Piper PA-23-150 Apache — Britt_Blakenship_Dan_Seluk_APACHE3_Checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Piper/PA-23-150 Apache/Britt_Blakenship_Dan_Seluk_APACHE3_Checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: bfb6ea35b1a8044494f80c041f3bcd63fca7fd4a7f0ccbec78cb2e74df44e801 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== PREPARATION ----------- [ ] AIRPLANE STATUS .......................................... A.R.R.O.W. [ ] BAGGAGE ...................................................... Secure [ ] WEIGHT .............................................. Within Envelope [ ] CHARTS & NAV EQUIP. ........................................... Check [ ] MIKE AND HEADS. ............................................... Check [ ] PERFORMANCE ................................................ Computed PREFLIGHT — INSIDE CABIN ------------------------ [ ] MAG. SWITCHES ................................................... Off [ ] MASTER SWITCH ................................................... Off [ ] PARKING BRAKE ................................................... Set [ ] FLAPS ...................................... Lower 1/2 with hand pump [ ] CROSSFEED ............................................... Check & off PREFLIGHT — RIGHT WING ---------------------- [ ] FLAP ................. Security, dents, nicks, rivets, cracks, hinges [ ] AILERONS ............. Security, dents, nicks, rivets, cracks, hinges [ ] WING TIP ........................................... Dents and cracks [ ] POSITION LIGHTS .............................................. Secure [ ] LEADING EDGE .................................................. Dents [ ] FUEL ............. Visually check quantity, gas caps and cover plates [ ] OIL ............................ Visually check quantity, min. 6 qts. [ ] PROPELLER ............................................. Nicks, cracks [ ] AIR INLET ....................... No obstructions, generator and belt [ ] COWLING .................................. Fasteners secure and dents [ ] GEAR LEG .................................... Oleo strut 2 1/2" to 3" [ ] TIRE ...................................... Inflation, slippage, wear [ ] CHOCKS ....................................................... Remove [ ] GEAR WELL AND DOORS ..................... Oil leaks, hinges, security [ ] FUEL SUMP .................................. Sample fuel, check drain PREFLIGHT — NOSE ---------------- [ ] NOSE GEAR .................................... Oleo strut 2 1/2" - 3" [ ] GEAR WELL & DOORS .............. Security, hinges, springs, oil leaks [ ] LANDING LIGHT ................................................ Secure [ ] TIRE ...................................... Inflation, slippage, wear [ ] CHOCKS ....................................................... Remove [ ] ANTENNA ...................................................... Secure PREFLIGHT — LEFT WING --------------------- [ ] STATIC AIR INLET ............................. Clean, no obstructions [ ] OIL ............................ Visually check quantity, 6 qts. min. [ ] PROPELLER .......................................... Nicks and cracks [ ] AIR INLET ........................................... No obstructions [ ] GEAR LEG .................................... Oleo strut 2 1/2" to 3" [ ] TIRE ................................... Inflation, slippage and wear [ ] GEAR WELL & DOORS ........................... Oil leaks, hinges, area [ ] CHOCKS ....................................................... Remove [ ] FUEL ................. Visually check quantity, caps and cover plates [ ] LEADING EDGE .................................................. Dents [ ] PITOT TUBE .............................. Cover removed, obstructions [ ] WING TIP .............................................. Dents, cracks [ ] POSITION LIGHT ............................................... Secure [ ] AILERON ........... Area, dents, nicks, popped rivets, cracks, hinges PREFLIGHT — FUSELAGE, LEFT SIDE ------------------------------- [ ] SKIN ......................... Dents, wrinkles, popped rivets, secure [ ] ANTENNA ...................................................... Secure PREFLIGHT — EMPENNAGE --------------------- [ ] HINGES .................................. Security, hardware safetied [ ] TRAILING EDGE ................................................ Cracks [ ] ELEVATOR HORN CASTING ........................................ Cracks [ ] RUDDER TAB ........................................... Neutral, dents PREFLIGHT — FUSELAGE, RIGHT SIDE -------------------------------- [ ] SKIN ......................... Dents, wrinkles, popped rivets, cracks [ ] BELLY ........................ Dents, wrinkles, popped rivets, cracks [ ] BAGGAGE DOOR SECURE .......................................... Secure BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ---------------------- [ ] SEATS AND BELTS ..................................... Adjust and lock [ ] FUEL VALVES ..................................... On - cross feed off [ ] PRIMERS ............................................... In and locked [ ] RADIOS AND ELECT. EQUIP. ........................................ Off [ ] CIRCUIT BREAKERS ................................................. In [ ] BRAKES ................................................ Test and hold STARTING ENGINE --------------- [ ] PARKING BRAKE .................................................... On [ ] MASTER SWITCH .................................................... On [ ] GENERATORS ....................................................... On [ ] FUEL QTY ...................................................... Check [ ] GEAR LIGHTS ...................................... Three in the green [ ] ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP ............................................ #1 On [ ] FUEL PRESSURE ................................................ Normal [ ] PRIME ............................................ 3 to 5 as required [ ] MIXTURE ........................................................ Rich [ ] PROPELLERS ................................................. Foreward [ ] THROTTLE ................................................... open 1/4 [ ] CARB. HEAT ...................................................... Off ** NOTE: FOR EXTREMELY COLD STARTS - Pull Propeller through 4 to 6 times by hand [ ] MAGNETOS ..................................................... All On [ ] STARTER ............................................. Engage #1 first [ ] IDLE ............................................... 800 to 1000 RPMs [ ] OIL PRESSURE / TEMP. .......................................... Check [ ] ELECTRIC PUMP ................................................... Off ** NOTE: REPEAT STEPS 6 THRU 17 FOR #2 ENGINE [ ] TURN & BANK / ROTATING BEACON .................................... On [ ] RADIOS .......................................................... Set ENGINE RUN-UP ------------- [ ] BRAKES ......................................................... Hold [ ] FUEL VALVES ...................................................... On [ ] CROSS FEED ...................................................... Off [ ] MIXTURE ........................................................ Rich [ ] PROPELLERS .................................................. Forward [ ] THROTTLES ................................................. 1800 RPMs [ ] ENGINE & INST. ... CHECK: Oil Temp / Press., Amp. meter, Suction: Gyro/Horiz--4 to 6, Source-------8 to 10 [ ] MAGNETO CHECK ..................................... Max Drop 100 RPMs [ ] PROPELLERS ... Cycle 3 Times. Check: RPM Drop 300 to 400 RPMs, Increase in MAP / Decrease in Oil Press. [ ] CARB. HEAT ............................................... Check Drop [ ] THROTTLES ....................................... reduce to 1000 RPMs [ ] FLAPS .............................. Check Operation with Engine Pump [ ] FLIGHT CONTROLS .................................... Free and Correct [ ] TRIM TABS .......................................... Set for Take off [ ] FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS .............................................. Set [ ] CAPTAINS BRIEFING .............................................. Give BEFORE TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] FUEL VALVES ...................................................... On [ ] CROSSFEED ....................................................... Off [ ] MIXTURES ....................................................... Rich [ ] PROPELLERS .................................................. Forward [ ] FUEL PUMPS ....................................................... On [ ] RADIOS .......................................................... Set [ ] TRANSPONDER .................................................. Mode C NORMAL TAKEOFF -------------- [ ] BRAKES ........................................................ Apply [ ] THROTTLES ........................ 2000 RPMs check engine instruments [ ] BRAKES ...................................................... Release [ ] POWER & AIRSPEED ................................... Full and Monitor [ ] ROTATE ....................................... 73 KIAS (Vmc + 5 kts.) [ ] LANDING GEAR ............... Up when no remaining runway is available [ ] ACCELERATE ................................ 104 KIAS for cruise climb MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF --------------------------- [ ] BRAKES ......................................................... Hold [ ] THROTTLES ..................................... Advance to full power [ ] ENGINE INSTRUMENTS .......................................... Monitor [ ] BRAKES ...................................................... Release [ ] POWER AND AIRSPEED ................................. Full and monitor [ ] ROTATE ...................................................... 