# Piper PA-28-181 Archer III — Normal Operating Procedures # NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: not_applicable | operational review: none | completeness: normal_only | 1 unresolved safety defect(s) # Source: authored — no source document # Rights: original_expression CC-BY-4.0 # Checklist hash: ec3afaeb2d46a05d7897709073d22cf0fbaff41986951774ee8cf155a7880d36 # Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. section_id phase criticality section_title item_index item_id type tickable memory_item indent text response condition detail preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 0 preflight-1 action yes no 0 Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio station license, operating handbook, weight-and-balance data ON BOARD AND CURRENT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 1 preflight-2 action yes no 0 Fuel quantity — visually verify each tank; quantity matches tabs or dipstick; sufficient for flight with required reserves VERIFIED, ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 2 preflight-3 action yes no 0 Fuel grade — confirm correct octane for the O-360 engine CORRECT GRADE PER POH preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 3 preflight-4 action yes no 0 Fuel sump — left wing tank quick-drain; sample checked for water and contamination CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 4 preflight-5 action yes no 0 Fuel sump — right wing tank quick-drain; sample checked for water and contamination CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 5 preflight-6 action yes no 0 Fuel sump — gascolator drain on lower engine firewall DRAINED AND CLEAR preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 6 preflight-7 action yes no 0 Fuel caps — both wing tanks PROPERLY SEATED AND SECURED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 7 preflight-8 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — rotate through all positions; verify freedom of movement and positive detents MOVES FREELY, DETENTS POSITIVE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 8 preflight-9 action yes no 0 Engine oil level — dipstick check; verify quantity within acceptable operating range WITHIN LIMITS PER POH; CAP SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 9 preflight-10 action yes no 0 Engine compartment — inspect for fuel or oil leaks, chafed wiring, loose hoses, and foreign objects CLEAN AND SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 10 preflight-11 action yes no 0 Carburetor air inlet — screen or filter present; opening clear of obstructions CLEAR, FILTER SERVICEABLE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 11 preflight-12 action yes no 0 Exhaust system — visible stacks and muffler for cracks, loose clamps, or unusual heat discoloration SERVICEABLE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 12 preflight-13 action yes no 0 Cowl flaps (if equipped) — open and free to operate OPEN / SERVICEABLE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 13 preflight-14 action yes no 0 Cowling fasteners ALL SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 14 preflight-15 action yes no 0 Propeller and spinner — inspect for nicks, cracks, gouges, and spinner security SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 15 preflight-16 action yes no 0 Nose gear — strut extension, shimmy damper, tire condition, and tow bar removal STRUT EXTENDED, TIRE SERVICEABLE, TOW BAR REMOVED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 16 preflight-17 action yes no 0 Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear COVER REMOVED, CLEAR preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 17 preflight-18 action yes no 0 Static ports — both sides of fuselage, unobstructed CLEAR preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 18 preflight-19 action yes no 0 Left wing leading edge, fuel tank skin, and stall warning vane NO DEFORMATION OR FUEL STAINING; VANE MOVES FREELY preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 19 preflight-20 action yes no 0 Left aileron and flap — attachment security, full travel, and surface condition SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 20 preflight-21 action yes no 0 Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 21 preflight-22 action yes no 0 Left main gear — strut extension, tire condition, and brake assembly STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 22 preflight-23 action yes no 0 Horizontal stabilator — leading edge, hinge bolts, and anti-servo tab condition UNDAMAGED, HARDWARE SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 23 preflight-24 action yes no 0 Vertical stabilizer and rudder — condition, hinge security, and tail beacon SERVICEABLE, BEACON LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 24 preflight-25 action yes no 0 Tail tie-down REMOVED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 25 preflight-26 action yes no 0 Right main gear — strut, tire, and brake condition STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 26 preflight-27 action yes no 0 Right wing — leading edge, fuel tank skin, and fuel cap security UNDAMAGED, FUEL CAP SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 27 preflight-28 action yes no 0 Right aileron and flap — attachment, travel, and condition SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 28 preflight-29 action yes no 0 Right wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 29 preflight-30 action yes no 0 Wing and nose tie-downs — all ground restraints removed REMOVED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 30 preflight-31 action yes no 0 Antennas — all externally visible units SECURE AND UNDAMAGED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 31 preflight-32 action yes no 0 Baggage door — latched and secured LATCHED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 0 cockpit-1 action yes no 0 Control lock REMOVED AND STOWED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 1 cockpit-2 action yes no 0 Seats — fore-aft position and lock ADJUSTED AND LOCKED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 2 cockpit-3 action yes no 0 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND ADJUSTED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 3 cockpit-4 action yes no 0 Passenger briefing — seatbelts, door latching, emergency exits, no smoking, sterile cockpit during critical phases COMPLETED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 4 cockpit-5 action yes no 0 Flight controls — move through full travel; verify aileron, elevator, and rudder respond correctly and move freely FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 5 cockpit-6 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 6 cockpit-7 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — select fullest tank or per POH recommendation for start and takeoff CORRECT TANK SELECTED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 7 cockpit-8 action yes no 0 Avionics master switch OFF (protect avionics during start) cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 8 cockpit-9 action yes no 0 All electrical switches — lights, strobes, pitot heat, fan OFF cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 9 cockpit-10 action yes no 0 Circuit breakers ALL IN cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 10 cockpit-11 action yes no 0 Cowl flaps (if equipped) OPEN cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 11 cockpit-12 action yes no 0 Flaps — set for takeoff per POH SET PER POH cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 12 cockpit-13 action yes no 0 Elevator trim — set to takeoff position SET TAKEOFF cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 13 cockpit-14 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 14 cockpit-15 action yes no 0 Throttle CLOSED / IDLE engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 0 engine-start-1 action yes no 0 Area clear — visually confirm propeller arc is free of persons and objects; announce 'CLEAR PROP' CLEAR; ANNOUNCED engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 1 engine-start-2 action yes no 0 Battery master switch ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 2 engine-start-3 action yes no 0 Alternator switch ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 3 engine-start-4 action yes no 0 Beacon / anti-collision light ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 4 engine-start-5 action yes no 0 Prime — prime per POH for ambient conditions; cold engine requires more priming than warm PRIMED PER POH CONDITIONS engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 5 engine-start-6 action yes no 0 Throttle — set for start per POH (typically cracked slightly open) SET PER POH engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 6 engine-start-7 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (or per POH for elevation) engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 7 engine-start-8 action yes no 0 Ignition switch BOTH engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 8 engine-start-9 action yes no 0 Starter — engage; release promptly when engine fires ENGAGED, THEN RELEASED engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 9 engine-start-10 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce to idle once engine runs smoothly REDUCED TO IDLE engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 10 engine-start-11 action yes no 0 Oil pressure — verify pressure rise within first 30 seconds; shut down if no rise RISING NORMALLY engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 11 engine-start-12 action yes no 0 Avionics master switch ON (after engine stable) engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 12 engine-start-13 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — oil pressure in green arc, no warning lights NORMAL after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 0 after-start-1 action yes no 0 Avionics — power-on self-tests; GPS, COM/NAV, transponder operational SELF-TESTS COMPLETE, OPERATIONAL after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 1 after-start-2 action yes no 0 Altimeter — set current altimeter setting; confirm indicated elevation matches field elevation within tolerance SET AND CONFIRMED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 2 after-start-3 action yes no 0 Heading indicator — align to magnetic compass while stationary ALIGNED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 3 after-start-4 action yes no 0 ATIS / weather — obtain current field conditions and NOTAM information OBTAINED AND NOTED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 