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  "open_checklist_version": "1.0",
  "id": "piper-pa32-301-normal",
  "title": "Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee Six — Normal Operating Procedures",
  "description": "Normal operating procedures for the Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee Six, a six-seat low-wing single with a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-540 and constant-speed propeller. Covers preflight walk-around through shutdown and securing. The IO-540 is fuel-injected — there is no carburetor heat; alternate air induction applies instead. The constant-speed propeller requires prop control management through all phases. No numeric limitations are stated — all airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities, manifold pressures, and performance values must come from the specific aircraft POH. Equipment variations exist across the production run; verify every item against the specific aircraft before use.",
  "aircraft": {
    "make": "Piper",
    "model": "PA-32-301",
    "variant": "Cherokee Six",
    "icao_type": "PA32",
    "category": "standard_normal",
    "engine": [
      {
        "make": "Lycoming",
        "model": "IO-540",
        "type": "piston_4stroke",
        "count": 1
      }
    ],
    "propeller": "constant_speed",
    "gear": "fixed_tricycle"
  },
  "units": {
    "airspeed": "kt",
    "altitude": "ft",
    "fuel": "usgal",
    "weight": "lb",
    "pressure": "inhg",
    "temperature": "f"
  },
  "provenance": {
    "source": {
      "kind": "none",
      "notes": "No manufacturer document consulted. Written from general familiarity with the Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee Six and the Lycoming IO-540 fuel-injected engine."
    },
    "transcription": {
      "method": "authored",
      "tool": "claude-sonnet-4-6",
      "date": "2026-08-11"
    },
    "contributors": [
      {
        "name": "Open Checklists project",
        "role": [
          "author"
        ]
      }
    ],
    "revision": {
      "file_revision": "0.1.0",
      "updated": "2026-08-11"
    }
  },
  "verification": {
    "source_fidelity": "not_applicable",
    "operational_review": "none",
    "completeness": "normal_only",
    "known_issues": [
      {
        "severity": "safety_defect",
        "description": "Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH.",
        "location": "whole file"
      },
      {
        "severity": "content_gap",
        "description": "Equipment variations exist across this model/variant. Verify items against the specific aircraft before use.",
        "location": "whole file"
      }
    ]
  },
  "rights": {
    "status": "original_expression",
    "corpus_license": "CC-BY-4.0",
    "redistribution": "attribution_required",
    "notes": "Manufacturer POH remains under copyright. This file does not reproduce its wording or selection of items."
  },
  "sections": [
    {
      "id": "preflight-inspection",
      "phase": "preflight_inspection",
      "title": "Preflight Walk-Around",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "preflight-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio station license, operating handbook, and weight-and-balance data",
          "response": "ON BOARD AND CURRENT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel quantity — all four tanks; visually verify each tank; quantity consistent with gauges; adequate for flight plus reserves per POH",
          "response": "VERIFIED, ADEQUATE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel grade — confirm correct grade for the IO-540 engine",
          "response": "CORRECT GRADE PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel caps — all four filler caps properly seated and collar locks engaged",
          "response": "SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel sump — left forward tank quick-drain; sample checked for water and contamination",
          "response": "CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel sump — left rear tank quick-drain; sample checked",
          "response": "CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel sump — right forward tank quick-drain; sample checked",
          "response": "CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel sump — right rear tank quick-drain; sample checked",
          "response": "CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Gascolator or fuel strainer drain — check and close",
          "response": "DRAINED, CLEAR, CLOSED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine oil level — dipstick; quantity within operating limits per POH",
          "response": "WITHIN LIMITS; CAP SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-11",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine compartment — inspect for fuel or oil leaks, chafed wiring, loose hoses, and foreign objects; cowl latches secure",
          "response": "CLEAN AND SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-12",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel injection lines and fuel servo — no staining or seepage at fittings; lines routed and secure",
          "response": "NO LEAKS, SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-13",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Alternate air door — induction inlet unobstructed; alternate air door free to operate",
          "response": "CLEAR, OPERABLE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-14",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Exhaust system — stacks, risers, and muffler free of cracks, loose clamps, or unusual heat staining",
          "response": "SERVICEABLE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-15",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller and spinner — no nicks, gouges, or cracks on blades; spinner secure with no cracks at attach ring",
          "response": "SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-16",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Nose gear — strut normally extended; tow bar removed; shimmy damper intact; tire inflated and free of flat spots",
          "response": "STRUT EXTENDED, TIRE SERVICEABLE, TOW BAR REMOVED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-17",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Pitot tube — cover removed; inlet clear of insects and debris",
          "response": "COVER REMOVED, CLEAR",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-18",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Static ports — both fuselage ports unobstructed",
          "response": "CLEAR",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-19",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Left wing leading edge, fuel tank skin, and fuel vents — no deformation or staining; vent tubes unobstructed",
          "response": "NO DAMAGE, VENTS CLEAR",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-20",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Stall warning vane — left wing leading edge; moves freely and activates tone when raised",
          "response": "FREE, FUNCTIONAL",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-21",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Left aileron and flap — full travel; hinges and attach bolts secure; no surface damage",
          "response": "SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-22",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Left wingtip and navigation light",
          "response": "UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-23",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Left main gear — strut normally extended; tire properly inflated; brake assembly shows adequate pad material; no fluid seepage at brake line",
