Mooney M20J_MSE — Paul_Coleman_Mooney_M20J_MSE

Cockpit Preflight preflight_inspection

KeysDash
DocumentsAROW
Fire ExtinguisherCheck Secured
Gear SelectorDown
Circuit BreakersIn
Rocker Switches / Radio Master / AlternatorOff
Magneto / Start SwitchOff
Master SwitchOn
Fuel Gauges (L/R)Check
Check Voltage(push to test)22-24 Volts
AnnunciatorPress to test
Pitot HeatOn
Pitot Heat AnnunciatorIlluminated
Pitot HeatOff
Exterior LightsCheck
High/Low Vac AnnunciatorFlashing
Standby VacuumOn
Low Vac AnnunciatorOff
Standby Vacuum AnnunciatorOn
Vacuum GaugeCheck
Standby VacuumOff
Alt. Static SourceCheck/Off
Cowl FlapsOpen
FlapsTakeoff Position
Master SwitchOff
R Fuel SelectorPull Gascolator Ring (5 sec)
L Fuel SelectorPull Gascolator Ring (5 sec)

Right Fuselage / Tail Cone / Empennage preflight_inspection

Clear
SkinInspect
Access Panels (4)Secured
TiedownRemoved
Elevator, / Rudder / SkinInspect

Left Fuselage preflight_inspection

Fresh Air VentClear
Clear
Skin (8 access panels / Data plate)Inspect
Static System Drain ValvePush Up (3-5 sec)

Left Wing preflight_inspection

SkinInspect
FlapInspect
AileronInspect
Control LinkagesInspect
Tip, Lights and LensInspect
PitotClear
Landing / Taxi Lights LensInspect
Stall Warning VaneUnobstructed
Fuel TankCheck Quantity – Secure Cap
NOTEReduced fuel indicator located in filler neck indicates usable fuel capacity of 25 Gallons.
NOTEVisual fuel quantity gauge is for partial fueling purposes only.
TiedownRemove
Tank VentClear
Main GearInspect
Fuel DrainDrained / Clear
Pitot System Drain ValvePush Up (3-5 Sec)
Gascolator Drain ValveClosed / Check for Leaks

Nose preflight_inspection

WindshieldClean
Left Air InletClear
Left Cowl and FastenersSecure
Cowl FlapInspect
Propeller and SpinnerInspect
Air IntakesClear
Nose GearInspect
Right Cowl and FastenersSecured
Engine Oil6-8 Qts
Exhaust PipeInspect
Right Cowl FlapInspect
Right Air InletClear

Right Wing preflight_inspection

Fuel DrainDrained / Clear
Main GearInspect
Tank VentClear
TiedownRemove
Landing / Taxi Lights LensInspect
Fuel TankCheck Quantity – Secure Cap
NOTEReduced fuel indicator located in filler neck indicates usable fuel capacity of 25 Gallons.
NOTEVisual fuel quantity gauge is for partial fueling purposes only.
Tip, Lights, & LensInspect
AileronInspect
FlapInspect
Control LinkagesInspect
SkinInspect
Baggage DoorLocked
Final WalkaroundComplete

Before Starting before_start

HOBBSRecord
Wheel ChocksRemove
Seats / Belts / Shoulder HarnessAdjust / Secure
PassengersBrief
Magneto / Start SwitchOff
Master SwitchOff
AlternatorOff
Radio MasterOff
Alternate StaticPush Off
Rocker SwitchesOff
GearDown
ELTArmed
HSISlaved
Circuit BreakersCheck
ThrottleClosed
PropellerHigh RPM
MixtureIdle-Cutoff
Parking BrakeSet
Cabin VentAs Desired
Cabin HeatPush Off
DefrostPush Off
Fuel SelectorReduced Tank
Emergency Gear HandleDown and Latched

