06f8d9132b413fe28b2ee141c5eb9dbcbc27dd62f63699bd29cdb6a47042b4e1 Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities, or other numerical limitations — all must come from the specific aircraft POH. Equipment and avionics vary across A36 airframes. Verify every item against the specific aircraft and its POH before use.

Aircraft documents (ARROW) ON BOARD AND CURRENT Weight and balance COMPUTED AND WITHIN LIMITS Fuel quantity — visually confirm both tanks; compare with fuel gauges VERIFIED; ADEQUATE FOR FLIGHT WITH REQUIRED RESERVES PER POH Fuel grade and appearance — sample fuel cap and gascolator sumps CORRECT GRADE PER POH; CLEAR, NO WATER OR SEDIMENT Fuel caps — both tanks SECURELY SEATED AND LOCKED Fuel sump drains — left tank, right tank, and gascolator SAMPLED; CLEAR AND FREE OF CONTAMINATION Engine oil level — dipstick checked and cap secured WITHIN OPERATING RANGE PER POH; CAP SECURE Engine compartment — fuel injection lines, oil lines, hoses, and wiring NO LEAKS, CHAFING, OR LOOSE CONNECTIONS Induction air filter and induction inlet UNOBSTRUCTED; FILTER CLEAN Exhaust stacks and heat muffs NO CRACKS, LOOSE HARDWARE, OR CARBON SOOTING Cowling — all fasteners CLOSED AND SECURED Propeller blades — leading edges, tips, and faces for nicks, cracks, or erosion SERVICEABLE Propeller spinner and back plate SECURE; NO CRACKS OR LOOSE SCREWS Nose gear — strut extension, torque links, shimmy damper, and nose tire STRUT INFLATED NORMALLY; TIRE SERVICEABLE; HARDWARE SECURE Nose gear doors and retraction linkage NO DAMAGE; LINKAGE SECURE Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear COVER OFF; UNOBSTRUCTED Static ports — both sides of fuselage CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED Left wing leading edge and upper/lower skin NO DEFORMATION, FUEL STAINING, OR IMPACT DAMAGE Left fuel filler cap and wing vent CAP LOCKED; VENT CLEAR Left aileron — hinges, control rod, balance weight, and travel SECURE; FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT Left flap — hinge pins, actuator rod, and condition SECURE; NO DAMAGE Left wingtip — nav light and strobe lens UNDAMAGED; LENS INTACT Left main gear — strut extension, tire condition and inflation, brake assembly, and gear door STRUT NORMAL; TIRE SERVICEABLE; BRAKES ADEQUATE; DOOR UNDAMAGED Fuselage — skin condition, antennas, baggage door latched, and cabin door seals NO DAMAGE; ANTENNAS SECURE; DOORS LATCHED Horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and trim tab — both sides UNDAMAGED; HINGES SECURE; NO EXCESSIVE PLAY Vertical stabilizer and rudder — hinges and travel UNDAMAGED; FREE MOVEMENT Tail beacon and lighting LENS INTACT; SECURE ELT — armed switch position and antenna connection ARMED; ANTENNA CONNECTED Right main gear — strut, tire, brakes, and gear door STRUT NORMAL; TIRE SERVICEABLE; BRAKES ADEQUATE; DOOR UNDAMAGED Right flap and right aileron — condition and full travel SECURE; FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT; NO DAMAGE Right wing leading edge, fuel cap, and vent NO DAMAGE; CAP LOCKED; VENT CLEAR Right wingtip — nav light and strobe lens UNDAMAGED; LENS INTACT Tiedowns, chocks, and any gust locks ALL REMOVED

POH — aboard and accessible ON BOARD Seats — position adjusted and seat-back locked; seat belts and shoulder harnesses ADJUSTED, LOCKED, AND FASTENED Control lock REMOVED Flight controls — full travel check FREE AND CORRECT Avionics master switch OFF (before applying battery power) Master switch (battery) ON Fuel quantity gauges CHECK — consistent with visual inspection Annunciator panel — press-to-test ALL LAMPS ILLUMINATE ON TEST; NONE REMAIN LIT AFTER TEST Landing gear position indicators THREE GREEN; DOWN-AND-LOCKED CONFIRMED Gear warning horn — confirm audible with throttle retarded HORN SOUNDS Fuel selector LEFT OR RIGHT (fullest tank or per POH; NOT OFF) Elevator trim SET FOR TAKEOFF PER POH Rudder trim SET NEUTRAL OR PER POH Aileron trim SET NEUTRAL OR PER POH Flaps UP — confirmed by position indicator Propeller control FULL FORWARD (high RPM) Mixture control RICH (or adjusted per POH for field elevation) Throttle CLOSED, THEN CRACKED SLIGHTLY OPEN Parking brake SET