          "response": "STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-24",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Rear fuselage and antennas — skin undamaged; all visible antennas secure",
          "response": "UNDAMAGED, ANTENNAS SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-25",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Aft baggage door — latched and locked; baggage or cargo secured and within weight and CG limits per POH",
          "response": "LATCHED, LOAD WITHIN LIMITS",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-26",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Horizontal stabilizer and elevator — leading edge undamaged; hinge bolts tight; trim tab secure; full travel available",
          "response": "UNDAMAGED, HARDWARE SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-27",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Vertical stabilizer and rudder — no damage; hinge security confirmed; tail beacon lens intact",
          "response": "SERVICEABLE, BEACON LENS INTACT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-28",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Tail tie-down",
          "response": "REMOVED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-29",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Right main gear — strut extension, tire inflation, and brake assembly",
          "response": "STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-30",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Right wing — leading edge, fuel tank skin, fuel vents, and both right fuel caps",
          "response": "UNDAMAGED, VENTS CLEAR, CAPS SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-31",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Right aileron and flap — secure; full travel; no surface damage",
          "response": "SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-32",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Right wingtip and navigation light",
          "response": "UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-33",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Wing and nose tie-downs — all ground restraints removed",
          "response": "REMOVED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-34",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Cabin door (left) and forward cabin door operation — latches operate correctly; door seals intact",
          "response": "LATCHES SECURE, SEALS INTACT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "preflight-35",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Passenger cabin door (right aft) — latches operate; door closes and seals fully",
          "response": "SECURE",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "cockpit-prep",
      "phase": "before_start",
      "title": "Cockpit Preparation / Before Start",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Control lock",
          "response": "REMOVED AND STOWED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Seats — pilot and copilot fore-aft position and lock",
          "response": "ADJUSTED AND LOCKED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Rudder pedals — adjusted for full rudder and brake travel",
          "response": "ADJUSTED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants",
          "response": "FASTENED AND ADJUSTED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Passenger briefing — seat belts, door latching procedure for both cabin and aft baggage doors, no smoking, emergency exits, sterile cockpit during takeoff and landing",
          "response": "COMPLETED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flight controls — full travel check; aileron, elevator, and rudder respond correctly and move freely; no binding",
          "response": "FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Parking brake",
          "response": "SET",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Circuit breakers",
          "response": "ALL IN; NONE TRIPPED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Avionics master switch",
          "response": "OFF (protect avionics during start)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "All electrical switches — lights, strobes, pitot heat, fans",
          "response": "OFF",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-11",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel selector — select fullest tank or per POH start recommendation",
          "response": "CORRECT TANK SELECTED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-12",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD (high RPM) for start",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-13",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture",
          "response": "RICH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-14",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle",
          "response": "SET PER POH STARTING GUIDANCE (typically cracked slightly open)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-15",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flaps — retracted unless short-field departure requires otherwise",
          "response": "UP / SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cockpit-prep-16",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Elevator trim",
          "response": "SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "engine-start",
      "phase": "engine_start",
      "title": "Engine Start",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "engine-start-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller arc — visually confirm clear of persons and objects; announce CLEAR PROP",
          "response": "CLEAR; ANNOUNCED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Battery master switch",
          "response": "ON",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Alternator switch",
          "response": "ON",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Beacon / anti-collision light",
          "response": "ON",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump — prime per POH cold or hot start procedure",
          "response": "ON PER POH; PRIME PER CONDITIONS",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture — rich for cold start; lean for hot start per POH hot-start procedure",
          "response": "SET PER POH CONDITIONS",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle",
          "response": "SET PER POH STARTING GUIDANCE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Ignition switch",
          "response": "BOTH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Starter — engage; release promptly when engine fires; do not crank more than 30 seconds without a cooling interval",
          "response": "ENGAGED, THEN RELEASED ON FIRE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — reduce to idle after engine runs smoothly",
          "response": "REDUCED TO IDLE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-11",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Oil pressure — verify rise within 30 seconds; shut down immediately if no pressure rise observed",
          "response": "RISING NORMALLY",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-12",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump — turn off after confirming engine-driven pump sustains normal fuel flow",
          "response": "OFF PER POH (after confirming fuel flow stable)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-13",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Avionics master switch — turn on after engine is stable",
