Piper PA-34-200 Seneca — Piper_PA_34_200T_Turbo_Seneca_Normal

PREPARATION preflight_inspection

WeatherSUITABLE
Weight & BalanceCOMPUTED & WITHIN LIMITS
PerformanceCOMPUTED
Airplane DocumentsCHECKED
VOR AccuracyCHECKED
Hobbs and TachRECORDED

INTERIOR PREFLIGHT FLOW preflight_inspection

Crossfeed DrainsDRAINED
HeaterOFF
Trim IndicatorsNEUTRAL
FlapsOPERATION CHECKED
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Mixture ControlsIDLE/CUTOFF
Avionics Master SwitchOFF
Landing Gear HandleCHECKED DOWN
Flight ControlsFREE
Starter / Magneto SwitchesOFF
Pitot Static SystemDRAINED
Master SwitchON
Landing Gear Lights3 GREEN
Exterior Lights / Stall WarningCHECKED
Master SwitchOFF
Empty Seat BeltsFASTENED

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT preflight_inspection

Crossfeed / Belly DrainsCLOSED
Right Main GearNO LEAKS
StrutINFLATED 2 INCHES
TireCHECKED; NO ABNORMAL WEAR
Right Flaps / AileronCHECKED; NO ICE
Right Wing TipCHECKED; NO ICE
Fuel Tank / CapCHECKED / SECURE
Wing Upper SurfaceCHECKED; NO CONTAMINATION
Right Leading EdgeCHECKED; NO ICE; BOOTS INTACT
Wing & Nacelle Fuel Drains (3)DRAINED
Cowl FlapsOPEN / SECURE
Right EngineOIL CHECKED; Min Qty 6; Filler Cap SECURE
Right Nacelle InletsNO BLOCKAGE
Right PropellerCHECKED; NO DINGS or DAMAGE
Nose TireCHECKED; NO ABNORMAL WEAR
Nose StrutINFLATED 3 INCHES
Tow BarSTOWED
Nose SectionCHECKED
Forward Baggage DoorSECURE
WindshieldCLEAN
Heated Windshield PanelCLEAN & SECURE

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT CONTINUED preflight_inspection

Left PropellerCHECKED; NO DINGS or DAMAGE
Left Nacelle InletsCLEAR
Left EngineOIL CHECKED; Min Qty 6; Filler Cap SECURE
Cowl FlapsOPEN; SECURE
Nacelle and Wing Drains (3)
Pitot Tube (3 holes)CLEAR
Left Leading EdgeCHECKED; NO ICE; BOOTS INTACT
Stall Detection SystemCHECKED
Wing Upper SurfaceCHECKED; NO CONTAMINATION
Fuel Tank / CapCHECKED / SECURE
Left Wing TipCHECKED; NO ICE
Left Aileron / FlapsCHECKED; NO ICE
TireCHECKED; NO ABNORMAL WEAR
StrutINFLATED 2 INCHES
Left Main GearNO LEAKS
Empty Rear Seat BeltsFASTENED
CargoSECURED
Cargo DoorCLOSED & LOCKED
Rear Entry DoorCLOSED & LOCKED
Left Static VentCLEAR
Dorsal Fin Air ScoopCLEAR
EmpennageCHECKED; NO ICE
StabilatorFREE
Right Static VentCLEAR
AntennaeCHECKED

BEFORE STARTING ENGINES before_start

Circuit BreakersIN (Closed)
Avionics Master SwitchOFF
SeatsADJUSTED
Seatbelts / Shoulder HarnessFASTENED
AlternatorsON
Alternate AirOFF
Cowl FlapsOPEN
BriefingCOMPLETED (see below)

BRIEFING GUIDELINE before_start

Seat Belt Operation and Egress Instructions
PIC Authority / Task Delegation
Sterile Cockpit
Electronic Devices
Engine Start Emergency Procedures

NORMAL ENGINE START engine_start

Fuel SelectorsON
MixtureRICH
PropellerFULL FORWARD
ThrottleHALF TRAVEL
Master SwitchON
MagnetosON
PropellerCLEAR
PrimerPRESS AND HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS
StarterENGAGE WHILE HOLDING PRIMER
ThrottleRETARD AS ENGINE STARTS
Oil PressureCHECK
REPEAT FOR OTHER ENGINE
Alternator GaugesCHECK BOTH CARRYING LOAD
Gyro PressureCHECK 4.5 - 5.2 IN HG

FLOODED START engine_start

Fuel SelectorsON
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
PropellerFULL FORWARD
ThrottleFULL FORWARD
Master SwitchON
MagnetosON
Auxiliary Fuel PumpsOFF (Do Not Prime)
PropellerCLEAR
StarterENGAGE
WHEN ENGINE FIRES…
ThrottleRETARD
MixtureADVANCE SLOWLY