Engine Starting - Normal Start engine_start

Master SwitchOn
AlternatorOn
Nav / Recognition LightsOn
Annunciator PanelTest
Throttle1/4 Open
PropellerFull Forward
MixtureFull Rich
Boost Pump (Cold Engine)On 3-5 sec / Off
MixtureIdle-Cutoff
AreaClear
StarterPush / Engage (30 sec max)
NOTE“START POWER” illuminates with Magneto / Start switch in start position and must extinguish when released
MixtureRich when engine starts
Throttle1000-1200 RPM
Oil PressureGreen Arc
Engine InstrumentsCheck
Ammeter / VoltsCheck
Taxi / Nav LightsAs Required
Fuel Flow ComputerCheck / Set
Flooded Engine
Boost PumpOff
ThrottleFull Forward
PropFull Forward
MixtureIdle-Cutoff
StarterEngage
NOTEReduce throttle / enrich mixture when engine starts
Warm Engine
Boost PumpOff
Throttle1/4 Open
PropFull Forward
MixtureIdle-Cutoff
StarterEngage
NOTEReduce throttle / enrich mixture when engine starts

Before Taxiing before_taxi

Radio MasterOn
Elevator Trim SwitchOn
AutopilotTest as required
FlapsTakeoff
RadiosSet
TransponderSet / Standby
AltimeterSet
GPSProgrammed

During Taxi taxi

Brakes and SteeringCheck
Directional GyroProper Indication
Magnetic CompassFree and Correct
Turn CoordinatorProper Indication
Attitude IndicatorsCaged / Upright

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

BrakesSet
Fuel Selector (Timer)Fullest Tank
PropellerFull Forward
MixtureFull Forward
Cowl FlapsAs Required
Throttle1900-2000 RPM
MagnetosCheck (<175 RPM Drop, 50 RPM Δ)
PropellerCycle 3X
AmmeterCharge
AnnunciatorsCheck
ThrottleCheck Idle / 1000 RPM
TrimSet for Takeoff
Takeoff Flaps (15°)Visually Verified
SpeedbrakesTested and Retracted
Flight ControlsBox Check
AutopilotStandby (Not On)
Cabin DoorCheck Secure
WindowClosed

Takeoff takeoff

NOTETakeoff Performance – Max Weight, Zero Wind
LightsOn
TransponderSet / ALT
Boost PumpOn
MixtureFull Rich
ThrottleFull (2700 RPM)
Engine Gauges and AnnunciatorsCheck
Rotate at Vr59 KIAS
GearUp
FlapsUp

Climb climb

Cruise ClimbMP 26”/ RPM 2600
Cowl FlapsAs Required
Airspeed90-100 KIAS
Boost PumpOff
NOTEMaintain these power settings and attitude to at least 3000AGL or cruise altitude.

Cruise cruise

NOTECruise Performance – Press Alt / Standard Temp 25°F EGT ROP
PowerSet
Economy Cruise25°F rich of peak EGT
Best Power100° F rich of peak EGT
Cowl FlapsClosed

Fuel Tank Selection cruise

Boost PumpOn
Fuel SelectorOpposite Tank
Boost PumpOff

Descent descent

Seat Belts / Shoulder HarnessFastened
Mixture / PowerAs Required
CAUTIONAvoid continuous operation between 1500 and 1950RPM with less than 15” Manifold Pressure
CHT300° F Minimum
SpeedbrakesAs needed 22” / 2200 RPM

Approach and Landing approach

NOTEIncrease approach speed by approximately 10 KIAS for crosswind landing. Below 10 knots crosswind, use 15° flaps. Flaps UP for crosswind greater than 10 knots.
Boost PumpOn
Fuel SelectorFullest Tank
GearDown & Locked below 132 KIAS
MixtureFull Rich
PropellerFull Forward
LightsOn
FlapsDown below 112 KIAS
Airspeed80KIAS
Short Final70-78 KIAS
NOTELanding Performance – Max Weight

Missed Approach / Go Around go_around

PowerFull Throttle / 2700 RPM
MixtureFull Rich
Airspeed65 KIAS
Takeoff Flaps (15°)After Climb Established
SpeedbrakesRetract
Airspeed76 KIAS
GearUp
FlapsUp
Cowl FlapsOpen
Airspeed86 KIAS

After Landing after_landing

TransponderStandby
Boost PumpOff
LightsAs Required
FlapsUp
Cowl FlapsOpen
SpeedbrakesRetracted

Shut Down shutdown

Radio MasterOff
Rocker SwitchesOff
ThrottleLow Idle (until CHT starts to drop)
MixtureIdle-cutoff
MagnetosOff
AlternatorOff
Master SwitchOff

