Piper PA-34-200 Seneca — SenecaIIChecklist

PREFLIGHT CABIN preflight_inspection

Weight and BalanceCOMPLETE
DocumentsCHECK AVAILABLE
Airworthiness Certificate
Registration
Airplane Flight Manual
Weight & Balance
Landing GearDOWN
AvionicsOFF
MixtureIDLE-CUTOFF
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Trim IndicatorsNEUTRAL
Flight ControlsRELEASE CONTROL LOCK
Master SwitchON
Landing Gear3 GREEN
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Flaps/LightsCHECK OPERATION
Master/IgnitionOFF
Pitot Static SystDRAIN
Empty SeatsSECURE
Cross FeedDRAIN

EXTERNAL preflight_inspection

Cross Feed DrainCHECK CLOSED
Right Wing
Flaps/AileronsCHECK
Tires/Brakes/StrutsCHECK
Rivets/SkinCHECK
Landing/Nav LightsCHECK
Fuel Quantity/CapsCHECK
Oil (6-8qts)CHECK
Prop/Spinner/Cowl FlapINSPECT
Fuel Tank DrainsCHECK
Nose
WindshieldCHECK CLEAN
Nose Gear/Land LightINSPECT
Brake ReservoirCHECK LEVEL
Doors/Fwd BaggageCLOSED – LOCKED
Left Wing
Engine/Landing GearSAME RIGHT
Stall Warning VaneINSPECT/CHECK
Pitot VaneINSPECT
Empanage
Baggage DoorSECURED
Static Ports (L&R)CLEAR
Dorsal Air ScoopFREE/CLEAR
Empennage/StabalatorINSPECT
AntennasSECURE

BEFORE ENGINE START/ START before_start

Seats/BeltsADJUSTED
RadiosOFF
Parking BrakeSET
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
MixtureRICH/AS REQ
Prop controlsFULL FORWARD
ThrottlesOPEN ½
Alternate AirOFF
Fuel SelectorsON
Master SwitchON
MagnetosON
AlternatorsON
Aux. Fuel PumpOFF
Anti Collision LightON
Prop AreaCLEAR
Primer (depress for 5 sec)AS REQ
Starter (30 sec max)ENGAGE
Oil Pressure (w/in 30 sec)CHECK
Repeat for opposite Engine
AlternatorsCHECK
Gyro PressureCHECK

TAXI before_taxi

BrakesCHECK
InstrumentsCHECK
Fuel SelectorsX FEED

AIRSPEEDS - SAFE OPERATION reference

Vmc66 KIAS
Vyse89 KIAS
Vxse78 KIAS
Vx76 KIAS
Va136 KIAS
Vne195 KIAS
Vfe 10°138 KIAS
Vfe 25°121 KIAS
Vfe FULL107 KIAS
Vlo Extension129 KIAS
Vlo Exteded129 KIAS
Vlo Retract107 KIAS

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

Parking BrakeSET
Mixture/PropFULL FORWARD
Quadrant FrictionADJUSTED
Throttles1000 RPM
Manifold Lines (below 25″)DRAIN
Prop Feather (200-300 RPM drop)CHECK FORWARD
Throttles1900 RPM
Prop GovernorCYCLE/FORWARD
Alternate Air ControlCHECK/OFF
Magneto Switches (150max/50w/in)CHECK
Alternator Output (equal)CHECK
Gyro Pressure (4.5-5.2″)CHECK
Throttles800 – 1000 RPM
Fuel SelectorsON
Fuel PumpsOFF/ AS REQ
Flight ControlsFREE/ CORRECT
Annunciator PanelPRESS TO TEST
ALT/AI/DGSET
Engine InstrumentsIN THE GREEN
Flaps/Cowl Flaps/TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Doors/ WindowsCLOSE/ LOCKED
Lights/TransponderON/AS REQ

NORMAL TAKEOFF takeoff

Crew BriefCOMPLETE
FlapsUP
ThrottlesNOT EXCEED 40″
Engine InstrumentsGREEN
AirspeedALIVE
Vr71 KIAS
Vy89 KIAS
GearUP POS RATE

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF takeoff

FlapsUP/ 25°
Vr61 KIAS
(Thru 50′)69 KIAS
Vy89 KIAS
Gear/ FlapsUP POS RATE
NOTE* Speed at Vr will be below Vmc

CLIMB climb

Power Set31.5″ MP
Props Set2450 RPM
Cyl Head TempBELOW 460°

CRUISE cruise

Power/ PropsSET CRUISE
MixtureSET PWR/ ECON
Cowl FlapsAS REQ
Cyl Head Temp: High Power CruiseBELOW 435°
Cyl Head Temp: Economy CruiseBELOW 400°