4 after-start-5 action yes no 0 Transponder — set assigned or VFR squawk code; mode as appropriate CODE SET, ALT after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 5 after-start-6 action yes no 0 Taxi clearance or CTAF advisory OBTAINED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 6 after-start-7 action yes no 0 Taxi and landing lights ON AS APPROPRIATE after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 7 after-start-8 action yes no 0 Parking brake RELEASE WHEN READY TO TAXI after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 8 after-start-9 action yes no 0 Brakes — test effectiveness with brief application after first forward movement EFFECTIVE after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 9 after-start-10 action yes no 0 Flight instruments during taxi — attitude indicator erecting, turn coordinator responding, magnetic compass swinging FUNCTIONING NORMALLY before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 0 before-takeoff-1 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 1 before-takeoff-2 action yes no 0 Run-up position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and free of loose debris CONFIRMED before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 2 before-takeoff-3 action yes no 0 Flight controls — recheck full and free movement, correct control response FULL, FREE, AND CORRECT before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 3 before-takeoff-4 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for takeoff CORRECT TANK before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 4 before-takeoff-5 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (or adjusted for field elevation per POH) before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 5 before-takeoff-6 action yes no 0 Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before run-up power application OIL TEMP IN GREEN before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 6 before-takeoff-7 action yes no 0 Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POH SET PER POH before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 7 before-takeoff-8 action yes no 0 Magnetos — check LEFT, then RIGHT; RPM drop on each within POH limits; differential within limits; return to BOTH BOTH CHECKED, WITHIN LIMITS before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 8 before-takeoff-9 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat — apply and note RPM change; a slight drop confirms carb heat is functioning; clear ice if any; return to COLD CHECKED, CARB HEAT FUNCTIONAL, COLD before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 9 before-takeoff-10 action yes no 0 Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure and temperature within normal range NORMAL before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 10 before-takeoff-11 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce to idle; engine runs smoothly without roughness or stumble SMOOTH AT IDLE before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 11 before-takeoff-12 action yes no 0 Suction / vacuum gauge WITHIN NORMAL RANGE before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 12 before-takeoff-13 action yes no 0 Ammeter / electrical system INDICATING CHARGE before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 13 before-takeoff-14 action yes no 0 Flaps — confirm takeoff setting; indicator verified SET PER POH, CONFIRMED before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 14 before-takeoff-15 action yes no 0 Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 15 before-takeoff-16 action yes no 0 Transponder ALT (or as directed by ATC) before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 16 before-takeoff-17 action yes no 0 Strobes and landing light ON before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 17 before-takeoff-18 action yes no 0 Doors and windows — fully closed and latched CLOSED AND LATCHED before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 18 before-takeoff-19 action yes no 0 Abort plan — departure-end landing area and abort speed/criteria reviewed BRIEFED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 0 takeoff-1 action yes no 0 Final approach and runway — confirm clear in both directions before entering runway CLEAR takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 1 takeoff-2 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat COLD for takeoff takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 2 takeoff-3 action yes no 0 Throttle — advance smoothly to full power; do not rush the application FULL POWER, RPM CONFIRMED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 3 takeoff-4 action yes no 0 Engine gauges at takeoff power — oil pressure normal, no anomalies NORMAL takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 4 takeoff-5 action yes no 0 Directional control — apply right rudder as needed to maintain runway centerline TRACKING CENTERLINE takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 5 takeoff-6 action yes no 0 Rotate — apply smooth back pressure on stabilator at Vr per POH ROTATE PER POH takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 6 takeoff-7 action yes no 0 Positive rate of climb — confirm on altimeter and VSI before retracting flaps CONFIRMED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 