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PIPER SEMINOLE Integrated Flight Flow Checklist 1979/80 Models This checklist is only for training purposes in ATP aircraft and is not intended to replace the POH. Refer also to the POH in an actual emergency. All previous ATP checklists are superseded. Revised 2017-10-18 904-595-7940 ATPFlightSchool.com
Aircraft Weight Information Approximate Basic Empty Weight...2500 lbs. Maximum Ramp Weight...3816 lbs. Maximum Takeoff/Landing Weight...3800 lbs. Maximum Baggage Weight...200 lbs. Maximum Usable Fuel... 108 gal. Fuel Weight Conversion... 6 lbs./1 gal. AVGAS Oil Weight Conversion... 7.5 lbs./1 gal. V-Speeds (KIAS) V SO...55 V MC...56 V S...57 V R...75 V X...82 V XSE...82 V SSE...82 V Y...88 V YSE...88 V FE... 111 V LO Up... 109 V LO Down... 140 V LE... 140 V NO... 169 V NE... 202 V A (3800 lbs.)... 135 V A (2700 lbs.)... 112 2 Piper Seminole
Fuel Limitations Approved Fuel Type...100 LL (Blue) Max PA44 Flight Duration without Refueling...3 1/2 hours Full fuel tanks are required for each fight unless prevented by operational necessity. Defueling ATP aircraft is prohibited. Plan ahead. Use of Fuel Selector to Simulate Engine Failures Prohibited. Sumped fuel samples may not be placed back into fuel tanks, unless using the GATS fuel sample jar. Oil Limitations Approved Oil for Use... AeroShell 15w50 Oil Capacity (1979)...4-6 Quarts Minimum Oil (1979)...4.5 Quarts Minimum Oil Pressure (1979)...15 PSI Add full quarts of oil from sealed unopened containers only. Do not add partial quarts. Do not overfill beyond capacity. Discard unsealed containers. 1979 Model 3
Normal Preflight Actions... 5 Before Start... 7 First Engine Start... 9 Second Engine Start... 9 After Start... 11 Taxi... 13 Run Up... 15 Before Takeoff... 19 After Takeoff... 21 Emergency Engine Fire On Ground... 8 Emergency Evacuate... 8 Engine Failure During Takeoff... 18 In-Flight Engine Failure... 20 Engine Fire In-Flight... 22 Electrical Fire... 22 In-Flight Engine Failure... 24 Troubleshoot... 24 Engine Failure Secure... 24 Airstart... 25 Abnormal & Supplemental Turning Cabin Heater On... 10 Turning Cabin Heater Off... 10 Cleaning Fouled Plugs... 14 Short Field Takeoff... 16 Cruise... 23 In Range/Descent... 27 Approach... 29 Gear Down Before Landing... 31 Go-Around/Missed Approach... 33 After Takeoff... 33 After Landing... 33 Shutdown Terminate... 35 Prop Overspeed... 25 In-Flight Engine Failure Approach... 30 Manual Gear Extension... 32 Emergency Evacuate... 32 Emergency Descent... 34 Spin Recovery... 34 Alternator Light Illuminate... 36 Engine Overheat... 36 Engine Roughness... 36 Fuel Crossfeed... 36 Entry Door Open In Flight... 21 Check & Announce Backup Calls... 29 Gear Down Before Landing Short Field... 31 4 Piper Seminole
