Beechcraft T-34B Mentor — Beech PRNFC T-34B PCL

Preflight Inspection preflight_inspection

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are to be checked prior to the first flight of the day and may be omitted for subsequent flights that day.

FORWARD COCKPIT
Boost pumpOFF
Fuel shutoff valveON
Trim tabs0 0 0
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
Ignition switchOFF
Alternate air handleIN
Landing gear handleDOWN
Landing gear emergency retract switchOFF (WIRED)
Accelerometer limits-2.0 TO +4.0
Radio master switchOFF
Battery switchON
Flap switchDOWN
Fuel quantityCHECK L & R
Landing gear indicatorsDOWN
Battery switchOFF
ControlsUNLOCKED
* Lap belt and shoulder harness: WebbingCHECK FOR CUTS
* Lap belt and shoulder harness: Release buckleOPERATION
* Cockpit / equipmentCLEAN, STOWED
* Canopy and windshieldCHECK FOR CRAZING
* Canopy sealSECURITY
* Canopy actuating mechanism (handles, rollers and tracks)CHECK PROPER OPERATION
Obtain fuel sampler from map compartment
REAR COCKPIT
Boost pumpOFF
Landing gear emergency retract switchOFF (WIRED)
First Aid KitSECURED
Lap belt and shoulder harness: WebbingCHECK FOR CUTS
Lap belt and shoulder harness: Release buckleOPERATION
Inspect for loose gear
* CanopyCHECK FOR CRAZING
* Canopy sealSECURITY
* Canopy actuating mechanism (handles, rollers and tracks)CHECK PROPER OPERATION
If Solo Flight:
Shoulder harness, seat belt, seat cushion and any loose equipmentSECURED
GyroCAGED
Instrument panelSECURED
CanopyCLOSED, LOCKED, HANDLED FAIRED
EXTERIOR INSPECTION
LEFT WING TRAILING EDGE
Top and bottom of wing surfaces for cracks, tears, wrinkles, bulges, deep scratches and popped rivets.
Flaps and tracks for visible damage
Aileron: a. Bellcrank, trim tab connections secure.
Aileron: b. Trim tab for servo action, faired with aileron at zero deflection, hinge bolt facing fuselage, nut cotter-keyed, bolt head clear of flap when aileron moved.
Static discharge wicks for fraying, deterioration, and proper attachment (min length 6" overall, 1" exposed).
LEFT WINGTIP
Dents, scratches and condition of navigation light.
LEFT WING LEADING EDGE
Breaks, bulges and proper contour.
Stall warning vane for freedom of movement.
Landing light for security of lens and bulb.
Pitot tube: Cover removed, tube aligned, secure and clear.
Visually check fuel quantity, fuel cap chain secure at both ends, "O" ring for cuts & cracks. Replace cap securely.
Cockpit air intake screen for obstructions.
Spar cap for corrosion, adjacent wing skin for bulges.
Undersurface for evidence of fuel leakage.
LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR
Condition of main gear doors, wheel well free of obstructions.
Uplock bracket spring attached to uplock bracket & wing rib.
Small spring inside canvas dust cover attached to uplock cable and uplock bracket.
Uplock mechanism for distortion and security.
Roller on landing gear brace for freedom of movement.
Shock strut for scoring and pitting, piston for evidence of leakage and approximately 3 inches of strut extension.
Hydraulic fittings for condition and leaks.
Brake pad thickness: 1/8 inch min
Check wheel nut cotter keyed.
Tire for condition and proper inflation.
FUSELAGE - FORWARD UNDERSIDE
Fuel tank vent tube slanted forward approximately 15 degrees with bias cut facing forward.
Skin for damage and excessive oil or hydraulic fluid.
Wipe off transponder antenna.
Open access panel 4, take fuel sample from fuel sump, ensure drain valve closed and secure access panel.
Open access panel 7, take fuel sample from fuel strainer, ensure drain valve closed and secure access panel.
NOTENOTE: FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE HANDLE MUST BE ON TO DRAIN FUEL STRAINER.
LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Apron under engine for excessive oil or fuel leakage.
Open left engine cowling.
Check oil level. MIN: 10 QTS COLD, 11 QTS HOT. Filler cap retaining chain securely attached at both ends.
Check for fuel / oil leaks, frayed / broken wires, chafed lines, cracked exhaust stacks and broken or loose heater ducts
Check fuel filter drain valve safety wired in closed position.
Check red plunger flush with top of fuel filter assembly.
Prop governor cable not chafing on fuel filter bracket.
Check alternate air door closed and linkage secure.
Check left augmentor tube for obstructions.
Close cowling and secure latches.
NOSE GEAR
Centering mechanism, bracket, retract arm for looseness.
Check nose gear centering roller is free to rotate.
Uplock mechanism for distortion and security.
Shimmy damper for evidence of leakage and damage.
Shock strut for scoring and pitting, piston for leakage and approximately 5 inches of strut extension.
Mud scraper for security and obvious damage.
Grounding wire for security and touching the deck.
Nose tire for condition and proper inflation.
PROPELLER & NOSE SECTION
Cowl plugs removed.
Propeller for cracks, nicks, pits, and evidence of oil leakage. Inspect security of spinner retention nut.
Air intake, filter, hot air overboard inlets clean, unobstructed. Ensure lock fasteners firmly secured.
Check condition of taxi (passing) light.
RIGHT ENGINE & BATTERY COMPARTMENTS
Open right engine cowling.
Check for fuel / oil leaks, frayed / broken wires, chafed lines, cracked exhaust stacks and broken or loose heater ducts.
Generator capacitor securely clamped, clear of cowling arm.
Check right augmentor tube for obstructions.
Close cowling and secure latches.
Security of external canopy release handle.
Open battery compartment door.
Check connector and holding bar security.
Check for evidence of electrolyte leakage, warps and bulges.
Check drain hoses connected to case.
Close battery compartment door and secure latches.
Open battery drain jar compartment.
Check for evidence of electrolyte overflow and contamination.
Close battery drain jar compartment door and secure latch.
RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR
Perform same checks as for left main landing gear.
RIGHT WING
Perform same checks as on left wing except for pitot tube and stall warning vane. Check stall strip for security.
FUSELAGE - RIGHT SIDE
Check condition of antennas and strobe light on belly.
Check for wrinkled skin and popped rivets.
Check static vent free of obstructions.
Check VOR antenna and rotating beacon for security.
EMPENNAGE
All tail surfaces for cracks, corrosion, dents and tears; control surfaces for freedom of movement, looseness and excessive play between elevators.
All visible control linkages and hinge fittings for cracks and security; rudder trim tab for anti-servo action.
VHF antenna and retaining nut for corrosion and security.
Navigation light and tail cone for security and cracks.
Static discharge wicks for fraying, deterioration and proper attachment. (min length 6", 1" exposed wick).
FUSELAGE - LEFT SIDE
Check for wrinkled skin and popped rivets.
Check static vent is free of obstructions.
Check ELT secure and ARMED.
Ensure tow bar, spare oil, log book and personal items are properly stowed in the baggage compartment.
Ensure weight and balance are within limits.
Close and lock baggage compartment door.
AIRCRAFT EXTERIOR
Ensure wheel chocks and tiedowns are removed and location of nearest fire bottle is noted. Ensure all frost, snow or ice is removed from all aircraft surfaces before flight.

