Piper PA-32RT-300T Lance — zoan_harclerode_PA32RT-300T-Lance_Checklist

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

Parking brakesSET
PropellerFULL INCREASE RPM
Fuel selectorDESIRED TANK
Cowl flapsOPEN
NOTETime & tank

STARTING ENGINE WHEN COLD engine_start

Throttle1/2" OPEN
Master switchON
Electric fuel pumpON
MixturePRIME – THEN IDLE CUT-OFF
StarterENGAGE
MixtureFULL RICH
ThrottleADJUST
Oil pressureCHECK

COLD WEATHER STARTING (BELOW 20°) engine_start

NOTEUse of preheat should be considered if available. Rotate engine through 10 blades during preflight inspection.
CAUTIONInsure magneto & master switches are "OFF" before rotating engine manually.
Master switchOFF
External powerCONNECTED
MixtureRICH
PropellerFORWARD
ThrottleOPEN 1/2"
Fuel boost pumpON FOR 5-6 SEC.
Fuel boost pumpOFF
Engage starterROTATE ENGINE THROUGH 10 BLADES
Fuel boost pumpON FOR 5-6 SEC.
Fuel boost pumpOFF
StarterENGAGE
When engine fires,
Fuel boost pumpON
External powerDISCONNECT
Master switchON

STARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT engine_start

Throttle1/2" OPEN
Master switchON
Electric fuel pumpON
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
StarterENGAGE
MixtureADVANCE
ThrottleADJUST
Oil pressureCHECK

STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED engine_start

ThrottleOPEN FULL
Master switchON
Electric fuel pumpOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
StarterENGAGE
MixtureADVANCE
ThrottleRETARD
Oil pressureCHECK

STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE engine_start

Master switchOFF
All electrical equipmentOFF
TerminalsCONNECT
External power plugINSERT IN FUSELAGE
Proceed with normal start
ThrottleLOWEST POSSIBLE RPM
External power plugDISCONNECT FROM FUSELAGE
Master switchON – CHECK AMMETER
Oil pressureCHECK

WARM-UP after_start

Throttle1000 TO 1200 RPM

TAXIING taxi

Parking brakesRELEASE
ChocksREMOVED
Taxi areaCLEAR
ThrottleAPPLY SLOWLY
PropHIGH RPM
BrakesCHECK
SteeringCHECK

GROUND CHECK before_takeoff

Parking brakesSET
PropellerFULL INCREASE
Throttle2000 RPM
MagnetosMAX DROP 175 RPM – MAX DIFF. 50 RPM
Vacuum5.0" HG. ± .1
Oil tempCHECK
Oil pressureCHECK
Air conditionerCHECK
Annunciator panelPRESS-TO-TEST
PropellerEXERCISE – THEN FULL INCREASE
Alternate airCHECK
NOTEEngine is warm for takeoff when throttle can be opened without engine faltering.
Electric fuel pumpOFF
Fuel flowCHECK
ThrottleRETARD
Manifold pressure lineDRAIN

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Master switchON
Flight instrumentsCHECK
Fuel selectorPROPER TANK
Engine gaugesCHECK
Alternate airCLOSED
Seat backsERECT
Cowl flapsOPEN
MixtureSET
PropSET
Belts / harnessFASTENED
Empty seatsSEAT BELTS SNUGLY FASTENED
FlapsSET
Trim tabs – rudder & elevatorSET
ControlsFREE & CORRECT
DoorsLATCHED
Air conditionerOFF
Parking BrakeRELEASE

TAKING THE RUNWAY before_takeoff

Electric fuel pumpON
LightsON AS DESIRED
Approach & RunwayHAVE CLEARANCE & CLEAR VISUAL PATH
Time & TankRECORDED
TransponderON ALT
Cowl flapsOPEN
FlapsSET
TrimSLIGHTLY AFT OF NEUTRAL

TAKEOFF takeoff

NORMAL
PowerMAX 36"/2700 RPM – 5 MINUTE LIMIT
Accelerate to Vr75 TO 85 KIAS
Control wheel back pressureROTATE TO CLIMB ATTITUDE
SHORT OR SOFT FIELD, OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
FlapsSECOND NOTCH
TrimSLIGHT AFT OF NEUTRAL
ThrottleFULL POWER PRIOR TO BRAKE RELEASE
Accelerate to65 TO 69 KIAS DEPENDING ON AIRCRAFT WEIGHT
Control wheel back pressureROTATE TO CLIMB ATTITUDE
After breaking ground, accelerate to65 TO 70 KIAS DEPENDING ON A/C WEIGHT
Gear (Override Engaged)UP
Accelerate to climb speed
FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY

CLIMB climb

Vy (3600 lb) (gear down) (F0) (T/O pwr)89 KIAS
Vy (3600 lb) (gear up) (F0) (T/O pwr)93 KIAS
Vy (3600 lb) (gear up) (F0) (Max. cont. pwr)95 KIAS
Vx (3600 lb) (gear down) (F0) (T/O pwr)77 KIAS
Vx (3600 lb) (gear up) (F0) (T/O pwr)80 KIAS
Vx (3600 lb) (gear up) (F0) (Max. cont. pwr)82 KIAS
En Route105 KIAS
MixtureRICH
Electric Fuel PumpOFF @ SAFE ALTITUDE (ON ABOVE 14,000 FEET)
Transition Altitude abv FL180SET ALTIMETER 29.92

CRUISING cruise

Normal max power81%
PowerSET PER POWER TABLE
MixtureADJUST
Cowl flapsSET

CRITICAL NUMBERS reference

CHT150°F TO 435°F
NOTEOil Temps: Above 60°F OAT 180° - 245°; 30° - 90° 180° - 245°; 0° - 70° 170° - 225°; Below 10°F 160° - 210°
NOTEManeuvering Speeds (Va): 3600# max gross 132; 3242.5 125.75; 2885 119.5; 2527.5 113.25; 2170 107

DESCENT descent

MixtureABOVE 1350°F EGT
ThrottleABOVE 15" MP
PropellerCRUISE SETTING
AltimeterSET TO STATION PRESSURE
OxygenOFF BELOW 10,000 FT

APPROACH & LANDING approach

Fuel selectorPROPER TANK
Seat backsERECT
Belts / harnessFASTEN
Electric fuel pumpON
MixtureSET
PropellerSET FOR GO AROUND
Cowl flapsOPEN
GearDOWN – 129 KIAS MAX.
FlapsSET – WHITE ARC
Air conditionerOFF
NORMAL TECHNIQUE
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Trim95 KIAS
ThrottleAS REQUIRED
SHORT FIELD TECHNIQUE
Flaps40 – FULL FLAPS – 3RD NOTCH
Trim76 KIAS*
ThrottleAS REQUIRED
CAUTIONWhen C.G. is forward of 82 inches, use 90 KIAS approach speed.

GO-AROUND go_around

PropellerFULL INCREASE
ThrottleAS REQUIRED (NOT TO EXCEED 36" MP)
Control wheelBACK PRESSURE TO ROTATE TO CLIMB ATTITUDE
GearUP
FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY
TrimAS REQUIRED

STOPPING ENGINE shutdown

FlapsRETRACT
Electric fuel pumpOFF
Air conditionerOFF
RadiosOFF
LightsOFF AS REQUIRED
PropellerFULL INCREASE
ThrottleFULL AFT
MagnetosCHECK GROUND
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master switchOFF

PARKING securing

Parking brakeSET AS REQUIRED
Control wheelSECURE WITH SEAT BELT
FlapsFULL UP
Wheel Chocks & lockIN PLACE
Tie downsSECURE

SPEED SHEET KIAS reference

NOTETake-off: normal F0 – F10 80 – 85
NOTETake-off: soft & short fld F25 65/69 – 80 – 93
NOTEVx: 77 (G↓ F↑ t/o pwr); 80 (G↑F↑t/o pwr); 82 (G↑F↑max cont pwr)
NOTEVy: 89 (G↓ F↑ t/o pwr); 93 (G↑F↑t/o pwr); 95 (G↑F↑max cont pwr)
NOTEClose door 87 (vents - closed, storm window – open)
NOTEEnroute Climb 105
NOTEMax Gear Retract 106
NOTEMax Flap Ext 109
NOTEMax Gear Ext'g 129
NOTEVno 150
NOTEVne 191
NOTEVa 132 – 107
NOTEE descent: 10"mp – prop full fwd – cowl flaps closed - 109G↓F↓ - 1350° EGT
NOTEBEST GLIDE 92
NOTEE-gear down 87
NOTEDownwind G↓ F10 110
NOTEBase G↓ F25 105
NOTEApch – normal G↓ F40 95 (fwd c.g. 90)
NOTEOver-the-fence **GEAR DOWN** 85
NOTETouch down 65
NOTEShort Field power off 76
NOTEVso 52
NOTEVs 57

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE before_start

STARTING ENGINE WHEN COLD engine_start

COLD WEATHER STARTING (BELOW 20°) engine_start

STARTING ENGINE WHEN HOT engine_start

STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED engine_start

STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE engine_start

WARM-UP after_start

TAXIING taxi

GROUND CHECK before_takeoff

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

TAKING THE RUNWAY before_takeoff

TAKEOFF takeoff

CLIMB climb

CRUISING cruise

CRITICAL NUMBERS reference

DESCENT descent

APPROACH & LANDING approach

GO-AROUND go_around

STOPPING ENGINE shutdown

PARKING securing

SPEED SHEET KIAS reference

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