ec3afaeb2d46a05d7897709073d22cf0fbaff41986951774ee8cf155a7880d36 Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH. Equipment variations exist across this model and variant, including presence or absence of cowl flaps and avionics configurations. Verify all items against the specific aircraft POH before use.

Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio station license, operating handbook, weight-and-balance data ON BOARD AND CURRENT Fuel quantity — visually verify each tank; quantity matches tabs or dipstick; sufficient for flight with required reserves VERIFIED, ADEQUATE Fuel grade — confirm correct octane for the O-360 engine CORRECT GRADE PER POH Fuel sump — left wing tank quick-drain; sample checked for water and contamination CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — right wing tank quick-drain; sample checked for water and contamination CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — gascolator drain on lower engine firewall DRAINED AND CLEAR Fuel caps — both wing tanks PROPERLY SEATED AND SECURED Fuel selector — rotate through all positions; verify freedom of movement and positive detents MOVES FREELY, DETENTS POSITIVE Engine oil level — dipstick check; verify quantity within acceptable operating range WITHIN LIMITS PER POH; CAP SECURE Engine compartment — inspect for fuel or oil leaks, chafed wiring, loose hoses, and foreign objects CLEAN AND SECURE Carburetor air inlet — screen or filter present; opening clear of obstructions CLEAR, FILTER SERVICEABLE Exhaust system — visible stacks and muffler for cracks, loose clamps, or unusual heat discoloration SERVICEABLE Cowl flaps (if equipped) — open and free to operate OPEN / SERVICEABLE Cowling fasteners ALL SECURE Propeller and spinner — inspect for nicks, cracks, gouges, and spinner security SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE Nose gear — strut extension, shimmy damper, tire condition, and tow bar removal STRUT EXTENDED, TIRE SERVICEABLE, TOW BAR REMOVED Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear COVER REMOVED, CLEAR Static ports — both sides of fuselage, unobstructed CLEAR Left wing leading edge, fuel tank skin, and stall warning vane NO DEFORMATION OR FUEL STAINING; VANE MOVES FREELY Left aileron and flap — attachment security, full travel, and surface condition SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT Left main gear — strut extension, tire condition, and brake assembly STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE Horizontal stabilator — leading edge, hinge bolts, and anti-servo tab condition UNDAMAGED, HARDWARE SECURE Vertical stabilizer and rudder — condition, hinge security, and tail beacon SERVICEABLE, BEACON LENS INTACT Tail tie-down REMOVED Right main gear — strut, tire, and brake condition STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE Right wing — leading edge, fuel tank skin, and fuel cap security UNDAMAGED, FUEL CAP SECURE Right aileron and flap — attachment, travel, and condition SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Right wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT Wing and nose tie-downs — all ground restraints removed REMOVED Antennas — all externally visible units SECURE AND UNDAMAGED Baggage door — latched and secured LATCHED

Control lock REMOVED AND STOWED Seats — fore-aft position and lock ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND ADJUSTED Passenger briefing — seatbelts, door latching, emergency exits, no smoking, sterile cockpit during critical phases COMPLETED Flight controls — move through full travel; verify aileron, elevator, and rudder respond correctly and move freely FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE Parking brake SET Fuel selector — select fullest tank or per POH recommendation for start and takeoff CORRECT TANK SELECTED Avionics master switch OFF (protect avionics during start) All electrical switches — lights, strobes, pitot heat, fan OFF Circuit breakers ALL IN Cowl flaps (if equipped) OPEN Flaps — set for takeoff per POH SET PER POH Elevator trim — set to takeoff position SET TAKEOFF Mixture RICH Throttle CLOSED / IDLE

Area clear — visually confirm propeller arc is free of persons and objects; announce 'CLEAR PROP' CLEAR; ANNOUNCED Battery master switch ON Alternator switch ON Beacon / anti-collision light ON Prime — prime per POH for ambient conditions; cold engine requires more priming than warm PRIMED PER POH CONDITIONS Throttle — set for start per POH (typically cracked slightly open) SET PER POH Mixture RICH (or per POH for elevation) Ignition switch BOTH Starter — engage; release promptly when engine fires ENGAGED, THEN RELEASED Throttle — reduce to idle once engine runs smoothly REDUCED TO IDLE Oil pressure — verify pressure rise within first 30 seconds; shut down if no rise RISING NORMALLY Avionics master switch ON (after engine stable) Engine instruments — oil pressure in green arc, no warning lights NORMAL

