# Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee Six — 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: e65873ef20d05c64e94c697ca99e3adf35fc86b293c2d1c209db9b140adffcd4 # 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, and 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 — all four tanks; visually verify each tank; quantity consistent with gauges; adequate for flight plus reserves per POH VERIFIED, ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 2 preflight-3 action yes no 0 Fuel grade — confirm correct grade for the IO-540 engine CORRECT GRADE PER POH preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 3 preflight-4 action yes no 0 Fuel caps — all four filler caps properly seated and collar locks engaged SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 4 preflight-5 action yes no 0 Fuel sump — left forward 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 — left rear tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 6 preflight-7 action yes no 0 Fuel sump — right forward tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 7 preflight-8 action yes no 0 Fuel sump — right rear tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 8 preflight-9 action yes no 0 Gascolator or fuel strainer drain — check and close DRAINED, CLEAR, CLOSED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 9 preflight-10 action yes no 0 Engine oil level — dipstick; quantity within operating limits per POH WITHIN LIMITS; CAP SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 10 preflight-11 action yes no 0 Engine compartment — inspect for fuel or oil leaks, chafed wiring, loose hoses, and foreign objects; cowl latches secure CLEAN AND SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 11 preflight-12 action yes no 0 Fuel injection lines and fuel servo — no staining or seepage at fittings; lines routed and secure NO LEAKS, SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 12 preflight-13 action yes no 0 Alternate air door — induction inlet unobstructed; alternate air door free to operate CLEAR, OPERABLE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 13 preflight-14 action yes no 0 Exhaust system — stacks, risers, and muffler free of cracks, loose clamps, or unusual heat staining SERVICEABLE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 14 preflight-15 action yes no 0 Propeller and spinner — no nicks, gouges, or cracks on blades; spinner secure with no cracks at attach ring SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 15 preflight-16 action yes no 0 Nose gear — strut normally extended; tow bar removed; shimmy damper intact; tire inflated and free of flat spots 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 of insects and debris COVER REMOVED, CLEAR preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 17 preflight-18 action yes no 0 Static ports — both fuselage ports 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 fuel vents — no deformation or staining; vent tubes unobstructed NO DAMAGE, VENTS CLEAR preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 19 preflight-20 action yes no 0 Stall warning vane — left wing leading edge; moves freely and activates tone when raised FREE, FUNCTIONAL preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 20 preflight-21 action yes no 0 Left aileron and flap — full travel; hinges and attach bolts secure; no surface damage SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 21 preflight-22 action yes no 0 Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 22 preflight-23 action yes no 0 Left main gear — strut normally extended; tire properly inflated; brake assembly shows adequate pad material; no fluid seepage at brake line STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 23 preflight-24 action yes no 0 Rear fuselage and antennas — skin undamaged; all visible antennas secure UNDAMAGED, ANTENNAS SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 24 preflight-25 action yes no 0 Aft baggage door — latched and locked; baggage or cargo secured and within weight and CG limits per POH LATCHED, LOAD WITHIN LIMITS preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 25 preflight-26 action yes no 0 Horizontal stabilizer and elevator — leading edge undamaged; hinge bolts tight; trim tab secure; full travel available UNDAMAGED, HARDWARE SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 26 preflight-27 action yes no 0 Vertical stabilizer and rudder — no damage; hinge security confirmed; tail beacon lens intact SERVICEABLE, BEACON LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 27 preflight-28 action yes no 0 Tail tie-down REMOVED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 28 preflight-29 action yes no 0 Right main gear — strut extension, tire inflation, and brake assembly STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 29 preflight-30 action yes no 0 Right wing — leading edge, fuel tank skin, fuel vents, and both right fuel caps UNDAMAGED, VENTS CLEAR, CAPS SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 30 preflight-31 action yes no 0 Right aileron and flap — secure; full travel; no surface damage SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 31 preflight-32 action yes no 0 Right wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 32 preflight-33 action yes no 0 Wing and nose tie-downs — all ground restraints removed REMOVED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 33 preflight-34 action yes no 0 Cabin door (left) and forward cabin door operation — latches operate correctly; door seals intact LATCHES SECURE, SEALS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 34 preflight-35 action yes no 0 Passenger cabin door (right aft) — latches operate; door closes and seals fully SECURE cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 0 cockpit-prep-1 action yes no 0 Control lock REMOVED AND STOWED cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 1 cockpit-prep-2 action yes no 0 Seats — pilot and copilot fore-aft position and lock ADJUSTED AND LOCKED cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 2 cockpit-prep-3 action yes no 0 Rudder pedals — adjusted for full rudder and brake travel ADJUSTED cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 3 cockpit-prep-4 action yes no 0 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND ADJUSTED cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 4 cockpit-prep-5 action yes no 0 Passenger briefing — seat belts, door latching procedure for both cabin and aft baggage doors, no smoking, emergency exits, sterile cockpit during takeoff and landing COMPLETED cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 5 cockpit-prep-6 action yes no 0 Flight controls — full travel check; aileron, elevator, and rudder respond correctly and move freely; no binding FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 6 cockpit-prep-7 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 7 cockpit-prep-8 action yes no 0 Circuit breakers ALL IN; NONE TRIPPED cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 8 cockpit-prep-9 action yes no 0 Avionics master switch OFF (protect avionics during start) cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 9 cockpit-prep-10 action yes no 0 All electrical switches — lights, strobes, pitot heat, fans OFF cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 10 cockpit-prep-11 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — select fullest tank or per POH start recommendation CORRECT TANK SELECTED cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 11 cockpit-prep-12 action yes no 0 Propeller control FULL FORWARD (high RPM) for start cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 12 cockpit-prep-13 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 13 cockpit-prep-14 action yes no 0 Throttle SET PER POH STARTING GUIDANCE (typically cracked slightly open) cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 14 cockpit-prep-15 action yes no 0 Flaps — retracted unless short-field departure requires otherwise UP / SET PER POH cockpit-prep before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 15 cockpit-prep-16 action yes no 0 Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 0 engine-start-1 action yes no 0 Propeller arc — visually confirm clear 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 Fuel boost pump — prime per POH cold or hot start procedure ON PER POH; PRIME PER CONDITIONS engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 5 engine-start-6 action yes no 0 Mixture — rich for cold start; lean for hot start per POH hot-start procedure SET PER POH CONDITIONS engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 6 engine-start-7 action yes no 0 Throttle SET PER POH STARTING GUIDANCE 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; do not crank more than 30 seconds without a cooling interval ENGAGED, THEN RELEASED ON FIRE engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 9 engine-start-10 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce to idle after engine runs smoothly REDUCED TO IDLE engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 10 engine-start-11 action yes no 0 Oil pressure — verify rise within 30 seconds; shut down immediately if no pressure rise observed RISING NORMALLY engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 11 engine-start-12 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump — turn off after confirming engine-driven pump sustains normal fuel flow OFF PER POH (after confirming fuel flow stable) engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 12 engine-start-13 action yes no 0 Avionics master switch — turn on after engine is stable ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 13 engine-start-14 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — oil pressure in green range; no warning lights or abnormal indications NORMAL before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 0 before-taxi-1 action yes no 0 Avionics — power-on self-tests; COM, NAV, GPS, and transponder operational SELF-TESTS COMPLETE, OPERATIONAL before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 1 before-taxi-2 action yes no 0 Altimeter — set current setting; confirm indicated elevation within tolerance of field elevation SET AND CONFIRMED before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 2 before-taxi-3 action yes no 0 Heading indicator — align to magnetic compass while aircraft is stationary ALIGNED before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 3 before-taxi-4 action yes no 0 ATIS or weather — obtain current conditions, winds, altimeter, and applicable NOTAMs OBTAINED AND NOTED before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 4 before-taxi-5 action yes no 0 Transponder — set assigned code or VFR squawk; mode per ATC or local requirements CODE SET before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 5 before-taxi-6 action yes no 0 Taxi clearance or CTAF advisory — obtained before moving OBTAINED before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 6 before-taxi-7 action yes no 0 Taxi and landing lights ON AS APPROPRIATE FOR CONDITIONS before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 7 before-taxi-8 action yes no 0 Parking brake — release when ready to taxi RELEASED before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 8 before-taxi-9 action yes no 0 Brakes — test effectiveness with brief application after first forward movement EFFECTIVE, EQUAL BOTH SIDES before-taxi after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 9 before-taxi-10 action yes no 0 Flight instruments during taxi — attitude indicator erecting; turn coordinator responding in turns; compass swinging freely FUNCTIONING NORMALLY run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 0 run-up-1 action yes no 0 Run-up position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and free of loose debris CONFIRMED run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 1 run-up-2 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 2 run-up-3 action yes no 0 Flight controls — recheck full and free movement; correct sense confirmed FULL, FREE, AND CORRECT run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 3 run-up-4 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for takeoff CORRECT TANK run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 4 run-up-5 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump — on per POH for run-up and takeoff ON PER POH run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 5 run-up-6 action yes no 0 Mixture — rich or adjusted for field elevation per POH RICH (or per POH for elevation) run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 6 run-up-7 action yes no 0 Propeller control FULL FORWARD for run-up run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 7 run-up-8 action yes no 0 Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before applying run-up power OIL TEMP IN GREEN run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 8 run-up-9 action yes no 0 Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POH SET PER POH run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 9 run-up-10 action yes no 0 Magnetos — check LEFT, then RIGHT; RPM drop on each within POH limits; differential within limits; return to BOTH BOTH CHECKED, DROPS WITHIN LIMITS run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 10 run-up-11 action yes no 0 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 CYCLED, GOVERNOR FUNCTIONING, FULL FORWARD run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 11 run-up-12 action yes no 0 Alternate air — select ON; confirm slight power change indicating alternate air door is operable; return to normal (OFF) CHECKED, OPERABLE, NORMAL (OFF) run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 12 run-up-13 action yes no 0 Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure, oil temperature, and fuel flow within normal ranges ALL NORMAL run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 13 run-up-14 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce to idle; engine runs smoothly without stumble or roughness SMOOTH AT IDLE run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 14 run-up-15 action yes no 0 Vacuum or suction gauge WITHIN NORMAL RANGE run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 15 run-up-16 action yes no 0 Ammeter or electrical load meter INDICATING CHARGE run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 16 run-up-17 action yes no 0 Flaps — set for takeoff per POH; indicator verified SET PER POH, CONFIRMED run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 17 run-up-18 action yes no 0 Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 18 run-up-19 action yes no 0 Propeller control — confirm for takeoff FULL FORWARD (high RPM) run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 19 run-up-20 action yes no 0 Cabin door and aft baggage door — both fully closed and latched CLOSED AND LATCHED run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 20 run-up-21 action yes no 0 Strobes and landing light ON run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 21 run-up-22 action yes no 0 Transponder ALT (or as directed by ATC) run-up before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 22 run-up-23 action yes no 0 Abort plan — departure-end terrain, abort point, and engine-failure intentions reviewed and briefed BRIEFED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 0 takeoff-1 action yes no 0 Final approach path and runway — confirm clear in both directions before entering runway CLEAR takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 1 takeoff-2 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump — on per POH for takeoff ON PER POH takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 2 takeoff-3 action yes no 0 Propeller control — confirm full forward before applying power FULL FORWARD CONFIRMED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 3 takeoff-4 action yes no 0 Throttle — advance smoothly to full power; do not rush application FULL POWER; MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND RPM IN RANGE takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 4 takeoff-5 action yes no 0 Engine gauges at takeoff power — oil pressure normal; fuel flow in range; no anomalies NORMAL takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 5 