#	Generic Single-Engine Piston — Normal Procedures (FAA Airplane Flying Handbook)
#	NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: partial
#	Source: Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C)
#	Rights: public_domain CC0-1.0
#	Checklist hash: 666eaeba85ccb8ad25f18dbebbaab29a38468002420201ed19ca5a45e812a948
#	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
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	0		note	no	no	0	Accomplish preflight inspection using the AFM/POH checklist for the specific aircraft. The sequence below is a generic reminder of the categories to cover; the specific items and their order depend on the aircraft.			
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	1		subtitle	no	no	0	Cockpit			
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	2		action	yes	no	1	Required documents (AROW): Airworthiness certificate, Registration, Operating limitations, Weight and balance	ON BOARD		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	3		action	yes	no	1	Fuel quantity: visually check tanks match gauges	QUANTITY NOTED AND CONFIRMED		Never rely solely on fuel gauges. Visually inspect the fuel quantity in each tank and compare to the gauge reading.
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	4		action	yes	no	1	Fuel selector	ON FULLEST TANK OR BOTH		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	5		action	yes	no	1	Mixture	RICH		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	6		action	yes	no	1	Master switch	ON — CHECK FUEL GAUGES, THEN OFF		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	7		action	yes	no	1	Ignition	OFF		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	8		action	yes	no	1	Flight controls	FREE AND CORRECT SENSE — FULL TRAVEL		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	9		action	yes	no	1	Trim: elevator (and rudder/aileron if equipped)	SET TO NEUTRAL FOR INSPECTION		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	10		action	yes	no	1	Pitot heat (if equipped)	CHECKED	If equipped	
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	11		subtitle	no	no	0	Exterior walk-around			
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	12		note	no	no	1	Complete the exterior inspection in a consistent sequence — typically left (pilot) door, left wing, nose, right wing, right door, empennage — per the AFM/POH.			
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	13		action	yes	no	1	Fuel: drain sample from each sump — check for water and correct grade	CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO WATER		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	14		action	yes	no	1	Oil: check quantity and condition	WITHIN LIMITS, CORRECT GRADE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	15		action	yes	no	1	Engine compartment: no fluid leaks, no loose items, hoses and wiring secure	NO DISCREPANCIES		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	16		action	yes	no	1	Propeller: no nicks, cracks, or cord showing; hub secure	NO DEFECTS		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	17		action	yes	no	1	Landing gear and tires: inflation, wear, brake line condition, no hydraulic leaks	SERVICEABLE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	18		action	yes	no	1	Wing leading edge, skin, control surfaces: no damage, hinges secure	NO DAMAGE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	19		action	yes	no	1	Flap condition and hinge pins	SERVICEABLE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	20		action	yes	no	1	Pitot tube: unobstructed, cover removed	CLEAR		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	21		action	yes	no	1	Static ports: unobstructed	CLEAR		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	22		action	yes	no	1	Empennage: control surfaces, hinges, trim tab, no damage	SECURE, NO DAMAGE		
preflight-inspection	preflight_inspection	normal	Preflight Inspection	23		action	yes	no	1	Tie-downs, chocks, and control locks	REMOVED		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	0		action	yes	no	0	Passenger briefing	SEAT BELTS, DOOR, NO TOUCHING CONTROLS		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	1		action	yes	no	0	Seats and seat belts	ADJUSTED AND FASTENED		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	2		action	yes	no	0	Brakes	SET		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	3		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	FULLEST TANK OR BOTH		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	4		action	yes	no	0	Circuit breakers	ALL IN		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	5		action	yes	no	0	Electrical equipment	OFF		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	6		action	yes	no	0	Avionics master	OFF		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	7		action	yes	no	0	Master switch (battery and alternator)	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	8		action	yes	no	0	Anti-collision light (strobe or beacon)	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	9		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	RICH (or as required for altitude)		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	10		action	yes	no	0	Prime: per AFM/POH for engine temperature	PRIMED		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	11		action	yes	no	0	Throttle	SLIGHTLY OPEN (~1/4 INCH)		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	12		challenge	yes	no	0	"Look around, call ""CLEAR PROP"" and wait"			
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	13		action	yes	no	0	Ignition	START		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	14		action	yes	no	0	Oil pressure	RISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS — SHUT DOWN IF NOT		If oil pressure does not show within 30 seconds (cold weather: 60 seconds), shut down and investigate before engine damage occurs.
