Bellanca 7GCAA Citabria — laura_laster_7GCAA_chk_citabria NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Bellanca/7GCAA Citabria/laura_laster_7GCAA_chk_citabria.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: d9c5a809465221ebf74867ba1697826045aa4102ddf68150c45d8be67d2b8910 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== PREFLIGHT --------- CABIN [ ] Magneto Switches ................................................ off [ ] Master and Electrical Switches .................................. off [ ] Radio Switches .................................................. off [ ] Flight Controls .................................... unlock and check [ ] Fuel Quantity Gauge ........................................... check RIGHT WING [ ] Fuel Sump ..................................................... drain [ ] Aileron ....................................................... check [ ] Navigation Lights ............................................. check [ ] Pitot and Static Tube ......................................... check [ ] Tiedown ...................................................... remove [ ] Fuel Quantity ........................................ check quantity [ ] Fuel Caps .................................................... secure [ ] Tire .......................................................... check [ ] Brakes ........................................................ check NOSE [ ] Oil Quantity ...................................... at least 6 quarts [ ] Engine Compartment ............................................ check [ ] Windshield and Windows ........................................ clean [ ] Propeller and Spinner ..................... check for nicks, security [ ] Fuel Sump ..................................................... drain [ ] Cowling ...................................................... secure LEFT WING [ ] Fuel Sump ..................................................... drain [ ] Brakes ........................................................ check [ ] Tire .......................................................... check [ ] Fuel Quantity ........................................ check quantity [ ] Fuel Caps .................................................... secure [ ] Fuel Vent ..................................................... clear [ ] Tiedown ...................................................... remove [ ] Navigation Lights ............................................. check [ ] Aileron ....................................................... check EMPENNAGE [ ] Fuel Sump ..................................................... drain [ ] Antennas ..................................................... secure [ ] Control Surfaces, Hinges, and Attachments ..................... check [ ] Control Cables ................................................ check [ ] Rudder Lock .................................................. remove [ ] Tailwheel Assembly ............................................ check [ ] Tire .......................................................... check ENTIRE AIRCRAFT [ ] Inspection Covers ............................................ secure [ ] Fabric Integrity .............................................. check BEFORE STARTING --------------- [ ] Passenger Briefing ......................................... complete [ ] Seat Belts ....................................................... on [ ] Brakes .......................................................... set ** NOTE: hold the brakes with your feet. Do not set the parking brake. [ ] Fuel ............................................................. on [ ] Mixture ........................................................ rich [ ] Prime as required [ ] Primer ....................................................... locked [ ] Radio and Electrical Switches ................................... off [ ] Master Switch .................................................... on [ ] Beacon ........................................................... on [ ] Control Stick .............................................. full aft [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ clear [ ] Left Magneto Switch .............................................. on [ ] Throttle ........................................... open ¼ to ½ inch [ ] Starter ...................................................... engage [ ] Power .................................................... 800 – 1000 [ ] Right Magneto Switch ............................................. on [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. check [ ] Mixture ............................................... lean for taxi [ ] Altimeter ....................................................... set [ ] Brakes ......................................................... test [ ] Radio on, call for taxi BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Brakes .......................................................... set [ ] Mixture ........................................................ rich [ ] Control Stick .............................................. full aft [ ] Power ...................................................... 2000 rpm [ ] Magnetos ...................................................... check ** NOTE: Max drop 175 rpm, max difference 50 rpm [ ] Carb Heat ..................................................... check [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ check [ ] Power ............................................. Reduce 800 – 1000 [ ] Controls ........................................... free and correct [ ] Trim ................................................ set for takeoff [ ] Door and Windows .............................................. latch [ ] Takeoff Performance .......................................... review [ ] Engine Failure Brief ....................................... complete [ ] Transponder ............................................. on altitude [ ] Radio call for takeoff [ ] Landing Light .................................................... on CRUISE ------ [ ] Power ...................................................... 2400 rpm [ ] Trim ............................................................ set [ ] Mixture ......................................................... set [ ] Landing Light ................................................... off BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] Seat Belts ................................................... secure [ ] Landing Light .................................................... on [ ] Carb Heat ..................................................... check [ ] Mixture ......................................................... set [ ] Fuel ............................................................. on AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Landing Light ................................................... off [ ] Transponder ..................................................... off [ ] Mixture ............................................... lean for taxi SHUTDOWN -------- [ ] Radios and Electrical Switches (except beacon) .................. off [ ] Mixture ................................................. idle cutoff [ ] Magneto Switches ................................................ off [ ] Beacon .......................................................... off [ ] Master Switch ................................................... off [ ] Aircraft and Controls ........................................ secure ENGINE FIRE DURING START [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------- [ ] Starter ................................................ crank engine [ ] Mixture ................................................. idle cutoff [ ] Throttle ....................................................... open [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... off [ ] Abandon if fire continues ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------------- [ ] If sufficient runway remains for a normal landing, land straight ahead. [ ] If insufficient runway remains, maintain safe airspeed and make only shallow turns to avoid obstructions. ** NOTE: If sufficient altitude has been gained to attempt a restart: [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... 80 mph [ ] Fuel Selector .............................................. check on [ ] Mixture .................................................. check rich [ ] Throttle ....................................................... full [ ] Carburetor Heat .................................................. on [ ] Primer ....................................................... locked [ ] If power is not regained, proceed with Power Off Landing. ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------------- [ ] Fuel Selector .............................................. check on [ ] Mixture ........................................................ rich [ ] Carburetor Heat .................................................. on [ ] Engine Gauges .................................. check for indication [ ] Primer ................................................. check locked [ ] Throttle ....................................................... full ** NOTE: When power is restored: [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................. off [ ] If power is not restored, prepare for Power Off Landing. POWER OFF LANDING [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------ [ ] Locate suitable field. [ ] Establish spiral pattern 1000 ft. above field at downwind position for normal landing approach. When field can easily be reached, slow to 80 mph for shortest landing. ** NOTE: When committed to landing: [ ] Ignition ........................................................ off [ ] Master Switch ................................................... off [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... off [ ] Mixture ................................................. idle cutoff [ ] Seat belt and harness ......................................... tight FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] --------------------------- [ ] Source of Fire ................................................ check ELECTRICAL FIRE (SMOKE IN CABIN): [ ] Master Switch ................................................... off [ ] Cabin Heat ...................................................... off [ ] Land as soon as practicable. ENGINE FIRE: [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... off [ ] Throttle ..................................................... closed [ ] Mixture ................................................. idle cutoff [ ] Heater .......................................................... off [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ off [ ] Primer ....................................................... locked [ ] Proceed with Power Off Landing procedure. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- [ ] Land as soon as possible and investigate cause. Prepare for Power Off Landing. HIGH OIL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------ [ ] Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem. Prepare for Power Off Landing. ALTERNATOR FAILURE [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------- [ ] Verify failure. [ ] Reduce electrical load as much as possible. [ ] Alternator Circuit Fuses ...................................... check [ ] Master Switch ............................ off (for 1 second) then on ** NOTE: If no output: [ ] Master Switch ................................................... off [ ] Reduce electrical load and land as soon as possible. SPIN RECOVERY [EMERGENCY] -------------------------- [ ] Throttle ....................................................... idle [ ] Ailerons .................................................... neutral [ ] Rudder .......................... full opposite direction of rotation [ ] Control Stick ............................................... forward [ ] Smoothly regain level flight attitude. ENGINE ROUGHNESS [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------- [ ] Carburetor Heat .................................................. on ** NOTE: If roughness continues after one minute: [ ] Carburetor Heat ................................................. off [ ] Mixture .................................. adjust for max. smoothness [ ] Fuel Selector .............................................. check on [ ] Engine Gauges ................................................. check [ ] Magneto Switches ............................. “L” then “R” then both ** NOTE: if operation is satisfactory on either one, continue on that magneto at reduced power and full “rich” mixture to first airport. [ ] Prepare for Power Off Landing. CARBURETOR ICING [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------- [ ] Carburetor Heat .................................................. on [ ] Mixture .................................. adjust for max. smoothness