Preflight Actions BLOCK-OUT SMS...SENT & STATUS REC D WEATHER... CHECK EQUIPMENT REQUIRED... CHECK FUEL (½ tanks minimum for takeoff)... REQUIRED OIL 6-4 Qt (ATP 4.5 qt minimum)... CHECK PITOT HEAT... (if IFR) CHECK WEIGHT & BALANCE...COMPUTE TAKEOFF DISTANCE...COMPUTE LANDING DISTANCE...COMPUTE SINGLE-ENGINE RATE OF CLIMB...COMPUTE SINGLE-ENGINE SERVICE CEILING...COMPUTE INTERIOR Do Not Step on Flaps or Lean on Door FIRE EXTINGUISHER... CHECK AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS... CHECK FUEL SELECTORS... ON ELEVATOR TRIM...SET RUDDER TRIM...SET FLAPS...FULL DOWN (40 ) COWL FLAPS... OPEN PRIMERS...LOCKED CARB HEAT...OFF MIXTURES...CUTOFF PROPS...FORWARD THROTTLES...CLOSED MAGNETOS & ALL SWITCHES...OFF LANDING GEAR LEVER... DOWN LANDING GEAR EMERG. EXTENSION... SECURE EMERGENCY EXIT... CLOSED & LOCKED 1979 Model 5
PITOT STATIC... DRAIN/CHECK BATTERY MASTER SWITCH... ON LANDING GEAR LIGHTS... 3 GREEN/CHECK LIGHTS (night flight)... CHECK FUEL GAUGES...QUANTITY CHECK ANNUNCIATOR PANEL... CHECK HEATER OVERHEAT LIGHT... CHECK BATTERY MASTER SWITCH...OFF FLIGHT CONTROLS... CHECK POSITION AILERON FULL LEFT DEFLECTION Provides for visual inspection without manually moving aileron. EXTERIOR FUEL SUMP...DRAIN RIGHT WING (rear, tip, front)... CHECK Do not touch aileron. Control position allows for visual inspection without manually moving aileron. RIGHT ENGINE, NACELLE, FUEL, OIL... CHECK RIGHT GEAR (tire 55 psi; strut approx. 2.6 )... CHECK NOSE SECTION... CHECK NOSE GEAR (tire 50 psi; strut approx. 2.7 )... CHECK CHOCKS...REMOVE LEFT GEAR (tire 55 psi; strut approx. 2.6 )... CHECK LEFT ENGINE, NACELLE, FUEL, OIL... CHECK LEFT WING (front, tip, rear)... CHECK Do not touch aileron. LEFT FUSELAGE... CHECK EMPENNAGE... CHECK VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL STABILIZER... CHECK RIGHT FUSELAGE & BAGGAGE DOOR... CHECK GENERAL WALK-AROUND... CHECK FLAPS...UP (0 ) 6 Piper Seminole
Before Start PREFLIGHT INSPECTION...COMPLETE WT&BAL, DOCS, PERFORMANCE... CHECK PASSENGER BRIEF Door Emergency Exit Seats & Seat Belts Fire Extinguisher No Smoking PIC Authority (positive exchange of controls)...complete SEATS/SEAT BELTS...LOCKED/FASTENED AVIONICS MASTER...OFF HEATER SWITCH...OFF FRESH AIR FAN SWITCH...OFF CIRCUIT BREAKERS... CHECK LEFT SIDE PANEL SWITCHES...OFF FUEL SELECTORS...(full fwd) ON COWL FLAPS... OPEN CARB HEAT...OFF MIXTURES...RICH/FULL FWD PROPS... FULL FWD THROTTLES...CLOSED COLD ENGINES: PRIME (both engines)... 4 STROKES PRIMERS (both engines)...locked ALTERNATORS... ON BATTERY MASTER SWITCH... ON ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT... ON NAV LIGHTS (night only)... AS REQ Dims gear lights. FUEL PUMPS...ON/CHECK PRESSURE MAGNETOS... ON Checklist Complete 1979 Model 7
EMERGENCY Engine Fire On Ground ENGINE HAS NOT STARTED MIXTURE...CUTOFF THROTTLE... FULL OPEN STARTER...KEEP ENGAGED CONTINUE TO CRANK ENGINE ENGINE HAS JUST STARTED CONTINUE RUNNING TO PULL FIRE INTO ENGINE IF FIRE CONTINUES FUEL SELECTORS...OFF FUEL PUMPS...OFF MIXTURES...CUTOFF THROTTLES... FULL OPEN MASTER SWITCH...OFF FIRE EXTINGUISHER...USE IF PRACTICAL EVACUATE AIRCRAFT Emergency Evacuate MIXTURES...CUTOFF FUEL SELECTORS...OFF FUEL PUMPS...OFF MASTER SWITCH...OFF PARKING BRAKE...SET CONSIDERING CONDITIONS, EXIT THROUGH MAIN ENTRY DOOR OR EMERGENCY EXIT EMERGENCY EXIT PLASTIC COVER...REMOVE EMER. EXIT HANDLE...PULL FWD WINDOW...PUSH OUT 8 Piper Seminole
