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Mooney M20C — doug_sperber_M20C

Mooney M20C · standard normal

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Aircraft Pilot

Engine Start before_start

Tach Time
StepRaise
SeatbeltsFastened
Circuit BreakersAll checked in
Comm.ATIS and Clearance obtained
Electricalswitches, generator and radio master off (exc. fuel and beacon)
Gas selectorDesired tank
FlapsUp and confirm visually
Carb HeatOff
Cowl FlapsOpen
MixtureRich
PropHigh RPM
Master SwitchOn
Boost PumpOn (Check Fuel Pressure), then Off
ThrottlePump 1 to 3 times, then 1/4” open
Beacon or StrobesOn (Nav at night)
BrakesSet
Area & Prop“Clear”
StarterEngage
Throttle1000 RPM
Engine InstrumentsCheck (Oil Pressure & Temp in green)
MixtureLeaned for Taxi
ElectricalOn (Avionics, Transponder, Etc.)
TransponderStandby
Parking BrakeRelease if engaged, Check Brakes before Taxi

Engine Run-Up before_takeoff

AreaClear
Boost PumpOn (Check Fuel Pressure)
BrakesSet
Throttle2000 RPM for 30 seconds, Lean to burn carbon deposits
PropCycle 2-3 times (Check for RPM and Oil Pressure drop)
ThrottleBack to 1700 RPM
Boost pumpOff (Check Fuel Pressure)
Engine InstrumentsCheck (Oil Pressure & Temp in green)
MagnetosCheck (125 Max. Drop, 50 Max. Diff.)
Carb HeatOn, Check for RPM Drop, then Off
ThrottleCheck idle with Carb Heat, then 1000RPM
Parking BrakeRelease if engaged
NOTEPerform Pre-Takeoff Checklist

Pre-Takeoff before_takeoff

InstrumentsCheck/Set (Altimeter, HI, AI, T&B, VSI, ASI)
Gear / Annunciator LightsTest
Gas Selectorto desired tank for takeoff
ControlsFree and correct
TrimSet for takeoff
FlapsSet for Takeoff (2 Pumps)
Gear Handle Areaclear and un-obstructed
Comm. and Nav RadiosSet for departure
TransponderSet and Standby
SeatbeltsFastened
DoorClosed and locked (lever forward) - Window closed

Takeoff (Cleared for Takeoff) takeoff

“LIGHTS” - Strobe LightOn
“CAMERA” - Landing LightOn
“ACTION” - TransponderOn ALT
Boost PumpOn
MixtureRICH
PropHIGH RPM
Doors, Windows, SeatbeltsSecure
TimeTime

Climb-out after_takeoff

ClimbPositive rate
GearUp at 80 MIAS (Apply brakes to stop tire rotation)
FlapsUp at 90 MIAS
Airspeed105-120 MIAS for climb-out
PowerMP 25”, RPM 2500 for Climb
Boost PumpOff (Check fuel pressure)
Landing LightOff
Engine GaugesCheck (Oil Pressure and Temp in green)
MixtureLean as neccessary
Cowl FlapsClose when transitioning to cruise

Approach to Landing approach

Cowl FlapsClosed
Boost PumpOn
Gas SelectorFullest tank
MixtureSet as desired
SeatbeltsFastened
BrakesCheck for Pressure
Landing LightOn
Engine GuagesCheck
Carb HeatOn
GearDown when less than 120 MIAS
GUMPS Check (Approach to Land, Downwind, Base, and Final)

Post Landing (When clear of the runway) after_landing

TransponderStandby
Boost PumpOff
Landing LightOff
FlapsUp
Cowl FlapsOpen
MixtureLean for Taxi

Engine Shut-down shutdown

SwitchesOff (Avionics, Lights)
Throttle1000 RPM
MagnetosGrounding Check (Off, then BOTH)
MixtureLEAN
ThrottleFull Idle (When engine starts to stop)
Master SwitchOff
IgnitionOff and Key out

Preflight preflight_inspection

clean windscreen with vertical strokes only
1.mags off
2.right Tank - fuel level and fuel drain
3.left Tank - fuel level and fuel drain
4.Pitot Tube - clear
5.left Control Surfaces - attach bolts secure.
6.left Brake and Tyre
7.Tailplane Control Surfaces - attach bolts & "bungees" secure.
8.Static Ports - clear
9.Flap Attach Bolts - view both flaps from wing root
10.right Control Surfaces - attach bolts secure
11.right Brake and Tyre
12.front Tyre
13.Prop - undamaged, cowling free of debris first flight of day
14.Oil aeroshell - look behind rear seats - 6 qt. min.
15.Fuel - water contamination - where appropriate, check cowl strainer last

V-Speeds (MPH IAS) reference

Vs: 67
Vs0: 57
Vlo/le: 120
Vfe: 100
Vno: 150
Vm: 132
Vne: 189
Vy (Used): 105
Vy (charts): 80-103
Vx: 80
Rotate: 65-75
Cruise Climb: 115-120
Approach: 90, 80 on short final

Source: Mooney/M20C/doug_sperber_M20C.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: b167985a5d7f4e9ad0f67ba3a0b8e827…

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