7 takeoff-8 action yes no 0 Flaps — retract after positive rate established and clear of obstacles per POH RETRACTING PER POH takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 8 takeoff-9 action yes no 0 Airspeed — transition to Vx or Vy as appropriate for conditions per POH ESTABLISHED PER POH climb climb normal Climb 0 climb-1 action yes no 0 Airspeed — establish best-rate or best-angle climb per conditions and POH ESTABLISHED PER POH climb climb normal Climb 1 climb-2 action yes no 0 Throttle — full power or normal climb power per POH SET PER POH climb climb normal Climb 2 climb-3 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat — monitor for conditions conducive to carburetor ice; apply if ice suspected MONITORED; COLD UNLESS ICE SUSPECTED climb climb normal Climb 3 climb-4 action yes no 0 Cowl flaps (if equipped) — open during climb to manage cylinder head temperatures OPEN climb climb normal Climb 4 climb-5 action yes no 0 Mixture — rich below density altitude requiring lean; lean progressively at higher elevations per POH SET PER POH climb climb normal Climb 5 climb-6 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure within normal limits; no abnormal indications NORMAL climb climb normal Climb 6 climb-7 action yes no 0 Fuel quantity — periodic check; consistent with planned consumption CHECKED climb climb normal Climb 7 climb-8 action yes no 0 Heading indicator — cross-check against magnetic compass CHECKED AND CONSISTENT climb climb normal Climb 8 climb-9 action yes no 0 Traffic scan CONTINUOUS cruise cruise normal Cruise 0 cruise-1 action yes no 0 Throttle — set cruise power per POH cruise performance table for altitude and temperature SET PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 1 cruise-2 action yes no 0 Cowl flaps (if equipped) — adjust for cylinder head temperature management in cruise ADJUSTED PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 2 cruise-3 action yes no 0 Mixture — lean to best power or best economy per POH recommendation for cruise power and altitude LEANED PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 3 cruise-4 action yes no 0 Elevator trim — adjust for hands-free level cruise flight TRIMMED cruise cruise normal Cruise 4 cruise-5 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure, and other gauges within normal limits ALL NORMAL cruise cruise normal Cruise 5 cruise-6 action yes no 0 Fuel quantity — both tanks; verify remaining fuel consistent with planned burn rate CHECKED AND CONSISTENT cruise cruise normal Cruise 6 cruise-7 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — switch tanks per POH interval to maintain lateral balance SWITCHED PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 7 cruise-8 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat — apply periodically or when conditions indicate icing risk (temperature and dewpoint spread, visible moisture, reduced RPM) MONITORED; APPLIED AS REQUIRED cruise cruise normal Cruise 8 cruise-9 action yes no 0 Navigation — position, course, and fuel remaining consistent with flight plan ON COURSE, ON SCHEDULE cruise cruise normal Cruise 9 cruise-10 action yes no 0 Weather scan — check for developing weather and review alternates CHECKED descent descent normal Descent 0 descent-1 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — switch to fullest tank or per POH for approach and landing FULLEST TANK / PER POH descent descent normal Descent 1 descent-2 action yes no 0 Mixture — enrichen progressively as altitude decreases ENRICHENING descent descent normal Descent 2 descent-3 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat — apply during power reductions; monitor for engine roughness indicating ice presence APPLIED DURING POWER REDUCTIONS descent descent normal Descent 3 descent-4 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce gradually; avoid shock cooling the engine with abrupt power changes REDUCED GRADUALLY PER POH descent descent normal Descent 4 descent-5 action yes no 0 Cowl flaps (if equipped) — close as engine cools during descent ADJUSTED TO MANAGE CHT descent descent normal Descent 5 descent-6 action yes no 0 ATIS / destination weather — obtain current conditions OBTAINED AND NOTED descent descent normal Descent 6 descent-7 action yes no 0 Altimeter — update to current destination setting UPDATED descent descent normal Descent 7 descent-8 action yes no 0 Airspeed — monitor; remain within the appropriate speed for flap extension as flaps are later deployed MONITORED before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 0 before-landing-1 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH for landing FULLEST TANK / PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 1 before-landing-2 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 2 before-landing-3 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat — apply on downwind or prior to significant power reduction on approach ON (WARM) before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 3 before-landing-4 action yes no 0 Cowl flaps (if equipped) CLOSED OR PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 4 before-landing-5 action yes no 0 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — confirm all occupants secured FASTENED AND SNUG before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 