ed9511b99e8068e07902670b8b7100cd74b675c0a41c1efaf049ae640af2a126 Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH. Equipment variations exist across this model/variant. Verify items against the specific aircraft before use.

Aircraft documents (ARROW) ON BOARD AND CURRENT Fuel quantity — visually check both tanks; confirm adequate for flight with reserves VERIFIED, ADEQUATE Fuel grade and appearance CORRECT GRADE PER POH; COLOR CONSISTENT, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel caps — both tanks PROPERLY SEATED AND LOCKED Fuel sump drains — both wing tanks and main strainer SAMPLED; CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER Fuel vent lines UNOBSTRUCTED Engine oil level WITHIN OPERATING RANGE PER POH; CAP SECURE Engine compartment — fuel and oil lines, hoses, wiring NO LEAKS; SECURE Induction air inlet and filter CLEAR, FILTER NOT CLOGGED IO-540 is fuel-injected; no carburetor heat system. Alternate air control bypasses the induction filter. Exhaust stacks and baffling — visible portions NO CRACKS OR LOOSE HARDWARE Cowling latches CLOSED AND SECURE Propeller blades — nicks, cracks, erosion, leading edges SERVICEABLE Spinner and prop hub SECURE, NO CRACKS Nose gear strut, tire, and steering linkage STRUT EXTENDED NORMALLY; TIRE INFLATED AND SERVICEABLE Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear COVER OFF, UNOBSTRUCTED Static ports CLEAR Left wing leading edge and fuel tank skin NO DEFORMATION OR FUEL STAINING Left aileron and flap — hinge attachment, travel, and condition SECURE; FULL FREE MOVEMENT; NO DAMAGE Left wingtip and navigation/strobe light UNDAMAGED; LENS INTACT Left main gear — strut, tire, and brake STRUT NORMAL; TIRE SERVICEABLE; BRAKES ADEQUATE Horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and trim tab UNDAMAGED; HINGES SECURE; NO EXCESSIVE PLAY Vertical stabilizer and rudder UNDAMAGED; FREE MOVEMENT ELT — armed switch and antenna connection ARMED; ANTENNA CONNECTED Right main gear — strut, tire, and brake STRUT NORMAL; TIRE SERVICEABLE; BRAKES ADEQUATE Right aileron and flap — condition and travel SECURE; FULL FREE MOVEMENT; NO DAMAGE Right wingtip and navigation/strobe light UNDAMAGED; LENS INTACT All tiedowns, chocks, and control locks REMOVED

POH and weight-and-balance data ON BOARD Seats — adjusted and locked; seat belts and shoulder harnesses ADJUSTED AND FASTENED Control lock REMOVED; FULL FREE MOVEMENT OF CONTROLS VERIFIED Avionics master OFF (before applying battery) Master switch (battery) ON Fuel quantity gauges CHECK — agree with visual inspection Annunciator / warning lights — test and clear ALL ILLUMINATE ON TEST; NONE ILLUMINATED AFTER Fuel selector BOTH Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Flap position indicator INDICATES UP Mixture control RICH (or adjusted for field elevation per POH) Propeller control FULL FORWARD Throttle CLOSED; THEN CRACKED SLIGHTLY OPEN Parking brake SET

Propeller arc and surrounding area CLEAR — announce CLEAR PROP Beacon / anti-collision light ON IO-540 cold start: mixture rich, prime per POH fuel injection procedure, then engage starter. Hot start: refer to POH hot-start technique — typically involves unloading fuel lines before engaging starter. Fuel-injected start technique (cold or hot) FOLLOW POH PROCEDURE FOR CONDITIONS Starter ENGAGE; RELEASE PROMPTLY WHEN ENGINE FIRES Oil pressure RISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS Throttle — set idle STABILIZE AT LOW RPM Ammeter / charging indication POSITIVE CHARGE INDICATED Avionics master ON Radios and avionics ON; FREQUENCIES AND TRANSPONDER CODE SET

ATIS / destination weather OBTAINED AND NOTED Altimeter SET TO CURRENT SETTING; FIELD ELEVATION CONFIRMED Heading indicator / DI ALIGNED WITH MAGNETIC COMPASS Attitude indicator ERECT AND STABLE Transponder ALT; SQUAWK CODE SET Taxi clearance / radio call OBTAINED Parking brake RELEASE