Prestart Checklist before_start

Seat and rudder pedalsADJUSTED
HarnessFASTENED
Inertia reel lockCHECKED
Wing flap leverOFF
Landing lightsOFF
TransponderOFF
Alternate air handleIN
InvertersOFF
GeneratorON
Cockpit air handlesSET
Landing gear emergency handcrankDISENGAGED, CLUTCH KNOB UP & LOCKED
ELT switchARM
Instrument and console lightsOFF
Top anti-collision lightON
Radio master switch and radioOFF
Pitot heatOFF
Circuit breakersIN
For Night Flights Only:
Battery switchON
Instrument and console lightsON
Landing lights, taxi (passing) lightCHECK
Pitot heatON, Checked by outside observer, then OFF
Navigation and external gear down lightsON, Checked by outside observer
Battery switchOFF

Starting Engine (Front Cockpit Only) engine_start

CanopyOPEN
Parking brakeSET
Fuel shutoff valveON
ThrottleOPEN TO "CLICK"
Propeller leverFULL INCREASE
Mixture: Cold engineFULL RICH
Mixture: Hot engineIDLE CUTOFF
Ignition switchBOTH
Battery switchON (OFF if external power used)
Propeller areaCLEAR
Boost pumpON
NOTECOLD ENGINE: 4 SECONDS MAX TO AVOID FLOODING
Fuel pressureCHECK
StarterENGAGE, release when engine fires
NOTEHOT ENGINE: MIXTURE FULL RICH AS ENGINE FIRES
Engine warm-up1200-1400 RPM
Oil pressureCHECK
NOTE(No rise in 10 seconds or 30 psi in 30 seconds, secure engine.)
External power (if used)DISCONNECT; BATTERY ON
Boost pumpOFF
MixtureLEAN HALFWAY
NOTEMIXTURE LEVER TO RPM ON QUADRANT
If engine fails to start after 15 seconds:
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
ThrottleFULL OPEN
Ignition switchOFF
Crank 5 seconds, then repeat steps 3 thru 12. If engine fails to start after 10 seconds, perform steps 22 through 28.
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
Boost pumpOFF
Fuel shutoff valveOFF
Ignition switchOFF
Battery switchOFF
Allow starter to cool for 5 minutes, repeat steps 3 thru 12.
If still no start, secure engine and request assistance.

Pretaxi Checklist after_start

Generator warning light / voltageOUT (900 RPM), 27.7 - 28.5 VOLTS
Flap switchUP
Trim tabs6 R 3 UP 0
TransponderSTBY
Landing gear warning lightCHECKED
Landing gear indicatorsDOWN
Fuel quantityCHECK L & R
Altimeter and clockSET
InvertersCHECK SPARE, SET ON MAIN
GyrosUNCAGED / SET
Stall warning lightPRESS-TO-TEST
Radio master switch and radioON
Circuit breakersALL IN
Engine instrumentsNORMAL
ThrottleCLOSE
Idle speed600 - 750 RPM
Ignition groundCHECK
Throttle1000 RPM

Taxi taxi

WARNINGDO NOT EXCEED 1400 RPM UNTIL OIL TEMP IS AT LEAST 40 DEGREES C
Parking brakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK
ThrottleADJUST
Turn-&-slip indicator, directional gyroCHECK FOR PROPER TRACKING

Engine Runup before_takeoff

Oil bypass (if installed)IN & LOCKED
Engine instrumentsNORMAL
Propeller leverFULL INCREASE
MixtureFULL RICH
Propeller Governor Check:
Throttle1800 RPM
Propeller leverAFT TO DETENT
Engine speed1600 - 1650 RPM
Propeller leverFULL INCREASE
Magneto Check:
Throttle2000 RPM
Ignition switchR (Note rpm drop, switch to BOTH)
Ignition switchL (Note rpm drop, switch to BOTH)
NOTEMAX DROP: 100 RPM - MAX SPLIT: 50 RPM
Alternate Air Check:
Throttle2000 RPM
Alternate air handleFULL OUT
Engine RPMCHECK FOR DROP
Alternate air handleIN & LOCKED
Vacuum System Check:
Vacuum gauge4.5 - 5.5 IN HG
Fuel Pressure Check:
Throttle1700 RPM
Boost pumpCHECK OFF
Fuel pressureCHECK FOR FLUCTUATION
Boost pumpON
Fuel pressure15 - 20 PSI
Throttle1000 RPM

Ground Burnout before_takeoff

If, after extended taxi or idle time, the ignition system checks out of limits, proceed as follows:

Propeller leverFULL INCREASE
MixtureFULL RICH
Throttle2000 RPM
MixtureLEAN TO 50 RPM DROP BELOW BEST POWER
MixtureFULL RICH AFTER 1 MINUTE
Ignition switchREDO MAGNETO CHECK
If system does not check outDOWN AIRCRAFT