          "response": "ON",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "engine-start-14",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine instruments — oil pressure in green range; no warning lights or abnormal indications",
          "response": "NORMAL",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "before-taxi",
      "phase": "after_start",
      "title": "Before Taxi / After Start",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Avionics — power-on self-tests; COM, NAV, GPS, and transponder operational",
          "response": "SELF-TESTS COMPLETE, OPERATIONAL",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Altimeter — set current setting; confirm indicated elevation within tolerance of field elevation",
          "response": "SET AND CONFIRMED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Heading indicator — align to magnetic compass while aircraft is stationary",
          "response": "ALIGNED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "ATIS or weather — obtain current conditions, winds, altimeter, and applicable NOTAMs",
          "response": "OBTAINED AND NOTED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Transponder — set assigned code or VFR squawk; mode per ATC or local requirements",
          "response": "CODE SET",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Taxi clearance or CTAF advisory — obtained before moving",
          "response": "OBTAINED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Taxi and landing lights",
          "response": "ON AS APPROPRIATE FOR CONDITIONS",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Parking brake — release when ready to taxi",
          "response": "RELEASED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Brakes — test effectiveness with brief application after first forward movement",
          "response": "EFFECTIVE, EQUAL BOTH SIDES",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-taxi-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flight instruments during taxi — attitude indicator erecting; turn coordinator responding in turns; compass swinging freely",
          "response": "FUNCTIONING NORMALLY",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "run-up",
      "phase": "before_takeoff",
      "title": "Run-Up / Before Takeoff",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "run-up-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Run-up position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and free of loose debris",
          "response": "CONFIRMED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Parking brake",
          "response": "SET",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flight controls — recheck full and free movement; correct sense confirmed",
          "response": "FULL, FREE, AND CORRECT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for takeoff",
          "response": "CORRECT TANK",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump — on per POH for run-up and takeoff",
          "response": "ON PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture — rich or adjusted for field elevation per POH",
          "response": "RICH (or per POH for elevation)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD for run-up",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before applying run-up power",
          "response": "OIL TEMP IN GREEN",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POH",
          "response": "SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Magnetos — check LEFT, then RIGHT; RPM drop on each within POH limits; differential within limits; return to BOTH",
          "response": "BOTH CHECKED, DROPS WITHIN LIMITS",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-11",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller cycle — governor check: advance prop control full forward, then smoothly reduce RPM by pulling prop control aft; confirm drop within POH limits; advance back to full forward; repeat cycle as required by POH",
          "response": "CYCLED, GOVERNOR FUNCTIONING, FULL FORWARD",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-12",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Alternate air — select ON; confirm slight power change indicating alternate air door is operable; return to normal (OFF)",
          "response": "CHECKED, OPERABLE, NORMAL (OFF)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-13",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure, oil temperature, and fuel flow within normal ranges",
          "response": "ALL NORMAL",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-14",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — reduce to idle; engine runs smoothly without stumble or roughness",
          "response": "SMOOTH AT IDLE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-15",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Vacuum or suction gauge",
          "response": "WITHIN NORMAL RANGE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-16",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Ammeter or electrical load meter",
          "response": "INDICATING CHARGE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-17",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flaps — set for takeoff per POH; indicator verified",
          "response": "SET PER POH, CONFIRMED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-18",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Elevator trim",
          "response": "SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-19",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control — confirm for takeoff",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD (high RPM)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-20",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Cabin door and aft baggage door — both fully closed and latched",
          "response": "CLOSED AND LATCHED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-21",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Strobes and landing light",
          "response": "ON",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-22",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Transponder",
          "response": "ALT (or as directed by ATC)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "run-up-23",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Abort plan — departure-end terrain, abort point, and engine-failure intentions reviewed and briefed",
          "response": "BRIEFED",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "takeoff",
      "phase": "takeoff",
      "title": "Takeoff",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "takeoff-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Final approach path and runway — confirm clear in both directions before entering runway",
          "response": "CLEAR",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump — on per POH for takeoff",
          "response": "ON PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control — confirm full forward before applying power",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD CONFIRMED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — advance smoothly to full power; do not rush application",
          "response": "FULL POWER; MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND RPM IN RANGE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine gauges at takeoff power — oil pressure normal; fuel flow in range; no anomalies",
          "response": "NORMAL",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Directional control — apply right rudder as needed to maintain runway centerline",
          "response": "TRACKING CENTERLINE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Rotate — apply smooth back pressure at Vr per POH; avoid abrupt over-rotation",
