Bellanca 7GCAA Citabria — laura_laster_7GCAA_chk

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 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 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 Starter crank engine Mixture idle cutoff Throttle open Fuel Selector off Abandon if fire continues

Engine Power Loss During Takeoff 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. 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 Fuel Selector check on Mixture rich Carburetor Heat on Engine Gauges check for indication Primer check locked Throttle full When power is restored: Carburetor Heat off If power is not restored, prepare for Power Off Landing.

Power Off Landing 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. When committed to landing: Ignition off Master Switch off Fuel Selector off Mixture idle cutoff Seat belt and harness tight

Fire In Flight 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 Land as soon as possible and investigate cause. Prepare for Power Off Landing.

High Oil Pressure Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem. Prepare for Power Off Landing.

Alternator Failure Verify failure. Reduce electrical load as much as possible. Alternator Circuit Fuses check Master Switch off (for 1 second) then on If no output: Master Switch off Reduce electrical load and land as soon as possible.

Spin Recovery Throttle idle Ailerons neutral Rudder full opposite direction of rotation Control Stick forward Smoothly regain level flight attitude.

Engine Roughness Carburetor Heat on 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 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 Carburetor Heat on Mixture adjust for max. smoothness