Parking brake SET Flight controls — full deflection in all axes FULL AND FREE; CORRECT SENSE Elevator trim TAKEOFF POSITION Fuel selector BOTH Fuel quantity gauges CONFIRMED ADEQUATE Mixture RICH OR SET PER POH FOR FIELD ELEVATION Propeller control FULL FORWARD Throttle — advance to run-up power SET TO RUN-UP RPM PER POH Magneto check — LEFT magneto NOTE RPM DROP; WITHIN LIMITS PER POH Magneto check — RIGHT magneto NOTE RPM DROP; WITHIN LIMITS PER POH Magneto check — return to BOTH RPM RESTORES Propeller governor cycle — reduce RPM with prop control OBSERVE EXPECTED RPM DROP PER POH Pull prop control aft to reduce RPM, confirming governor response. Oil must be at operating temperature before cycling. Perform at least one full cycle. Propeller governor cycle — advance prop control to full forward RPM RETURNS TO RUN-UP VALUE; PROP FULL FORWARD Engine instruments at run-up power OIL TEMP AND PRESSURE IN GREEN ARC Throttle — reduce to idle ENGINE IDLES SMOOTHLY Alternate air induction OFF (NORMAL POSITION) Flaps SET PER POH FOR DEPARTURE TYPE Doors and windows CLOSED AND LATCHED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND SNUG Runway environment and traffic CLEAR; TAKEOFF CLEARANCE OR RIGHT-OF-WAY CONFIRMED

Transponder ALT Landing light and strobes ON Mixture RICH OR PER POH Propeller FULL FORWARD — CONFIRMED Throttle — advance smoothly to full power FULL POWER; ENGINE INSTRUMENTS IN GREEN Directional control during takeoff roll MAINTAIN CENTERLINE WITH RUDDER Rotate at Vr — per POH LIFT OFF AT CORRECT SPEED Establish positive climb — Vx or Vy per departure requirements CLIMBING AT APPROPRIATE SPEED PER POH Flaps — retract after positive rate and obstacle clearance confirmed RETRACTED PER POH SCHEDULE

Airspeed — establish normal climb speed PER POH Power — set climb power PER POH Mixture — lean for altitude as required PER POH Engine instruments — oil temp, oil pressure, CHT WITHIN LIMITS; IN GREEN ARC Fuel selector BOTH Heading and altitude — confirm routing and clearance AS ASSIGNED OR PLANNED

Power — set cruise RPM and manifold pressure PER POH FOR DESIRED CRUISE SETTING Mixture — lean for best power or best economy using EGT PER POH Altimeter — set to current setting SET; ALTITUDE VERIFIED Engine instruments — monitor throughout cruise ALL IN GREEN ARC Fuel quantity — check both tanks against time en route ADEQUATE REMAINING WITH RESERVE Fuel selector BOTH Trim — adjust for hands-off level flight TRIMMED Navigation — confirm position and update plan if needed ON TRACK

Power — reduce gradually to avoid shock cooling SET PER POH Mixture — enrich progressively as altitude decreases PER POH ATIS / destination weather OBTAINED Altimeter — update to destination current setting SET Fuel selector BOTH Engine instruments WITHIN LIMITS Airspeed — remain within Vno; observe turbulence penetration limit if bumpy PER POH

Fuel selector BOTH Mixture RICH (FULL RICH NEAR SEA LEVEL; ADJUST PER POH AT ALTITUDE) Propeller FULL FORWARD Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND SNUG Landing light ON Flaps — extend to initial setting on downwind SET PER POH FOR CONDITIONS Approach airspeed ESTABLISHED PER POH FOR FLAP SETTING AND WEIGHT Runway environment — in sight, clear of traffic, wind noted CONFIRMED

Final approach — stable approach by 500 ft AGL AIRSPEED AND SINK RATE STABLE PER POH Flaps — full or as selected for conditions SET PER POH Runway alignment ON CENTERLINE THROUGHOUT APPROACH Threshold crossing and flare — reduce power smoothly FLARE TO NORMAL LANDING ATTITUDE Touchdown — main gear first in normal attitude DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAINTAINED Braking — apply as needed SMOOTH; AVOID WHEEL LOCKUP Clear the active runway TAXI CLEAR BEFORE STOPPING

Throttle FULL POWER — ADVANCE SMOOTHLY WITHOUT HESITATION Mixture RICH Propeller FULL FORWARD Pitch attitude — establish climb attitude ARREST SINK; HOLD BACK PRESSURE Flaps — retract to first increment (go-around setting) immediately FLAPS TO INITIAL RETRACT POSITION Positive climb rate confirmed AIRSPEED AND VSI INDICATE CLIMB Flaps — retract fully once clear of obstacles and positive rate assured UP PER POH SCHEDULE Climb airspeed — Vy or Vx if obstacle clearance required PER POH Radio — advise tower or announce intentions on CTAF CALL MADE

Transponder — after clearing runway STBY Landing light — after vacating runway OFF Flaps UP Avionics master — before shutdown OFF Engine — allow to cool at low power before shutdown IDLE FOR COOLING PERIOD PER POH Mixture — shut down engine PULL TO IDLE CUTOFF Throttle — after engine stops CLOSED Magnetos OFF Master switch (battery) OFF Beacon / anti-collision light OFF Control lock INSTALL Fuel caps — both tanks SECURE Tiedowns — all three points (nose and both mains) SECURED Pitot cover INSTALLED Hobbs / tach time RECORDED IN AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK