5aee30426b623c04a21570ac9dcfffe539db805b09543909ab82b2c95e02add8 Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH. Equipment variations exist across AA-5B production. Avionics, fuel capacity, and optional equipment differ by aircraft. Verify all items against the specific aircraft POH before use.

Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio station license, operating handbook, weight-and-balance data ON BOARD AND CURRENT Canopy — inspect sliding canopy rails, latch mechanism, and seal; confirm canopy opens, closes, and locks properly RAILS CLEAN, LATCH FUNCTIONAL, SEAL INTACT Cockpit — check for loose objects; confirm flight controls, seats, and interior are secure CLEAN AND SECURE Fuel quantity — remove caps and visually verify level in each tank; compare to quantity indicators; confirm adequate for flight with required reserves VERIFIED, ADEQUATE Fuel caps — both wings REINSTALLED AND SECURE Fuel sumps — drain each sump; inspect sample for water, sediment, and correct color and smell CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION Left wing leading edge, skin, and fuel tank area — inspect for deformation, fuel staining, or impact damage NO DAMAGE OR STAINING Left aileron — condition, hinge hardware, and range of travel SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT Left main gear — tire condition and inflation, wheel fairing secure if installed SERVICEABLE Engine cowling — latches and fasteners secure; no oil or fuel staining on exterior SECURE, NO LEAKS Engine oil level — dipstick check; cap reinstalled WITHIN ACCEPTABLE RANGE PER POH, CAP SECURE Engine compartment — hoses, wiring, exhaust, and induction system for leaks, chafing, or damage CLEAR AND SECURE Carburetor air intake — inlet clear of debris or obstruction UNOBSTRUCTED Propeller and spinner — inspect blades for nicks, cracks, and gouges; spinner secure BLADES SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE Nose gear — strut extension, tire condition, and tow bar removed STRUT EXTENDED NORMALLY, TIRE SERVICEABLE, TOW BAR OFF Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear COVER REMOVED, CLEAR Static port(s) — clear and unobstructed CLEAR Right wing — leading edge, skin, fuel tank area, aileron, wingtip, and navigation light UNDAMAGED, ALL SECURE Right main gear — tire condition and inflation, wheel fairing secure if installed SERVICEABLE Stabilator — inspect entire surface for damage; confirm anti-servo tab and hinge hardware secure; verify free and correct movement UNDAMAGED, HINGES SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT Vertical stabilizer and rudder — condition, hinge hardware, and free movement UNDAMAGED, FREE MOVEMENT Tie-downs and wheel chocks — all removed REMOVED Antennas — all externally visible SECURE AND UNDAMAGED

Canopy — open for entry; inspect rail and latch as occupants board INSPECTED Seats — fore-aft position adjusted and locked for all occupants ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND SNUG Passenger briefing — seatbelts, canopy latching and emergency opening, emergency egress, no smoking, sterile cockpit during critical phases COMPLETED Canopy — close, slide fully aft, and engage latch; confirm locked CLOSED AND LATCHED Flight controls — full travel; confirm ailerons, stabilator, and rudder move freely and in correct direction FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE Parking brake SET Fuel selector BOTH Avionics master switch OFF (protect avionics during start) All electrical switches — lights, strobes, pitot heat OFF Circuit breakers ALL IN Elevator trim (stabilator trim) SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Mixture RICH Throttle CLOSED / IDLE Carburetor heat COLD (OFF)

Area clear — visually confirm propeller arc free of persons and objects CLEAR; ANNOUNCE ‘CLEAR PROP’ Battery master switch ON Beacon / anti-collision light ON Fuel selector BOTH Throttle — set approximately open per POH cold-start guidance SET PER POH Mixture RICH Carburetor heat COLD (OFF) FOR START Primer — pump per POH for ambient conditions; lock after priming PRIMED PER POH, LOCKED Ignition switch BOTH Starter — engage; release promptly when engine fires ENGAGED THEN RELEASED Throttle — after start REDUCE TO IDLE TO STABILIZE Oil pressure — verify rise within first 30 seconds; shut down if pressure does not rise promptly RISING NORMALLY Avionics master switch ON (after engine stable) Engine instruments — verify oil pressure in green, no warning indications NORMAL

Avionics — COM, NAV, transponder, GPS power-on and self-test SELF-TESTS COMPLETE, OPERATIONAL Altimeter — set current altimeter setting; verify indication near field elevation SET AND CONFIRMED Heading indicator — align with magnetic compass while stationary ALIGNED ATIS or weather — obtain current information OBTAINED AND NOTED Transponder — set squawk code CODE SET, ALT MODE Taxi clearance or CTAF call OBTAINED / ANNOUNCED Taxi and landing lights ON AS APPROPRIATE Parking brake RELEASE WHEN READY TO TAXI Brakes — test with brief application after first forward movement EFFECTIVE Gyroscopic instruments during taxi — attitude indicator erecting, turn coordinator responding to turns FUNCTIONING NORMALLY