Takeoff Checklist before_takeoff

Top & Bottom anti-collision lightsON
Fuel system checks:
Boost pumpON
Fuel shutoff valveON
Fuel pressure15 - 20 PSI
Fuel quantityCHECK L & R
Fuel capsLOCKED
Flight controlsFREE & CORRECT
Trim tabs6 R 3 UP 0
Alternate air handleIN & LOCKED
Generator27.7 - 28.5 VOLTS
InstrumentsCHECKED / SET
MixtureFULL RICH
PropellerFULL INCREASE
Ignition switchON BOTH
FlapsUP
Canopy:
FrontLOCKED (open / closed)
RearLOCKED (closed)
RadiosSET
Transponder / Mode CON / ALT
HarnessLOCKED

Normal Takeoff takeoff

FlapsUP
ThrottleFULL OPEN (2475 rpm)
Rotate - Vr55 KIAS
Landing gearUP
Initial climb speed80 KIAS

Short Field Takeoff takeoff

Flaps75 % DOWN
BrakesHOLD, RELEASE
Rotate50 KIAS
Initial climb speed70 KIAS

Soft Field Takeoff takeoff

Flaps75 % DOWN
Hold nose wheel clear
Accelerate in ground effect to at least 70 KIAS

After Takeoff Checklist after_takeoff

Landing gearUP
Fuel capsSECURE
Boost pumpOFF AT 1000 ft
Fuel pressureCHECK

Climb climb

PropellerFULL INCREASE
ThrottleFULL OPEN
CHTMONITOR
Cruise climb airspeed100 KIAS

Cruise - See Power Table cruise

Throttle20" - 23" MAP
Propeller2000 - 2300 RPM
MixtureFULL RICH

Descent descent

AltimeterSET
Throttle15" MAP MIN
Propeller2000 - 2300 RPM
Airspeed120 - 150 KIAS
CHTMONITOR

Landing Checklist before_landing

Boost pumpON
Alternate air handleIN
MixtureFULL RICH
HarnessLOCKED
Landing gearDOWN, 109 KIAS max
FlapsAS REQ'D, 109 KIAS max
PropellerFULL INCREASE
NOTEShort final - "GUMP" (Gas, Undercarriage, Mixture, Prop)

Normal / Soft Field Landing landing

FlapsAS DESIRED
Airspeed:
Flaps down70 KIAS
Flaps up80 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQ'D

Short Field Landing landing

FlapsDOWN, 100%
Airspeed60 - 65 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQ'D
WARNINGHigh sink rates can develop at approach speeds below 65 KIAS flaps down with power at idle, leading to a potential hard landing. Power must be increased during the flare to prevent dropping in.
On touchdown, apply maximum braking and full aft stick.
FlapsUP

Wave Off / Go Around go_around

ThrottleFULL OPEN
Establish positive rate of climb - Vx70 KIAS
GearAS REQ'D
FlapsUP - 200 FT AGL OR ABOVE

After Landing (Clear of runway) after_landing

FlapsUP
Boost pumpOFF
MixtureLEAN HALFWAY
Landing and taxi (passing) lightsAS REQ'D
Bottom anti-collision lightOFF

Secure Checklist shutdown

ThrottleCLOSE
Ignition groundCHECK
Throttle1000 RPM (1 min to scavenge oil)
Boost pumpRECHECK OFF
FlapsUP
Transponder / Mode COFF
InvertersOFF
Radio master switch and radioOFF
Engine instrumentsNORMAL, TEMPS STABILIZED
ThrottleCLOSED
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
After propeller stops:
Fuel shutoff valveOFF
Ignition switchOFF
Lights (interior and exterior)OFF
Battery switchOFF

Before Leaving Aircraft securing

Flight controlsLOCKED
WheelsCHOCKED
Parking brakeRELEASED
Tie-downsSECURED
CanopyCLOSED, LOCKED
Pitot tube coverINSTALLED
Cowl plugsINSTALLED
WindshieldCLEAN
NOTE* * CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN * *

Beechcraft T-34B Mentor — Beech PRNFC T-34B PCL - Normal N58743 7-22-03

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