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	15		action	yes	no	0	Avionics master	ON		
engine-start	engine_start	normal	Engine Start	16		action	yes	no	0	Engine: warm up at 1,000 RPM until oil temperature rises	WARMING		
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		
taxi	taxi	normal	Taxi	7		action	yes	no	0	Brakes: test at slow taxi speed	EFFECTIVE		
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 and hurl them rearward.			
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		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	4		subtitle	no	no	0	Systems checked and set			
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	5		action	yes	no	1	Fuel system	ON, PROPER TANK SELECTED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	6		action	yes	no	1	Trim	SET FOR TAKEOFF		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	7		action	yes	no	1	Flaps	SET PER AFM/POH FOR DEPARTURE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	8		action	yes	no	1	Flight controls	FREE AND CORRECT, FULL TRAVEL		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	9		action	yes	no	1	Mixture	RICH (or set per AFM/POH for altitude)		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	10		action	yes	no	1	Engine operation: magneto check, carburetor heat check, RPM and temperatures	WITHIN AFM/POH LIMITS		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	11		action	yes	no	1	Engine gauges: oil pressure and temperature, fuel pressure (if applicable)	IN GREEN RANGE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	12		action	yes	no	1	Electrical system: voltage, ammeter	CHARGING, VOLTAGE IN RANGE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	13		action	yes	no	1	Vacuum system (if mechanical gyros)	IN RANGE	If equipped	
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	14		action	yes	no	1	Flight instruments	RECHECKED AND SET FOR DEPARTURE		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	15		action	yes	no	1	Avionics: frequencies, navigation sources, transponder code	SET		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	16		action	yes	no	1	Seats and seat belts	ADJUSTED AND FASTENED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	17		action	yes	no	1	Doors and windows	LATCHED		
before-takeoff	before_takeoff	normal	Before-Takeoff Check	18		action	yes	no	1	Takeoff briefing: runway, wind, Vr, initial turn, engine failure actions	COMPLETE, STATED ALOUD		State aloud even when flying solo. Includes: correct surface and direction (to prevent wrong-surface departure), rotation speed, initial turn and altitude, and actions for engine failure below Vr, after Vr with runway remaining, and after Vr 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	POSITIONED		
takeoff-checks	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Checks	3		action	yes	no	0	Power: advancing smoothly to full	CORRECT		
takeoff-checks	takeoff	normal	Takeoff Checks	4		action	yes	no	0	Engine RPM at full power	NORMAL PER AFM/POH		
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: all in green	NORMAL		
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. Pilots have retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps by manipulating the wrong handle while the aircraft was still moving.			
after-landing	after_landing	normal	After Landing	1		challenge	yes	no	0	Slow gradually to normal taxi speed before turning off the landing runway			
after-landing	after_landing	normal	After Landing	2		reference	no	no	0	Use the after-landing checklist in this aircraft's AFM/POH.			
after-landing	after_landing	normal	After Landing	3		action	yes	no	0	Flaps	RETRACTED (unless POH specifies otherwise)		
after-landing	after_landing	normal	After Landing	4		action	yes	no	0	Carburetor heat	OFF	If carburetor-equipped	
after-landing	after_landing	normal	After Landing	5		action	yes	no	0	Trim	RESET TO NEUTRAL		
after-landing	after_landing	normal	After Landing	6		action	yes	no	0	Transponder	STANDBY OR AS DIRECTED BY ATC		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	0		action	yes	no	0	Parking brake	SET		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	1		action	yes	no	0	Avionics master	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	2		action	yes	no	0	Throttle: idle for engine cool-down per AFM/POH	IDLING		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	3		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	CUTOFF (to stop engine by fuel starvation)		Stopping the engine by pulling mixture to cutoff rather than switching off the magnetos prevents afterfiring and is recommended by most manufacturers.
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	4		action	yes	no	0	Ignition	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	5		action	yes	no	0	Master switch	OFF		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	6		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	OFF (if aircraft has a fuel shutoff position)	If aircraft has a fuel shutoff position	
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	7		action	yes	no	0	Control lock	INSTALLED		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	8		action	yes	no	0	Tie-down: chock, tie down or hangar as required	SECURED		
shutdown	shutdown	normal	Shutdown	9		action	yes	no	0	Pitot cover	INSTALLED	If applicable