For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft
Information section of Help. For suggested speeds, see the Reference tab.
Nota : the items marked [*] are not supported by FS2000
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
[*] Preflight Inspection -- COMPLETE
[*] Passenger Briefing -- COMPLETE
[*] Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses -- ADJUST and LOCK
[ ] Brakes -- TEST and SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Avionics Power Switch -- OFF
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CAUTION
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The avionics power switches must be OFF during
engine start to prevent possible damage to avionics
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[*] Circuit Breakers -- CHECK IN
[ ] Electrical Equipment -- OFF
[*] Radar (if installed) -- OFF
[ ] Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- OPEN (move lever out of locking hole to reposition)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve -- FULLER TANK
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
[ ] Throttle -- CLOSED
(press F1 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller -- HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture -- RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[*] Propeller Area -- CLEAR
[ ] Master Switch -- ON
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- ON
[ ] Throttle -- ADVANCE to obtain 8-10 GPH fuel flow, then
return to CLOSED position
(press F3 as necessary, then F1)
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- OFF as throttle is retarded
[ ] Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
[ ] Throttle -- ADVANCE slowly
[ ] Ignition Switch -- RELEASE when engine starts
Then:
[ ] Throttle -- RESET to desire idle speed
[ ] Oil Pressure -- CHECK
[ ] Starter -- CHECK DISENGAGED (if starter were to remain
engaged, ammeter would indicate full scale charge with
engine running at 1000 RPM)
[ ] Avionics Power Switch -- ON
[ ] Fuel Computer Digital Clock (if installed) -- SET
[ ] Navigation Lights and Flashing Beacon -- ON as required
[ ] Radios -- ON
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BEFORE TAKEOFF
[ ] Parking Brake -- SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[*] Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses -- CHECK SECURE
[*] Cabin Doors -- CLOSED and LOCKED
[ ] Flight Controls -- FREE and CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments -- CHECK and SET
CAUTION
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The directional indicator should be rechecked during
engine runup to avoid compass deviation errors which
may occur below 1200 RPM.
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[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- OFF
[ ] Mixture -- RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[*] Primer (if installed) -- CHECK LOCKED
[ ] Fuel Quantity -- CHECK
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve -- RECHECK FULLER TANK
[ ] Elevator -- SET for takeoff
(with NumLock off press NumPad 1 or NumPad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Rudder Trim -- SET for takeoff
[ ] Throttle -- 1700 RPM
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
a. Magnetos -- CHECK <150 RPM drop on either magneto,
or <50 RPM differential drop between agnetos
(press M+MINUS key then M+PLUS key to L, R, L, Both)
b. Propeller -- CYCLE high RPM/low RPM/high RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in, then CTRL+F2 until
fully out, then CTRL+F3 until fully in)
c. Suction Gauge -- CHECK in green arc and low vacuum
warning buttons retracted (if installed)
d. Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- CHECK
[ ] Throttle -- 1000 RPM
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[*] Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST
[*] Electric trim (if installed) -- PREFLIGHT TEST
[ ] Strobe Lights -- AS DESIRED
(click switch)
[ ] Radios and Avionics -- SET
[*] Autopilot (if installed) -- PEFLIGHT TEST, then OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps -- SET for takeoff (0-20 degrees)
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- FULL OPEN
[ ] Brakes -- RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
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NORMAL TAKEOFF
[ ] Wing Flaps -- 0-20 degrees (10 degrees preferred)
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle -- 36.5 INCHES HG
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller -- 2700 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture -- ADJUST to 31 GPH fuel flow
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Control -- LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 50 KIAS
[ ] Climb Speed -- 70-80 KIAS
[ ] Wing Flaps -- RETRACT after obstacle are cleared
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
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SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
[ ] Wing Flaps -- 20 degrees
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes -- APPLY
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Throttle -- 36.5 INCHES HG
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller -- 2700 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture -- ADJUST to 31 GPH fuel flow
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes -- RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
[ ] Elevator Control -- SLIGHTLY TAIL-LOW ATTITUDE
[ ] Climb Speed -- 68 KIAS until all obstacles are cleared
[ ] Landing Gear -- RETRACT after obstacles are cleared
(press G)
[ ] Wing Flaps -- RETRACT after obstacle are cleared and 85 KIAS
is reached
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
NOTE
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Do not reduce power until wing flaps have been retracted.
