# Generic Single-Engine Piston — Ground Operations (FAA Airplane Flying Handbook) # NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: partial # Source: Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 2: Ground Operations (FAA-H-8083-3C) # Rights: public_domain CC0-1.0 # Checklist hash: b9185db02f250a23fc68da70577262de0d6d318ef3cb5fc6f8ef149088d76614 # Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. section_id phase criticality section_title item_index item_id type tickable memory_item indent text response condition detail taxi taxi normal Taxi 0 note no no 0 Taxi checks are sometimes specified by the AFM/POH; accomplish any items that are required. Where none are specified, use the taxi to verify and cross-check the flight instruments. taxi taxi normal Taxi 1 action yes no 0 Airspeed indicator AT OR NEAR ZERO taxi taxi normal Taxi 2 action yes no 0 Attitude indicator PITCH AND ROLL LEVEL, NO FLAGS taxi taxi normal Taxi 3 action yes no 0 Altimeter FIELD ELEVATION WITHIN LIMITS taxi taxi normal Taxi 4 action yes no 0 Turn indicator CORRECT DIRECTION, BALL OUTSIDE TURN, NO FLAGS taxi taxi normal Taxi 5 action yes no 0 Directional gyro SET AND CROSS-CHECKED TO MAGNETIC COMPASS taxi taxi normal Taxi 6 action yes no 0 Vertical speed indicator ZERO before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 0 reference no no 0 Use the before-takeoff checklist in this aircraft's AFM/POH to perform the run-up. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 1 caution no no 0 Choose a run-up location that is firm and free of debris. The propeller may pick up pebbles, dirt, sand or other loose objects and hurl them rearward, damaging the propeller and possibly the tail. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 2 caution no no 0 Prolonged ground operation may overheat the cylinders long before oil temperature indicates a rise. Head as nearly as possible into the wind, and monitor cylinder head temperature if equipped. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 3 challenge yes no 0 Allow the airplane to roll forward slightly to align the nosewheel or tailwheel with the longitudinal axis before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 4 action yes no 0 Oil temperature WITHIN RANGE BEFORE HIGH POWER Many engines require oil temperature to reach a minimum value stated in the AFM/POH before takeoff power is applied. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 5 subtitle no no 0 Systems checked and set before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 6 action yes no 1 Fuel system ON, PROPER TANK SELECTED before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 7 action yes no 1 Trim SET FOR TAKEOFF Includes elevator, and may also include rudder and aileron trim. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 8 action yes no 1 Flight controls FREE AND CORRECT, FULL TRAVEL Full aileron, elevator and rudder deflection in all directions. A partial range of movement is not acceptable. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 9 action yes no 1 Engine operation TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES NORMAL, IGNITION AND CARBURETOR HEAT CHECKED Magneto or FADEC operation within limits. Where a constant-speed or feathering propeller is fitted, check that the engine continues to run normally as the propeller is exercised. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 10 action yes no 1 Electrical system VOLTAGE IN RANGE, BATTERY CHARGING before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 11 action yes no 1 Vacuum system IN RANGE If equipped Typically between 4.8 and 5.2 inches of mercury at 2,000 RPM; refer to the AFM/POH for the manufacturer's values. Mechanical gyroscopic instruments need adequate time to spool up before departure. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 12 action yes no 1 Flight instruments RECHECKED AND SET FOR DEPARTURE Verify the directional gyro and magnetic compass agree. A heading bug may be set to the runway heading in use or as assigned by ATC. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 13 action yes no 1 Avionics SET Frequencies, initial navigation sources and courses, autopilot preselects and transponder code. before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Before-Takeoff Check 14 action yes no 1 Takeoff briefing COMPLETE, OUT LOUD Made out loud by the pilot even when no other person is there to listen. Includes visual verification of the correct surface and direction, to preclude a wrong-surface departure; the type of takeoff, runway, wind, rotation speed, initial turn and altitude; and the actions planned for engine failure below rotation speed, after rotation with runway remaining, and after rotation with no runway remaining. takeoff-checks takeoff normal Takeoff Checks 0 action yes no 0 Runway numbers vs. magnetic compass and heading indicator AGREE takeoff-checks takeoff normal Takeoff Checks 1 action yes no 0 Doors and windows LATCHED AND CLOSED AS REQUIRED takeoff-checks takeoff normal Takeoff Checks 2 action yes no 0 Controls POSITIONED FOR CROSSWIND takeoff-checks takeoff normal Takeoff Checks 3 action yes no 0 Power CORRECT takeoff-checks takeoff normal Takeoff Checks 4 action yes no 0 Engine RPM NORMAL takeoff-checks takeoff normal Takeoff Checks 5 action yes no 0 Engine SMOOTH takeoff-checks takeoff normal Takeoff Checks 6 action yes no 0 Engine instruments NORMAL, IN GREEN RANGES after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 0 warning no no 0 Perform the after-landing checklist only after the airplane is stopped clear of the runway holding position markings. Pilots have retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps by manipulating the wrong handle while the airplane was still moving. after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 1 challenge yes no 0 Slow gradually to normal taxi speed with normal brake pressure before turning off the landing runway Any significant degree of turn at faster speeds could damage the landing gear, tires, brakes or airframe. after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 2 note no no 0 This sequence may be modified where the manufacturer recommends that specific after-landing items be accomplished during the landing rollout, for example retracting flaps to improve braking after a short-field landing. Positively identify the flap control before moving it. after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 3 reference no no 0 Use the after-landing checklist in this aircraft's AFM/POH.