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

> **NOT FOR FLIGHT** — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full

## Preflight Inspection

**FORWARD COCKPIT**
- [ ] Boost pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel shutoff valve — **ON**
- [ ] Trim tabs — **0 0 0**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Alternate air handle — **IN**
- [ ] Landing gear handle — **DOWN**
- [ ] Landing gear emergency retract switch — **OFF (WIRED)**
- [ ] Accelerometer limits — **-2.0 TO +4.0**
- [ ] Radio master switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Battery switch — **ON**
- [ ] Flap switch — **DOWN**
- [ ] Fuel quantity — **CHECK L & R**
- [ ] Landing gear indicators — **DOWN**
- [ ] Battery switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Controls — **UNLOCKED**
- [ ] * Lap belt and shoulder harness: Webbing — **CHECK FOR CUTS**
- [ ] * Lap belt and shoulder harness: Release buckle — **OPERATION**
- [ ] * Cockpit / equipment — **CLEAN, STOWED**
- [ ] * Canopy and windshield — **CHECK FOR CRAZING**
- [ ] * Canopy seal — **SECURITY**
- [ ] * Canopy actuating mechanism (handles, rollers and tracks) — **CHECK PROPER OPERATION**
- [ ] Obtain fuel sampler from map compartment
**REAR COCKPIT**
- [ ] Boost pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Landing gear emergency retract switch — **OFF (WIRED)**
- [ ] First Aid Kit — **SECURED**
- [ ] Lap belt and shoulder harness: Webbing — **CHECK FOR CUTS**
- [ ] Lap belt and shoulder harness: Release buckle — **OPERATION**
- [ ] Inspect for loose gear
- [ ] * Canopy — **CHECK FOR CRAZING**
- [ ] * Canopy seal — **SECURITY**
- [ ] * Canopy actuating mechanism (handles, rollers and tracks) — **CHECK PROPER OPERATION**
**If Solo Flight:**
- [ ] Shoulder harness, seat belt, seat cushion and any loose equipment — **SECURED**
- [ ] Gyro — **CAGED**
- [ ] Instrument panel — **SECURED**
- [ ] Canopy — **CLOSED, 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.
> **NOTE:** NOTE: 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

- [ ] Seat and rudder pedals — **ADJUSTED**
- [ ] Harness — **FASTENED**
- [ ] Inertia reel lock — **CHECKED**
- [ ] Wing flap lever — **OFF**
- [ ] Landing lights — **OFF**
- [ ] Transponder — **OFF**
- [ ] Alternate air handle — **IN**
- [ ] Inverters — **OFF**
- [ ] Generator — **ON**
- [ ] Cockpit air handles — **SET**
- [ ] Landing gear emergency handcrank — **DISENGAGED, CLUTCH KNOB UP & LOCKED**
- [ ] ELT switch — **ARM**
- [ ] Instrument and console lights — **OFF**
- [ ] Top anti-collision light — **ON**
- [ ] Radio master switch and radio — **OFF**
- [ ] Pitot heat — **OFF**
- [ ] Circuit breakers — **IN**
**For Night Flights Only:**
- [ ] Battery switch — **ON**
- [ ] Instrument and console lights — **ON**
- [ ] Landing lights, taxi (passing) light — **CHECK**
- [ ] Pitot heat — **ON, Checked by outside observer, then OFF**
- [ ] Navigation and external gear down lights — **ON, Checked by outside observer**
- [ ] Battery switch — **OFF**

## Starting Engine (Front Cockpit Only)

- [ ] Canopy — **OPEN**
- [ ] Parking brake — **SET**
- [ ] Fuel shutoff valve — **ON**
- [ ] Throttle — **OPEN TO "CLICK"**
- [ ] Propeller lever — **FULL INCREASE**
- [ ] Mixture: Cold engine — **FULL RICH**
- [ ] Mixture: Hot engine — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **BOTH**
- [ ] Battery switch — **ON (OFF if external power used)**
- [ ] Propeller area — **CLEAR**
- [ ] Boost pump — **ON**
> **NOTE:** COLD ENGINE: 4 SECONDS MAX TO AVOID FLOODING
- [ ] Fuel pressure — **CHECK**
- [ ] Starter — **ENGAGE, release when engine fires**
> **NOTE:** HOT ENGINE: MIXTURE FULL RICH AS ENGINE FIRES
- [ ] Engine warm-up — **1200-1400 RPM**
- [ ] Oil pressure — **CHECK**
> **NOTE:** (No rise in 10 seconds or 30 psi in 30 seconds, secure engine.)
- [ ] External power (if used) — **DISCONNECT; BATTERY ON**
- [ ] Boost pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **LEAN HALFWAY**
> **NOTE:** MIXTURE LEVER TO RPM ON QUADRANT
**If engine fails to start after 15 seconds:**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Crank 5 seconds, then repeat steps 3 thru 12. If engine fails to start after 10 seconds, perform steps 22 through 28.
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
- [ ] Boost pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Fuel shutoff valve — **OFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Battery switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Allow starter to cool for 5 minutes, repeat steps 3 thru 12.
- [ ] If still no start, secure engine and request assistance.

## Pretaxi Checklist

- [ ] Generator warning light / voltage — **OUT (900 RPM), 27.7 - 28.5 VOLTS**
- [ ] Flap switch — **UP**
- [ ] Trim tabs — **6 R 3 UP 0**
- [ ] Transponder — **STBY**
- [ ] Landing gear warning light — **CHECKED**
- [ ] Landing gear indicators — **DOWN**
- [ ] Fuel quantity — **CHECK L & R**
- [ ] Altimeter and clock — **SET**
- [ ] Inverters — **CHECK SPARE, SET ON MAIN**
- [ ] Gyros — **UNCAGED / SET**
- [ ] Stall warning light — **PRESS-TO-TEST**
- [ ] Radio master switch and radio — **ON**
- [ ] Circuit breakers — **ALL IN**
- [ ] Engine instruments — **NORMAL**
- [ ] Throttle — **CLOSE**
- [ ] Idle speed — **600 - 750 RPM**
- [ ] Ignition ground — **CHECK**
- [ ] Throttle — **1000 RPM**

## Taxi

> **WARNING:** DO NOT EXCEED 1400 RPM UNTIL OIL TEMP IS AT LEAST 40 DEGREES C
- [ ] Parking brake — **RELEASE**
- [ ] Brakes — **CHECK**
- [ ] Throttle — **ADJUST**
- [ ] Turn-&-slip indicator, directional gyro — **CHECK FOR PROPER TRACKING**

## Engine Runup

- [ ] Oil bypass (if installed) — **IN & LOCKED**
- [ ] Engine instruments — **NORMAL**
- [ ] Propeller lever — **FULL INCREASE**
- [ ] Mixture — **FULL RICH**
**Propeller Governor Check:**
- [ ] Throttle — **1800 RPM**
- [ ] Propeller lever — **AFT TO DETENT**
- [ ] Engine speed — **1600 - 1650 RPM**
- [ ] Propeller lever — **FULL INCREASE**
**Magneto Check:**
- [ ] Throttle — **2000 RPM**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **R (Note rpm drop, switch to BOTH)**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **L (Note rpm drop, switch to BOTH)**
> **NOTE:** MAX DROP: 100 RPM - MAX SPLIT: 50 RPM
**Alternate Air Check:**
- [ ] Throttle — **2000 RPM**
- [ ] Alternate air handle — **FULL OUT**
- [ ] Engine RPM — **CHECK FOR DROP**
- [ ] Alternate air handle — **IN & LOCKED**
**Vacuum System Check:**
- [ ] Vacuum gauge — **4.5 - 5.5 IN HG**
**Fuel Pressure Check:**
- [ ] Throttle — **1700 RPM**
- [ ] Boost pump — **CHECK OFF**
- [ ] Fuel pressure — **CHECK FOR FLUCTUATION**
- [ ] Boost pump — **ON**
- [ ] Fuel pressure — **15 - 20 PSI**
- [ ] Throttle — **1000 RPM**

## Ground Burnout

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

- [ ] Propeller lever — **FULL INCREASE**
- [ ] Mixture — **FULL RICH**
- [ ] Throttle — **2000 RPM**
- [ ] Mixture — **LEAN TO 50 RPM DROP BELOW BEST POWER**
- [ ] Mixture — **FULL RICH AFTER 1 MINUTE**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **REDO MAGNETO CHECK**
- [ ] If system does not check out — **DOWN AIRCRAFT**

## Takeoff Checklist

- [ ] Top & Bottom anti-collision lights — **ON**
**Fuel system checks:**
    - [ ] Boost pump — **ON**
    - [ ] Fuel shutoff valve — **ON**
    - [ ] Fuel pressure — **15 - 20 PSI**
    - [ ] Fuel quantity — **CHECK L & R**
    - [ ] Fuel caps — **LOCKED**
- [ ] Flight controls — **FREE & CORRECT**
- [ ] Trim tabs — **6 R 3 UP 0**
- [ ] Alternate air handle — **IN & LOCKED**
- [ ] Generator — **27.7 - 28.5 VOLTS**
- [ ] Instruments — **CHECKED / SET**
- [ ] Mixture — **FULL RICH**
- [ ] Propeller — **FULL INCREASE**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **ON BOTH**
- [ ] Flaps — **UP**
**Canopy:**
    - [ ] Front — **LOCKED (open / closed)**
    - [ ] Rear — **LOCKED (closed)**
- [ ] Radios — **SET**
- [ ] Transponder / Mode C — **ON / ALT**
- [ ] Harness — **LOCKED**