          "response": "ROTATE PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Positive rate of climb — confirm on altimeter and VSI",
          "response": "CONFIRMED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "takeoff-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flaps — retract after positive rate established and obstacles cleared per POH",
          "response": "RETRACTING PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "climb",
      "phase": "climb",
      "title": "Climb",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "climb-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Airspeed — establish Vy or Vx as appropriate for conditions per POH",
          "response": "ESTABLISHED PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle and manifold pressure — full power maintained or reduced to normal climb setting per POH",
          "response": "SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control — set climb RPM per POH after clearing obstacles",
          "response": "SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump — off after established in climb per POH; confirm engine-driven pump sustaining fuel flow",
          "response": "OFF PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture — rich below density altitudes requiring lean; lean progressively at higher elevations per POH",
          "response": "SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine instruments — oil pressure, oil temperature, CHT, and fuel flow within normal limits",
          "response": "ALL NORMAL",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel quantity and tank balance — checked periodically; consistent with planned consumption; switch tanks per POH to maintain lateral balance",
          "response": "CHECKED, CONSISTENT, BALANCED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Heading indicator — cross-check against magnetic compass",
          "response": "CONSISTENT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "climb-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Traffic scan",
          "response": "CONTINUOUS",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "cruise",
      "phase": "cruise",
      "title": "Cruise",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "cruise-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — set cruise manifold pressure per POH cruise power chart for altitude and temperature",
          "response": "SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control — set cruise RPM per POH cruise power table",
          "response": "SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture — lean to peak EGT or best power/economy per POH for selected cruise power and altitude",
          "response": "LEANED PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Elevator trim — adjust for hands-free level cruise flight",
          "response": "TRIMMED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine instruments — oil pressure, oil temperature, CHT, EGT, and fuel flow within normal limits",
          "response": "ALL NORMAL",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel quantity — all four tanks checked; remaining fuel consistent with planned burn rate; adequate reserves confirmed",
          "response": "CHECKED AND CONSISTENT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel selector — switch tanks per POH interval to maintain lateral and fore-aft balance across the four-tank system",
          "response": "SWITCHED PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Alternate air — monitor for unexplained power loss in visible moisture near freezing temperatures; apply alternate air if induction blockage suspected",
          "response": "MONITORED; APPLIED AS REQUIRED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Navigation — position, course, groundspeed, and fuel remaining consistent with flight plan",
          "response": "ON COURSE, ON SCHEDULE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "cruise-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Weather scan — developing weather monitored; alternates reviewed",
          "response": "CHECKED",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "descent",
      "phase": "descent",
      "title": "Descent",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "descent-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "ATIS or destination weather — current conditions, winds, and altimeter setting obtained",
          "response": "OBTAINED AND NOTED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "descent-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Altimeter — update to current destination setting",
          "response": "UPDATED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "descent-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel selector — switch to appropriate tank for approach and landing per POH",
          "response": "SELECTED PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "descent-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture — enrichen progressively as altitude decreases",
          "response": "ENRICHENING",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "descent-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — reduce gradually; avoid abrupt power reduction that causes shock cooling to the IO-540",
          "response": "REDUCED GRADUALLY",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "descent-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control — advance toward full forward as power increases for approach phase",
          "response": "ADVANCING TOWARD FULL FORWARD",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "descent-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Engine instruments during descent — CHT monitored; oil temperature and pressure within limits",
          "response": "WITHIN LIMITS",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "descent-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Airspeed — remain within Vfe limit before extending flaps",
          "response": "MONITORED",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "before-landing",
      "phase": "before_landing",
      "title": "Before Landing",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "before-landing-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for approach and landing",
          "response": "FULLEST TANK / PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump — on per POH for approach and landing",
          "response": "ON PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture",
          "response": "RICH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control — full forward for approach; ready for immediate go-around power response",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants fastened and snug",
          "response": "FASTENED AND SNUG",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flaps — extend incrementally on approach per POH; indicator confirms selected position",
          "response": "SET PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Approach speed — stabilize at POH speed for flap configuration and aircraft weight",
          "response": "ESTABLISHED PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Cabin and baggage doors — both cabin doors and aft baggage door confirmed latched before final",
          "response": "BOTH DOORS LATCHED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Landing light",
          "response": "ON",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "before-landing-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Traffic and runway — final approach and runway confirmed clear",
          "response": "CLEAR",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "landing",
