PILOT’S ABBREVIATED FLIGHT CREW CHECKLIST

T – 41 B

N 146AC

USAF ACADEMY AERO CLUB

P.O. BOX 77

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO 80840

719-333-4423

08 February 2004

 

 

 

   T – 41 B   =   N 146AC

  MPH

ROTATION

60

NORMAL CLIMB

85

Vx (SL-10,000 MSL)

75

Vy (SL-10,000 MSL)

95-87

SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF

60

Va (2500 lbs)

127

BEST GLIDE

85

SLOW FLIGHT (1.2xVs)

77

STALL ENTRY

60

Vno

145

Vne

182

Vfe

100

Vs

64

Vso

56

DOWNWIND

95

BASE

85

FINAL

75

SHORT FINAL    FLAPS UP  

70

SHORT FINAL    FLAPS DOWN

65

SHORT FIELD LANDING

60

FULL OIL ( qts )

8

USABLE FUEL ( GAL )

51

RATED HP ( SEA LEVEL)

210

MAX WEIGHT  ( lbs )

2500

 

PREFLIGHT

 

Interior Inspection

 

  1. Parking Brake ----------------------------------------------SET

  2. Hobbs- and Tach-Meter Reading -----------------VERIFY

  3. Required Documents --------------------------- ON BOARD

  4. Avionics Master Switch ---------------------------------- OFF

  5. Mixture -------------------------------------- IDLE CUT OFF

  6. Electrical Switches ---------------------------------------- OFF

  7. Circuit Breakers --------------------------------------------- IN

  8. Control Wheel Lock ------------------------------ REMOVE

 (and store in pilot seat pocket)

  9. Ignition Switch -------------------------------------------- OFF

10. Primer ------------------------------------- IN AND LOCKED

11. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ---------------------------- OFF

12. Fuel Shutoff Knob ------------------------------------------- IN

13. Master Switch (both alternator and battery) --------- ON

14. Fuel Quantity ----------------------------------------- CHECK

15. Warning Lights --------------------------- PRESS TO TEST

16. Flaps ----------------------------------- DOWN 30 DEGREES

17. Taxi / Landing Lights -------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

18. Pitot Heat ----------------------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

19. Nav / Beacon Lights ----------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

20. Strobe Lights (toggle switch) ------ CHECK, THEN OFF

21. Master Switch (both alternator and battery)-------- OFF

22. Beacon Light Switch --------------------------------------- ON

23. Elevator Trim ----------------------- SET FOR TAKE OFF

24. Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------- BOTH

 

Exterior Inspection

 
LEFT SIDE

 

  1. Fuel Tank Sump --------------------------------------- DRAIN

  2. Baggage Door ------------------- CLOSED AND LOCKED

  3. Static Port ---------------------------------------------- CLEAR 

  4. E.L.T. Antenna -------------------------------- CONDITION

  5. Left Fuselage ----------------------------------- CONDITION

 

EMPENAGE

 

  1. Vertical Stabilizer (left side) ---------------- CONDITION

  2. Horizontal Stabilizer (left side) ------------- CONDITION

  3. Left Elevator ----------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Movement and Stops ----------------------- CHECK

·        Security (cable & Hinges) ----------------- CHECK

  4. Lights -------------------------------------------- CONDITION

  5. VOR Antenna ---------------------------------- CONDITION

6. Rudder ------------------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Movement and Stops ----------------------- CHECK

·        Security (Cable & Hinges) ---------------- CHECK

  7. Tie Down -------------------------------------- DISCONNECT

  8. Right Elevator --------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Movement and Stops ----------------------- CHECK

·        Security (Cable & Hinges) ---------------- CHECK

·        Trim Tab (Alignment) --------------------- CHECK

  9. Vertical Stabilizer (right side) -------------- CONDITION

10. Horizontal Stabilizer (right side) ----------- CONDITION

11. Right Side Fuselage --------------------------- CONDITION

12. Static Port -----------------------------------------------CLEAR

 

 

RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR

 

  1. Chock ------------------------------------------------ REMOVE

  2. Tire -------------------------- INFLATION & CONDITION

  3. Brake Assembly -------------------------------------- CHECK

  4. Main Gear Strut -------------------------------------- CHECK

 

RIGHT WING

 

  1. Fuel Tank Sump --------------------------------------- DRAIN

  2. Flap ------------------------------ CONDITION & SECURE

·        Tracks ---------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Control Rod --------------------------------- SECURE

  3. Aileron -------------------- CONDITION & MOVEMENT

·        Hinges & Control Rod -------------------- SECURE

  4. Wing Tip and Lights -------------------------- CONDITION

  5. Leading Edge ----------------------------------- CONDITION

  6. Under Surface and Wing Strut ------------- CONDITION

  7. Tie Down -------------------------------------- DISCONNECT

  8. Fuel Quantity ------------------------- CHECK VISUALLY

  9. Fuel Filler Cap -------------------------------------- SECURE

10. Top of Wing and Antennas ------------------ CONDITION

11. Air Vent Inlets ---------------------------------------- CLEAR

 

NOSE

 

  1. Windshield ----------------------- CONDITION & CLEAN

  2. Cowling Fasteners ---------------------------------- SECURE

  3. Fuel Drain ---------------------------------------------- DRAIN

  4. Propeller ---------------------------------------- CONDITION

  5. Engine Cooling Air Inlets --------------------------- CLEAR

  6. Nose Gear Strut -------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Steering Rods ------------------------------- SECURE

·        Shimmy Dampener ------------------ CONDITION

·        Strut (appr. 3”) ------------------------ INFLATION

  7. Tire -------------------------- INFLATION & CONDITION

  8. Tie Down -------------------------------------- DISCONNECT

  9. Oil Quantity ------------------------------------------- CHECK

10. Oil Dipstick ------------------------------------------ SECURE

11. Oil Access Door ------------------------------------- SECURE

12. Cowling Fasteners ---------------------------------- SECURE

13. Fuel Strainer Knob (cockpit) : ------------- Pull out 4 sec.,

                                                                        then check closed      

LEFT WING

  

  1. Fuel Quantity ------------------------- CHECK VISUALLY

  2. Fuel Filler Cap ---------------------------------------SECURE

  3. Top of Wing and Antennas ------------------ CONDITION

  4. Air Vents Inlets --------------------------------------- CLEAR

  5. Pitot Tube ----------------------------------------------CHECK

  6. Fuel Vent ---------------------------------------------- CHECK

  7. Stall Warning Horn Vent --------------------------- CLEAR

  8. Tie Down --------------------------------------DISCONNECT

  9. Under Surface and Wing Strut ------------- CONDITION

10. Landing and Taxi Light ---------------------- CONDITION

11. Wing Leading Edge --------------------------- CONDITION

12. Wing Tip and Lights -------------------------- CONDITION

13. Aileron -------------------- CONDITION & MOVEMENT  

·        Hinges and Control Rod ------------------ SECURE

14. Flap ------------------------------ CONDITION & SECURE

·        Tracks ---------------------------------- CONDITION

·        Control Rod --------------------------------- SECURE                                  

 

 

LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR

 

  1. Chock ------------------------------------------------ REMOVE

  2. Tire -------------------------- INFLATION & CONDITION

  3. Brake Assembly -------------------------------------- CHECK

  4. Main Gear Strut -------------------------------------- CHECK

  5. Parking Brake ------------------------------------- RELEASE

  6. Aircraft ----------------------- ROLL FORWARD 1 FOOT

  7. Parking Brake --------------------------------------------- SET

  8. All Tires ------------------------------------- CHECK AGAIN

 

PASSENGER BRIEFING

 

  1. USE OF SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER

      HARNESSES

  2. OPERATION OF FRESH AIR VENTS (OVERHEAD) 

  3. LATCHING DOORS AND WINDOWS

  4. LOCATION OF EXITS

  5. LOCATION OF SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT

  6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  7. NO SMOKING AT ALL TIMES

                                     

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

 

  1. Preflight Inspection --------------------------- COMPLETE

  2. Passenger Briefing ----------------------------- COMPLETE

  3. Seats, Seat Belts, Should Harnesses-------------- SECURE

  4. Flight Controls ----------------------- FREE & CORRECT

 

STARTING ENGINE

 

  1. Mixture (remove mechanical stop) ------------------ RICH

  2. Propeller ------------------------------------------ HIGH RPM

  3. Master Switch ----------------------------------------------- ON

  4. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ------------------------- HIGH

  5. Throttle ----------------------- SET for 8-10 gal/hr fuel flow

  6. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -------------------- RELEASE

  7. Throttle ------------------------- IDLE, then IN ¼ to ½ inch.

  8. Propeller Area ---------------------------------------- CLEAR

(Shout Warning and Clear Area 360°)

  9. Ignition Switch ---------------------------------------- START

(release when engine starts)

If engine fails to start within 10 blades, discontinue cranking and allow starter to cool for two minutes.

10. Throttle ---------------------------------------------- 1000 RPM

11. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ---------------------------- OFF

12. Oil Pressure / Suction ------------------------------- CHECK

13. Ammeter ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

14. Voltage Light ---------------------------------------------- OUT

 

AFTER ENGINE START

 

  1. Avionics Master Switch ----------------------------------- ON

  2. Nav Lights (Sunset to Sunrise) --------------------------- ON

  3. Flaps -------------------------------------- UP (check visually)

  4. Mixture -------- LEAN to mech. Stop (above 5000’ MSL)

  5. Radios -------------------- SET PROPER FREQUENCIES

  6. Nav Instruments ---------------------------- AS REQUIRED

  7. Audio Control Panel -------------------------------------- SET

  8. Transponder ------------------------- SET PROPER CODE 

  9. Parking Brake ------------------------------------- RELEASE

 

TAXI

 

  1. Obtain Taxi Clearance or announce on CTAF 

  2. Toe Brakes -------------------------------------------- CHECK

  3. Control Surfaces ----------- POSITION (according wind)

  4. Flight Instruments ----------------------------------- CHECK  

 

BEFORE TAKEOFF

 

  1. Parking Brake --------------------------------------------- SET

  2. Mixture (mech. stop if above 5000’MSL) ------------ SET

  3. Throttle ---------------------------------------------- 1800 RPM

  4. Engine Instruments / Suction ---------------------- CHECK

  5. Ammeter (Voltage Light out) ---------------------- CHECK

  6. Propeller ------------------------------------------------ CYCLE

  7. Magnetos ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

             (check right first, 150 max drop / 50 max diff)

  8. Throttle ---------------- IDLE CHECK, THEN 1000 RPM

  9. Seat Belt(s)  --------------------------------------- FASTENED

10. Doors & Windows --------------- CLOSED and LOCKED

11. Flight Instruments----------------------------------------- SET

12. Radios ----------ON and CORRECT FREQUENCY SET

13. Emergency Procedures ---------------------------- REVIEW

14. Parking Brake ------------------------------------- RELEASE

 

TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Obtain take-off clearance or announce on CTAF

  2. Landing Light and Strobe Lights ----------------------- ON

  3. Transponder ------------------------------------------------ALT

NOTE: Step 2 and 3 when cleared for take-off

 or when beginning take-off roll .

  4. Landing Light ------------------------- OFF after Take-Off

 

NORMAL TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Flaps ------------------------------------------------------------ 0°

  2. Throttle (smoothly) -----------------------------FULL OPEN

  3. RPM (2500 min) / MP (in the green) ------------- CHECK

  4. Oil Pressure / Airspeed Indicator ----------------- CHECK

  5. Rotate --------------------------------------------------- 60 MPH

  6. Normal Climb Speed -------------------------------- 85 MPH

  7. When safe airborne:

·        Propeller ----------------------------------- 2600 RPM

·        Throttle --------------------------------- 25 inches MP

  8. Fuel Flow ---------------------------------------------- ADJUST

            in accordance with Fuel Flow Placard

 

SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------- 20°

  2. Brakes --------------------------------------------------- APPLY

  3. Throttle (smoothly) ---------------------------- FULL OPEN

  4. RPM (2500) / Oil Pressure ------------------------- CHECK

  5. Brakes ----------------------------------------------- RELEASE

  6. Elevator Control -----------------SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW

  7. Airspeed Indicator ----------------------------------- CHECK

  8. Climb Speed ------------------------------------------- 60 MPH

            (until all obstacles are cleared, then use

 normal climb or Vx or Vy as required)

  9. Flaps ---------------------------------- RETRACT at 75 MPH

10. Reduce Power to 2600 RPM and 25 inches of MP

 

SOFT FIELD TAKE-OFF

 

  1. Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------- 20°

  2. Brakes --------------------------------------- DO NOT APPLY

  3. Power as necessary to keep rolling.

  4. Elevator Control ------------------------------- FULL BACK

  5. Throttle (smoothly) ---------------------------- FULL OPEN

( when aligned with the runway)

  6. Elevator Control -------------------------------------- RELAX

            ( after nose wheel is clear off the ground)

  7. RPM (2500) / MP (in the green) ------------------- CHECK

  8. Oil Pressure / Airspeed indicator ----------------- CHECK

  8. When airborne level off immediately and accelerate to

      normal climb speed of 85 MPH using ground effect.

  9. Flaps ---------------------------------- RETRACT at 85 MPH