Avionics — power-on self-tests; GPS, COM/NAV, transponder operational SELF-TESTS COMPLETE, OPERATIONAL Altimeter — set current altimeter setting; confirm indicated elevation matches field elevation within tolerance SET AND CONFIRMED Heading indicator — align to magnetic compass while stationary ALIGNED ATIS / weather — obtain current field conditions and NOTAM information OBTAINED AND NOTED Transponder — set assigned or VFR squawk code; mode as appropriate CODE SET, ALT Taxi clearance or CTAF advisory OBTAINED Taxi and landing lights ON AS APPROPRIATE Parking brake RELEASE WHEN READY TO TAXI Brakes — test effectiveness with brief application after first forward movement EFFECTIVE Flight instruments during taxi — attitude indicator erecting, turn coordinator responding, magnetic compass swinging FUNCTIONING NORMALLY

Parking brake SET Run-up position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and free of loose debris CONFIRMED Flight controls — recheck full and free movement, correct control response FULL, FREE, AND CORRECT Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for takeoff CORRECT TANK Mixture RICH (or adjusted for field elevation per POH) Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before run-up power application OIL TEMP IN GREEN Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POH SET PER POH Magnetos — check LEFT, then RIGHT; RPM drop on each within POH limits; differential within limits; return to BOTH BOTH CHECKED, WITHIN LIMITS 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 Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure and temperature within normal range NORMAL Throttle — reduce to idle; engine runs smoothly without roughness or stumble SMOOTH AT IDLE Suction / vacuum gauge WITHIN NORMAL RANGE Ammeter / electrical system INDICATING CHARGE Flaps — confirm takeoff setting; indicator verified SET PER POH, CONFIRMED Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Transponder ALT (or as directed by ATC) Strobes and landing light ON Doors and windows — fully closed and latched CLOSED AND LATCHED Abort plan — departure-end landing area and abort speed/criteria reviewed BRIEFED

Final approach and runway — confirm clear in both directions before entering runway CLEAR Carburetor heat COLD for takeoff Throttle — advance smoothly to full power; do not rush the application FULL POWER, RPM CONFIRMED Engine gauges at takeoff power — oil pressure normal, no anomalies NORMAL Directional control — apply right rudder as needed to maintain runway centerline TRACKING CENTERLINE Rotate — apply smooth back pressure on stabilator at Vr per POH ROTATE PER POH Positive rate of climb — confirm on altimeter and VSI before retracting flaps CONFIRMED Flaps — retract after positive rate established and clear of obstacles per POH RETRACTING PER POH Airspeed — transition to Vx or Vy as appropriate for conditions per POH ESTABLISHED PER POH

Airspeed — establish best-rate or best-angle climb per conditions and POH ESTABLISHED PER POH Throttle — full power or normal climb power per POH SET PER POH Carburetor heat — monitor for conditions conducive to carburetor ice; apply if ice suspected MONITORED; COLD UNLESS ICE SUSPECTED Cowl flaps (if equipped) — open during climb to manage cylinder head temperatures OPEN Mixture — rich below density altitude requiring lean; lean progressively at higher elevations per POH SET PER POH Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure within normal limits; no abnormal indications NORMAL Fuel quantity — periodic check; consistent with planned consumption CHECKED Heading indicator — cross-check against magnetic compass CHECKED AND CONSISTENT Traffic scan CONTINUOUS

