_restart_in_flight

V-SPEEDS (MPH @ Max Wt) reference

ENGINE FIRE – GROUND engine_fire_ground

ENGINE FIRE – IN FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

ELECTRICAL FIRE electrical_fire

ALTERNATOR/ELECTIC FAILURE electrical_failure

ABNORMAL OIL PRESS/TEMP oil_system_malfunction

ICING CONDITIONS icing

WEIGHT & BALANCE (LBS) weight_and_balance

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