e65873ef20d05c64e94c697ca99e3adf35fc86b293c2d1c209db9b140adffcd4 Contains no airspeeds, power settings, fuel quantities or other limitations — must come from aircraft POH. Equipment variations exist across this model/variant. Verify items against the specific aircraft before use.

Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio station license, operating handbook, and weight-and-balance data ON BOARD AND CURRENT Fuel quantity — all four tanks; visually verify each tank; quantity consistent with gauges; adequate for flight plus reserves per POH VERIFIED, ADEQUATE Fuel grade — confirm correct grade for the IO-540 engine CORRECT GRADE PER POH Fuel caps — all four filler caps properly seated and collar locks engaged SECURE Fuel sump — left forward tank quick-drain; sample checked for water and contamination CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — left rear tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — right forward tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION Fuel sump — right rear tank quick-drain; sample checked CLEAR, NO CONTAMINATION Gascolator or fuel strainer drain — check and close DRAINED, CLEAR, CLOSED Engine oil level — dipstick; quantity within operating limits per POH WITHIN LIMITS; CAP SECURE Engine compartment — inspect for fuel or oil leaks, chafed wiring, loose hoses, and foreign objects; cowl latches secure CLEAN AND SECURE Fuel injection lines and fuel servo — no staining or seepage at fittings; lines routed and secure NO LEAKS, SECURE Alternate air door — induction inlet unobstructed; alternate air door free to operate CLEAR, OPERABLE Exhaust system — stacks, risers, and muffler free of cracks, loose clamps, or unusual heat staining SERVICEABLE Propeller and spinner — no nicks, gouges, or cracks on blades; spinner secure with no cracks at attach ring SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE 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 Pitot tube — cover removed; inlet clear of insects and debris COVER REMOVED, CLEAR Static ports — both fuselage ports unobstructed CLEAR Left wing leading edge, fuel tank skin, and fuel vents — no deformation or staining; vent tubes unobstructed NO DAMAGE, VENTS CLEAR Stall warning vane — left wing leading edge; moves freely and activates tone when raised FREE, FUNCTIONAL Left aileron and flap — full travel; hinges and attach bolts secure; no surface damage SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT 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 Rear fuselage and antennas — skin undamaged; all visible antennas secure UNDAMAGED, ANTENNAS SECURE Aft baggage door — latched and locked; baggage or cargo secured and within weight and CG limits per POH LATCHED, LOAD WITHIN LIMITS Horizontal stabilizer and elevator — leading edge undamaged; hinge bolts tight; trim tab secure; full travel available UNDAMAGED, HARDWARE SECURE Vertical stabilizer and rudder — no damage; hinge security confirmed; tail beacon lens intact SERVICEABLE, BEACON LENS INTACT Tail tie-down REMOVED Right main gear — strut extension, tire inflation, and brake assembly STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE Right wing — leading edge, fuel tank skin, fuel vents, and both right fuel caps UNDAMAGED, VENTS CLEAR, CAPS SECURE Right aileron and flap — secure; full travel; no surface damage SECURE, FREE MOVEMENT, NO DAMAGE Right wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT Wing and nose tie-downs — all ground restraints removed REMOVED Cabin door (left) and forward cabin door operation — latches operate correctly; door seals intact LATCHES SECURE, SEALS INTACT Passenger cabin door (right aft) — latches operate; door closes and seals fully SECURE

Control lock REMOVED AND STOWED Seats — pilot and copilot fore-aft position and lock ADJUSTED AND LOCKED Rudder pedals — adjusted for full rudder and brake travel ADJUSTED Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND ADJUSTED 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 Flight controls — full travel check; aileron, elevator, and rudder respond correctly and move freely; no binding FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE Parking brake SET Circuit breakers ALL IN; NONE TRIPPED Avionics master switch OFF (protect avionics during start) All electrical switches — lights, strobes, pitot heat, fans OFF Fuel selector — select fullest tank or per POH start recommendation CORRECT TANK SELECTED Propeller control FULL FORWARD (high RPM) for start Mixture RICH Throttle SET PER POH STARTING GUIDANCE (typically cracked slightly open) Flaps — retracted unless short-field departure requires otherwise UP / SET PER POH Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION

Propeller arc — visually confirm clear of persons and objects; announce CLEAR PROP CLEAR; ANNOUNCED Battery master switch ON Alternator switch ON Beacon / anti-collision light ON Fuel boost pump — prime per POH cold or hot start procedure ON PER POH; PRIME PER CONDITIONS Mixture — rich for cold start; lean for hot start per POH hot-start procedure SET PER POH CONDITIONS Throttle SET PER POH STARTING GUIDANCE Ignition switch BOTH Starter — engage; release promptly when engine fires; do not crank more than 30 seconds without a cooling interval ENGAGED, THEN RELEASED ON FIRE Throttle — reduce to idle after engine runs smoothly REDUCED TO IDLE Oil pressure — verify rise within 30 seconds; shut down immediately if no pressure rise observed RISING NORMALLY Fuel boost pump — turn off after confirming engine-driven pump sustains normal fuel flow OFF PER POH (after confirming fuel flow stable) Avionics master switch — turn on after engine is stable ON Engine instruments — oil pressure in green range; no warning lights or abnormal indications NORMAL

Avionics — power-on self-tests; COM, NAV, GPS, and transponder operational SELF-TESTS COMPLETE, OPERATIONAL Altimeter — set current setting; confirm indicated elevation within tolerance of field elevation SET AND CONFIRMED Heading indicator — align to magnetic compass while aircraft is stationary ALIGNED ATIS or weather — obtain current conditions, winds, altimeter, and applicable NOTAMs OBTAINED AND NOTED Transponder — set assigned code or VFR squawk; mode per ATC or local requirements CODE SET Taxi clearance or CTAF advisory — obtained before moving OBTAINED Taxi and landing lights ON AS APPROPRIATE FOR CONDITIONS Parking brake — release when ready to taxi RELEASED Brakes — test effectiveness with brief application after first forward movement EFFECTIVE, EQUAL BOTH SIDES Flight instruments during taxi — attitude indicator erecting; turn coordinator responding in turns; compass swinging freely FUNCTIONING NORMALLY

Run-up position — headed into wind if possible; surface firm and free of loose debris CONFIRMED Parking brake SET Flight controls — recheck full and free movement; correct sense confirmed FULL, FREE, AND CORRECT Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for takeoff CORRECT TANK Fuel boost pump — on per POH for run-up and takeoff ON PER POH Mixture — rich or adjusted for field elevation per POH RICH (or per POH for elevation) Propeller control FULL FORWARD for run-up Engine warm-up — oil temperature in green arc before applying run-up power 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, DROPS WITHIN LIMITS 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 Alternate air — select ON; confirm slight power change indicating alternate air door is operable; return to normal (OFF) CHECKED, OPERABLE, NORMAL (OFF) Engine instruments at run-up power — oil pressure, oil temperature, and fuel flow within normal ranges ALL NORMAL Throttle — reduce to idle; engine runs smoothly without stumble or roughness SMOOTH AT IDLE Vacuum or suction gauge WITHIN NORMAL RANGE Ammeter or electrical load meter INDICATING CHARGE Flaps — set for takeoff per POH; indicator verified SET PER POH, CONFIRMED Elevator trim SET TO TAKEOFF POSITION Propeller control — confirm for takeoff FULL FORWARD (high RPM) Cabin door and aft baggage door — both fully closed and latched CLOSED AND LATCHED Strobes and landing light ON Transponder ALT (or as directed by ATC) Abort plan — departure-end terrain, abort point, and engine-failure intentions reviewed and briefed BRIEFED

Final approach path and runway — confirm clear in both directions before entering runway CLEAR Fuel boost pump — on per POH for takeoff ON PER POH Propeller control — confirm full forward before applying power FULL FORWARD CONFIRMED Throttle — advance smoothly to full power; do not rush application FULL POWER; MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND RPM IN RANGE Engine gauges at takeoff power — oil pressure normal; fuel flow in range; no anomalies NORMAL Directional control — apply right rudder as needed to maintain runway centerline TRACKING CENTERLINE Rotate — apply smooth back pressure at Vr per POH; avoid abrupt over-rotation ROTATE PER POH Positive rate of climb — confirm on altimeter and VSI CONFIRMED Flaps — retract after positive rate established and obstacles cleared per POH RETRACTING PER POH

Airspeed — establish Vy or Vx as appropriate for conditions per POH ESTABLISHED PER POH Throttle and manifold pressure — full power maintained or reduced to normal climb setting per POH SET PER POH Propeller control — set climb RPM per POH after clearing obstacles SET PER POH Fuel boost pump — off after established in climb per POH; confirm engine-driven pump sustaining fuel flow OFF PER POH Mixture — rich below density altitudes requiring lean; lean progressively at higher elevations per POH SET PER POH Engine instruments — oil pressure, oil temperature, CHT, and fuel flow within normal limits ALL NORMAL Fuel quantity and tank balance — checked periodically; consistent with planned consumption; switch tanks per POH to maintain lateral balance CHECKED, CONSISTENT, BALANCED Heading indicator — cross-check against magnetic compass CONSISTENT Traffic scan CONTINUOUS

Throttle — set cruise manifold pressure per POH cruise power chart for altitude and temperature SET PER POH Propeller control — set cruise RPM per POH cruise power table SET PER POH Mixture — lean to peak EGT or best power/economy per POH for selected cruise power and altitude LEANED PER POH Elevator trim — adjust for hands-free level cruise flight TRIMMED Engine instruments — oil pressure, oil temperature, CHT, EGT, and fuel flow within normal limits ALL NORMAL Fuel quantity — all four tanks checked; remaining fuel consistent with planned burn rate; adequate reserves confirmed CHECKED AND CONSISTENT Fuel selector — switch tanks per POH interval to maintain lateral and fore-aft balance across the four-tank system SWITCHED PER POH Alternate air — monitor for unexplained power loss in visible moisture near freezing temperatures; apply alternate air if induction blockage suspected MONITORED; APPLIED AS REQUIRED Navigation — position, course, groundspeed, and fuel remaining consistent with flight plan ON COURSE, ON SCHEDULE Weather scan — developing weather monitored; alternates reviewed CHECKED

ATIS or destination weather — current conditions, winds, and altimeter setting obtained OBTAINED AND NOTED Altimeter — update to current destination setting UPDATED Fuel selector — switch to appropriate tank for approach and landing per POH SELECTED PER POH Mixture — enrichen progressively as altitude decreases ENRICHENING Throttle — reduce gradually; avoid abrupt power reduction that causes shock cooling to the IO-540 REDUCED GRADUALLY Propeller control — advance toward full forward as power increases for approach phase ADVANCING TOWARD FULL FORWARD Engine instruments during descent — CHT monitored; oil temperature and pressure within limits WITHIN LIMITS Airspeed — remain within Vfe limit before extending flaps MONITORED

Fuel selector — fullest tank or per POH recommendation for approach and landing FULLEST TANK / PER POH Fuel boost pump — on per POH for approach and landing ON PER POH Mixture RICH Propeller control — full forward for approach; ready for immediate go-around power response FULL FORWARD Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants fastened and snug FASTENED AND SNUG Flaps — extend incrementally on approach per POH; indicator confirms selected position SET PER POH Approach speed — stabilize at POH speed for flap configuration and aircraft weight ESTABLISHED PER POH Cabin and baggage doors — both cabin doors and aft baggage door confirmed latched before final BOTH DOORS LATCHED Landing light ON Traffic and runway — final approach and runway confirmed clear CLEAR

Approach — stabilized on glidepath, on centerline, and at approach speed before the threshold STABILIZED PER POH Crosswind correction — wing-low or crab technique maintained; aligned to centerline at flare CORRECTED AND ALIGNED Power — reduce smoothly to idle at flare; do not chop from high power setting REDUCED TO IDLE AT FLARE Flare — apply gentle back pressure 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 naturally MAINS FIRST, NOSE HELD OFF Brakes — apply after nose wheel lowers; smooth and even pressure; maintain directional control SMOOTH, EVEN APPLICATION Runway exit — clear the active runway before slowing excessively; exit at a safe taxi speed CLEAR OF RUNWAY

Throttle — advance without hesitation to full power FULL POWER Propeller control FULL FORWARD CONFIRMED Mixture RICH Pitch attitude — establish a positive climb attitude; do not over-rotate from low energy state CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED Flaps — retract incrementally; initial partial retraction per POH; confirm climb performance before full retraction RETRACTING PER POH Airspeed — accelerate to Vy after flap retraction ESTABLISHED PER POH Fuel boost pump ON Traffic pattern intentions — communicate to ATC or CTAF; fly standard pattern or as directed COMMUNICATED

Flaps RETRACT Fuel boost pump — off after landing per POH OFF PER POH Landing light OFF or as appropriate Transponder STANDBY or as directed by ATC Mixture — maintain rich for continued taxi; do not aggressively lean at high taxi power settings RICH Propeller control FULL FORWARD for taxi

Parking brake SET Avionics master switch OFF before engine shutdown All electrical loads — lights, strobes, fans, pitot heat OFF Fuel boost pump OFF Mixture — pull to idle cut-off to stop engine cleanly; allow RPM to drop to zero IDLE CUT-OFF; ENGINE STOPPED Throttle — after engine stops CLOSED Propeller control FULL FORWARD (leave in high RPM position) Ignition switch OFF Battery master switch OFF Fuel selector OFF or per owner's preference Control lock — install to protect flight controls from wind damage INSTALLED Tie-downs — secure both wings and nose to tie-down rings SECURED Pitot tube cover INSTALLED Cabin and baggage doors — secure all doors; keys removed SECURED, KEYS REMOVED Aircraft logbook — note any squawks; record Hobbs and tach time COMPLETED