Bellanca 8GCBC Scout — Sam_Dawson_8GCBC_ground_checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Bellanca/8GCBC Scout/Sam_Dawson_8GCBC_ground_checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 7fb1796dbc58d28d81f14d3fb120e0f215087df250b0337599a99b2b1856aadc Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] Preflight Inspection ....................................... Complete [ ] CRM/Passenger Briefing ..................................... Complete [ ] Seats and Seat Belts .................................. Adjust & Lock [ ] Brakes .......................................................... Set [ ] Fuel Shut-Off Valve .............................................. ON [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Electrical and Radio Switches ................................... OFF [ ] Circuit Breakers ........................................... Check In [ ] Carb Heat ...................................................... COLD [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH STARTING ENGINE --------------- [ ] Throttle .................................................. ½-1” Open [ ] Prime ................................................... As Required [ ] Magneto Switches ............................................... BOTH [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Propeller Area ................................................ CLEAR [ ] Starter ...................................................... ENGAGE [ ] Throttle .............................................. 1000-2000 RPM [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. CHECK BEFORE TAXI ----------- [ ] Mixture ........................................................ Lean [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Electrical and Radio Switches .......................... On as needed [ ] ATIS / AWOS ................................................. Receive [ ] Clearance .................................................... Obtain [ ] Avionics / Transponder ................................... Set / STBY [ ] Flight Instruments ...................................... Check & Set [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ Check TAXI ---- [ ] Brakes & Steering ............................................. Check [ ] Flight Instruments ............................................ Check BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Seat Belts .................................................. Secured [ ] Flight Controls ...................................... Free & Correct [ ] Clock ......................................................... Check [ ] Fuel Quantity ................................................. Check [ ] Flight Instruments ...................................... Check & Set [ ] Radios / Avionics ................................. Set for Departure [ ] Fuel Shut off Valve .............................................. ON [ ] Elevator Trim ........................................... Check / Set [ ] Mixture .................................................... Enrichen [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1800 RPM [ ] Mixture ............................................. Set for Takeoff [ ] Magnetos ............................................ Check (-175±50) [ ] Propeller ..................................................... Check [ ] Engine Instruments / Ammeter .................................. Check [ ] Vacuum .................................................... Green Arc [ ] Throttle ............................................ Idle / 1000 RPM [ ] Cabin Doors ......................................... Closed & Locked [ ] Lights (except taxi/takeoff) ..................................... ON SHUTDOWN AND SECURING --------------------- [ ] Avionics ........................................................ Off [ ] Exterior Lights (except beacon) ..................... Off as Required [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Mixture ................................................ Idle Cut Off [ ] Magneto Switches ................................................ Off [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off [ ] Fuel Shutoff Valve .............................................. OFF [ ] Controls .......................................... Secure w/ lapbelt [ ] Post Flight Inspection ................................... Accomplish [ ] Internal and External Covers ................................ Install [ ] Tiedowns and Chocks ......................................... Install