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.
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TAXI
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** NOTE: 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.
[ ] Airspeed indicator .................................. AT OR NEAR ZERO
[ ] Attitude indicator ................... PITCH AND ROLL LEVEL, NO FLAGS
[ ] Altimeter ............................. FIELD ELEVATION WITHIN LIMITS
[ ] Turn indicator ....... CORRECT DIRECTION, BALL OUTSIDE TURN, NO FLAGS
[ ] Directional gyro .......... SET AND CROSS-CHECKED TO MAGNETIC COMPASS
[ ] Vertical speed indicator ....................................... ZERO

BEFORE-TAKEOFF CHECK
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** GO TO: Use the before-takeoff checklist in this aircraft's AFM/POH to perform the run-up.
** CAUTION: 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.
** CAUTION: 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.
[ ] Allow the airplane to roll forward slightly to align the nosewheel or tailwheel with the longitudinal axis
[ ] Oil temperature ...................... WITHIN RANGE BEFORE HIGH POWER
SYSTEMS CHECKED AND SET
  [ ] Fuel system .............................. ON, PROPER TANK SELECTED
  [ ] Trim .............................................. SET FOR TAKEOFF
  [ ] Flight controls ..................... FREE AND CORRECT, FULL TRAVEL
  [ ] Engine operation ... TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES NORMAL, IGNITION AND CARBURETOR HEAT CHECKED
  [ ] Electrical system .............. VOLTAGE IN RANGE, BATTERY CHARGING
  [ ] Vacuum system ............................................ IN RANGE
  [ ] Flight instruments ................ RECHECKED AND SET FOR DEPARTURE
  [ ] Avionics ...................................................... SET
  [ ] Takeoff briefing ............................... COMPLETE, OUT LOUD

TAKEOFF CHECKS
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[ ] Runway numbers vs. magnetic compass and heading indicator ..... AGREE
[ ] Doors and windows .................... LATCHED AND CLOSED AS REQUIRED
[ ] Controls ................................... POSITIONED FOR CROSSWIND
[ ] Power ....................................................... CORRECT
[ ] Engine RPM ................................................... NORMAL
[ ] Engine ....................................................... SMOOTH
[ ] Engine instruments .......................... NORMAL, IN GREEN RANGES

AFTER LANDING
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** WARNING: 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.
[ ] Slow gradually to normal taxi speed with normal brake pressure before turning off the landing runway
** NOTE: 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.
** GO TO: Use the after-landing checklist in this aircraft's AFM/POH.