DECENT descent

MixtureENRICH
Throttles/PropsAS REQ
Cowl FlapsCLOSED

APPROACH AND LANDING approach

ATIS/ ASOS/ AWOSOBTAIN
Brief/ Seat BeltsCHECK
Gear Warning HornTEST
Fuel SelectorsON
Cowl FlapsAS REQ
Aux Fuel PumpsOFF/ AS REQ
Mixture ControlsAS REQ
PropsFULL FORWARD
Landing Gear <VloDOWN/ 3GREEN
Flaps <VfeEXTEND
Normal Appr85 KIAS
Short Field78 KIAS

GO AROUND /MISSED APPR go_around

ThrottlesCLIMB POWER
Flaps10°
Alternate AirOFF
Gear (at pos R.O.C)UP
Flaps (@ 89 KIAS)RETRACT
ClimbVY 89 KIAS

AFTER LANDING after_landing

FlapsUP
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Alternate AirOFF
MixtureLEAN FOR TAXI
TransponderOFF
StrobesOFF

SECURE shutdown

HeaterOFF
Avionics/ Nav LightsOFF
Magneto GroundingCHECK
AlternatorsOFF
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
Master SwitchOFF
MagnetosOFF

ENGINE FAIL ABOVE 66 KIAS engine_failure_in_flight

Maintain Aircraft ControlPITCH 89 KIAS
RudderAPPLY TOWARD GOOD ENGINE
MixtureFULL FORWARD
PropsFULL FORWARD
ThrottlesFULL FORWARD
FlapsCHECK RETRACT
GearCHECK RETRACT
IDENTIFYMEMORYDEAD FOOT
VERIFYMEMORYRETARD THROTTLE

TROUBLESHOOT engine_failure_in_flight

Fuel FlowCHECK
Aux Fuel PumpsHI, OFF
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel SelectorCROSS FEED
Alternate AirON
MixtureCHECK RICH
Oil Pressure/ TemperatureCHECK
MagnetosL, THEN R
NOTE*If engine does not start, proceed below

FEATHER AND SECURE engine_failure_in_flight

Re-verify Dead Engine with Throttles
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
Prop (> 800 RPM)FEATHER
Fuel PumpOFF
Fuel SelectorCONSIDER X-FEED
Fuel QuantitySUFFICIENT FOR CROSS FEED
Cowl Flaps - Operating EngineOPEN
Cowl Flaps - Dead EngineCLOSED
Rudder Trim Toward Good Engine
MagnetoOFF
AlternatorOFF
Electrical LoadREDUCE

SINGLE ENGINE LANDING engine_out_landing

NOTE* Do Not extend Gear/ Flaps until landing is assured
NOTE* Final Approach 91KIAS, Flaps 25° Max

EMERCENCIE DECENT emergency_descent

ThrottlesCLOSE
PropsFULL FORWARD
Gear (at 129 KIAS)DOWN
Pitch129 KIAS

ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

Fuel SelectorOFF
ThrottleCLOSE
PropFEATHER
MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
Heater/DefrostOFF
NOTE* If terrain permits, Land immediately if fire continues.

MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION landing_gear_malfunction

NOTECheck Following before extending gear:
Circuit BeakersCHECK IN
Master SwitchON
AlternatorsCHECK
Navigation LightsOFF (DAY)
NOTE*To extend, reposition clip downward clear of knob and proceed as follows:
Airspeed85 KIAS
Gear SelectorDOWN POSITION
Emer Gear Extend KnobPULL OUT
Indicator Lights3 GREEN
NOTE*Leave emergency gear knob in the out position until after landing.

UFEATHERING PROP engine_restart_in_flight

Fuel SelectorON
Aux Fuel PumpOFF
ThrottleOPEN ¼
PropFULL FORWARD
MixtureRICH
MagnetoON
Starter (Engage until prop windmills)
NOTE*Prime if engine fails to start
Power (until engine warm)REDUCE
AlternatorON

Piper PA-34-200 Seneca — SenecaIIChecklist

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PREFLIGHT CABIN preflight_inspection

EXTERNAL preflight_inspection

BEFORE ENGINE START/ START before_start

TAXI before_taxi

AIRSPEEDS - SAFE OPERATION reference

BEFORE TAKEOFF before_takeoff

NORMAL TAKEOFF takeoff

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF takeoff

CLIMB climb

CRUISE cruise

DECENT descent

APPROACH AND LANDING approach

GO AROUND /MISSED APPR go_around

AFTER LANDING after_landing

SECURE shutdown

ENGINE FAIL ABOVE 66 KIAS engine_failure_in_flight

TROUBLESHOOT engine_failure_in_flight

FEATHER AND SECURE engine_failure_in_flight

SINGLE ENGINE LANDING engine_out_landing

EMERCENCIE DECENT emergency_descent

ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION landing_gear_malfunction

UFEATHERING PROP engine_restart_in_flight

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