Area around aircraft — clear of persons and obstructions CLEAR Fuel selector LEFT OR RIGHT — confirm ON; not OFF Mixture RICH (or as required per POH for altitude) The IO-550 is fuel-injected. Use the starting procedure (prime with boost pump, then start) specific to cold or hot engine conditions per the POH. Boost pump — energise briefly for cold-start fuel prime per POH ON MOMENTARILY THEN OFF; FUEL FLOW CONFIRMED Throttle CRACKED OPEN PER POH START PROCEDURE Ignition switch START — engage starter Oil pressure — confirm rise after start RISING WITHIN LIMITS PER POH Throttle — after engine fires REDUCE TO IDLE RPM PER POH Mixture — after start ADJUST PER POH (RICH for normal ground ops) Avionics master switch ON Alternator — check charging indication CHARGING; AMMETER/LOADMETER INDICATES NORMALLY

Oil pressure and oil temperature WITHIN NORMAL RANGE PER POH Engine instruments — vacuum, fuel flow, cylinder head temperature ALL INDICATING NORMALLY Flight instruments — gyro instruments erecting, altimeter set ALTIMETER SET TO CURRENT ALTIMETER SETTING; GYROS ERECT Heading indicator — aligned with magnetic compass ALIGNED Navigation and communication radios FREQUENCIES SET; VOLUMES ADJUSTED Transponder SET AND IN STANDBY MODE Lights — taxi and position lights as required ON AS NEEDED Parking brake RELEASE WHEN READY TO TAXI

Parking brake SET Flight controls — full travel FREE AND CORRECT MOVEMENT Trim tabs — elevator, rudder, and aileron SET FOR TAKEOFF PER POH Fuel selector FULLEST TANK OR PER POH; CONFIRM NOT OFF Mixture RICH (or adjusted for field elevation per POH) Engine run-up — advance throttle to run-up power per POH RPM STABILISED AT RUN-UP SETTING Magneto check — left, right, and both RPM DROP ON EACH MAG WITHIN LIMITS PER POH; NO EXCESSIVE SPREAD Propeller cycle — advance to full forward, reduce RPM to observe drop, then advance back to full RPM DROP NOTED; OIL CIRCULATES; CONTROL RETURNS SMOOTHLY Propeller control — after cycle FULL FORWARD (high RPM) FOR TAKEOFF Engine instruments at run-up power OIL PRESSURE, OIL TEMP, FUEL FLOW, CHT ALL WITHIN LIMITS Annunciator panel NO AMBER OR RED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED Throttle — reduce to idle after run-up SMOOTH IDLE; ENGINE DOES NOT STUMBLE Landing gear handle — confirm DOWN position DOWN; THREE GREEN INDICATORS Flaps — set for takeoff TAKEOFF POSITION PER POH; INDICATOR CONFIRMED Doors and windows LATCHED AND SECURED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED Departure briefing and abort criteria REVIEWED Transponder ALT (mode C)

Runway — confirm clear, correct heading CLEAR; CORRECT RUNWAY Landing lights ON Mixture RICH OR AS REQUIRED PER POH FOR FIELD ELEVATION Propeller FULL FORWARD Throttle — apply smoothly to full power FULL POWER; ENGINE INSTRUMENTS IN GREEN Directional control during roll — rudder MAINTAIN RUNWAY CENTRELINE Airspeed — verify indication as aircraft accelerates ALIVE AND INCREASING Rotate — lift off at rotation speed ROTATE SMOOTHLY PER POH Landing gear — retract after positive rate of climb confirmed GEAR UP; TRANSITION TO THREE RED THEN LIGHTS OUT Flaps — retract per POH after positive climb established UP; INDICATOR CONFIRMED

Airspeed — establish climb speed PER POH (Vy or Vx as appropriate) Throttle and manifold pressure CLIMB POWER PER POH Propeller — adjust RPM for climb CLIMB RPM PER POH Mixture — adjust for altitude during climb LEANED PER POH OR EGT; ENRICH AS NEEDED IN TRAFFIC PATTERN Landing gear handle and indicators UP AND LIGHTS OUT Flaps UP AND CONFIRMED Engine instruments — oil pressure, oil temperature, CHT, fuel flow ALL WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS PER POH Fuel selector — monitor tank balance; switch per POH fuel management schedule APPROPRIATE TANK SELECTED Altimeter and heading indicator SET AND CHECKED