AFTER ENGINE START after_start

Avionics PowerON
DefrosterAS REQUIRED

INSTRUMENT COCKPIT CHECK after_start

Obtain Clearance
Audio Panel & Marker LightsSETUP & TEST
Com 1SET
Com 2SET
VOR 1 (± 4 deg)TUNE - IDENTIFY - MONITOR
VOR 2 (Max D VOR1 4 deg)TUNE - IDENTIFY - MONITOR
DMETUNE - IDENTIFY - CHECK DISTANCE
ADFTEST; TUNE - IDENTIFY - MONITOR
TransponderSET SQUAWK
Airspeed IndicatorZERO
Attitude IndicatorLEVEL
AltimeterSET; (± 75 ft)
H S ISET; RESLAVE IF NEEDED
V S INOTE LEVEL INDICATION

TAXI taxi

AutopilotOFF
Taxi AreaCLEAR
BrakesCHECK
SteeringCHECK
InstrumentsCHECK FOR PROPER MOTION / INDICATIONS

ENGINE RUNUP before_takeoff

Parking BrakeSET & MONITOR
MixtureRICH
PropellersFULL FORWARD
Throttles1000 RPM
Manifold Pressure LinesDRAIN
Prop Anti-Feather PinsCHECK
1. Slowly retard prop control until RPM drops to 800 RPM. 2. Immediately Restore Prop Control.
Throttles1900 RPM
Prop Governor (Each Engine)CHECK
1. Advance Throttle to 2000 RPM. 2. Retard Prop Control by 200 RPM. 3. Advance Throttle Slightly and observe little or no change in RPM. 4. Restore Props to FULL RPM.
Alternate AirCHECK EACH ON THEN OFF
MagnetosCHECK
Max Drop 150 RPM. Max Diff 50 RPM.
AlternatorsCHECK
1. LEFT ALTERNATOR OFF: 2. VERIFY: Right Takes Load 3. LEFT ALTERNATOR ON 4. RIGHT ALTERNATOR OFF: 5. VERIFY: Left Takes Load 6. RIGHT ALTERNATOR ON
CrossfeedCHECK
1. LEFT FUEL OFF 2. When Engine Sputters Select LEFT XFEED ON 3. VERIFY ENGINE STILL RUNS 4. Reset LEFT FUEL ON 5. RIGHT FUEL OFF 6. When Engine Sputters Select RIGHT X-FEED ON 7. VERIFY ENGINE STILL RUNS 8. Reset RIGHT FUEL ON
Gyro Pressure4.5 - 5.2 IN HG
Throttles1000 RPM

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

DoorsLATCH
Seat BacksERECT
Seat Belts (ALL)FASTEN
Fuel SelectorsON
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
FlapsSET AS REQUIRED
Cowl FlapsCLOSED Winter / OPEN Summer
Alternate AirOFF
Throttle FrictionADJUST
MixtureSET
PropsFULL FORWARD
Annunciator PanelPRESS TO TEST
Attitude IndicatorSET
AltimeterSET
H S ISET
Engine GaugesIN THE GREEN
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
ClockSET
Auxiliary Fuel PumpsOFF
Pitot HeatAS REQUIRED
LightsAS REQUIRED
AlternatorsON
TransponderALT

TAKEOFF BRIEFING before_takeoff

Takeoff Type
Static / Rolling, Normal / Short Field, Flap Setting
Rejected / Continued Takeoff
CONSIDER: Runway Length, Runway Friction, Engine Performance, Density Altitude, Terrain and adjust courses of action to the conditions at hand. (see following page)
Navaids
Verify Set as Needed
Emergency Return
Closed Traffic/Radar Vect, Visual/ILS, Crew Duties
Weather
Current Conditions
SIDs/DPs
Brief Procedure

REJECTED / CONTINUED TAKEOFF DECISION — ENGINE FAILURE PRIOR TO ROTATION takeoff

1. Close ThrottlesMEMORY
2. Brake and Stop Straight AheadMEMORY
If insufficient runway remaining:
1. MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
2. Fuel SelectorMEMORYOFF
3. MagnetosMEMORYOFF
4. Master SwitchMEMORYOFF
5. Maintain Directional Control; Avoid ObstaclesMEMORY

ENGINE FAILURE AFTER ROTATION — Gear Down and Sufficient Runway to Stop takeoff

1. Maintain Aircraft ControlMEMORY
2. Close ThrottlesMEMORY
3. Land Straight AheadMEMORY
4. Brake as RequiredMEMORY

ENGINE FAILURE AFTER ROTATION — Gear Handle Up and/or Decision to Continue takeoff

1. Maintain Aircraft ControlMEMORY
2. Mixtures / Props / ThrottlesMEMORYFORWARD (Avoid Overboosting)
3. Flaps and GearMEMORYUP
4. IdentifyMEMORYDEAD FOOT - DEAD ENGINE
5. VerifyMEMORYCLOSE INOP ENGINE THROTTLE
6. PropellerMEMORYFEATHER
7. MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUT-OFF
8. Climb OutMEMORY89 KIAS (Blue Line)
9. Declare Emergency and LandMEMORY

NORMAL TAKEOFF takeoff

WARNINGWARNING: DO NOT EXCEED 40 IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE
FlapsUP
Throttle39 IN and 2575 RPM
Rotate70 KIAS
Climb Out89 KIAS
GearTWO POSITIVES - UP