[ ] Airspeed -- 95-105 KIAS
[ ] Throttle -- 30 INCHES HG
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller -- 2500 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
NOTE
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On hot days, it may be necessary to utilize the auxiliary
fuel pump to maintain 20 GPH fuel flow.
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- OPEN as required (full open at higher power
settings, lower airspeed, higher altitudes, or on warm days)
NOTE
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On hot days, turn on auxiliary fuel pump momentarily if
switching tanks in climb.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB
[ ] Airspeed -- 88 KIAS
[ ] Throttle -- 35.0 INCHES HG
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller -- 2600 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture -- ADJUST to 27 GPH fluel flow
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
NOTE
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See power and fuel flow placard for maximum continuous
power manifold pressure and fuel flow above 17,000 feet.
NOTE
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On hot days at higher altitudes, be alert for fuel vapor
indications. If fuel flow fluctuations are observed or if
desired fuel flow cannot be maintained, turn the auxiliary
fuel pump ON and reset the mixture as required.
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- FULL OPEN
NOTE
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On hot days, turn on auxiliary fuel pump momentarily if
switching tanks in climb.
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CRUISE
[ ] Throttle -- 15-30 INCHES HG (depending upon RPM)
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller -- 2200-2500 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture -- LEAN for cruise fuel flow using the EGT gauge
or the cruise data of the flight manual.
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
NOTE
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On hot days at higher altitudes, be alert for fuel vapor
indications. If fuel flow fluctuations or an unexplained
drop in fuel flow are observed, place the auxiliary fuel
pump switch in the ON position and reset the mixture
control as required. If vapor symptoms persists, select the
opposite fuel tank. When fuel flow stabilizes, the auxiliary
fuel pump may be turned off and the misture reset as desired.
[ ] Elevator Trim -- ADJUST
(with NumLock off press NumPad 1 or NumPad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Rudder Trim -- ADJUST
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- AS REQUIRED
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DESCENT
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump -- OFF
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CAUTION
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Failure to turn the auxiliary fuel pump off may result
in a complete power loss at reduced throttle settings
or with a sudden throttle advance due to an excessively
rich mixture
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[ ] Throttle -- AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller -- AS DESIRED
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture -- LEAN for smoothness in power descents.
Use full rich mixture for idle power.
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- CLOSED
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BEFORE LANDING
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CAUTION
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Failure to turn the auxiliary fuel pump off may result
in a complete power loss at reduced throttle settings
or with a sudden throttle advance due to an excessively
rich mixture
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[ ] Fuel Selector Valve -- FULLER TANK
[ ] Mixture -- RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller -- HIGH RPM
(press CTRL+F3 until fully in)
[*] Radar (if installed) -- OFF
[ ] Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF
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LANDING
NORMAL LANDING
[ ] Airspeed -- 75-85 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Wing Flaps -- AS DESIRED
0-10 degrees <140 KIAS
10-40 degrees <100 KIAS
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed -- 65-75 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
[ ] Elevator Trim -- ADJUST
(with NumLock off press NumPad 1 or NumPad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Landing Roll -- LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
[ ] Braking -- MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
SHORT FIELD LANDING
[ ] Airspeed -- 75-85 KIAS (flaps UP)
[ ] Wing Flaps -- FULL DOWN (40° below 100 KIAS)
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed -- Maintain 64 KIAS
[ ] Elevator Trim -- ADJUST
(with NumLock off press NumPad 1 or NumPad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Throttle -- REDUCE TO IDLE as obstacle is cleared
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY
[ ] Wing Flaps -- RETRACT for maximum brake effectiveness
(press F6 as necessary)
BALKED LANDING
[ ] Throttle -- 36.5 INCHES HG
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller -- 2700 RPM
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps -- RETRACT to 20 degrees (immediately)
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed -- 80 KIAS
[ ] Wing Flaps -- RETRACT slowly
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- OPEN
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AFTER LANDING
[ ] Flaps -- RETRACT
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- OPEN
[ ] Parking Brake -- SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Throttle -- IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Avionics Power Switch , Electrical Equipment -- OFF
[ ] Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF (pull full out)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out)
[ ] Ignition Switch -- OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Master Switch -- OFF
[*] Control Lock -- INSTALL
[ ] Cowl Flaps -- CLOSE
NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with
Flight Simulator 2002. To learn about using, printing, and customizing
checklists: in the "Getting From Here to There" section of Simulator Help,
click "Using the Kneeboard."