5 before-landing-6 action yes no 0 Flaps — extend incrementally on final approach per POH; verify indicator matches selected position SET PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 6 before-landing-7 action yes no 0 Airspeed — stabilize approach speed per POH for weight and flap configuration ESTABLISHED PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 7 before-landing-8 action yes no 0 Landing light ON before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 8 before-landing-9 action yes no 0 Traffic and runway — confirm final approach and runway are clear CLEAR landing landing normal Landing 0 landing-1 action yes no 0 Approach speed — maintain stabilized approach at POH speed for flap setting and weight; do not allow excessive energy buildup STABILIZED PER POH landing landing normal Landing 1 landing-2 action yes no 0 Runway alignment — confirm landing on centerline; adjust crosswind correction as needed ON CENTERLINE landing landing normal Landing 2 landing-3 action yes no 0 Power — reduce smoothly to idle at flare; do not cut power abruptly from high setting REDUCED TO IDLE AT FLARE landing landing normal Landing 3 landing-4 action yes no 0 Flare — apply gentle back pressure on stabilator to arrest sink rate; avoid ballooning or holding off too high SMOOTH FLARE landing landing normal Landing 4 landing-5 action yes no 0 Touchdown — main gear first in normal landing; hold nose wheel off until speed decreases MAINS FIRST, NOSE HELD OFF landing landing normal Landing 5 landing-6 action yes no 0 Brakes — apply after nose wheel lowers; maintain directional control; avoid locking wheels SMOOTH, EVEN APPLICATION landing landing normal Landing 6 landing-7 action yes no 0 Runway exit — clear the active runway before slowing excessively; exit at a safe taxi speed CLEAR OF RUNWAY go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 0 go-around-1 action yes no 0 Throttle — advance smoothly to full power without hesitation FULL POWER go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 1 go-around-2 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat COLD (full power required; carb heat reduces power) go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 2 go-around-3 action yes no 0 Pitch attitude — establish a positive climb attitude; do not over-rotate CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 3 go-around-4 action yes no 0 Flaps — retract incrementally; initial partial retraction to reduce drag while maintaining lift; verify climb performance before full retraction RETRACTING PER POH go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 4 go-around-5 action yes no 0 Airspeed — accelerate to Vy after flap retraction ESTABLISHED PER POH go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 5 go-around-6 action yes no 0 Traffic pattern — communicate intentions and fly standard pattern or as directed by ATC COMMUNICATED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 0 after-landing-1 action yes no 0 Carburetor heat COLD after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 1 after-landing-2 action yes no 0 Flaps RETRACT after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 2 after-landing-3 action yes no 0 Cowl flaps (if equipped) OPEN after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 3 after-landing-4 action yes no 0 Landing light OFF or as desired after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 4 after-landing-5 action yes no 0 Transponder STANDBY or as directed after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 5 after-landing-6 action yes no 0 Mixture — maintain rich for taxi if further operations; do not lean aggressively at high taxi power RICH shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 0 shutdown-1 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 1 shutdown-2 action yes no 0 Avionics master switch OFF (before magneto shutdown) shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 2 shutdown-3 action yes no 0 All electrical loads — lights, fan, pitot heat OFF shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 3 shutdown-4 action yes no 0 Mixture — pull to idle cut-off when engine is ready for shutdown; allow engine to stop cleanly IDLE CUT-OFF; ENGINE STOPPED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 4 shutdown-5 action yes no 0 Throttle — after engine stops CLOSED / IDLE shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 5 shutdown-6 action yes no 0 Ignition switch OFF shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 6 shutdown-7 action yes no 0 Battery master switch OFF shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 7 shutdown-8 action yes no 0 Fuel selector OFF or per owner's practice shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 8 shutdown-9 action yes no 0 Control lock — install to protect flight controls INSTALLED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 9 shutdown-10 action yes no 0 Tie-downs — secure both wings and nose/tail per airport requirements SECURED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 10 shutdown-11 action yes no 0 Pitot tube cover INSTALLED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 11 shutdown-12 action yes no 0 Aircraft — log squawks; complete maintenance release if required; record Hobbs and tach time COMPLETED