Raytheon T-6A Texan II

Preflight Inspection

Cockpit
1. Control Lock REMOVE
2. Ignition OFF
3. Master Switch ON
4. Fuel Gauges CHECK
5. Alternator Warning Light CHECK
6. Master Switch OFF
7. Primary Flight Controls CHECK
8. Flaps CHECK
9. Static Drain DRAINED
10. Windows CLEAN
11. Baggage STOWED
12. Required Papers ON BOARD
13. Parking Brake ON

Left Wing
1. Surface Condition CHECK
2. Flap and Hinges CHECK
3. Aileron and hinges CHECK
4. Wing Tip CHECK
5. Lights CHECK
6. Fuel Cap OPEN
7. Fuel Quantity and Color CHECK
8. Fuel Cap CLOSE and SECURE
9. Fuel Vent CHECK
10. Fuel Tank Sump DRAIN
11. Pitot Head UNOBSTRUCTED
12. Stall Warning CHECK
13. Landing Gear and Tire CHECK
14. Brake Block and Disc CHECK
15. Chock and Tie Down CHECK

Nose Section
1. Fuel Strainer DRAIN
2. General Condition CHECK
3. Prop and Spinner CHECK
4. Air Inlets CLEAR
5. Engine Compartment CHECK
6. Oil CHECK QUANTITY
7. Dipstick PROPERLY SEATED
8. Hydraulic Fluid Level CHECK
9. Alternator Belt CHECK TENSION
10. Cowling CLOSED and SECURE
11. Nose Gear Tire CHECK
12. Nose Wheel Strut Proper Inflation (3")
13. Windshield CLEAN

Right Wing
1. Check as Left Wing

Fuselage (Right Side)
1. General Condition CHECK
2. Antennas CHECK
3. Side and Rear Window CHECK
4. Static Vents UNOBSTRUCTED

Empennage
1. General Condition CHECK
2. Hinges and Attachments CHECK
3. Tie Down REMOVED

Fuselage (Right Side)
1. Check as Left Side

Before Starting Engine
1. CanopyDoors CLOSED AND LATCHED
2. Overhead Latch ENGAGED
3. Ejection seats ADJUSTED AND LOCKED
4. Safety pins REMOVED
5. Seat Belts & Harnesses FASTENED
6. Circuit Breakers IN
7. Parking Brake SET
8. Fuel Selector DESIRED TANK

Engine Start (Cold)
1. Throttle IDLE
3. Master Switch ON
4. Electric Fuel Pump ON
5. Starter ENGAGE
6. Throttle ADVANCE SLIGHTLY
7. Oil Pressure CHECK
8. Electric Fuel Pump OFF
9. Fuel Pressure CHECK

Engine Start (Hot)
1. Throttle CRACKED
2. Master Switch ON
3. Electric Fuel Pump ON
4. Starter ENGAGE
5. Throttle ADJUST
6. Oil Pressure CHECK
7. Electric Fuel Pump OFF
8. Fuel Pressure CHECK

Engine Start (Flooded)
1. Throttle FULL
2. Master Switch ON
3. Electric Fuel Pump ON
4. Starter ENGAGE
7. Throttle RETARD
8. Oil Pressure CHECK
9. Fuel Pressure CHECK

Starting Engine (External Power)
1. Master Switch OFF
2. All Electrical Equipment OFF
3. Terminals CONNECT
4. External Power Plug INSERT
5. Proceed with Normal Start
6. Throttle LOWEST RPM
7. External Power Plug DISCONNECT
8. Master Switch ON - CHECK AMMETER
9. Oil Pressure CHECK

Warm Up
1. Throttle 65% to 70% RPM

Taxiing
1. Intercom ON
2. Radios ON
3. Taxi Area CLEAR
4. Brakes CHECK
5. Steering CHECK

Ground Check
1. Brakes SET
2. Throttle 85% RPM
3. Vacuum 5.0" Hg ± .1
4. Oil Temp CHECK
5. Oil Pressure CHECK
6. Carburetor Heat CHECK
7. Throttle RETARD

Before Takeoff
1. Master Switch CHECK ON
2. Flight Instruments CHECK
3. Fuel Selector PROPER TANK
4. Electric Fuel Pump ON
5. Engine Gauges CHECK
6. Static Source NORMAL
7. Ejection seats CHECK
8. Belts/Harness FASTENED
9. Flaps SET
10. Trim Tab SET
11. Controls FREE
12. Canopy CLOSED and LATCHED
13. Overhead Latch ENGAGED
14. Transponder ON ALT

Normal Takeoff
1. Flaps AS REQUIRED
2. Trim Tab SET
3. Accelerate 85 KIAS
4. Control Stick , Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude

Short Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance
1. Flaps 14° (first notch)
2. Accelerate 78 KIAS
3. Control Stick , Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude
4. Accelerate (until over obstacle) 83 KIAS
5. Accelerate (after over obstacle) 70 KIAS
6. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY

Short Field Takeoff, No Obstacle
1. Flaps 14° (first notch)
2. Accelerate 78 KIAS
3. Control Stick , Back Pressure to Rotate to Climb Attitude
4. Accelerate (after breaking ground) 83 KIAS
5. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY

Soft Field Takeoff, Obstacle Clearance
1. Flaps 14° (first notch)
2. Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.
3. Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.
4. Accelerate just above ground to 83 KIAS to climb past obstacle height.
5. Accelerate (after over obstacle) 90 KIAS
6. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY

Soft Field Takeoff, No Obstacle
1. Flaps 14° (first notch)
2. Accelerate and lift off nose as soon as possible.
3. Lift off at slowest possible airspeed.
4. Accelerate just above ground best rate of climb speed 90 KIAS
5. Flaps RETRACT SLOWLY

Climb
1. VX - Best Angle of Climb Speed 140 KIAS
2. VY - Best Rate of Climb Speed 160 KIAS
3. Electric Fuel Pump OFF

Cruising
1. Normal Max. Power 75%
2. Power SET PER TABLE
3. Fuel Selector SWITCH AS NEEDED

Approach and Landing
1. Fuel Selector PROPER TANK
2. Electric Fuel Pump ON
3. Flaps SET (160 KIAS MAX)
4. Trim 100 KIAS
5. Final Approach Speed 95 KIAS

Stopping Engine
1. Flaps RETRACT
2. Electric Fuel Pump OFF
3. Radios OFF
4. Magnetos CHECK GROUND
5. Throttle FULL AFT
6. Eng Starter OFF
7. Master Switch OFF
8. Intercom OFF

Parking
1. Parking Brake SET
2. Control Stick SECURED WITH BELTS
3. Flaps FULL UP
4. Wheel Chocks IN PLACE
5. Tie Downs SECURE