takeoff-6 action yes no 0 Directional control — apply right rudder as needed to maintain runway centerline TRACKING CENTERLINE takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 6 takeoff-7 action yes no 0 Rotate — apply smooth back pressure at Vr per POH; avoid abrupt over-rotation ROTATE PER POH takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 7 takeoff-8 action yes no 0 Positive rate of climb — confirm on altimeter and VSI CONFIRMED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 8 takeoff-9 action yes no 0 Flaps — retract after positive rate established and obstacles cleared per POH RETRACTING PER POH climb climb normal Climb 0 climb-1 action yes no 0 Airspeed — establish Vy or Vx as appropriate for conditions per POH ESTABLISHED PER POH climb climb normal Climb 1 climb-2 action yes no 0 Throttle and manifold pressure — full power maintained or reduced to normal climb setting per POH SET PER POH climb climb normal Climb 2 climb-3 action yes no 0 Propeller control — set climb RPM per POH after clearing obstacles SET PER POH climb climb normal Climb 3 climb-4 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump — off after established in climb per POH; confirm engine-driven pump sustaining fuel flow OFF PER POH climb climb normal Climb 4 climb-5 action yes no 0 Mixture — rich below density altitudes 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 pressure, oil temperature, CHT, and fuel flow within normal limits ALL NORMAL climb climb normal Climb 6 climb-7 action yes no 0 Fuel quantity and tank balance — checked periodically; consistent with planned consumption; switch tanks per POH to maintain lateral balance CHECKED, CONSISTENT, BALANCED climb climb normal Climb 7 climb-8 action yes no 0 Heading indicator — cross-check against magnetic compass 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 manifold pressure per POH cruise power chart for altitude and temperature SET PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 1 cruise-2 action yes no 0 Propeller control — set cruise RPM per POH cruise power table SET PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 2 cruise-3 action yes no 0 Mixture — lean to peak EGT or best power/economy per POH for selected 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 pressure, oil temperature, CHT, EGT, and fuel flow within normal limits ALL NORMAL cruise cruise normal Cruise 5 cruise-6 action yes no 0 Fuel quantity — all four tanks checked; remaining fuel consistent with planned burn rate; adequate reserves confirmed CHECKED AND CONSISTENT cruise cruise normal Cruise 6 cruise-7 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — switch tanks per POH interval to maintain lateral and fore-aft balance across the four-tank system SWITCHED PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 7 cruise-8 action yes no 0 Alternate air — monitor for unexplained power loss in visible moisture near freezing temperatures; apply alternate air if induction blockage suspected MONITORED; APPLIED AS REQUIRED cruise cruise normal Cruise 8 cruise-9 action yes no 0 Navigation — position, course, groundspeed, and fuel remaining consistent with flight plan ON COURSE, ON SCHEDULE cruise cruise normal Cruise 9 cruise-10 action yes no 0 Weather scan — developing weather monitored; alternates reviewed CHECKED descent descent normal Descent 0 descent-1 action yes no 0 ATIS or destination weather — current conditions, winds, and altimeter setting obtained OBTAINED AND NOTED descent descent normal Descent 1 descent-2 action yes no 0 Altimeter — update to current destination setting UPDATED descent descent normal Descent 2 descent-3 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — switch to appropriate tank for approach and landing per POH SELECTED PER POH descent descent normal Descent 3 descent-4 action yes no 0 Mixture — enrichen progressively as altitude decreases ENRICHENING descent descent normal Descent 4 descent-5 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce gradually; avoid abrupt power reduction that causes shock cooling to the IO-540 REDUCED GRADUALLY descent descent normal Descent 5 descent-6 action yes no 0 Propeller control — advance toward full forward as power increases for approach phase ADVANCING TOWARD FULL FORWARD descent descent normal Descent 6 descent-7 action yes no 0 Engine instruments during descent — CHT monitored; oil temperature and pressure within limits WITHIN LIMITS descent descent normal Descent 7 descent-8 action yes no 0 Airspeed — remain within Vfe limit before extending flaps MONITORED before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 0 before-landing-1 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for approach and landing FULLEST TANK / PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 1 before-landing-2 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump — on per POH for approach and landing ON PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 2 before-landing-3 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 3 before-landing-4 action yes no 0 Propeller control — full forward for approach; ready for immediate go-around power response FULL FORWARD before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 4 before-landing-5 action yes no 0 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants fastened and snug FASTENED AND SNUG before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 5 before-landing-6 action yes no 0 Flaps — extend