PILOT’S

ABBREVIATED

FLIGHT CREW CHECKLIST

T – 41 C

N 7753L

USAF ACADEMY AERO CLUB

P.O. BOX 77

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO 80840

719-333-4423

23 March 2007

T – 41 C = N 7753L

MPH

ROTATION	60
NORMAL CLIMB	100
Vx (SL-10,000 MSL)	85
Vy (SL-10,000 MSL)	100-91
SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF	71
Va (2500 lbs)	125
BEST GLIDE	85
SLOW FLIGHT (1.2xVs)	77
STALL ENTRY	60
Vno	146
Vne	185
Vfe	100
Vs	64
Vso	53
DOWNWIND	95
BASE	85
FINAL	75
SHORT FINAL FLAPS UP	75
SHORT FINAL FLAPS DOWN	70
SHORT FIELD LANDING	75
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. Radio / VOR ----------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------GUARDED

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

13. Master Switch ---------------------------------------------- ON

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

15. Flaps ----------------------------------- DOWN 30 DEGREES

16. Taxi / Landing Light --------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

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

18. Nav/Strobe Lights ------------------- CHECK, THEN OFF

19. Master Switch --------------------------------------------- OFF

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

21. 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 Drains (2x) --------------------------------------- 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. Fuel Strainer Knob: Pull out 4 sec., then check closed

12. Oil Access Door ------------------------------------- SECURE

13. Cowling Fasteners ---------------------------------- SECURE

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, Shoulder Harness ------------- SECURE

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

STARTING ENGINE

1. Mixture ---------------------------------------------------- RICH

2. Throttle--------------------------------------------FULL OPEN

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

4. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch - HIGH – For 2 Seconds

5. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -------------------- RELEASE

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

7. Propeller Area ---------------------------------------- CLEAR

(Shout Warning and Clear Area 360°)

8. 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.

9. Throttle ---------------------------------------------- 1000 RPM

10. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ------ OFF and GUARDED

11. Oil Pressure / Suction ------------------------------- CHECK

12. Ammeter ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

HOT ENGINE START

1. Mixture-------------------------------------------------RICH
2. Throttle---------------------------------------FULL OPEN
3. Master Switch--------------------------------------------ON
4. Boost Pump--------------------MOMENTARILY LOW
5. Throttle-----------------------RESET TO HALF OPEN
6. Propeller Area-------------------------------------CLEAR

(Shout Warning and Clear Area 360°)

7. 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.

CAUTION: Retard throttle immediately after engine start to 1000 RPM.

8. Auxiliary Fuel Pump-------------OFF and GUARDED
9. Oil Pressure / Suction----------------------------CHECK
10. Ammeter--------------------------------------------CHECK

AFTER ENGINE START

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

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

3. Transponder ---(Proper Beacon Code)--------STANDBY

4. Radio ---------------------- ON & PROPER FREQUENCY

5. 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. Throttle ---------------------------------------------- 1800 RPM

3. Engine Instruments / Suction ---------------------- CHECK

4. Ammeter ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

· Alternator OFF, Check ammeter discharge

· Alternator ON, Check ammeter charge

5. Magnetos ----------------------------------------------- CHECK

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

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

7. Seat Belt(s) & Harness ------------------------- FASTENED

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

9. Flight Instruments--------------------------------------- SET

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

11. Emergency Procedures ---------------------------- REVIEW

12. 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 (min 2300, max 2700) ------------------------ CHECK

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

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

6. Normal Climb Speed ------------------------------- 100 MPH

SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF

1. Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------- 10°

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

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

4. RPM (2300) / Oil Pressure ------------------------- CHECK

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

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

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

8. Climb Speed ------------------------------------------- 71 MPH

(until all obstacles are cleared, then use

normal climb or Vx or Vy as required)

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

SOFT FIELD TAKE-OFF

1. Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------- 10°

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 (2300-2700) / Oil Pressure ------------------ CHECK

8. Airspeed Indicator ----------------------------------- CHECK

9. When airborne level off immediately and accelerate to

normal climb speed of 100 MPH using ground effect.

10. Flaps ---------------------------------- RETRACT at 85 MPH

ENROUTE

CLIMB

1. Normal Climb Speed ------------------------------- 100 MPH

2. Best Rate (Vy) ----------------- 100 (SL) – 91 (10K) MPH

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

4. RPM (max 2700) / Oil Pressure / Temp --------- CHECK

5. Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------- UP

6. Check landing lights off

CRUISING

1. Mixture ------------------------------ LEAN AS REQUIRED

WARNING: Improper leaning procedure will greatly reduce endurance.

2. Power --------------------------------------- 2300 – 2700 RPM

3. Trim ---------------------------------------------------- ADJUST

4. Engine Instruments ---------------------------------- CHECK

5. Flight Instruments ----------------------------------- CHECK

DESCENT

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

2. Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------- BOTH

3. Mixture ------------------------------ RICH AS REQUIRED

4. Power ---------------------------------------------AS DESIRED

LANDING

BEFORE LANDING

1. Landing Light ----------------------------------------------- ON

2. Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------- BOTH

3. Mixture ---------------------------------------------------- RICH

4. Power ----------------------------------------- AS REQUIRED

5. Seat Belt(s) and Harness --------------------------- FASTEN

NORMAL LANDING

1. Airspeed ----------------------------- 75 – 85 MPH (flaps up)

70 – 80 MPH (flaps down)

2. Flaps ------------------------------------------ AS REQUIRED

3. Touchdown ----------------------- MAIN WHEELS FIRST

4. Landing Roll --------LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY

5. Braking --------------------------- MINIMUM REQUIRED

GO-AROUND

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

2. Establish climb attitude

3. Flaps ----------------------------------------------------------- UP

TOUCH-AND-GO PROCEDURE