First Engine Start (Normally Left) THROTTLE...TWO FULL STROKES THROTTLE...CLOSED BRAKES...HOLD PROP AREA...CLEAR STARTER... (ATP 8 second max) ENGAGE WHEN ENGINE STARTS THROTTLE...1000 RPM OIL PRESSURE... CHECK 1st ENG FUEL PUMP...OFF 1st ENG MIXTURE... LEAN FOR RPM RISE THROTTLE...1000 RPM Second Engine Start AMMETER VERIFY BELOW 20 AMPS... CHECK THROTTLE...TWO FULL STROKES THROTTLE...CLOSED BRAKES...HOLD PROP AREA...CLEAR STARTER...(8 second max) ENGAGE WHEN ENGINE STARTS THROTTLE...1000 RPM OIL PRESSURE... CHECK 2nd ENG FUEL PUMP...OFF 2nd ENG MIXTURE... LEAN FOR RPM RISE THROTTLE...1000 RPM 1979 Model 9
Turning Cabin Heater On AIR INTAKE LEVER... FULL OPEN Leave fully open any time heater in use. HEATER SWITCH... SET CABIN HEAT TEMP LEVER...SELECT DESIRED TEMP Turning Cabin Heater Off GROUND HEATER SWITCH...SET FAN Leave AIR INTAKE Full Open for 2 Minutes Minimum to Prevent Overheat FLIGHT HEATER SWITCH...SET OFF Leave AIR INTAKE Full Open for 15 Seconds Minimum to Prevent Overheat NOTE: When heat is required, ATP recommends operating the heater on the ground prior to flight. This verifies that overheat protection wasn't actuated during a previous flight. If it was, turning the CABIN HEAT on will illuminate the overheat annunciator light. HEATER OVER TEMP ANNUNCIATION In the event of an overheat condition, the fuel, air and ignition to the heater is automatically cut off. Do not attempt to restart the heater until it has been inspected and the cause of the malfunction has been determined and corrected. 10 Piper Seminole
After Start AVIONICS MASTER... ON FRESH AIR FAN... AS REQ HEATER (air intake full open for use)... AS REQ HEADSETS... ON ANNUNCIATOR PANEL... TEST ALTERNATOR OUTPUT... AMPS CHECK GPS... OK? (press) ENT ENT COMS...SET/ATIS ALTIMETER...SET GPS...ENTER WPT / FPL / APR AS REQ GPS CDI (as required for departure)...vloc OR GPS NAVS... SET/COURSE SET FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (TC/AI/HSI/VSI)... CHECK TRANSPONDER... SET CODE/ALT MODE Checklist Complete Obtaining an IFR Clearance on Ground When Tower is Closed Nationwide Clearance Delivery...1-888-766-8267 (or local ATC number) 1979 Model 11
Avoid Runway Incursions HAVE AIRPORT DIAGRAM AVAILABLE. Acquire ATIS and review airport diagram for anticipated ATC taxi instructions. Contact ATC for instructions and verify per the airport diagram. Do not hesitate to request progressive taxi instructions. Read back all runway crossing and hold short instructions. Check for traffic before crossing any runway hold line or entering a taxiway. When landing, clear the active runway without delay then wait for taxi instructions before further movement. dash past dash lines Use proper radio phraseology as described in the AIM in order to respond to and understand ground control instructions. Write down complex taxi instructions. 12 Piper Seminole
Taxi Do Not Ride Brakes FUEL SELECTORS... ON TAXI CLEARANCE...OBTAIN/BRIEF TAXI AREA...CLEAR BRAKES... CHECK FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (TC/AI/HSI/VSI)... CHECK Check in turns. STERILE COCKPIT...NO NON-ESSENTIAL CONVERSATION Checklist Complete 1979 Model 13
Cleaning Fouled Plugs (Following Excessive Mag Drop) CAUTION: Hold Brakes Securely and Remain Vigilant for Aircraft Movement; Only Perform Runup on Surface Free from Gravel/Dirt. AFFECTED ENG THROTTLE...2000 RPM AFFECTED ENG MIXTURE...LEAN FOR SLIGHT RPM DROP MAINTAIN FOR 60 SECONDS MONITOR CHT AFFECTED ENG MIXTURE... FULL FWD PERFORM MAG CHECK ON AFFECTED ENGINE NOTE: Position the aircraft to avoid other aircraft and obstructions if the aircraft should begin to roll. Be prepared to immediately close throttles. While performing the above checklist, do not allow oil temperature to reach redline and be vigilant of oil pressure. 14 Piper Seminole
Run Up Do Not Use Parking Brake FUEL SELECTORS... ON MIXTURES... FULL FWD PROPS... FULL FWD THROTTLES...1500 RPM PROP FEATHER... CHECK Check each prop twice individually. Prop control to feather and immediately forward, allowing ATP maximum drop of 400 RPM. THROTTLES...2000 RPM GOVERNOR CHECK PROCEDURE PROPS... REDUCE TO 1800 RPM THROTTLES...INCREASE 1" MP PROPS... VERIFY 1800 RPM Governor Check Complete PROPS...(slowly) FULL FWD THROTTLES...2000 RPM CARB HEAT... CHECK MAGNETOS...(175 max drop, max diff. 50 RPM) CHECK ENGINE GAUGES... CHECK SUCTION GAUGE... (4.8-5.2 Hg) CHECK ANNUNCIATOR PANEL... CHECK THROTTLES...1000 RPM MIXTURES... SLIGHTLY LEAN Checklist Complete 1979 Model 15
Short Field Takeoff ATP requires the following procedure per Piper Normal Procedures 7-12-1995. FLAPS...UP (0 ) HOLD BRAKES... MAX POWER BRAKES...RELEASE ROTATE (slowly)... COMPUTED OR 70 KIAS OBSTACLE CLEARANCE SPEED... COMPUTED OR 82 KIAS/V X GEAR...(positive rate) UP CLIMB SPEED (past obstacle)...88 KIAS/BLUELINE 16 Piper Seminole
Pre-Takeoff Brief (Standard Procedures) Engine failure or abnormality prior to rotation: Abort Takeoff - Throttles Immediately Closed Brake as Required - Stop Straight Ahead If not enough runway to stop: Mixture to Cutoff Fuel Selectors, Magnetos, & Battery Master Off Maintain Directional Control, Avoid Obstacles Engine failure after rotation with gear down & sufficient runway remains for a complete stop: Maintain Directional Control Throttles Immediately Closed Land Straight Ahead, Brake as Required Engine failure after rotation with gear up and decision made to continue: Maintain Directional Control/Pitch Attitude/Airspeed Mixtures, Props, Throttles Full Forward Flaps and Gear Up Identify with Dead Foot, Verify by Closing the Throttle Feather Prop Mixture to Cutoff Climb at 88 KIAS/Blueline Declare an Emergency and Land 1979 Model 17
EMERGENCY Engine Failure During Takeoff BEFORE ROTATION SPEED ABORT TAKEOFF THROTTLES...CLOSE BRAKES... AS REQ STOP STRAIGHT AHEAD INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY FOR COMPLETE STOP MIXTURES...CUTOFF FUEL SELECTORS...OFF MAGNETOS...OFF MASTER SWITCH...OFF MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, MANEUVERING TO AVOID OBSTACLES IF NECESSARY AFTER ROTATION SPEED & SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINS FOR COMPLETE STOP MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL THROTTLES...CLOSE LAND & STOP STRAIGHT AHEAD IF GEAR IS IN TRANSIT OR UP & DECISION MADE TO CONTINUE PERFORM IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE CHECKLIST 18 Piper Seminole