Throttle — set cruise manifold pressure CRUISE POWER PER POH Propeller — set cruise RPM CRUISE RPM PER POH Mixture — lean to best power or best economy per operating conditions LEANED PER POH AND EGT Fuel selector — alternate tanks per POH fuel management schedule APPROPRIATE TANK SELECTED; BALANCE MAINTAINED Engine instruments OIL PRESSURE, OIL TEMPERATURE, CHT, AND FUEL FLOW WITHIN LIMITS Fuel quantity — both tanks checked periodically ADEQUATE REMAINING FUEL; BOTH TANKS NOTED Trim — all three axes adjusted for hands-off flight AIRCRAFT IN TRIM Navigation — position confirmed against plan ON COURSE; ESTIMATED TIMES UPDATED Weather — ATIS, PIREPs, or in-flight weather checked enroute WEATHER REVIEWED; DESTINATION CONDITIONS ACCEPTABLE

Mixture — enrich gradually as altitude decreases ENRICHED PER POH AND ALTITUDE Throttle — reduce power smoothly for descent DESCENT POWER PER POH; AVOID SHOCK COOLING Fuel selector — confirm appropriate tank selected LEFT OR RIGHT (per POH; NOT OFF) Engine instruments — monitor throughout descent ALL WITHIN LIMITS; CHT COOLING RATE ACCEPTABLE ATIS — obtain destination weather and runway information INFORMATION RECEIVED; ALTIMETER SETTING NOTED Altimeter SET TO DESTINATION ALTIMETER SETTING Heading indicator — verify alignment with compass ALIGNED Approach briefing — runway, expected pattern, and any special procedures BRIEFED

Fuel selector — select fullest or specified tank LEFT OR RIGHT PER POH; CONFIRM NOT OFF Mixture RICH (or as required by field elevation per POH) Propeller FULL FORWARD (high RPM) Landing gear — extend at or below gear operating speed (Vlo) GEAR DOWN; THREE GREEN CONFIRMED Gear warning horn — verify silent with throttle advanced HORN SILENT AT CRUISE POWER; SOUNDS ON THROTTLE REDUCTION IF GEAR UP Flaps — extend per POH for approach type FLAP POSITION SET; INDICATOR CONFIRMED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED Landing lights ON

Landing gear handle position DOWN Gear position indicators — three green lights THREE GREEN — CONFIRMED DOWN AND LOCKED Verify gear down on every approach, even after a touch-and-go or go-around. Gear-up landings are the leading mishap for retractable-gear aircraft.

Final approach airspeed PER POH FOR WEIGHT AND FLAP CONFIGURATION Three green gear lights — confirm before threshold THREE GREEN CONFIRMED Flaps — confirm landing position FLAPS AT SELECTED POSITION Runway alignment — touch down on centreline ON CENTRELINE Touchdown — main wheels first, then nose wheel lowered smoothly SMOOTH TOUCHDOWN; NOSE WHEEL LOWERED UNDER CONTROL Brakes — apply after nose wheel is on the runway BRAKING AS NEEDED; SMOOTH AND EVEN Mixture — leave rich through landing roll for go-around capability RICH

Throttle FULL POWER — apply smoothly Mixture RICH Propeller FULL FORWARD Pitch — establish positive climb attitude CLIMB ATTITUDE; AIRSPEED TO Vy PER POH Flaps — retract incrementally per POH; do not raise all at once from full flaps STAGED RETRACTION PER POH Landing gear — retract after positive rate of climb established GEAR UP; CONFIRMED Airspeed — transition to normal climb speed after obstacles cleared PER POH ATC — advise of go-around as appropriate ADVISED

Flaps RETRACT TO UP Transponder STANDBY OR AS DIRECTED BY ATC Landing lights OFF OR AS DESIRED Mixture — lean to taxi setting if taxiing long distance on fuel-injected engine LEANED AS APPROPRIATE PER POH Fuel selector — note which tank is selected for shutdown planning CONFIRM SELECTED TANK Brakes — test gently during initial taxi from runway EFFECTIVE

Parking brake SET Avionics master switch OFF (before killing alternator/bus) Throttle — reduce to idle for cool-down period per POH IDLE; ENGINE COOLING AT LOW POWER Mixture IDLE CUTOFF — pull to shutdown engine Ignition switch — after engine stops OFF Master switch OFF Fuel selector LEFT OR RIGHT (not OFF unless required by local procedures or extended storage) Control lock INSTALLED Pitot cover INSTALLED Hobbs/tach — record flight time LOGGED Squawks — note any discrepancies for maintenance REVIEWED AND LOGGED AS NEEDED Aircraft — tied down and chocked as required SECURED