incrementally on approach per POH; indicator confirms selected position SET PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 6 before-landing-7 action yes no 0 Approach speed — stabilize at POH speed for flap configuration and aircraft weight ESTABLISHED PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 7 before-landing-8 action yes no 0 Cabin and baggage doors — both cabin doors and aft baggage door confirmed latched before final BOTH DOORS LATCHED before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 8 before-landing-9 action yes no 0 Landing light ON before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 9 before-landing-10 action yes no 0 Traffic and runway — final approach and runway confirmed clear CLEAR landing landing normal Landing 0 landing-1 action yes no 0 Approach — stabilized on glidepath, on centerline, and at approach speed before the threshold STABILIZED PER POH landing landing normal Landing 1 landing-2 action yes no 0 Crosswind correction — wing-low or crab technique maintained; aligned to centerline at flare CORRECTED AND ALIGNED landing landing normal Landing 2 landing-3 action yes no 0 Power — reduce smoothly to idle at flare; do not chop from high power setting REDUCED TO IDLE AT FLARE landing landing normal Landing 3 landing-4 action yes no 0 Flare — apply gentle back pressure 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 naturally MAINS FIRST, NOSE HELD OFF landing landing normal Landing 5 landing-6 action yes no 0 Brakes — apply after nose wheel lowers; smooth and even pressure; maintain directional control 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 without hesitation to full power FULL POWER go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 1 go-around-2 action yes no 0 Propeller control FULL FORWARD CONFIRMED go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 2 go-around-3 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 3 go-around-4 action yes no 0 Pitch attitude — establish a positive climb attitude; do not over-rotate from low energy state CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 4 go-around-5 action yes no 0 Flaps — retract incrementally; initial partial retraction per POH; confirm climb performance before full retraction RETRACTING PER POH go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 5 go-around-6 action yes no 0 Airspeed — accelerate to Vy after flap retraction ESTABLISHED PER POH go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 6 go-around-7 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump ON go-around go_around normal Go-Around / Missed Approach 7 go-around-8 action yes no 0 Traffic pattern intentions — communicate to ATC or CTAF; fly standard pattern or as directed COMMUNICATED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 0 after-landing-1 action yes no 0 Flaps RETRACT after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 1 after-landing-2 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump — off after landing per POH OFF PER POH after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 2 after-landing-3 action yes no 0 Landing light OFF or as appropriate after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 3 after-landing-4 action yes no 0 Transponder STANDBY or as directed by ATC after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 4 after-landing-5 action yes no 0 Mixture — maintain rich for continued taxi; do not aggressively lean at high taxi power settings RICH after-landing after_landing normal After Landing 5 after-landing-6 action yes no 0 Propeller control FULL FORWARD for taxi 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 engine shutdown shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 2 shutdown-3 action yes no 0 All electrical loads — lights, strobes, fans, pitot heat OFF shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 3 shutdown-4 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump OFF shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 4 shutdown-5 action yes no 0 Mixture — pull to idle cut-off to stop engine cleanly; allow RPM to drop to zero IDLE CUT-OFF; ENGINE STOPPED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 5 shutdown-6 action yes no 0 Throttle — after engine stops CLOSED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 6 shutdown-7 action yes no 0 Propeller control FULL FORWARD (leave in high RPM position) shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 7 shutdown-8 action yes no 0 Ignition switch OFF shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 8 shutdown-9 action yes no 0 Battery master switch OFF shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 9 shutdown-10 action yes no 0 Fuel selector OFF or per owner's preference shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 10 shutdown-11 action yes no 0 Control lock — install to protect flight controls from wind damage INSTALLED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 11 shutdown-12 action yes no 0 Tie-downs — secure both wings and nose to tie-down rings SECURED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 12 shutdown-13 action yes no 0 Pitot tube cover INSTALLED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 13 shutdown-14 action yes no 0 Cabin and baggage doors — secure all doors; keys removed SECURED, KEYS REMOVED shutdown shutdown normal Shutdown and Securing 14 shutdown-15 action yes no 0 Aircraft logbook — note any squawks; record Hobbs and tach time COMPLETED