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF - NO OBSTACLES takeoff

FlapsUP
Stabilator TrimNORMAL RANGE
BrakesHOLD
Throttle39 IN and 2575 RPM
BrakesRELEASE
Rotate70 KIAS
Climb Out71 KIAS (First 50 FT)
Climb Out89 KIAS (Thereafter)
GearTWO POSITIVES - UP

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF - OBSTACLES PRESENT takeoff

Flaps25 DEGREES
Stabilator TrimNORMAL RANGE
BrakesHOLD
Throttle39 IN and 2575 RPM
BrakesRELEASE
Rotate70 KIAS
Climb Out79 KIAS (First 50 FT)
Climb Out89 KIAS (Thereafter)
GearTWO POSITIVES - UP
FlapsUP IN INCREMENTS

PATTERN approach

NOTEIF REMAINING IN THE VISUAL / RADAR PATTERN ACCOMPLISH THE PATTERN CHECKLIST
Upwind
MixtureRICH
Throttles25 - 30 IN MP
Propeller2500
Airspeed89 KIAS
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED
Downwind / Level Off
Throttles20 IN (Closed Pattern) / 25 IN (Radar Pattern)
Propeller2300 RPM
Airspeed100 KIAS (Closed) / 120 KIAS (Radar)
GearDOWN PRIOR TO BASE LEG / FAF
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Final
PropellerFULL
GearCONFIRMED DOWN

CRUISE CLIMB climb

MixtureRICH
Throttles31.5 IN MP
Propeller2450 RPM
Airspeed102 KIAS
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED

CRUISE cruise

NOTEREFERENCE PERFORMANCE CHARTS
PowerSET
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED
MixtureADJUST
Engine GaugesMONITOR
IcingMONITOR

DESCENT descent

ATIS / Destination WXOBTAINED
Fuel / Landing DataCHECKED
Heading and Attitude SystemCHECKED
Radios / NavaidsSET
Approach / Descent BriefingCOMPLETED
MixturesENRICHEN WITH DESCENT
ThrottlesAS REQUIRED
NOTENOTE: TO AVOID SHOCK COOLING ENGINE, DO NOT RETARD THROTTLES FASTER THAN 2 IN MP PER 2 MINUTES

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

SeatbacksERECT
Seatbelts and HarnessesFASTENED
HeaterFAN
Fuel SelectorsON
Cowl FlapsAS REQUIRED
MixturesRICH
PropellersFULL FORWARD
Landing GearDOWN - 3 Green and 1 in the Mirror
FlapsAS REQUIRED
ThrottlesAS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN REF SPEED

AFTER LANDING - Clear of Runway after_landing

Throttles1000 RPM
FlapsRETRACT
Cowl FlapsFULL OPEN
Alternate AirOFF
TransponderSTANDBY

SHUTDOWN shutdown

HeaterOFF
Avionics PowerOFF
MixturesIDLE CUT-OFF
MagnetosOFF
Master SwitchOFF
AlternatorsOFF
Parking BrakeSET

AIRSPEEDS (KIAS) reference

VS061
VS0 20 Deg63
VS64
VS 20 Deg65
VMCA66
VR70
VX76
VSSE76
VXSE78
VY89
VYSE89
VCRZ-CLB102
VFE 40107
VFE 25121
VFE 10138
VLE129
VLO Down129
VLO Up107
VA Heavy136
VA Light121
VNO163
VNE195
Upwind89
Downwind98
Base98
VREF90
Short Field78
Radar DW130 (110 SE)
ILS120
NP
MDA100 - 120
HOLD100 - 120
Zero Thrust Setting13 in
NOTEStall Speeds Computed at Max Takeoff Weight

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca — Piper_PA_34_200T_Turbo_Seneca_Normal_Procedures

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PREPARATION preflight_inspection

INTERIOR PREFLIGHT FLOW preflight_inspection

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT preflight_inspection

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT CONTINUED preflight_inspection

BEFORE STARTING ENGINES before_start

BRIEFING GUIDELINE before_start

NORMAL ENGINE START engine_start

FLOODED START engine_start

AFTER ENGINE START after_start

INSTRUMENT COCKPIT CHECK after_start

TAXI taxi

ENGINE RUNUP before_takeoff

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

TAKEOFF BRIEFING before_takeoff

REJECTED / CONTINUED TAKEOFF DECISION — ENGINE FAILURE PRIOR TO ROTATION takeoff

ENGINE FAILURE AFTER ROTATION — Gear Down and Sufficient Runway to Stop takeoff

ENGINE FAILURE AFTER ROTATION — Gear Handle Up and/or Decision to Continue takeoff

NORMAL TAKEOFF takeoff

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF - NO OBSTACLES takeoff

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF - OBSTACLES PRESENT takeoff

PATTERN approach

CRUISE CLIMB climb

CRUISE cruise

DESCENT descent

BEFORE LANDING before_landing

AFTER LANDING - Clear of Runway after_landing

SHUTDOWN shutdown

AIRSPEEDS (KIAS) reference

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