Parking brake SET Run-up position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and clear of loose gravel or debris CONFIRMED Flight controls — re-confirm full and free movement, correct response FULL AND FREE, CORRECT Fuel selector BOTH Mixture RICH (or leaned for field elevation per POH) Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before advancing to run-up power OIL TEMP IN GREEN Throttle — advance to run-up power per POH SET PER POH Magnetos — check LEFT then RIGHT; note RPM drop on each; return to BOTH; drops and differential within POH limits BOTH CHECKED, WITHIN LIMITS Carburetor heat — apply hot air; note slight RPM drop indicating carburetor is receiving hot air; confirm RPM returns when heat is removed CONFIRMED, HEAT OFF FOR TAKEOFF Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure and temperature BOTH IN GREEN Throttle — reduce to idle; smooth response, no roughness or stumble SMOOTH AT IDLE Suction / vacuum gauge IN NORMAL RANGE Ammeter and electrical system INDICATING CHARGE Stabilator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Transponder ALT (or per ATC instruction) Strobes and landing light ON Canopy — fully closed and latched CLOSED AND LATCHED Abort plan — available runway remaining, abort decision speed, and intended action identified REVIEWED

Traffic and runway — final approach clear, runway clear in both directions CLEAR Throttle — advance smoothly to full power FULL POWER CONFIRMED Engine instruments — verify oil pressure and RPM normal at takeoff power NORMAL Directional control — apply rudder as needed to track runway centerline; stabilator becomes effective early due to low-wing design TRACKING CENTERLINE Rotate — apply smooth aft pressure on the control yoke at Vr per POH ROTATE PER POH Positive rate of climb — confirm on VSI and altimeter CONFIRMED Airspeed — establish Vx or Vy per conditions and POH ESTABLISHED PER POH

Airspeed — best-rate or best-angle climb per conditions and POH ESTABLISHED PER POH Throttle — full power or reduced per POH climb power schedule SET PER POH Carburetor heat — apply if conditions favor icing; monitor for RPM change AS REQUIRED Mixture — rich or leaned progressively at higher density altitudes per POH SET PER POH Engine instruments — oil temperature and pressure in normal range NORMAL Fuel selector — confirm BOTH BOTH Fuel quantity — periodic cross-check against planned fuel burn CHECKED Traffic scan — low-wing configuration limits upward visibility; clear above and ahead CONTINUOUS

Throttle — set cruise power per POH SET PER POH Mixture — lean for cruise altitude and power per POH; monitor EGT or RPM as applicable LEANED PER POH Stabilator trim — adjust for hands-off level flight TRIMMED Fuel selector — confirm BOTH or select per POH fuel management guidance PER POH Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure; all in normal range NORMAL Carburetor heat — apply periodically or when icing conditions suspected AS REQUIRED Fuel quantity — monitor both tanks; cross-check against elapsed time and planned burn CHECKED Flight instruments — heading indicator, altimeter, attitude indicator cross-check CONSISTENT Electrical system — ammeter indicating charge, no unusual loads NORMAL

ATIS or destination weather — obtain current information OBTAINED Altimeter — update to destination altimeter setting UPDATED Throttle — reduce to cruise descent power; avoid prolonged idle to prevent shock cooling SET PER POH; AVOID PROLONGED IDLE Mixture — enrich progressively as descending to lower altitudes ENRICHED AS REQUIRED Carburetor heat — apply as power is reduced; monitor for icing AS REQUIRED Fuel selector BOTH Fuel quantity — verify adequate for pattern and approach CONFIRMED ADEQUATE Airspeed — remain within maneuvering speed if turbulence encountered MONITORED PER POH

Fuel selector BOTH Mixture RICH Carburetor heat — apply before reducing power for approach; confirm no ice present APPLIED; COLD BEFORE FINAL POWER REDUCTION Canopy — confirm fully closed and latched CLOSED AND LATCHED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants TIGHTENED AND SECURE Landing light ON Traffic pattern — spacing, altitude, and runway selection confirmed ESTABLISHED Airspeed — established on approach at appropriate speed per POH PER POH

Runway — confirm clear; landing clearance or CTAF call made CLEAR, CLEARANCE OBTAINED Airspeed — stabilized approach speed per POH on final STABLE PER POH Flare — gradual reduction of rate of descent; stabilator authority is good; avoid over-rotation SMOOTH Touchdown — main wheels first in normal landing attitude MAINS FIRST Directional control on rollout — use rudder; differential braking as needed TRACKING CENTERLINE Braking — apply as needed after weight is on wheels AS REQUIRED Throttle — confirm idle after touchdown IDLE

Throttle — advance promptly to full power FULL POWER Carburetor heat COLD (OFF) — maximum power for go-around Pitch — establish climb attitude; counter pitch change from power addition CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED Airspeed — accelerate to Vy or climb speed per POH ESTABLISHED PER POH Mixture RICH Positive rate of climb — confirm on VSI CONFIRMED Traffic pattern re-entry — announce position and intentions on CTAF or advise ATC ANNOUNCED / COORDINATED

Carburetor heat COLD (OFF) Landing light OFF (as appropriate) Strobes — off after clearing active runway OFF Flaps — retract after clearing runway RETRACTED Transponder STANDBY OR OFF PER LOCAL PROCEDURE Parking brake — set when at parking position SET Throttle — idle for engine cool-down period per POH before shutdown IDLE, COOLING DOWN Avionics and radios OFF Mixture — pull to idle cut-off to shut down engine IDLE CUT-OFF (ENGINE STOPS) Ignition switch OFF Master switch OFF Canopy — open and secure in open position OPEN AND SECURED Fuel selector BOTH OR OFF PER LOCAL POLICY Tie-downs and wheel chocks — secure aircraft INSTALLED Flight log and squawks — record flight time and any defects noted COMPLETED