Throttle — set cruise power per POH cruise performance table for altitude and temperature SET PER POH Cowl flaps (if equipped) — adjust for cylinder head temperature management in cruise ADJUSTED PER POH Mixture — lean to best power or best economy per POH recommendation for cruise power and altitude LEANED PER POH Elevator trim — adjust for hands-free level cruise flight TRIMMED Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure, and other gauges within normal limits ALL NORMAL Fuel quantity — both tanks; verify remaining fuel consistent with planned burn rate CHECKED AND CONSISTENT Fuel selector — switch tanks per POH interval to maintain lateral balance SWITCHED PER POH Carburetor heat — apply periodically or when conditions indicate icing risk (temperature and dewpoint spread, visible moisture, reduced RPM) MONITORED; APPLIED AS REQUIRED Navigation — position, course, and fuel remaining consistent with flight plan ON COURSE, ON SCHEDULE Weather scan — check for developing weather and review alternates CHECKED

Fuel selector — switch to fullest tank or per POH for approach and landing FULLEST TANK / PER POH Mixture — enrichen progressively as altitude decreases ENRICHENING Carburetor heat — apply during power reductions; monitor for engine roughness indicating ice presence APPLIED DURING POWER REDUCTIONS Throttle — reduce gradually; avoid shock cooling the engine with abrupt power changes REDUCED GRADUALLY PER POH Cowl flaps (if equipped) — close as engine cools during descent ADJUSTED TO MANAGE CHT ATIS / destination weather — obtain current conditions OBTAINED AND NOTED Altimeter — update to current destination setting UPDATED Airspeed — monitor; remain within the appropriate speed for flap extension as flaps are later deployed MONITORED

Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH for landing FULLEST TANK / PER POH Mixture RICH Carburetor heat — apply on downwind or prior to significant power reduction on approach ON (WARM) Cowl flaps (if equipped) CLOSED OR PER POH Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — confirm all occupants secured FASTENED AND SNUG Flaps — extend incrementally on final approach per POH; verify indicator matches selected position SET PER POH Airspeed — stabilize approach speed per POH for weight and flap configuration ESTABLISHED PER POH Landing light ON Traffic and runway — confirm final approach and runway are clear CLEAR

Approach speed — maintain stabilized approach at POH speed for flap setting and weight; do not allow excessive energy buildup STABILIZED PER POH Runway alignment — confirm landing on centerline; adjust crosswind correction as needed ON CENTERLINE Power — reduce smoothly to idle at flare; do not cut power abruptly from high setting REDUCED TO IDLE AT FLARE Flare — apply gentle back pressure on stabilator to arrest sink rate; avoid ballooning or holding off too high SMOOTH FLARE Touchdown — main gear first in normal landing; hold nose wheel off until speed decreases MAINS FIRST, NOSE HELD OFF Brakes — apply after nose wheel lowers; maintain directional control; avoid locking wheels SMOOTH, EVEN APPLICATION Runway exit — clear the active runway before slowing excessively; exit at a safe taxi speed CLEAR OF RUNWAY

Throttle — advance smoothly to full power without hesitation FULL POWER Carburetor heat COLD (full power required; carb heat reduces power) Pitch attitude — establish a positive climb attitude; do not over-rotate CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED Flaps — retract incrementally; initial partial retraction to reduce drag while maintaining lift; verify climb performance before full retraction RETRACTING PER POH Airspeed — accelerate to Vy after flap retraction ESTABLISHED PER POH Traffic pattern — communicate intentions and fly standard pattern or as directed by ATC COMMUNICATED

Carburetor heat COLD Flaps RETRACT Cowl flaps (if equipped) OPEN Landing light OFF or as desired Transponder STANDBY or as directed Mixture — maintain rich for taxi if further operations; do not lean aggressively at high taxi power RICH

Parking brake SET Avionics master switch OFF (before magneto shutdown) All electrical loads — lights, fan, pitot heat OFF Mixture — pull to idle cut-off when engine is ready for shutdown; allow engine to stop cleanly IDLE CUT-OFF; ENGINE STOPPED Throttle — after engine stops CLOSED / IDLE Ignition switch OFF Battery master switch OFF Fuel selector OFF or per owner's practice Control lock — install to protect flight controls INSTALLED Tie-downs — secure both wings and nose/tail per airport requirements SECURED Pitot tube cover INSTALLED Aircraft — log squawks; complete maintenance release if required; record Hobbs and tach time COMPLETED