## Normal Takeoff

- [ ] Flaps — **UP**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN (2475 rpm)**
- [ ] Rotate - Vr — **55 KIAS**
- [ ] Landing gear — **UP**
- [ ] Initial climb speed — **80 KIAS**

## Short Field Takeoff

- [ ] Flaps — **75 % DOWN**
- [ ] Brakes — **HOLD, RELEASE**
- [ ] Rotate — **50 KIAS**
- [ ] Initial climb speed — **70 KIAS**

## Soft Field Takeoff

- [ ] Flaps — **75 % DOWN**
- [ ] Hold nose wheel clear
- [ ] Accelerate in ground effect to at least 70 KIAS

## After Takeoff Checklist

- [ ] Landing gear — **UP**
- [ ] Fuel caps — **SECURE**
- [ ] Boost pump — **OFF AT 1000 ft**
- [ ] Fuel pressure — **CHECK**

## Climb

- [ ] Propeller — **FULL INCREASE**
- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] CHT — **MONITOR**
- [ ] Cruise climb airspeed — **100 KIAS**

## Cruise - See Power Table

- [ ] Throttle — **20" - 23" MAP**
- [ ] Propeller — **2000 - 2300 RPM**
- [ ] Mixture — **FULL RICH**

## Descent

- [ ] Altimeter — **SET**
- [ ] Throttle — **15" MAP MIN**
- [ ] Propeller — **2000 - 2300 RPM**
- [ ] Airspeed — **120 - 150 KIAS**
- [ ] CHT — **MONITOR**

## Landing Checklist

- [ ] Boost pump — **ON**
- [ ] Alternate air handle — **IN**
- [ ] Mixture — **FULL RICH**
- [ ] Harness — **LOCKED**
- [ ] Landing gear — **DOWN, 109 KIAS max**
- [ ] Flaps — **AS REQ'D, 109 KIAS max**
- [ ] Propeller — **FULL INCREASE**
> **NOTE:** Short final - "GUMP" (Gas, Undercarriage, Mixture, Prop)

## Normal / Soft Field Landing

- [ ] Flaps — **AS DESIRED**
**Airspeed:**
    - [ ] Flaps down — **70 KIAS**
    - [ ] Flaps up — **80 KIAS**
- [ ] Throttle — **AS REQ'D**

## Short Field Landing

- [ ] Flaps — **DOWN, 100%**
- [ ] Airspeed — **60 - 65 KIAS**
- [ ] Throttle — **AS REQ'D**
> **WARNING:** High 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.
- [ ] Flaps — **UP**

## Wave Off / Go Around

- [ ] Throttle — **FULL OPEN**
- [ ] Establish positive rate of climb - Vx — **70 KIAS**
- [ ] Gear — **AS REQ'D**
- [ ] Flaps — **UP - 200 FT AGL OR ABOVE**

## After Landing (Clear of runway)

- [ ] Flaps — **UP**
- [ ] Boost pump — **OFF**
- [ ] Mixture — **LEAN HALFWAY**
- [ ] Landing and taxi (passing) lights — **AS REQ'D**
- [ ] Bottom anti-collision light — **OFF**

## Secure Checklist

- [ ] Throttle — **CLOSE**
- [ ] Ignition ground — **CHECK**
- [ ] Throttle — **1000 RPM (1 min to scavenge oil)**
- [ ] Boost pump — **RECHECK OFF**
- [ ] Flaps — **UP**
- [ ] Transponder / Mode C — **OFF**
- [ ] Inverters — **OFF**
- [ ] Radio master switch and radio — **OFF**
- [ ] Engine instruments — **NORMAL, TEMPS STABILIZED**
- [ ] Throttle — **CLOSED**
- [ ] Mixture — **IDLE CUTOFF**
**After propeller stops:**
- [ ] Fuel shutoff valve — **OFF**
- [ ] Ignition switch — **OFF**
- [ ] Lights (interior and exterior) — **OFF**
- [ ] Battery switch — **OFF**

## Before Leaving Aircraft

- [ ] Flight controls — **LOCKED**
- [ ] Wheels — **CHOCKED**
- [ ] Parking brake — **RELEASED**
- [ ] Tie-downs — **SECURED**
- [ ] Canopy — **CLOSED, LOCKED**
- [ ] Pitot tube cover — **INSTALLED**
- [ ] Cowl plugs — **INSTALLED**
- [ ] Windshield — **CLEAN**
> **NOTE:** * * CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN * *

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NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full  
Source: Beechcraft/T-34B Mentor/Beech PRNFC T-34B PCL - Normal N58743 7-22-03.txt  
Rights: licensed  
Checklist hash: 7e783120b211dee0726cc43b5458ffbb25b0f1b313cb5baadde1a7a676ebf884  
Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use.