Grumman AA-5A Cheetah — Joris_De_Naeyer_GRUMMAN_CHEETAH_AA5A_de_wouw NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Grumman/AA-5A Cheetah/Joris_De_Naeyer_GRUMMAN_CHEETAH_AA5A_de_wouw.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 4a9cf68cabf6546e0bba3103cf6dcb9917cd92c3a521a354d7c52e7dc3b3aa92 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION --------------------- ** NOTE: IMPORTANT: This checklist is not an authoritative document. Full reference must be made to the individual aircraft flight Manual/Pilot Operating handbook as amended. Current ANO and AICs and Pilot Order book/Flying School Syllabus, local procedures, may also be relevant. AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS [ ] Documentation complete and satisfactory, including valid Certificate of Maintenance if required. [ ] WEATHER: Local, en-route and destination forecasts and actuals. [ ] FLIGHT PLANNING: Current AIP/Flight Guide, NOTAMS, Amendments and bulletins. PPR, Daylight remaining, etc. [ ] FUEL: Sufficient to destination and alternates, Contingency. [ ] CHARTS: Current and sufficient coverage for flight. [ ] WEIGHT & BALANCE: Load (passengers, baggage, fuel) within limits. [ ] PERFORMANCE: Take-off, en-route and range, landing. [ ] PASSENGERS: Comfort and safety briefing, emergency procedures. [ ] PILOT: Licence and experience current and valid. Medical certificate valid, fitness for flight. [ ] SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT: For over water flight - dinghy accessible, Lifejackets worn but not inflated, Flares, Transceiver, ELT. [ ] BOOK-OUT: Departure ATC, airfield movements book, aircraft tech. log. [ ] FLIGHT PLAN: File for IFR and International Flights, flight across water and sparsely populated areas. PRE-FLIGHT ACTION OF PILOT IN COMMAND - APPROACHING AIRCRAFT ------------------------------------------------------------ [ ] Check access to taxiways, obstructions, level surface. [ ] Check for fuel / oil spillages. [ ] Remove ANY ice or frost from ALL aircraft surfaces. .......... REMOVE [ ] Remove tie downs and towbar. ................................. REMOVE [ ] Remove external control locks. ............................... REMOVE [ ] Remove pitot cover. .......................................... REMOVE [ ] Remove chocks. ............................................... REMOVE IN CABIN -------- [ ] Control Locks & Covers .............................. REMOVE AND STOW [ ] Parking Brake [ ] Magneto Switches ................................. CHECK OFF, KEY OUT [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Stall Warner [ ] Pitot Heat .......................................... CHECK, THEN OFF [ ] Rotating beacon ..................................... CHECK, THEN OFF [ ] Landing/Nav. Lights ..................... CHECK AS REQUIRED, THEN OFF [ ] Fuel ............................................ ON – CHECK CONTENTS [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Trimmer .............................................. CHECK POSITION [ ] First Aid Kit .................................. IN POSITION - SECURE [ ] Fire Extinguisher .............................. IN POSITION - SECURE PRELIMINARY - EXTERNAL ---------------------- LEFT WING [ ] Flap ............................................. SECURE & UNDAMAGED [ ] Aileron ........................... CONDITION, FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT [ ] Wing Tip .......... CONDITION, SECURITY, NAVIGATION AND STROBE LIGHTS [ ] Aileron Counterweight Access ........................... UNOBSTRUCTED [ ] Wing inspection plates ....................................... SECURE [ ] Wing Surface ............................. CONDITION, UPPER AND LOWER [ ] Leading Edge: dents, stall warner, pitot tube checked. [ ] Fuel Tank ... VISUALLY CHECK CONTENTS, CAP SECURE, FUEL DRAIN, VENT CLEAR [ ] Sump drain LEFT UNDERCARRIAGE [ ] Tyre: condition, inflation, creep marks aligned. [ ] Leg and Fairing: condition. LEFT COWLING [ ] Windscreen: clean, OAT probe secure. [ ] OAT probe: secure, undamaged. [ ] Fuel pump overflow drain: unobstructed. [ ] Air vent: unobstructed. [ ] Air cleaner drain: unobstructed. [ ] Oil breather vent: unobstructed. [ ] Left Cowling ... OPEN, CHECK BAFFLES SECURE UNDAMAGED, THEN CLOSE COWL [ ] Propeller: condition, especially leading edge. EXTERNAL / 1 - NOSE AND RIGHT COWLING ------------------------------------- NOSE [ ] Propeller & Spinner: secure, undamaged. [ ] Cowling: secure, undamaged. [ ] Landing light: secure, undamaged. [ ] Carburettor Air intake: unobstructed. [ ] Nose Leg & fairing: undamaged, tire properly inflated, mud scraper clear. RIGHT COWLING [ ] Right Cowling .................................................. OPEN [ ] Baffles: unobstructed, undamaged. [ ] Cooling openings: unobstructed. [ ] Oil level ................................... NORMAL LEVEL = 6 QUARTS [ ] Oil dipstick .................................. SECURE (FINGER TIGHT) [ ] Vacuum pump vent: unobstructed. [ ] Battery: secure. [ ] Alternator belt: proper tension. [ ] Cowling ......................................... CLOSE, LATCH SECURE [ ] Windshield: clean, undamaged. RIGHT UNDERCARRIAGE [ ] Tyre: condition, inflation, creep marks aligned. [ ] Leg and Fairing: condition. EXTERNAL / 2 - RIGHT WING, FUSELAGE, TAIL UNIT, LEFT FUSELAGE ------------------------------------------------------------- RIGHT WING [ ] Fuel Tank ... VISUALLY CHECK CONTENTS, CAP SECURE, FUEL DRAIN, VENT CLEAR [ ] Sump drain [ ] Leading Edge: condition, check for dents. [ ] Wing Surface ............................. CONDITION, UPPER AND LOWER [ ] Wing Tip .......... CONDITION, SECURITY, NAVIGATION AND STROBE LIGHTS [ ] Aileron counterweight Access ........................... UNOBSTRUCTED [ ] Wing inspection plates ....................................... SECURE [ ] Aileron ...................................... FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT [ ] Flap ............................................. SECURE & UNDAMAGED RIGHT FUSELAGE [ ] Windows: clean. [ ] Skin: condition. [ ] Aerials: secure. [ ] Static Vent: clear. TAIL UNIT [ ] Tailplane/Elevator: full and free movement. [ ] Rudder: full and free movement. [ ] Trim tabs: secure, undamaged. [ ] Tail cone & light: secure, undamaged. LEFT FUSELAGE [ ] Skin: condition. [ ] Aerials: secure. [ ] Static Vent: clear. [ ] Windows: clean. [ ] Door: latches and hinges secure. EXTERNAL / 3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PRE-FLIGHT (NIGHT) ---------------------------------------------------- CABIN [ ] Master switch .................................................... ON [ ] Instrument lights ............................... CHECK RHEOSTAT, OFF [ ] Navigation lights ................................................ ON [ ] Flashing beacon .................................................. ON [ ] Pitot heat ....................................................... ON [ ] Landing light .................................................... ON LEFT WING [ ] Navigation light: illuminated (RED). [ ] Pitot Tube: check for heat. NOSE [ ] Landing light: illuminated. RIGHT WING [ ] Stall warning vane: lift, check if warning horn sounds. [ ] Navigation light: illuminated (GREEN). EMPENNAGE [ ] Navigation light: illuminated (WHITE). [ ] Flashing beacon: operating (ROTATING RED). CABIN [ ] Master switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Navigation lights ............................................... OFF [ ] Flashing beacon ................................................. OFF [ ] Pitot heat ...................................................... OFF [ ] Landing light ................................................... OFF EXTERNAL / 4 - INTERNAL ----------------------- [ ] Seats ........................................... ADJUSTED AND LOCKED [ ] Hatches & Harnesses: adjusted and secure. [ ] Parking Brake .................................................... ON [ ] Radios .......................................................... OFF [ ] Instruments: legible, serviceable, readings within limit. [ ] Controls: full and free movement, correct sense. [ ] Trimmer ....................... CHECK THROUGH FULL RANGE, SET NEUTRAL [ ] Cabin Air Control ...................................... CLOSED (OFF) [ ] Alternate Static ................................................ OFF [ ] Carb. Heat. ........................ FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET COLD [ ] Throttle .................... FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET 0.5 CM OPEN [ ] Throttle Friction ................................. CHECKED AND LOOSE [ ] Mixture ............................ FULL AND FREE MOVEMENT, SET RICH [ ] Master Switch .................................................... ON [ ] Circuit Breakers/Fuses .................................. IN / SECURE [ ] Fuel ............................... OPEN, TANK WITH FULLEST CONTENTS [ ] Fuel Pump ............................... ON, CHECK PRESS 0.5 - 8 PSI [ ] Primer: prime as required and lock. [ ] LOOKOUT .......................... GOOD LOOK ROUND, CALL "CLEAR PROP" [ ] Magnetos ................................... KEYS IN, OPERATE STARTER AFTER START ----------- [ ] RPM ..................................................... SET TO 1200 [ ] Fuel pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Oil Pressure: rising to green arc within 30 secs. [ ] Ammeter: charging. [ ] Suction: registering, press. 4.6 to 5.4” Hg. [ ] Magnetos: check for dead cut. [ ] Instruments: set as required. [ ] Radios: tuned and checked as required, taxi clearance. TAXIING ------- [ ] Brakes: checked before taxiing. [ ] Rudder: movement and steering checked. [ ] Instruments: check in turns DI, Compass Turn Co-ordinator, Attitude indicat. POWER CHECKS ------------ [ ] Position: into wind, clear all around. [ ] Parking Brake .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel: change to fullest tank. [ ] Oil Temp. and Press: within limits. [ ] Magnetos: check. [ ] RPM ....................................... SET 1800 - BRAKES HOLDING [ ] Carb. Heat. .................... SET HOT, MAX. DROP 100 RPM, SET COLD [ ] Magnetos ......... CHECK LEFT & RIGHT, MAX DROP 175 RPM, DIFF. 50 RPM [ ] Suction .............................................. 4.6" - 5.4" Hg [ ] Ammeter: charging. [ ] Oil temp. and Press: within limits. [ ] RPM ....................... TO IDLE, 500 - 700 RPM, RESET TO 1200 RPM PRE TAKE-OFF CHECKS - VITAL ACTIONS ----------------------------------- [ ] T - Trimmer ........................................ SET FOR TAKE OFF [ ] Throttle friction ...................................... FINGER TIGHT [ ] M - Mixture .................................................... RICH [ ] Magnetos .................................. ON BOTH, MASTER SWITCH ON [ ] P - Pitot heather ....................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Primer ....................................................... LOCKED [ ] F - Fuel ................ ON TANK WITH HIGHEST CONTENTS, FUEL PUMP ON [ ] Flaps ...................................... CHECK FULL RANGE, SET UP [ ] I - Instruments: checked and set, directional gyro altimeter, engine T° & pressure. [ ] H - Hatches: doors and windows secure. [ ] Harness: secure. [ ] C - Carb. Heat ................................................. COLD [ ] Controls: full and free movement. TAKE OFF -------- [ ] LOOKOUT: runway, approach and departure paths visually checked, ATC clearance. [ ] RPM: full power. [ ] Engine: Temp / Press, steady within limit. [ ] Airspeed: increasing. [ ] Elevator Control: raise nose at 58 Mph – 50 Kts. ** NOTE: Climb speed: Best angle: 80 Mph (78 Mph – 68 Kts). Best rate: 90 Mph (91 Mph – 79 Kts). Normal: 100 Mph (98 Mph – 85 Kts). AFTER TAKE-OFF -------------- [ ] Engine: Temp / Press, steady within limit. [ ] Radios: set, ATC clearance as necessary. [ ] Altimeter: check. [ ] Fuel pump ....................................... OFF ABOVE 1000' AGL CRUISE / RE-JOIN CHECKS (F R E D A) ----------------------------------- [ ] F - Fuel: "ON" and sufficient, pump "ON" if necessary, tanks even. [ ] R - Radio: "ON" and correct frequency set, joining instructions if required. [ ] E - Engine: Temp / Press, mixture, check for carb. ice. [ ] D - DI: synchronized with compass. [ ] A - Altimeter: QNH set as required. PRE-LANDING CHECKS ------------------ [ ] B - Brakes ...................................................... OFF [ ] U - Undercarriage ............................................. FIXED [ ] M - Mixture .................................................... RICH [ ] F - Fuel .................. ON FULLEST TANK, SUFFICIENT, FUEL PUMP ON [ ] Flaps ........................... AS REQUIRED BELOW 119 MPH (103 KTS) [ ] P - Pitch ..................................................... FIXED [ ] I - Instruments: engine temp & press checked, altimeter set. [ ] C - Carb. Heat ................................. CHECKED, RETURN COLD [ ] H - Hatches: secure. [ ] Harness: secure and fastened. ** NOTE: Speed: Clean: 80 Mph - Flaps DN: 75 Mph. Full flaps landing = 70 Mph. GO-AROUND --------- [ ] Throttle ................................ FULL POWER, CORRECT FOR YAW [ ] Carb. Heat ..................................................... COLD ** NOTE: Speed: 70 –75 Mph (60 –65 Kts). [ ] Flaps: retract in stages at safe height. [ ] Radio: 'Go-around' call, ATC instructions. AFTER LANDING ------------- ** NOTE: Vacate active runway and stop. [ ] Carb. Heat: cold (if necessary). [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Trimmer: neutral. [ ] Throttle Nut ................................................. LOOSEN [ ] Fuel pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Anti-collision lights ........................................... OFF [ ] Electrics ......................................... NON-ESSENTIAL OFF [ ] Radios ............................................ NON-ESSENTIAL OFF SHUT DOWN --------- [ ] Position: into wind, nose wheel straight. [ ] Parking brake. [ ] RPM ................................................ 1200 FOR 30 SECS [ ] Magnetos: check for dead cut. [ ] Radio ........................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle ...................................................... CLOSE [ ] Mixture ................................... IDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN) AFTER ENGINE STOPS [ ] Magnetos ............................................... OFF, KEY OUT [ ] Electrics ....................................................... OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel [ ] Harness: left tidy. [ ] Hatches: doors and windows closed. PRE STALL / AEROBATIC CHECKS (H A S E L L) ------------------------------------------ [ ] H - Height: sufficient to recover by 3000' AGL (if spinning see POH). [ ] A - Airframe: gyros caged, brakes off, flaps as required (see POH). [ ] S - Security: hatches and harnesses tight and secure, no loose articles. [ ] E - Engine: Temp / Press, check for carb ice, mixture RICH, fuel pump on. [ ] L - Location: clear of cloud, controlled airspace, built up areas and airfields. [ ] L - LOOKOUT: 360° turn to check for aircraft, especially below. CONTINUED STALL / AEROBATICS (H E L L) -------------------------------------- ** NOTE: Miscellaneous. WEIGHT & BALANCE ---------------- ** NOTE: Fuel: lb, G US, Lts, Kg, Time table transcribed approximately; refer to original document. ** NOTE: MTOW: ≤ 999 Kg (2200 lbs). BEW: 654 Kg (1442 lbs). Fret: ≤ 54 Kg (120 lbs). Fuel + Pax & Pilots: ≤ 415 Kg (± 4 POB & 150 Lts (40 G US)). SPEEDS ------ ** NOTE: Emergency: 75 Mph 65 Kts. Vx = Best Angle: 80 Mph (78 (81) 68 Kts. Best glide: 83 Mph 72 Kts (with windmilling propeller). Vy = Best Rate: 90 Mph (91(85) 79 Kts. Vb: 119 Mph 103 Kts (Turbulent Air penetration speed). Va = manoeuvring 121 Mph 105 Kts. App speed: Flaps Up 80 Mph 70 Kts, Flaps DN 75 Mph 65 Kts. Landing: 70 Mph 61 Kts. Crosswind: 16 Kts. FIRE ON THE GROUND [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------- (If taxiing, stop clear of other aircraft, fuel trucks/stations, etc.) [ ] Throttle ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] Mixture ................................... IDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN) [ ] Fuel .................................................. OFF, PUMP OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Brakes ............................................. PARKING BRAKE ON ** NOTE: Evacuate to a safe distance upwind, taking fire extinguisher. CABIN FIRE IN THE AIR [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] Master Switch ................................ OFF IF ELECTRICAL FIRE [ ] Electrical circuits: OFF as required. [ ] Fire extinguisher: use as necessary. ** NOTE: Forced landing procedure or diversion as applicable. ENGINE FIRE IN THE AIR [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------- [ ] Throttle ...................................................... CLOSE [ ] Mixture ................................... IDLE CUT OFF (FULLY LEAN) [ ] Fuel ............................................. OFF, FUEL PUMP OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Cabin heather/Defrost ........................................... OFF ** NOTE: Forced landing (without power) procedure. ** WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART. RADIO FAILURE [EMERGENCY] -------------------------- [ ] Radio: check freq, volume, squelch, check avionics selector/switches. [ ] Headset: check plugs secure, change headsets, try hand microphone. [ ] Electrics: check ammeter, master switch, circuit breakers – reset once only. [ ] Transponder ................................................ SET 7600 ** NOTE: Speechless / Transmit blind / Non-radio procedure as appropriate. ELECTRICAL FAILURE [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------- [ ] Electric load: reduce (non-essential electrics/radio only). [ ] Field/Output Circuit Breaker: check / reset. [ ] Ammeter/Low voltage Warning light: check. [ ] If NO OUTPUT: Reset Master Switch ........... OFF FOR 2 SECS, THEN ON [ ] IF OUTPUT RESTORED: Restore essential electrics singly ... RESTORE SINGLY ** NOTE: IN THE EVENT OF REPEATED/CONTINUED ELECTRICAL failure: select only essential electrical services, divert if applicable. Note: radio transmission makes a particularly heavy drain on the battery. ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE-OFF (EFATO) [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------------------- ** NOTE: Immediate actions: Lower nose to maintain emergency airspeed. Select landing area ahead - use flap as necessary. [ ] Fuel ............................................................ OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF ** NOTE: Brief passengers/tighten harness/unlatch door as time permits. ** WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO TURN BACK. ENGINE FAILURE AT ALTITUDE (FORCED LANDING WITHOUT POWER) [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ** NOTE: Immediate actions: Attain and maintain best glide speed – TRIM. Assess surface wind - select suitable landing area. Plan approach pattern - check for cause of failure. [ ] Carb Heat ........................................................ ON [ ] Fuel: change tanks, check sufficient, fuel pump on. [ ] Mixture: check. [ ] Primer ....................................................... LOCKED [ ] Magnetos .................................................... ON BOTH [ ] Throttle: check. ** NOTE: If engine does not restart, R/T MAYDAY call, Committed checks. [ ] Fuel ............................................................ OFF [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ OFF [ ] Harness: tight. [ ] Doors: unlatched. [ ] Crew / passengers: briefed, as time permits. [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF DITCHING AT SEA - DITCHING PROCEDURE (WITHOUT POWER) [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Establish glide, head for coast line or any shipping area, check for causes of failure as time permits.) [ ] Radio ................................................... MAYDAY CALL [ ] Transponder .................................................... 7700 [ ] Harnesses: tight. [ ] Doors: unlatched, DV window open. [ ] Crew / passengers: briefed. ** NOTE: Large swell / Light wind: land along swell, tail down stalled. Light swell / Strong wind: landing into wind, tail down stalled. ** NOTE: After ditching, use survival equipment. ** WARNING: DO NOT INFLATE LIFE JACKETS IN CABIN. ** NOTE: Emergencies by their nature are not standard, and this checklist can only provide a guide to the appropriate actions - in an emergency: PILOT JUDGEMENT SHOULD DICTATE PILOT ACTIONS.