      "phase": "landing",
      "title": "Landing",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "landing-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Approach — stabilized on glidepath, on centerline, and at approach speed before the threshold",
          "response": "STABILIZED PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "landing-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Crosswind correction — wing-low or crab technique maintained; aligned to centerline at flare",
          "response": "CORRECTED AND ALIGNED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "landing-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Power — reduce smoothly to idle at flare; do not chop from high power setting",
          "response": "REDUCED TO IDLE AT FLARE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "landing-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flare — apply gentle back pressure to arrest sink rate; avoid ballooning or holding off too high",
          "response": "SMOOTH FLARE",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "landing-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Touchdown — main gear first in normal landing; hold nose wheel off until speed decreases naturally",
          "response": "MAINS FIRST, NOSE HELD OFF",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "landing-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Brakes — apply after nose wheel lowers; smooth and even pressure; maintain directional control",
          "response": "SMOOTH, EVEN APPLICATION",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "landing-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Runway exit — clear the active runway before slowing excessively; exit at a safe taxi speed",
          "response": "CLEAR OF RUNWAY",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "go-around",
      "phase": "go_around",
      "title": "Go-Around / Missed Approach",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "go-around-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — advance without hesitation to full power",
          "response": "FULL POWER",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "go-around-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD CONFIRMED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "go-around-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture",
          "response": "RICH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "go-around-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Pitch attitude — establish a positive climb attitude; do not over-rotate from low energy state",
          "response": "CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "go-around-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flaps — retract incrementally; initial partial retraction per POH; confirm climb performance before full retraction",
          "response": "RETRACTING PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "go-around-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Airspeed — accelerate to Vy after flap retraction",
          "response": "ESTABLISHED PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "go-around-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump",
          "response": "ON",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "go-around-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Traffic pattern intentions — communicate to ATC or CTAF; fly standard pattern or as directed",
          "response": "COMMUNICATED",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "after-landing",
      "phase": "after_landing",
      "title": "After Landing",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "after-landing-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Flaps",
          "response": "RETRACT",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "after-landing-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump — off after landing per POH",
          "response": "OFF PER POH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "after-landing-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Landing light",
          "response": "OFF or as appropriate",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "after-landing-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Transponder",
          "response": "STANDBY or as directed by ATC",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "after-landing-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture — maintain rich for continued taxi; do not aggressively lean at high taxi power settings",
          "response": "RICH",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "after-landing-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD for taxi",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "shutdown",
      "phase": "shutdown",
      "title": "Shutdown and Securing",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "shutdown-1",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Parking brake",
          "response": "SET",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-2",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Avionics master switch",
          "response": "OFF before engine shutdown",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-3",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "All electrical loads — lights, strobes, fans, pitot heat",
          "response": "OFF",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-4",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel boost pump",
          "response": "OFF",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-5",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Mixture — pull to idle cut-off to stop engine cleanly; allow RPM to drop to zero",
          "response": "IDLE CUT-OFF; ENGINE STOPPED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-6",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Throttle — after engine stops",
          "response": "CLOSED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-7",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Propeller control",
          "response": "FULL FORWARD (leave in high RPM position)",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-8",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Ignition switch",
          "response": "OFF",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-9",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Battery master switch",
          "response": "OFF",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-10",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Fuel selector",
          "response": "OFF or per owner's preference",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-11",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Control lock — install to protect flight controls from wind damage",
          "response": "INSTALLED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-12",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Tie-downs — secure both wings and nose to tie-down rings",
          "response": "SECURED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-13",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Pitot tube cover",
          "response": "INSTALLED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-14",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Cabin and baggage doors — secure all doors; keys removed",
          "response": "SECURED, KEYS REMOVED",
          "tickable": true
        },
        {
          "id": "shutdown-15",
          "type": "action",
          "text": "Aircraft logbook — note any squawks; record Hobbs and tach time",
          "response": "COMPLETED",
          "tickable": true
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}