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Piper PA-34-200 Seneca — jochman-clseneca

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca · standard normal

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Engine Failure engine_failure_in_flight

Minimum Control Speed80 MPH
Blue Line Speed105 MPH
Mixture, Prop, ThrottleFORWARD
Flaps & GearRETRACT
Electric Fuel PumpsON
IdentifyDEAD FOOT = DEAD ENGINE
VerifyRETARD THROTTLE
Propeller of Dead EngineFEATHER
Mixture of Dead EngineIDLE CUT OFF
TrimAS REQUIRED
Bank5º TO GOOD ENGINE
Fuel Pump of Dead EngineOFF
Magnetos of Dead EngineOFF
Cowl Flaps of Dead EngineCLOSE
Cowl Flaps of Good EngineAS NEEDED
Alternator of Dead EngineOFF
Electrical LoadREDUCE
Fuel to Dead EngineOFF
Fuel to Good EngineON or CROSSFEED
Fuel Pump of Good EngineOFF

Restart Engine engine_restart_in_flight

MixtureAS REQUIRED
Fuel Boost PumpON
Fuel SelectorCROSSFEED
MagnetosSELECT L or R ONLY
Alternate AirON

Unfeathering Procedure engine_restart_in_flight

Fuel Selector Dead EngineON
Fuel Pump on Dead EngineOFF
ThrottleOPEN ¼ INCH
PropFORWARD
MixtureRICH
Magneto SwitchesON
StarterENGAGE, PROP WINDMILLS
ThrottleRETARD, ENGINE WARM
If engine does not start
Prime w/Fuel Pump3 SECONDS
Repeat StepsSTEPS 6, 7, 8
AlternatorON

Before Engine Start before_start

SeatsADJUSTED
Seat Belts, HarnessFASTENED
Parking BrakeSET
Circuit BreakersIN
RadiosOFF
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Alternate AirOFF
AlternatorsON

Starting Engines engine_start

Mixture ControlsIDLE CUT-OFF
Throttle ControlsOPEN ½ INCH
Propeller ControlsFORWARD
Master SwitchON
Magneto SwitchsON
Electric Fuel PumpON
Mixture ControlRICH FOR 3 SEC.
Propeller AreaCLEAR
StarterENGAGE
Mixture ControlADVANCE
Oil PressureCHECK
Repeat Steps 8-11 for Other EngineAS REQUIRED
Electric Fuel PumpsOFF

Hot Engine Start engine_start

Mixture ControlsIDLE CUT-OFF
Throttle ControlsOPEN ½ INCH
Propeller ControlsFORWARD
Master SwitchON
Magneto SwitchON
Electric Fuel PumpOFF
Propeller AreaCLEAR
StarterENGAGE
Mixture ControlADVANCE
Oil PressureCHECK
Repeat Steps 7-10 for Other EngineAS REQUIRED

Flooded Engine Start engine_start

Mixture ControlsIDLE CUT-OFF
Throttle ControlsFULL FORWARD
Propeller ControlsFORWARD
Master SwitchON
Magneto SwitchON
Electric Fuel PumpOFF
Propeller AreaCLEAR
StarterENGAGE
NOTEWhen engine fires, retard throttle and advance mixture slowly.

Pre-Takeoff Check before_takeoff

Parking BrakeON
Engine Run-Up
Mixture ControlsFORWARD
Propeller ControlsFORWARD
Throttle Controls1500 RPM
Propeller ControlsCHECK FEATHER
Throttle Controls2000 RPM
Propeller GovernorCHECK
Propeller ControlsEXERCISE
Propeller ControlsFULL FORWARD
Alternate Air ControlsCHECK OFF/ON
Engine GaugesGREEN
Vacuum Gauge4.5 to 5.2
MagnetosCHECK
AlternatorsCHECK
Throttles800-1000 RPM
FuelON
AlternatorsON
AltimeterSET
Attitude IndicatorSET
Directional GyroSET
ClockWOUND & SET
MixturesSET

Pre-Takeoff Check - Continued before_takeoff

PropellersFORWARD
Friction LockADJUST
Alternate AirOFF
Cowl FlapsSET
Seat BacksERECT
Wing FlapsSET
Trim (Stabilator & Rudder)SET
Seat Belts, HarnessesFASTENED
Empty Seat BeltsFASTENED
ControlsFREE & CORRECT
DoorsLATCHED
Electric Fuel PumpsON
Pitot HeatAS REQUIRED
TransponderON
LightsAS REQUIRED

Pre-Landing Check before_landing

Seat BacksERECT
Seat Belts, HarnessesFASTENED
Fuel SelectorsON
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED
Electric Fuel PumpsON
Mixture ControlsRICH
Propellers2500 RPM
Landing GearDOWN
FlapsAS REQUIRED

Post Landing Check after_landing

Wing FlapsRETRACT
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Electric Fuel PumpsOFF

Shut Down shutdown

Radios and Electric EquipmentOFF
Mixture ControlsIDLE CUT-OFF
Magneto SwitchesOFF
Master SwitchOFF
AlternatorsOFF
Parking BrakeAS REQUIRED

Aircraft Performance Speeds reference

VS0 – Landing configuration stall at gross weight, power off69 MPH
VS1 – Cruise configuration stall at gross weight, power off76 MPH
1.3 VS0 – Fence Speed95 MPH
1.5 VS0 – Approach Speed105 MPH
VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed90 MPH
VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed105 MPH
Normal Cruise24 Hg 2400 RPM
Slow Cruise23 Hg 2300 RPM
VFE – Max. Flap Extension125 MPH
VLE – Max. Gear Extension150 MPH
VLR – Max. Gear Retraction125 MPH
VA – Maneuvering Speed133-146 MPH
VNO – Top of Green Arc190 MPH
VNE – Red Line – Never Exceed217 MPH
VMC – Minimum Control Speed with Critical Engine Inoperative (Red Radial)80 MPH
VXSE – Best Angle of Climb Speed, One Engine Inoperative90 MPH
VYSE – Best Rate of Climb Speed, One Engine Inoperative105 MPH

Source: Piper/PA-34-200 Seneca/jochman-clseneca.txt

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