Emergency Procedure Flows Emergency Procedure Flows

Engine Failures

Engine Failure During Takeoff engine_failure_before_rotation

ThrottleIdle
BrakesApply
Fuel SelectorOff
MagnetosOff
Master SwitchOff

In Flight Restart Procedure engine_restart_in_flight

Airspeed85 KIAS
Fuel SelectorSwitch Tanks
Fuel PressureVerify
Boost PumpOn
Throttle / Propeller / MixtureFull Forward
MagnetosBoth
StarterEngage if propeller stopped
NOTEIf no start, mixture to idle cutoff, then gradually enrichen as engine starts
LandAs Soon As Practicable

Engine Roughness Engine Roughness

Engine InstrumentsCheck
Fuel SelectorSwitch Tanks
MixtureAdjust for Smooth Operation
Magneto / StarterR then L then Both
ThrottleReduce

Cowl Flaps Fail Closed Cowl Flaps Fail Closed

PowerAs Required
MixtureRich
Airspeed120 KIAS
TemperaturesMonitor

High CHT High CHT

MixtureEnrich as Required
Cowl FlapsOpen as Required
AirspeedIncrease as Required
NOTEReduce Power if temperature cannot be maintained within limits

High Oil Temperature High Oil Temperature

NOTEProlonged high oil temperatures will usually be accompanied by a drop in oil pressure. If oil pressure remains normal, then a high temperature indication may be caused by a faulty gauge or temperature probe.
Cowl FlapsOpen as Required
AirspeedIncrease as Required
PowerReduce
WARNINGPREPARE FOR POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IF TEMPERATURE CONTINUES HIGH

Low Oil Pressure oil_system_malfunction

Oil Temperature and PressureMonitor
Landas soon as practicable

Engine Driven Boost Pump Failure Engine Driven Boost Pump Failure

MixtureIdle-Cutoff
ThrottleCruise Position
Boost PumpOn
MixtureGradually Increase
Landas soon as practicable

Engine Fire During Start engine_fire_ground

StarterContinue Starting
ThrottleFull Throttle
If engine starts:
Power1500 RPM until fire extinguished
EngineSHUTDOWN, Inspect for Damage
If engine does not start:
Fuel Selector ValveOff
MixtureIdle-Cutoff
ThrottleFull Forward
Magnetos / StarterOff
Master SwitchOff
AircraftEvacuate
FireExtinguish

Engine Fire In Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Fuel SelectorOff
ThrottleClosed
MixtureIdle-cutoff
Magnetos /StarterOff
Cabin Vents and HeatOff
Cowl FlapsClosed
GearDown / Up, depending on terrain
FlapsAs Necessary
Execute Forced Landing
WARNINGDO NOT ATTEMPT RESTART

Electrical Fire In Flight electrical_fire

Master SwitchOff
Alternator SwitchOff
All electrics EXCEPT magnetosOff
Cabin AirOpen
FireExtinguished
If Fire Is Out:
Master SwitchOn
Circuit BreakersIn, Do NOT Reset
RadiosOn, one at a time
Cabin AirOpen

Emergency Descent emergency_descent

PowerRetard, Initially
Airspeed132 KIAS
GearExtend
Wing FlapsUp
Cowl FlapsClosed
PowerAs Required

Forced Landing Without Engine Power forced_landing

Glide Speed93 KIAS
Seats / BeltsUpright / Locked
GearAs required
MixtureIdle-cutoff
Fuel SelectorOff
MagnetosOff
FlapsFull Down
Master SwitchOff

Forced Landing With Engine Power forced_landing

Seat Belts / Shoulder HarnessSecure
Cabin DoorUnlatched
When landing is assured:
Fuel SelectorOff
ThrottleAs Required
MixtureIdle Cutoff
Magneto / StarterOff
Wing FlapsFull Down
Landing GearUp or Down
Master SwitchOff
Approach SpeedAs Slow As Possible
LandingLevel, Tail Low Attitude

Propeller Overspeed Propeller Overspeed

ThrottleReduce
Oil PressureCheck
PropellerDecrease if control available
AirspeedReduce
ThrottleSet to maintain RPM below 2700

Low Fuel Flow fuel_system_malfunction

MixtureEnrich
Fuel SelectorOpposite Tank

Alternator Overvoltage alternator_failure

Radio MasterOff
MasterOff, then On
If warning light is still illuminated:
Alternator Field Circuit BreakerReset
If circuit breaker will not reset:
Non-Essential Electrical EquipmentOff
LandWhen Practical