Before Takeoff PRE-TAKEOFF BRIEF...COMPLETE FLIGHT CONTROLS... CHECK FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS... CHECK HSI HEADING... CHECK FUEL GAUGES/QTY... CHECK/SUFFICIENT FUEL SELECTORS... ON TRIM... ONE, TWO, SET FLAPS...UP (0 ) COWL FLAPS...OPEN ( 40 F) / CLOSED (< 40 F) PRIMERS...LOCKED CARB HEAT...OFF GPS ( to WPT / PROC for APR / FPL to Activate)...SET GPS CDI (as required for departure)...vloc OR GPS HSI... COURSE SET DEPARTURE BRIEF Initial Altitude & Heading Brief Departure Procedure...COMPLETE MIXTURES...FULL FWD (or set for altitude) PROPS... FULL FWD FUEL PUMPS... ON ENGINE INSTRUMENTS... CHECK SEAT BACKS... ERECT SEAT BELTS & SHOULDER HARNESS... FASTENED FINAL ITEMS WHEN #1 FOR TAKEOFF DOOR & WINDOW... SECURE LNDG LIGHT... AS REQ TRANSPONDER...ALT Checklist Complete 1979 Model 19
In-Flight Engine Failure (After Takeoff) For ATP, Inc. training and checkrides only perform Troubleshoot Checklist at or above 3000 AGL. If an actual engine failure occurs, perform Troubleshoot Checklist only if altitude permits. EMERGENCY MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL / PITCH ATTITUDE / AIRSPEED MIXTURES... FULL FWD PROPS... FULL FWD THROTTLES... FULL FWD FLAPS... UP GEAR... UP IDENTIFY...DEAD FOOT VERIFY/THROTTLE...CLOSE INOP ENG PROP... FEATHER INOP ENG MIXTURE...CUTOFF CLIMB...88 KIAS/BLUELINE After Takeoff: Climb at 88 KIAS/Blueline or 82 KIAS/V XSE if required for obstacle clearance. Climb to pattern altitude or as required. DECLARE AN EMERGENCY WITH ATC LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT Perform Engine Failure Secure Checklist if Time Permits 20 Piper Seminole
After Takeoff (Out of 1000 AGL) POWER... (24 MP/2500 RPM) SET FLAPS UP/GEAR UP... CHECK COWL FLAPS (CHT/OIL TEMP)... AS REQ Checklist Complete Climb Information Climb at 88 KIAS/Blueline (V Y ) until 500 AGL, unless V X or V Y is needed for obstacle clearance or DP. Climb at 110 KIAS after passing through 500 AGL. (Provides better visibility and engine cooling.) Reduce power to 24 MP, 2500 RPM at 1000 AGL. Perform After Takeoff Checklist out of 1000 AGL. Entry Door Open In Flight If either or both door latches are not fully engaged, the door may spring partially open. This will usually happen after takeoff or soon afterward. A partially open door will not affect flight characteristics, and a normal landing can be made with the door open. AFTER TAKEOFF RETURN FOR NORMAL LANDING IN CRUISE AIRSPEED...82 KIAS CABIN VENTS...CLOSED WINDOW... OPEN IF UPPER LATCH OPEN...LATCH IF SIDE LATCH OPEN...LATCH ABNORMAL 1979 Model 21
Engine Fire In-Flight EMERGENCY AFFECTED ENG FUEL SELECTOR...OFF AFFECTED ENG THROTTLE...CLOSE AFFECTED ENG PROP... FEATHER AFFECTED ENG MIXTURE...CUTOFF AFFECTED ENG COWL FLAP... OPEN ENGINE FAILURE SECURE CHECKLIST IF FIRE PERSISTS AIRSPEED...INCREASE (up to V NE 202 KIAS) In attempt to blow out fire. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT Electrical Fire FLASHLIGHT AT NIGHT... LOCATE MASTER SWITCH...OFF ALTERNATORS...OFF ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES...OFF AVIONICS MASTER...OFF VENTS (to avoid drafts)...closed CABIN HEAT...OFF LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL If fire persists, extinguish with fire extinguisher if practical. If conditions require avionics equipment, turn on master switch and only what is needed. Refer to POH for complete electrical fire checklist procedure. 22 Piper Seminole
Cruise POWER...SET 22 MP/2300 RPM for Local; 55% for XC ENGINE INSTRUMENTS... CHECK COWL FLAPS... AS REQ L FUEL PUMP... OFF/CK PRESS R FUEL PUMP... OFF/CK PRESS LNDG LIGHT...ON FOR LCL TRN / OFF FOR XC CRUISE MIXTURES... LEAN AS REQ Checklist Complete While in Cruise, Check Cylinder Head Temps and Close Cowl Flaps as Necessary 55% Fuel & Power Chart Press Alt (ft) Std Alt Temp C MP Sea Level 15 21.2 1,000 13 21.0 2,000 11 20.7 3,000 9 20.4 4,000 7 20.1 5,000 5 19.9 6,000 3 19.6 7,000 1 19.3 8,000-1 19.1 9,000-3 18.8 10,000-5 18.5 2300 RPM Approximate Fuel Flow: 9.5 Gal/Hr with Proper Leaning NOTE: To maintain constant power, add approximately 1% manifold pressure for each 6 C above standard, subtract approximately 1% for each 6 C below standard. 1979 Model 23
EMERGENCY In-Flight Engine Failure MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL / PITCH ATTITUDE / AIRSPEED MIXTURES... FULL FWD PROPS... FULL FWD THROTTLES... FULL FWD FLAPS... UP GEAR... UP IDENTIFY...DEAD FOOT VERIFY/THROTTLE...CLOSE THROTTLE... 1" FUEL PUMPS...ON MAGNETOS... ON/CHECK FUEL SELECTORS...ON PRIMERS...LOCKED CARB HEAT...ON, CHECK, OFF FUEL QTY/PRESSURE... CHECK OIL PRESSURE/TEMP... CHECK If engine inop, continue In-Flight Engine Failure Checklist & Engine Failure Secure INOP ENG PROP... FEATHER INOP ENG MIXTURE...CUTOFF Troubleshoot Engine Failure Secure OPERATING ENG MIXTURE... LEAN AS REQ TRIM... AS REQ INOP ENG MAGNETOS...OFF INOP ENG FUEL PUMP...OFF INOP ENG ALTERNATOR...OFF INOP ENG FUEL SELECTOR...OFF INOP ENG COWL FLAP...CLOSED FRESH AIR FAN...OFF PERFORM CRUISE CHECKLIST 24 Piper Seminole
Airstart INOP ENG FUEL SELECTOR... ON INOP ENG CARB HEAT...OFF INOP ENG MIXTURE... FULL FWD INOP ENG PROP... FULL FWD INOP ENG FUEL PUMP... ON INOP ENG ALTERNATOR... ON INOP ENG MAGNETOS... ON AVIONICS MASTER...(if conditions permit) OFF INOP ENG THROTTLE...TWO FULL STROKES INOP ENG THROTTLE... 1/4" OPEN INOP ENG STARTER... (ATP 8 seconds max) ENGAGE PROP WINDMILLING INOP ENG STARTER...RELEASE WHEN ENGINE BEGINS TO RUN THROTTLE... INCREASE SLOWLY TO 15" MP MAINTAIN 15" MP UNTIL CHT GREEN AVIONICS MASTER... ON PERFORM CRUISE CHECKLIST Prop Overspeed THROTTLE... RETARD OIL PRESSURE... CHECK PROP CONTROL...DECREASE Do not feather. Set RPM if any control. AIRSPEED... REDUCE THROTTLE (below 2700 RPM)... AS REQ ENG SHUTDOWN...IF NECESSARY EMERGENCY 1979 Model 25
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In Range/Descent (Cross-Country Flight Only, No LCL TRN) ATIS/AWOS...(early as possible) CHECK ALTIMETER...SET PRELIMINARY APPROACH BRIEF Type of Approach Runway Length / Lighting Field Elevation / Sector Altitude Highest Obstacle / Terrain Review NAV / Course / Minimums / Missed Crosswind Component Airport Diagram Review and Keep Available...COMPLETE SEAT BELTS... FASTENED MIXTURES...SLIGHTLY ENRICH COWL FLAPS... AS REQ THROTTLES...BELOW 21 MP DURING DESCENT 100 KIAS within 10 mi of airport. Checklist Complete Typical Descent Schedule 5 AGL Altitude = Distance NM (Ex: 5 6,000 = 30 NM) (this provides a decreased descent rate less than the 3:1 ratio) 1979 Model 27