68 KIAS [ ] GEAR ................................. Up with positive rate of climb [ ] CLIMB ................ 74 KIAS (Vxse) Until all obstacles are cleared [ ] ACCELERATE ........................... 87 KIAS (Vy) For the climb out CLIMB ----- [ ] POWER ......................... Reduce to 25" MP 2400 RPMs at 500 AGL [ ] AIRSPEED .................................. 104 KIAS for cruise climb [ ] ENGINE INSTRUMENTS .......................................... Monitor [ ] FUEL PUMPS ......................... Secure one at a time at 1000 AGL CRUISE ------ [ ] POWER ....................................... Set to 22" MP 2200 RPMs [ ] MIXTURE ............................................ Lean as required [ ] ENGINE INSTRUMENTS .......................................... Monitor DESCENT ------- [ ] MIXTURES ........................................ Enrich with descent [ ] POWER ................................................... As required [ ] CARB HEAT ............................................... As required BEFORE LANDING -------------- [ ] CARB HEAT ............................................ On as required [ ] MIXTURES ....................................................... Rich [ ] THROTTLES .................................................... 17" MP [ ] PROPELLERS .................................... Full forward on final [ ] FUEL PUMPS ....................................................... On [ ] LANDING GEAR ..................... 3 down and Locked (below 109 KIAS) [ ] FLAPS ................................. Full on final (below 88 KIAS) [ ] SEAT BELTS ................................................. Fastened [ ] FUEL VALVES ...................................................... On [ ] CROSSFEED ....................................................... Off LANDING ------- [ ] AIRSPEED ............................... 83 KIAS On final (blue line) [ ] POWER ........................................... Reduce as necessary [ ] FLAPS ................................................. full on final MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE LANDING --------------------------- [ ] AIRSPEED .............................. 74 KIAS final approach (Vxse) [ ] POWER ....................................... Reduce to idle on flare [ ] FLAPS ............................ Full on final w/ obstacles cleared [ ] BRAKES ................................... Max. aerodynamic and wheel GO AROUND --------- [ ] THROTTLES ................................................... Forward [ ] FLAPS ............................................................ Up [ ] LANDING GEAR ..................................................... Up [ ] AIRSPEED .................... Climb at 87 KIAS (74 KIAS if obstacles) AFTER LANDING ------------- [ ] FLAPS ............................................................ Up [ ] FUEL PUMPS ...................................................... Off [ ] CARB HEAT ....................................................... Off SHUTDOWN -------- [ ] RADIOS .......................................................... Off [ ] THROTTLES ................................................. 1000 RPMs [ ] MIXTURES ................................................ Idle cutoff [ ] MAGNETOS ........................................................ Off [ ] TURN AND BANK ................................................... Off [ ] ROTATING BEACON ................................................. Off [ ] MASTER SWITCH ................................................... Off [ ] CONTROLS ...................................... Secure with seat belt ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF ROLL [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------- [ ] THROTTLES [MEMORY] ........................................... CLOSED [ ] DIRECTIONAL CONTROL [MEMORY] ............................... MAINTAIN [ ] BRAKES ................................................. AS NECESSARY ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF (GEAR DOWN, RUNWAY REMAINING) [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] THROTTLES [MEMORY] ........................................... CLOSED [ ] DIRECTIONAL CONTROL [MEMORY] ..... MAINTAIN, Land on remaining runway [ ] BRAKES ................................ AS NECESSARY TO STOP AIRCRAFT ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LIFTOFF (GEAR UP, COMMITTED TO FLY) [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] MIXTURES [MEMORY] ........................................... FORWARD [ ] PROPELLERS [MEMORY] ......................................... FORWARD [ ] THROTTLES [MEMORY] .......................................... FORWARD [ ] FLAPS AND GEAR [MEMORY] .......................................... UP [ ] AIRSPEED [MEMORY] ........................ MAINTAIN BLUE LINE 83 KIAS [ ] DIRECTIONAL CONTROL [MEMORY] ............................... MAINTAIN [ ] IDENTIFY FAILED ENGINE ..................... "DEAD FOOT, DEAD ENGINE" [ ] VERIFY FAILED ENGINE ................................. CLOSE THROTTLE [ ] FEATHER FAILED ENGINE ....................... PROP CONTROL TO FEATHER [ ] BANK ...................................... 3-5 DEG. INTO GOOD ENGINE [ ] CLIMB ............................. STRAIGHT AHEAD TO ATTAIN ALTITUDE [ ] INOP. ENGINE ............. COMPLETE SINGLE ENGINE SECURING PROCEDURES [ ] LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT BELOW VMC [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------- [ ] POWER [MEMORY] .................................................. OFF [ ] NOSE [MEMORY] .................................... DOWN TO ATTAIN VMC [ ] FLAPS AND GEAR ......... UP (use pump handle for left engine failure) [ ] AIRSPEED ................................................. ATTAIN VMC [ ] SEE "ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT ABOVE VMC" ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT ABOVE VMC [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------- [ ] MIXTURES [MEMORY] ........................................... FORWARD [ ] PROPELLERS [MEMORY] ......................................... FORWARD [ ] THROTTLES [MEMORY] .......................................... FORWARD [ ] FLAPS & GEAR [MEMORY] ..................................... VERIFY UP [ ] IDENTIFY FAILED ENGINE ..................... "DEAD FOOT, DEAD ENGINE" [ ] VERIFY FAILED ENGINE ...................... CLOSE THROTTLE, NO CHANGE [ ] SPEED .................... 83 KIAS (Blue line) or (96 KIAS SE Cruise) [ ] TROUBLESHOOT (LEFT TO RIGHT) A. MAGNETOS ......................... ON [ ] TROUBLESHOOT (LEFT TO RIGHT) B. FUEL PUMPS ....................... ON [ ] TROUBLESHOOT (LEFT TO RIGHT) C. FUEL PRESS/QTY. ............... CHECK [ ] TROUBLESHOOT (LEFT TO RIGHT) D. OIL PRESS/TEMP. ............... CHECK [ ] TROUBLESHOOT (LEFT TO RIGHT) E. FUEL VALVES/X-FEED ............... ON IF TROUBLESHOOTING IS UNSUCCESSFUL [ ] PROPELLER ................................................... FEATHER [ ] POWER ............................. 24" MP / 2400 RPMs ON GOOD ENGINE [ ] INOP ENGINE ..................... COMPLETE ENGINE SECURING PROCEDURES [ ] LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ENGINE SECURING PROCEDURES [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- [ ] THROTTLE ..................................................... CLOSED [ ] PROPELLER .................................... FEATHER (500) RPM MIN. [ ] MIXTURE ................................................. IDLE CUTOFF [ ] MAGNETOS ........................................................ OFF [ ] FUEL PUMP ....................................................... OFF [ ] FUEL VALVE ...................................................... OFF [ ] GENERATOR ....................................................... OFF [ ] ELECTRICAL LOAD .......................................... CONSIDERED ** NOTE: Hydraulic pump on left engine only. Use hand pump to actuate flaps & gear when left engine is out. Gear can be extended with hand pump or CO2. SINGLE ENGINE LANDING [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] INOP. ENGINE .................... ENGINE SECURING PROCEDURES COMPLETE [ ] HYDRAULIC PUMP ................................................ CHECK [ ] SEAT BELTS ................................................... SECURE [ ] FUEL PUMP (OPER. ENG.) ........................................... ON [ ] MIXTURE (OPER. ENG.) ........................................... RICH [ ] PROPELLER (OPER. ENG.) ...................................... FORWARD [ ] FUEL QUANTITY ................................................. CHECK [ ] FUEL VALVE (OPER. ENG.) .......................................... ON [ ] CROSSFEED ....................................................... OFF [ ] AIRSPEED ........................................ 83 KIAS (Blue line) [ ] ALTITUDE ................... HIGHER THAN NORMAL UNTIL LANDING ASSURED WHEN LANDING ASSURED ** NOTE: If the left engine is inop. the gear must be extended with the hand pump or CO2 system and the flaps must be lowered with the hand pump. [ ] GEAR ........................................................... DOWN [ ] FLAPS .......................................................... DOWN [ ] POWER ....................................... REDUCE SLOWLY AND FLARE [ ] TRIM ... AS POWER IS REDUCED (airplane will yaw in the direction of the good engine) SINGLE ENGINE GO AROUND [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------ ** WARNING: AVOID IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT IF GEAR AND FLAPS ARE EXTENDED AND LEFT ENGINE IS FEATHERED!!! [ ] AIRSPEED ....................................... 83 KIAS, (blue line) [ ] POWER ............................................ MAX ON GOOD ENGINE [ ] FLAPS ............................................................ UP [ ] GEAR ............................................................. UP AIR START (UNFEATHERING PROCEDURES) [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------------ [ ] THROTTLE ................................................... OPEN 1/8 [ ] MIXTURE ........................................................ RICH [ ] PROPELLER ................................................... FORWARD [ ] FUEL PUMP ........................................................ ON [ ] FUEL VALVE ....................................................... ON [ ] MAGNETOS ......................................................... ON [ ] PRIME ..................................... THREE STROKES OF THROTTLE [ ] STARTER ... ENGAGE AND HOLD UNTIL ENGINE STARTS, AS ENGINE STARTS REGULATE THROTTLE TO AVOID VIBRATION [ ] WARM UP ....................................... 10" MP FOR 2 - 4 MIN. [ ] FUEL PUMPS .............................................. AS REQUIRED [ ] POWER ................................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] GENERATOR ........................................................ ON GEAR UP LANDING [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------- [ ] NORMAL CHECKLIST .................... COMPLETE (EXCEPT GEAR SELECTOR) [ ] GEAR SELECTOR .................................................... UP [ ] FLAPS ............................................................ Up [ ] APPROACH .......................................... NORMAL WITH POWER [ ] THROTTLES .................................... CLOSE BEFORE TOUCHDOWN [ ] MIXTURES .............................. IDLE CUT OFF BEFORE TOUCHDOWN [ ] MAGNETO SWITCHES ................................................ OFF [ ] FINAL APPROACH ... At minimum speed if time permits use starter to position propeller parallel with wing. [ ] TOUCHDOWN ........................ MASTER SWITCH OFF PRIOR TO CONTACT ENGINE ROUGHNESS [ABNORMAL] ---------------------------- [ ] FUEL PUMPS ....................................................... ON [ ] ENGINE INSTRUMENTS ................................... SCAN FOR CAUSE [ ] MIXTURE .......................................... ADJUST AS REQUIRED [ ] MAGNETOS ...................................................... CHECK [ ] CARB HEAT ............................................... AS REQUIRED ENGINE OVERHEAT [ABNORMAL] --------------------------- [ ] MIXTURE .................................................... ENRICHEN [ ] POWER ........................................................ REDUCE [ ] AIRSPEED ............................. INCREASE (ALTITUDE PERMITTING) LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- [ ] ENGINE .................................. SECURE ENGINE PER PROCEDURE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION — EXTENDING GEAR WITH HAND PUMP [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] SPEED ................................................. 108 KIAS MAX. [ ] GEAR HANDLE .................................................... DOWN [ ] HAND PUMP .......................... PULL OUT AND PUMP 30 to 40 TIMES EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION — EMERGENCY BLOW DOWN BOTTLE [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------------------------------ [ ] SPEED ................................................. 108 KIAS MAX. [ ] GEAR HANDLE .................................................... DOWN [ ] CO2 FIRING RING .................... PULL OUT AS FAR AS POSSIBLE (3") ** WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RAISE GEAR HYDRAULICALLY AFTER CO2 EXTENSION!!! MANUAL EXTENSION OF WING FLAPS [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------- [ ] FLAP CONTROL ................................................... DOWN [ ] EMERGENCY HAND PUMP ............... PULL OUT AND PUMP APPROX 12 TIMES GOING INTO CROSSFEED [ABNORMAL] -------------------------------- [ ] FUEL VALVE, BAD ENGINE ........................................... ON [ ] FUEL PUMP, BAD ENGINE ............................................ ON [ ] CROSSFEED ........................................................ ON [ ] FUEL VALVE, GOOD ENGINE ......................................... OFF [ ] FUEL PRESSURE ............................................... CONFIRM COMING OUT OF CROSSFEED [ABNORMAL] ----------------------------------- [ ] FUEL VALVE, GOOD ENGINE .......................................... ON [ ] CROSSFEED ....................................................... OFF [ ] FUEL PUMP, BAD ENGINE ........................................... OFF [ ] FUEL PRESSURE ............................................... CONFIRM [ ] FUEL VALVE, BAD ENGINE .......................................... OFF ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] FUEL VALVE ...................................................... OFF [ ] FUEL PUMP ....................................................... OFF [ ] THROTTLE ....................................................... OPEN [ ] RADIO ........................................... CALL FOR ASSISTANCE [ ] MIXTURE .............................. IDLE CUT OFF IF FIRE CONTINUES [ ] FIRE EXTINGUISHER ............................................... USE CABIN FIRE [EMERGENCY] ----------------------- [ ] VENTS ........................................................ CLOSED [ ] FIRE EXTINGUISHER ............................................... USE [ ] WHEN FIRE IS OUT .................................... VENTILATE CABIN ELECTRICAL FIRE [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------- [ ] MASTER SWITCH ................................................... OFF [ ] GENERATORS ...................................................... OFF [ ] CIRCUIT BREAKERS ................................ CHECK THEN PULL OUT [ ] ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ......................................... ALL OFF [ ] AVIONICS .................................................... ALL OFF [ ] VENTILATORS .................................................. CLOSED [ ] FIRE EXTINGUISHERS .............................................. USE WHEN FIRE IS OUT [ ] MASTER SWITCH .................................................... ON [ ] GENERATORS ....................................................... ON [ ] VENTILATORS .................................................... OPEN [ ] SWITCHES AND C/Bs ............................... ON (ONE AT A TIME!) ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] MIXTURE [MEMORY] ....................................... IDLE CUT OFF [ ] FUEL PUMP [MEMORY] .............................................. OFF [ ] FUEL VALVE [MEMORY] ............................................. OFF [ ] PROPELLER ................................................... FEATHER [ ] POWER ................................ 24" MP / 2400 RPMs GOOD ENGINE [ ] FLAPS & GEAR .............................................. VERIFY UP [ ] GENERATOR ....................................................... OFF [ ] MAGNETOS ........................................................ OFF [ ] ELECTRICAL LOAD .............................................. REDUCE ** NOTE: IF FIRE PERSISTS, INCREASE AIRSPEED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO BLOW OUT THE FIRE [ ] ENGINE ...................................... SECURE AS PER PROCEDURE [ ] LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE EMERGENCY DESCENT [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------ [ ] THROTTLES .......................................... REDUCE TO 13" MP [ ] PROPELLERS ............................................. FULL FORWARD [ ] DIVE ..................................... 148 KIAS, 108 IN ROUGH AIR DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT [ABNORMAL] ------------------------------- [ ] AIRSPEED ................................... SLOW TO REDUCE BUFFETING [ ] LAND AT NEAREST AIRPORT IF UNABLE TO SECURE SPIN RECOVERY [EMERGENCY] -------------------------- ** NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE IS BASED ON THEORY, NOT ACTUAL TESTS. [ ] THROTTLES [MEMORY] .............................. REDUCE BOTH TO IDLE [ ] RUDDER [MEMORY] .................. FULL OPPOSITE UNTIL ROTATION STOPS [ ] AILERONS [MEMORY] ........................................... NEUTRAL [ ] CONTROL WHEEL ....................... NEUTRAL, THEN FWD. IF NECESSARY [ ] SMOOTHLY RECOVER FROM RESULTING DIVE AIRFRAME VIBRATION [ABNORMAL] ------------------------------ [ ] AIRSPEED ............................... REDUCE UNTIL VIBRATION STOPS [ ] HANDLE CONTROLS SMOOTHLY & GENTLY [ ] LAND AND INVESTIGATE OVERSPEEDING PROPELLERS [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------ [ ] THROTTLE ..................................................... REDUCE [ ] AIRSPEED ..................................................... REDUCE [ ] THROTTLE ...................... ADD SLOWLY AFTER RPM IS UNDER CONTROL [ ] AIRSPEED ................ MAINTAIN BELOW SPEED WHERE PROBLEM OCCURRED ** NOTE: Prop will not feather while overspeeding. While in overspeed condition do not select feather and do not shut down engine. ROUGH AIR OPERATION [ABNORMAL] ------------------------------- [ ] AIRSPEED ....................................... Va: 108 KIAS OR LESS [ ] ATTITUDE ........................ MAINTAIN AND AVOID ABRUPT MANEUVERS [ ] SEAT BELTS ................................................... SECURE STEEP POWER TURNS ----------------- [ ] At least 3000' AGL [ ] Clear area [ ] Configuration: a. Mixtures rich [ ] Configuration: b. Props 2200 RPMs [ ] Configuration: c. Power 22" MP [ ] Pick reference point and line up [ ] Smoothly roll into a 50 deg. bank +/- 5 deg. [ ] Add power to maintain 120 KIAS +/- 10 kts. [ ] Maintain altitude +/- 100' [ ] Roll out after 360 deg. +/- 10 deg. of entry heading [ ] Reduce to 22" MP / 2200 RPMs for cruise SLOW FLIGHT ----------- [ ] At least 3000' AGL [ ] Clear the area [ ] Configuration: a. Mixtures rich [ ] Configuration: b. Power 17" MP [ ] Configuration: c. Props full RPM [ ] Configuration: d. Gear down [ ] Configuration: e. Flaps full down [ ] Slow to 68 KIAS +/-5 kts. (1.2Vs1) [ ] Power to 22" MP [ ] Maintain heading +/- 10 deg. [ ] Maintain altitude +/- 50' [ ] Maintain bank angle +/- 10 deg. in turns [ ] Recovery: a. Full power [ ] Recovery: b. Flaps up [ ] Recovery: c. Gear up [ ] Recovery: d. Maintain heading and altitude [ ] Return to cruise - 22" MP / 2200 RPMs POWER ON STALL - (CLEAN) ------------------------ [ ] At least 3000' AGL [ ] Clear area [ ] Configuration: a. Mixture rich [ ] Configuration: b. Power reduce to 13" MP [ ] Configuration: c. Props full forward [ ] Configuration: d. Gear up [ ] Configuration: e. Flaps up [ ] Configuration: f. Slow to Vr [ ] Apply 55% to 60% of full power and establish climb attitude [ ] Hold heading +/- 10 deg. or bank angle 20 deg. +/- 10 deg. [ ] Announce the onset of the stall (i.e: buffet / stall warning horn near 57KIAS) [ ] Recover Promptly: a. Full power AND [ ] Recover Promptly: b. Decrease pitch [ ] Recover Promptly: c. Level the wings [ ] Return to cruise 22" MP / 2200 RPMs POWER OFF STALL - (DIRTY) ------------------------- [ ] At least 3000' AGL [ ] Clear area [ ] Configuration: a. Mixtures rich [ ] Configuration: b. Power 13" MP [ ] Configuration: c. Props full forward [ ] Configuration: d. Gear down [ ] Configuration: e. Flaps full [ ] Establish an approach descent rate [ ] Increase pitch to induce a stall [ ] Hold heading +/- 10 deg. or bank angle >31deg. +/- 10 deg. [ ] Announce the onset of the stall (i.e: buffet / stall warning horn near 53 KIAS) [ ] Recover promptly as stall occurs: a. Full power - Reduce pitch [ ] Recover promptly as stall occurs: b. Flaps up half way [ ] Recover promptly as stall occurs: c. Gear up (after positive rate of climb established) [ ] Recover promptly as stall occurs: d. Flaps up before 88 KIAS [ ] Return to cruise 22" MP / 2200 RPMs ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LIFT-OFF — COMMITTED TO FLY! [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] Maintain control and establish blue line 83 KIAS [ ] EVERYTHING FORWARD: a. Mixtures [ ] EVERYTHING FORWARD: b. Props [ ] EVERYTHING FORWARD: c. Throttles [ ] Verify blue line [ ] Verify flaps and gear up [ ] Verify blue line [ ] IDENTIFY, VERIFY, FEATHER! [ ] Continue climbing at blue line & secure failed engine with the checklist [ ] Return for a landing MANEUVERING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE --------------------------------------- [ ] Clear area [ ] At least 3000' AGL [ ] Simulate engine failure [ ] Everything forward: a. Mixture [ ] Everything forward: b. Props [ ] Everything forward: c. Throttles full forward [ ] Verify flaps up [ ] Verify gear up [ ] Identify, Verify, Feather [ ] Maintain heading +/- 10 deg. [ ] Maintain Altitude +/- 100' [ ] Power to 24" MP / 2400 RPMs on good engine [ ] Secure failed engine as per checklist [ ] Demonstrate: a. Straight and level [ ] Demonstrate: b. Turns in both directions [ ] Demonstrate: c. Descent to assigned altitude if possible [ ] Demonstrate: d. Climb to assigned altitude if possible [ ] Re-start engine as per checklist DRAG DEMONSTRATION (MEI ONLY) ----------------------------- [ ] Clear the area [ ] At least 3000' AGL [ ] Configuration: a. Mixtures rich [ ] Configuration: b. Power 17" MP [ ] Configuration: c. Props full forward [ ] Configuration: d. Flaps up [ ] Configuration: e. Gear up [ ] Reduce airspeed to Vyse (83 KIAS) [ ] Set critical engine to zero thrust (12"MP) and set right engine to approximately 23"MP and maintain heading, altitude and blue line [ ] Vary airspeed from Vyse and demonstrate effect of airspeed changes on performance [ ] Maintain Vyse +/- 5 kts. & heading +/- 10 deg. and demonstrate effect of configurations on performance: a. Clean [ ] Maintain Vyse +/- 5 kts. & heading +/- 10 deg. and demonstrate effect of configurations on performance: b. Gear down [ ] Maintain Vyse +/- 5 kts. & heading +/- 10 deg. and demonstrate effect of configurations on performance: c. Flaps down [ ] Maintain Vyse +/- 5 kts. & heading +/- 10 deg. and demonstrate effect of configurations on performance: d. Gear and flaps down [ ] Maintain Vyse +/- 5 kts. & heading +/- 10 deg. and demonstrate effect of configurations on performance: e. Critical engine windmilling (idle) [ ] Return to cruise GO AROUND (COMMERCIAL) ---------------------- [ ] Full power [ ] Flaps up [ ] Gear up when no landing is possible [ ] Climb at 83 KIAS Vyse (74 KIAS Vxse if obstacles) [ ] At 500' AGL reduce to climb power, 25/24, and accelerate to 87 KIAS [ ] Set up for another approach (Complete landing checklist) EMERGENCY DESCENT (COMMERCIAL) [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------- [ ] Reduce power to 13" [ ] Props full foreward [ ] Dive 143 KIAS, 108 in rough air VMC DEMONSTRATION ----------------- [ ] Clear area [ ] At least 3000' AGL [ ] Configuration: a. Mixture rich [ ] Configuration: b. Power 17" MP [ ] Configuration: c. Props full forward [ ] Configuration: d. Flaps up [ ] Configuration: e. Gear up [ ] Lower airspeed to Vyse 83 KIAS [ ] Power to idle on critical engine (left, windmilling) [ ] Full power on right engine [ ] Hold heading (3 to 5 deg. bank into good engine) [ ] Establish climb attitude so airspeed bleeds off at 1 kt. per second [ ] Recover at first indication of lost directional control: a. Nose over [ ] Recover at first indication of lost directional control: b. Power off [ ] Recover at first indication of lost directional control: a & b SIMULTANEOUSLY [ ] Recover at first indication of lost directional control: c. Power back up on good engine when airspeed is above Vmc 68 KIAS [ ] Recover at first indication of lost directional control: d. Airspeed to Vyse 83 KIAS MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE OFF (COMMERCIAL) ----------------------------------------- [ ] Brakes on [ ] Throttles full power [ ] Check instruments [ ] Brakes off [ ] Monitor power and airspeed [ ] Rotate 68 KIAS [ ] Gear up with positive rate of climb [ ] Climb at 66 KIAS (Vx) until obstacles [ ] Accelerate to 83 KIAS (Vyse) for climb MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE LANDING (COMMERCIAL) ---------------------------------------- [ ] Fuel valves on [ ] Crossfeed off [ ] Mixture rich [ ] Power and props - reduce and full [ ] Fuel pumps on [ ] Gear down and checked below 109 KIAS [ ] Flaps as required below 88 KIAS [ ] Monitor instruments [ ] Seat belts fastened and secured [ ] Maintain 74 KIAS on final [ ] Power to idle during flare PA-23-150 V SPEEDS (KIAS) ------------------------- [ ] Vso ..................... 53 - Stall flaps/gear down (Gross wt. 3500) [ ] Vs1 ........................................ 57 - Stall flaps/gear up [ ] Vmc ...................... 68 - S.E. Min. controllable A/S (Red line) [ ] Vx ......................................... 66 - Best angle of climb [ ] Vxse ........................................... 74 - S.E. Best angle [ ] Vyse ................................ 83 - S.E. best rate (blue line) [ ] Vy .......................................... 87 - Best rate of climb [ ] Vfe ....................................... 87 - Flaps extended speed [ ] Va .......................................... 108 - Maneuvering speed [ ] Vle ..................................... 108 - Landing gear extended [ ] Vno ......................... 143 - Maximum structural cruising speed [ ] Vne .............................................. 181 - Never exceed [ ] Vlo ...................................... 108 - Landing gear operate PA-23-150 V SPEEDS (MPH) ------------------------ [ ] Vso ..................... 61 - Stall flaps/gear down (Gross wt. 3500) [ ] Vs1 ........................................ 66 - Stall flaps/gear up [ ] Vmc ...................... 78 - S.E. Min. controllable A/S (Red line) [ ] Vx ......................................... 76 - Best angle of climb [ ] Vxse ........................................... 85 - S.E. Best angle [ ] Vyse ................................ 95 - S.E. best rate (blue line) [ ] Vy ......................................... 100 - Best rate of climb [ ] Vfe ....................................... 99 - Flaps extended speed [ ] Va .......................................... 124 - Maneuvering speed [ ] Vle ..................................... 124 - Landing gear extended [ ] Vno ......................... 165 - Maximum structural cruising speed [ ] Vne .............................................. 208 - Never exceed [ ] Vlo ...................................... 124 - Landing gear operate CAPTAIN'S BRIEF --------------- ** NOTE: During this take off I will handle the flight controls and power controls. I'd like you to monitor the engine instruments. If you see anything abnormal, point it out and I will take the necessary action. ** NOTE: If during this take off anything abnormal occurs: - I will abort if we are still on the runway - If we are airborne with sufficient runway remaining, I will abort if the gear is still down. - If we are airborne and committed to fly, I will perform the immediate action procedures, maintain blue line at 83 KIAS and return for a landing - If we experience an engine failure during cruise I will perform immediate action procedures and trouble shoot using the checklist ** NOTE: If I need assistance I will ask for it specifically ADDITIONAL POH DATA ------------------- ** NOTE: GREEN ARC = 57 to 143 KIAS (66-165 MPH) ** NOTE: YELLOW ARC = 143 to 181 KIAS (165-208 MPH) ** NOTE: WHITE ARC = 53 to 87 KIAS (61-100MPH) ** NOTE: RED LINE = 2700 RPMs