Voltage Warning Light Flashing electrical_failure

Radio MasterOff
Non-Essential EquipmentOff
AlternatorOff, then On
If warning light is still illuminated:
Master SwitchOff, then On
If warning light is still illuminated:
Alternator Field Circuit BreakerReset
AmmeterCheck

Landing Gear Fails To Extend landing_gear_malfunction

AirspeedBelow 132 KIAS
Gear Circuit BreakerPull
Gear LeverDown
Manual ExtensionLatch Forward / Lever Back
T-HandlePull (7-20 times) until Gear Down
Stop when Resistance is felt
Visual indicatorCheck

Landing Gear Fails To Retract landing_gear_malfunction

AirspeedBelow 107 KIAS
Gear HandleUp
If Gear Still Down, and Gear Horn On and Gear Safety Bypass Light Illuminated:
Gear Safety Bypass SwitchDepress and Hold until Gear Retracted
Gear Down and Unsafe LightsExtinguished
Gear Circuit BreakerPull
If Gear Still Down Gear Horn Off and Safety Bypass Light Off:
Emergency ExtensionVerify Latched
Gear Relays Circuit BreakerReset
FlightContinue If Desired

Cabin Door Open In Flight door_open_in_flight

AirspeedBelow 95 KIAS
Pilots WindowOpen
AircraftRight Side Slip
DoorPull Shut and Latch

Baggage Door Open In Flight door_open_in_flight

Fly NormallyLand, As Soon As Possible

Inadvertent Icing Encounter icing

Pitot HeatOn
Alternate Static SourceOn, If Required
Cabin Heat, DefrostOn
NOTEAny ice accumulation, limit 15° flaps for approach and landing. Increase approach speeds by at least 10 Knots.
NOTEReference POH for further instruction.

Emergency Exit Of Aircraft Emergency Exit of Aircraft

Cabin DoorPull Latch Handle Aft
Open DoorExit Aircraft
Baggage compartment exit:
Release Rear Seat Back Latches
Fold Rear Seat Backs ForwardClimb Over
Pull Off Plastic Cover
Pull Latch Pin
Lift Red Handle Up
Open Door and Exit Aircraft

Spins spin_recovery

ThrottleIdle
AileronsNeutral
RudderFull Opposite Spin
Control WheelBriskly Forward of Neutral
RotationStop
Wing FlapsRetract
RudderNeutralize, When Spin Stops
Control WheelSmoothly Move Aft
NOTEAvoid flight conditions conducive to spin entry.

Mooney M20J_MSE — Paul_Coleman_Mooney_M20J_MSE_Checklist

Ratings & reviews

Cockpit Preflight preflight_inspection

Right Fuselage / Tail Cone / Empennage preflight_inspection

Left Fuselage preflight_inspection

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Nose preflight_inspection

Right Wing preflight_inspection

Before Starting before_start

Engine Starting - Normal Start engine_start

Before Taxiing before_taxi

During Taxi taxi

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

Takeoff takeoff

Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Fuel Tank Selection cruise

Descent descent

Approach and Landing approach

Missed Approach / Go Around go_around

After Landing after_landing

Shut Down shutdown

Emergency Procedure Flows Emergency Procedure Flows

Engine Failure During Takeoff engine_failure_before_rotation

In Flight Restart Procedure engine_restart_in_flight

Engine Roughness Engine Roughness

Cowl Flaps Fail Closed Cowl Flaps Fail Closed

High CHT High CHT

High Oil Temperature High Oil Temperature

Low Oil Pressure oil_system_malfunction

Engine Driven Boost Pump Failure Engine Driven Boost Pump Failure

Engine Fire During Start engine_fire_ground

Engine Fire In Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Electrical Fire In Flight electrical_fire

Emergency Descent emergency_descent

Forced Landing Without Engine Power forced_landing

Forced Landing With Engine Power forced_landing

Propeller Overspeed Propeller Overspeed

Low Fuel Flow fuel_system_malfunction

Alternator Overvoltage alternator_failure

Voltage Warning Light Flashing electrical_failure

Landing Gear Fails To Extend landing_gear_malfunction

Landing Gear Fails To Retract landing_gear_malfunction

Cabin Door Open In Flight door_open_in_flight

Baggage Door Open In Flight door_open_in_flight

Inadvertent Icing Encounter icing

Emergency Exit Of Aircraft Emergency Exit of Aircraft

Spins spin_recovery

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