Approach Briefing IFR Approach Name / Airport / Index# Frequency / Course Minimums / Apt & TDZE Elevations Missed Procedure / MSA Notes Highest Obstacle / Terrain Review Lighting Crosswind Component Runway Length / Airport Diagram (Keep Available) Destination on Field / Turnoff / Route VFR Flap Setting Type of Approach / Landing Runway Field Elevation / TPA Winds / Crosswind Aiming / Touchdown Point Runway Length / Airport Diagram (Keep Available) Destination on Field / Turnoff / Route Holding 1. 100 KIAS 3 Minutes Prior to Fix 2. Acquire E.F.C. 3. Hold at 100 KIAS, with 1-Minute Leg to Inbound Course Once Established 4. Report Altitude and Time at Holding Fix 5. Make Proper Entry Approximate Power Settings 2-Eng 1-Eng ILS 15" 20" Non-Precision 13" 15" (600-800 FPM Descent) Level at MDA 20" Full/As Req. Holding 17" Full/As Req. Traffic Pattern 17" Full/As Req. 28 Piper Seminole
Approach (Approx. 15 mi From Airport) ATIS/AWOS... CHECK APPROACH BRIEFING...COMPLETE ALTIMETER...SET HSI... CHECK/SET FUEL SELECTORS... ON PARKING BRAKE...OFF FUEL PUMPS... ON LNDG LIGHT... ON WHEN DIRECT TO IAF OR VECTORED FLIGHT & NAV INST...SET/IDENT GPS CDI (as required for approach)...vloc OR GPS AIRSPEED... 100 KIAS COWL FLAPS... AS REQ Checklist Complete Check & Announce Backup Calls OUT OF 1000 AGL OR ON BASE Blueline, GUMP. Gas, Undercarriage, Mixtures, Props AT 400 AGL Gear Down Stabilized 1979 Model 29
EMERGENCY In-Flight Engine Failure Approach (Following Landing Configuration) MIXTURES... FULL FWD PROPS... FULL FWD THROTTLES... FULL FWD FLAPS...EVALUATE GEAR...EVALUATE IDENTIFY...DEAD FOOT VERIFY/THROTTLE...CLOSE INOP ENG PROP... FEATHER INOP ENG MIXTURE...CUTOFF FLAPS... IF REQ FOR DRAG REDUCTION-UP GEAR... IF REQ FOR DRAG REDUCTION-UP Check & Announce at 400 AGL: Gear Down Stabilized FOR TRAINING PURPOSES: SE ILS Approach Gear Down-Flaps 25 SE Non-Precision or Two-Engine Circle Approach Gear Down-Flaps 0 until leaving MDA Flaps 25 SE Visual Leaving Pattern Altitude with Landing Assured Gear Down Flaps 25 Maintain altitude and configuration as necessary, speeds 88-100 KIAS. 30 Piper Seminole
Gear Down Before Landing Maximum Gear Speed: 120 KIAS GEAR... (hand on selector until) 3 GREEN FUEL SELECTORS... ON FLAPS...(V FE 111 KIAS) 25 MIXTURES... FWD PROPS... FWD FUEL PUMPS... ON Checklist Complete Gear Down Before Landing Short Field GEAR... (hand on selector until) 3 GREEN FUEL SELECTORS... ON FLAPS...(V FE 111 KIAS) 25 MIXTURES... FWD PROPS... FWD FUEL PUMPS... ON ON FINAL FLAPS...40 AIRSPEED... COMPUTED OR 75 KIAS CLOSE THROTTLES IN FLARE AFTER TOUCHDOWN...FLAPS UP BRAKING... AS REQ For Training & Checks, Simulate & Announce Max Braking CONTROL WHEEL... BACK-PRESSURE 1979 Model 31
EMERGENCY Manual Gear Extension NAV LIGHTS...OFF CIRCUIT BREAKERS... CHECK MASTER SWITCH...CHECK ON AMMETERS... CHECK AIRSPEED...100 KIAS MAX GEAR SELECTOR... DOWN EMER. EXTENSION KNOB...PULL INDICATOR LIGHTS...3 GREEN LEAVE EMER. KNOB OUT... CHECK If gear not down / 3 green: check bulbs, yaw aircraft, possibly g-load. Refer to POH for amplified. Emergency Evacuate MIXTURES...CUTOFF FUEL SELECTORS...OFF FUEL PUMPS...OFF MASTER SWITCH...OFF PARKING BRAKE...SET CONSIDERING CONDITIONS, EXIT THROUGH MAIN ENTRY DOOR OR EMERGENCY EXIT EMERGENCY EXIT PLASTIC COVER...REMOVE EMER. EXIT HANDLE...PULL FWD WINDOW...PUSH OUT 32 Piper Seminole
