Mooney M20J_MSE — Paul_Coleman_Mooney_M20J_MSE_Checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Mooney/M20J_MSE/Paul_Coleman_Mooney_M20J_MSE_Checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: dbd62cae43366ef29886aee0f57d3a7f7acb7179960b8b6124251fdee673b4f2 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== COCKPIT PREFLIGHT ----------------- [ ] Keys ........................................................... Dash [ ] Documents ...................................................... AROW [ ] Fire Extinguisher ..................................... Check Secured [ ] Gear Selector .................................................. Down [ ] Circuit Breakers ................................................. In [ ] Rocker Switches / Radio Master / Alternator ..................... Off [ ] Magneto / Start Switch .......................................... Off [ ] Master Switch .................................................... On [ ] Fuel Gauges (L/R) ............................................. Check [ ] Check Voltage ............................. (push to test)22-24 Volts [ ] Annunciator ........................................... Press to test [ ] Pitot Heat ....................................................... On [ ] Pitot Heat Annunciator .................................. Illuminated [ ] Pitot Heat ...................................................... Off [ ] Exterior Lights ............................................... Check [ ] High/Low Vac Annunciator ................................... Flashing [ ] Standby Vacuum ................................................... On [ ] Low Vac Annunciator ............................................. Off [ ] Standby Vacuum Annunciator ....................................... On [ ] Vacuum Gauge .................................................. Check [ ] Standby Vacuum .................................................. Off [ ] Alt. Static Source ........................................ Check/Off [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... Open [ ] Flaps .............................................. Takeoff Position [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off [ ] R Fuel Selector ........................ Pull Gascolator Ring (5 sec) [ ] L Fuel Selector ........................ Pull Gascolator Ring (5 sec) RIGHT FUSELAGE / TAIL CONE / EMPENNAGE -------------------------------------- [ ] .............................................................. Clear [ ] Skin ........................................................ Inspect [ ] Access Panels (4) ........................................... Secured [ ] Tiedown ..................................................... Removed [ ] Elevator, / Rudder / Skin ................................... Inspect LEFT FUSELAGE ------------- [ ] Fresh Air Vent ................................................ Clear [ ] .............................................................. Clear [ ] Skin (8 access panels / Data plate) ......................... Inspect [ ] Static System Drain Valve ......................... Push Up (3-5 sec) LEFT WING --------- [ ] Skin ........................................................ Inspect [ ] Flap ........................................................ Inspect [ ] Aileron ..................................................... Inspect [ ] Control Linkages ............................................ Inspect [ ] Tip, Lights and Lens ........................................ Inspect [ ] Pitot ......................................................... Clear [ ] Landing / Taxi Lights Lens .................................. Inspect [ ] Stall Warning Vane ..................................... Unobstructed [ ] Fuel Tank ............................... Check Quantity – Secure Cap ** NOTE: Reduced fuel indicator located in filler neck indicates usable fuel capacity of 25 Gallons. ** NOTE: Visual fuel quantity gauge is for partial fueling purposes only. [ ] Tiedown ...................................................... Remove [ ] Tank Vent ..................................................... Clear [ ] Main Gear ................................................... Inspect [ ] Fuel Drain .......................................... Drained / Clear [ ] Pitot System Drain Valve .......................... Push Up (3-5 Sec) [ ] Gascolator Drain Valve ..................... Closed / Check for Leaks NOSE ---- [ ] Windshield .................................................... Clean [ ] Left Air Inlet ................................................ Clear [ ] Left Cowl and Fasteners ...................................... Secure [ ] Cowl Flap ................................................... Inspect [ ] Propeller and Spinner ....................................... Inspect [ ] Air Intakes ................................................... Clear [ ] Nose Gear ................................................... Inspect [ ] Right Cowl and Fasteners .................................... Secured [ ] Engine Oil .................................................. 6-8 Qts [ ] Exhaust Pipe ................................................ Inspect [ ] Right Cowl Flap ............................................. Inspect [ ] Right Air Inlet ............................................... Clear RIGHT WING ---------- [ ] Fuel Drain .......................................... Drained / Clear [ ] Main Gear ................................................... Inspect [ ] Tank Vent ..................................................... Clear [ ] Tiedown ...................................................... Remove [ ] Landing / Taxi Lights Lens .................................. Inspect [ ] Fuel Tank ............................... Check Quantity – Secure Cap ** NOTE: Reduced fuel indicator located in filler neck indicates usable fuel capacity of 25 Gallons. ** NOTE: Visual fuel quantity gauge is for partial fueling purposes only. [ ] Tip, Lights, & Lens ......................................... Inspect [ ] Aileron ..................................................... Inspect [ ] Flap ........................................................ Inspect [ ] Control Linkages ............................................ Inspect [ ] Skin ........................................................ Inspect [ ] Baggage Door ................................................. Locked [ ] Final Walkaround ........................................... Complete BEFORE STARTING --------------- [ ] HOBBS ........................................................ Record [ ] Wheel Chocks ................................................. Remove [ ] Seats / Belts / Shoulder Harness .................... Adjust / Secure [ ] Passengers .................................................... Brief [ ] Magneto / Start Switch .......................................... Off [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off [ ] Alternator ...................................................... Off [ ] Radio Master .................................................... Off [ ] Alternate Static ........................................... Push Off [ ] Rocker Switches ................................................. Off [ ] Gear ........................................................... Down [ ] ELT ........................................................... Armed [ ] HSI .......................................................... Slaved [ ] Circuit Breakers .............................................. Check [ ] Throttle ..................................................... Closed [ ] Propeller .................................................. High RPM [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-Cutoff [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... Set [ ] Cabin Vent ............................................... As Desired [ ] Cabin Heat ................................................. Push Off [ ] Defrost .................................................... Push Off [ ] Fuel Selector .......................................... Reduced Tank [ ] Emergency Gear Handle .............................. Down and Latched ENGINE STARTING - NORMAL START ------------------------------ [ ] Master Switch .................................................... On [ ] Alternator ....................................................... On [ ] Nav / Recognition Lights ......................................... On [ ] Annunciator Panel .............................................. Test [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1/4 Open [ ] Propeller .............................................. Full Forward [ ] Mixture ................................................... Full Rich [ ] Boost Pump (Cold Engine) ........................... On 3-5 sec / Off [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-Cutoff [ ] Area .......................................................... Clear [ ] Starter .................................. Push / Engage (30 sec max) ** NOTE: “START POWER” illuminates with Magneto / Start switch in start position and must extinguish when released [ ] Mixture ..................................... Rich when engine starts [ ] Throttle .............................................. 1000-1200 RPM [ ] Oil Pressure .............................................. Green Arc [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ Check [ ] Ammeter / Volts ............................................... Check [ ] Taxi / Nav Lights ....................................... As Required [ ] Fuel Flow Computer ...................................... Check / Set FLOODED ENGINE [ ] Boost Pump ...................................................... Off [ ] Throttle ............................................... Full Forward [ ] Prop ................................................... Full Forward [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-Cutoff [ ] Starter ...................................................... Engage ** NOTE: Reduce throttle / enrich mixture when engine starts WARM ENGINE [ ] Boost Pump ...................................................... Off [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1/4 Open [ ] Prop ................................................... Full Forward [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-Cutoff [ ] Starter ...................................................... Engage ** NOTE: Reduce throttle / enrich mixture when engine starts BEFORE TAXIING -------------- [ ] Radio Master ..................................................... On [ ] Elevator Trim Switch ............................................. On [ ] Autopilot .......................................... Test as required [ ] Flaps ....................................................... Takeoff [ ] Radios .......................................................... Set [ ] Transponder ........................................... Set / Standby [ ] Altimeter ....................................................... Set [ ] GPS ...................................................... Programmed DURING TAXI ----------- [ ] Brakes and Steering ........................................... Check [ ] Directional Gyro .................................. Proper Indication [ ] Magnetic Compass ................................... Free and Correct [ ] Turn Coordinator .................................. Proper Indication [ ] Attitude Indicators ................................. Caged / Upright BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] Brakes .......................................................... Set [ ] Fuel Selector (Timer) .................................. Fullest Tank [ ] Propeller .............................................. Full Forward [ ] Mixture ................................................ Full Forward [ ] Cowl Flaps .............................................. As Required [ ] Throttle .............................................. 1900-2000 RPM [ ] Magnetos ............................ Check (<175 RPM Drop, 50 RPM Δ) [ ] Propeller .................................................. Cycle 3X [ ] Ammeter ...................................................... Charge [ ] Annunciators .................................................. Check [ ] Throttle ...................................... Check Idle / 1000 RPM [ ] Trim ................................................ Set for Takeoff [ ] Takeoff Flaps (15°) ............................... Visually Verified [ ] Speedbrakes .................................... Tested and Retracted [ ] Flight Controls ........................................... Box Check [ ] Autopilot .......................................... Standby (Not On) [ ] Cabin Door ............................................. Check Secure [ ] Window ....................................................... Closed TAKEOFF ------- ** NOTE: Takeoff Performance – Max Weight, Zero Wind [ ] Lights ........................................................... On [ ] Transponder ............................................... Set / ALT [ ] Boost Pump ....................................................... On [ ] Mixture ................................................... Full Rich [ ] Throttle ............................................ Full (2700 RPM) [ ] Engine Gauges and Annunciators ................................ Check [ ] Rotate at Vr ................................................ 59 KIAS [ ] Gear ............................................................. Up [ ] Flaps ............................................................ Up CLIMB ----- [ ] Cruise Climb ....................................... MP 26”/ RPM 2600 [ ] Cowl Flaps .............................................. As Required [ ] Airspeed ................................................ 90-100 KIAS [ ] Boost Pump ...................................................... Off ** NOTE: Maintain these power settings and attitude to at least 3000AGL or cruise altitude. CRUISE ------ ** NOTE: Cruise Performance – Press Alt / Standard Temp 25°F EGT ROP [ ] Power ........................................................... Set [ ] Economy Cruise ................................ 25°F rich of peak EGT [ ] Best Power .................................. 100° F rich of peak EGT [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... Closed FUEL TANK SELECTION ------------------- [ ] Boost Pump ....................................................... On [ ] Fuel Selector ......................................... Opposite Tank [ ] Boost Pump ...................................................... Off DESCENT ------- [ ] Seat Belts / Shoulder Harness .............................. Fastened [ ] Mixture / Power ......................................... As Required ** CAUTION: Avoid continuous operation between 1500 and 1950RPM with less than 15” Manifold Pressure [ ] CHT .................................................. 300° F Minimum [ ] Speedbrakes ................................ As needed 22” / 2200 RPM APPROACH AND LANDING -------------------- ** NOTE: Increase 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 Pump ....................................................... On [ ] Fuel Selector .......................................... Fullest Tank [ ] Gear ................................... Down & Locked below 132 KIAS [ ] Mixture ................................................... Full Rich [ ] Propeller .............................................. Full Forward [ ] Lights ........................................................... On [ ] Flaps ........................................... Down below 112 KIAS [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... 80KIAS [ ] Short Final .............................................. 70-78 KIAS ** NOTE: Landing Performance – Max Weight MISSED APPROACH / GO AROUND --------------------------- [ ] Power ...................................... Full Throttle / 2700 RPM [ ] Mixture ................................................... Full Rich [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 65 KIAS [ ] Takeoff Flaps (15°) ......................... After Climb Established [ ] Speedbrakes ................................................. Retract [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 76 KIAS [ ] Gear ............................................................. Up [ ] Flaps ............................................................ Up [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... Open [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 86 KIAS AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] Transponder ................................................. Standby [ ] Boost Pump ...................................................... Off [ ] Lights .................................................. As Required [ ] Flaps ............................................................ Up [ ] Cowl Flaps ..................................................... Open [ ] Speedbrakes ............................................... Retracted SHUT DOWN --------- [ ] Radio Master .................................................... Off [ ] Rocker Switches ................................................. Off [ ] Throttle ........................ Low Idle (until CHT starts to drop) [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-cutoff [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ Off [ ] Alternator ...................................................... Off [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FLOWS [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------- ENGINE FAILURES ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------ [ ] Throttle ....................................................... Idle [ ] Brakes ........................................................ Apply [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... Off [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ Off [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off IN FLIGHT RESTART PROCEDURE [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed .................................................... 85 KIAS [ ] Fuel Selector .......................................... Switch Tanks [ ] Fuel Pressure ................................................ Verify [ ] Boost Pump ....................................................... On [ ] Throttle / Propeller / Mixture ......................... Full Forward [ ] Magnetos ....................................................... Both [ ] Starter ................................. Engage if propeller stopped ** NOTE: If no start, mixture to idle cutoff, then gradually enrichen as engine starts [ ] Land ......................................... As Soon As Practicable ENGINE ROUGHNESS [ABNORMAL] ---------------------------- [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ Check [ ] Fuel Selector .......................................... Switch Tanks [ ] Mixture ................................. Adjust for Smooth Operation [ ] Magneto / Starter ................................ R then L then Both [ ] Throttle ..................................................... Reduce COWL FLAPS FAIL CLOSED [ABNORMAL] ---------------------------------- [ ] Power ................................................... As Required [ ] Mixture ........................................................ Rich [ ] Airspeed ................................................... 120 KIAS [ ] Temperatures ................................................ Monitor HIGH CHT [ABNORMAL] -------------------- [ ] Mixture .......................................... Enrich as Required [ ] Cowl Flaps ......................................... Open as Required [ ] Airspeed ....................................... Increase as Required ** NOTE: Reduce Power if temperature cannot be maintained within limits HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE [ABNORMAL] -------------------------------- ** NOTE: Prolonged 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 Flaps ......................................... Open as Required [ ] Airspeed ....................................... Increase as Required [ ] Power ........................................................ Reduce ** WARNING: PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IF TEMPERATURE CONTINUES HIGH LOW OIL PRESSURE [ABNORMAL] ---------------------------- [ ] Oil Temperature and Pressure ................................ Monitor [ ] Land ......................................... as soon as practicable ENGINE DRIVEN BOOST PUMP FAILURE [ABNORMAL] -------------------------------------------- [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-Cutoff [ ] Throttle ............................................ Cruise Position [ ] Boost Pump ....................................................... On [ ] Mixture .......................................... Gradually Increase [ ] Land ......................................... as soon as practicable ENGINE FIRE DURING START [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------- [ ] Starter ........................................... Continue Starting [ ] Throttle .............................................. Full Throttle IF ENGINE STARTS: [ ] Power .............................. 1500 RPM until fire extinguished [ ] Engine ................................. SHUTDOWN, Inspect for Damage IF ENGINE DOES NOT START: [ ] Fuel Selector Valve ............................................. Off [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-Cutoff [ ] Throttle ............................................... Full Forward [ ] Magnetos / Starter .............................................. Off [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off [ ] Aircraft ................................................... Evacuate [ ] Fire ..................................................... Extinguish ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... Off [ ] Throttle ..................................................... Closed [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-cutoff [ ] Magnetos /Starter ............................................... Off [ ] Cabin Vents and Heat ............................................ Off [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... Closed [ ] Gear ................................ Down / Up, depending on terrain [ ] Flaps .................................................. As Necessary [ ] Execute Forced Landing ** WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT RESTART ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------- [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off [ ] Alternator Switch ............................................... Off [ ] All electrics EXCEPT magnetos ................................... Off [ ] Cabin Air ...................................................... Open [ ] Fire ................................................... Extinguished IF FIRE IS OUT: [ ] Master Switch .................................................... On [ ] Circuit Breakers ................................... In, Do NOT Reset [ ] Radios ............................................ On, one at a time [ ] Cabin Air ...................................................... Open EMERGENCY DESCENT [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------ [ ] Power ............................................. Retard, Initially [ ] Airspeed ................................................... 132 KIAS [ ] Gear ......................................................... Extend [ ] Wing Flaps ....................................................... Up [ ] Cowl Flaps ................................................... Closed [ ] Power ................................................... As Required FORCED LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------------ [ ] Glide Speed ................................................. 93 KIAS [ ] Seats / Belts ...................................... Upright / Locked [ ] Gear .................................................... As required [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle-cutoff [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... Off [ ] Magnetos ........................................................ Off [ ] Flaps ..................................................... Full Down [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off FORCED LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------------- [ ] Seat Belts / Shoulder Harness ................................ Secure [ ] Cabin Door ................................................ Unlatched WHEN LANDING IS ASSURED: [ ] Fuel Selector ................................................... Off [ ] Throttle ................................................ As Required [ ] Mixture ................................................. Idle Cutoff [ ] Magneto / Starter ............................................... Off [ ] Wing Flaps ................................................ Full Down [ ] Landing Gear ............................................. Up or Down [ ] Master Switch ................................................... Off [ ] Approach Speed .................................. As Slow As Possible [ ] Landing .................................... Level, Tail Low Attitude PROPELLER OVERSPEED [ABNORMAL] ------------------------------- [ ] Throttle ..................................................... Reduce [ ] Oil Pressure .................................................. Check [ ] Propeller ............................. Decrease if control available [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... Reduce [ ] Throttle ............................. Set to maintain RPM below 2700 LOW FUEL FLOW [ABNORMAL] ------------------------- [ ] Mixture ...................................................... Enrich [ ] Fuel Selector ......................................... Opposite Tank ALTERNATOR OVERVOLTAGE [ABNORMAL] ---------------------------------- [ ] Radio Master .................................................... Off [ ] Master ................................................. Off, then On IF WARNING LIGHT IS STILL ILLUMINATED: [ ] Alternator Field Circuit Breaker .............................. Reset IF CIRCUIT BREAKER WILL NOT RESET: [ ] Non-Essential Electrical Equipment .............................. Off [ ] Land ................................................. When Practical VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING [ABNORMAL] ------------------------------------------ [ ] Radio Master .................................................... Off [ ] Non-Essential Equipment ......................................... Off [ ] Alternator ............................................. Off, then On IF WARNING LIGHT IS STILL ILLUMINATED: [ ] Master Switch .......................................... Off, then On IF WARNING LIGHT IS STILL ILLUMINATED: [ ] Alternator Field Circuit Breaker .............................. Reset [ ] Ammeter ....................................................... Check LANDING GEAR FAILS TO EXTEND [ABNORMAL] ---------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed ............................................. Below 132 KIAS [ ] Gear Circuit Breaker ........................................... Pull [ ] Gear Lever ..................................................... Down [ ] Manual Extension ......................... Latch Forward / Lever Back [ ] T-Handle .......................... Pull (7-20 times) until Gear Down [ ] ....................................... Stop when Resistance is felt [ ] Visual indicator .............................................. Check LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT [ABNORMAL] ----------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed ............................................. Below 107 KIAS [ ] Gear Handle ...................................................... Up IF GEAR STILL DOWN, AND GEAR HORN ON AND GEAR SAFETY BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED: [ ] Gear Safety Bypass Switch ..... Depress and Hold until Gear Retracted [ ] Gear Down and Unsafe Lights ............................ Extinguished [ ] Gear Circuit Breaker ........................................... Pull IF GEAR STILL DOWN GEAR HORN OFF AND SAFETY BYPASS LIGHT OFF: [ ] Emergency Extension .................................. Verify Latched [ ] Gear Relays Circuit Breaker ................................... Reset [ ] Flight .......................................... Continue If Desired CABIN DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT [ABNORMAL] ------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed .............................................. Below 95 KIAS [ ] Pilots Window .................................................. Open [ ] Aircraft ............................................ Right Side Slip [ ] Door ............................................ Pull Shut and Latch BAGGAGE DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT [ABNORMAL] --------------------------------------- [ ] Fly Normally .............................. Land, As Soon As Possible INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER [ABNORMAL] --------------------------------------- [ ] Pitot Heat ....................................................... On [ ] Alternate Static Source ............................. On, If Required [ ] Cabin Heat, Defrost .............................................. On ** NOTE: Any ice accumulation, limit 15° flaps for approach and landing. Increase approach speeds by at least 10 Knots. ** NOTE: Reference POH for further instruction. EMERGENCY EXIT OF AIRCRAFT [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- [ ] Cabin Door .................................... Pull Latch Handle Aft [ ] Open Door ............................................. Exit Aircraft BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT EXIT: [ ] Release Rear Seat Back Latches [ ] Fold Rear Seat Backs Forward ............................. Climb Over [ ] Pull Off Plastic Cover [ ] Pull Latch Pin [ ] Lift Red Handle Up [ ] Open Door and Exit Aircraft SPINS [EMERGENCY] ------------------ [ ] Throttle ....................................................... Idle [ ] Ailerons .................................................... Neutral [ ] Rudder ........................................... Full Opposite Spin [ ] Control Wheel ............................ Briskly Forward of Neutral [ ] Rotation ....................................................... Stop [ ] Wing Flaps .................................................. Retract [ ] Rudder .................................. Neutralize, When Spin Stops [ ] Control Wheel ..................................... Smoothly Move Aft ** NOTE: Avoid flight conditions conducive to spin entry.