Go-Around/Missed Approach THROTTLES... FULL FWD PITCH... UP FOR CLIMB (88 KIAS) FLAPS... UP (0 ) GEAR (positive rate)... UP FLY ASSIGNED OR PUBLISHED HEADING & ALTITUDE OUT OF 500 AGL & CLEAR OF OBSTACLES AIRSPEED... 110 KIAS OUT OF 1000 AGL PERFORM AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST After Takeoff (Out of 1000 AGL) POWER...(24 MP/2500 RPM) SET FLAPS UP/GEAR UP... CHECK COWL FLAPS (CHT/OIL TEMP)... AS REQ Checklist Complete After Landing (Stopped) TRIM... CENTER FLAPS...UP (0 ) COWL FLAPS... OPEN CARB HEAT...OFF HEATER SWITCH (if in use)...fan FUEL PUMPS...OFF LANDING LIGHT... AS REQ MIXTURES... SLIGHTLY LEAN TAXI CLEARANCE...OBTAIN/BRIEF Checklist Complete 1979 Model 33
Emergency Descent THROTTLES...CLOSED PROPS... FULL FWD MIXTURES... ADJUST GEAR... (ATP max gear speed 120 KIAS for training) 140 KIAS COWL FLAPS... AS REQ MAINTAIN... (ATP 120 KIAS) 140 KIAS NOTIFY ATC AS APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY Spin Recovery THROTTLES...CLOSE RUDDER... OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF SPIN CONTROLS... RELEASE BACK PRESSURE CONTROLS... FULL FWD AILERONS...NEUTRAL RUDDER (when rotation stops)...neutral RECOVER SMOOTH CONTROL INPUT 34 Piper Seminole
Shutdown Terminate TRANSPONDER...STANDBY AVIONICS MASTER...OFF HEATER SWITCH...OFF FRESH AIR FAN SWITCH...OFF THROTTLES...1000 RPM MIXTURES...CUTOFF MAGNETOS...OFF LEFT SIDE PANEL SWITCHES...OFF WINDOW...CLOSE FLIGHT TRACKER & MX REPORT SMS... SENT & ACK D FLIGHT CONTROLS... SECURE SUNSCREENS...INSTALL TIEDOWN/CHOCK... SECURE WALKAROUND...COMPLETE Checklist Complete 1979 Model 35
EMERGENCY Alternator Light Illuminate AMMETERS... CHECK IF ZERO OUTPUT BOTH ALTERNATORS REDUCE ELECTRICAL LOAD... AS REQ BOTH ALTERNATORS...OFF CIRCUIT BREAKERS... CHECK EACH ALTERNATOR...ON ONE AT A TIME Check ammeter with least output on. OTHER ALTERNATOR... ON ELECTRICAL LOAD (60 amps max)... AS REQ Engine Overheat COWL FLAPS... OPEN MIXTURE... ENRICHEN POWER... REDUCE AIRSPEED (if altitude permits)... INCREASE Engine Roughness CARB HEAT... ON PRIMERS...CHECK LOCKED MIXTURE... ADJ FOR MAX SMOOTHNESS FUEL PUMP... ON ENGINE GAUGES... CHECK MAGNETOS... CHECK Fuel Crossfeed OPER ENG FUEL PUMP... ON OPER ENG FUEL SELECTOR... X-FEED OPER ENG FUEL PRESSURE... CHECK OPER ENG FUEL PUMP...OFF OPER ENG FUEL PRESSURE... CHECK 36 Piper Seminole
Integrated Flight Flow Checklist Pattern Work Touch & Go s Prohibited After Takeoff (Out of 1000 AGL; Remaining in the Pattern) POWER...18 MP FLAPS UP/GEAR UP...CHECK Checklist Complete Maintain 88-100 KIAS on Downwind Heads Up for Traffic Gear Down Before Landing Maximum Gear Speed: 120 KIAS GEAR...(hand on selector until) 3 GREEN FUEL SELECTORS... ON FLAPS...(V FE 111 KIAS) 25 MIXTURES...FWD PROPS...FWD FUEL PUMPS... ON Checklist Complete Check & Announce Backup Calls OUT OF 1000 AGL OR ON BASE Blueline, GUMP. Gas, Undercarriage, Mixtures, Props AT 400 AGL Gear Down Stabilized Refer to Before Takeoff Checklist (p. 19) while on taxi back for another takeoff.
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