Aeronca Chief
AERONCA 11AC CHIEF · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Aeronca 11AC Chief aircraft, detailing the procedures for engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb, descent, and emergency situations. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure safe operation and adherence to manufacturer limitations.
- Preflight checks must be completed before engine start.
- Throttle should be cracked to less than 1/8 inch during engine start.
- Run-up should be conducted at 1700 RPM.
- Best glide speed is 60 MPH.
- Vx (Best Angle of Climb) is 50 MPH.
- Vy (Best Rate of Climb) is 60 MPH.
- Never exceed speed (Vne) is 129 MPH.
- Emergency procedures are outlined for various scenarios.
Document
Source
Originally published by greencastleaeroclub.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 1946
- File size ·
- 2.0 MB
- Publisher ·
- greencastleaeroclub.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
V-speeds
- VA_MPH ·
- 80
- VR_MPH ·
- 40
- VS_MPH ·
- 40
- VX_MPH ·
- 50
- VY_MPH ·
- 60
- VNE_MPH ·
- 129
- BEST_GLIDE_MPH ·
- 60
- XWIND_MAX_DEMO_MPH ·
- 15
What is the Aeronca Chief?
The Aeronca Chief is a checklist for the AERONCA 11AC CHIEF, dated 1946.
Where does the Aeronca Chief come from?
This copy of the Aeronca Chief was originally published by greencastleaeroclub.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Aeronca Chief published?
The Aeronca Chief — the AERONCA 11AC CHIEF checklist on file — is dated 1946.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the AERONCA 11AC CHIEF.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
ENGINE START
Details the steps for starting the engine, including preflight checks, throttle settings, and propeller checks.
TAXI
Outlines the necessary checks and settings before taxiing, including weather notes and altimeter settings.
RUN-UP
Describes the procedures for conducting a run-up, including checks of instruments and fuel settings.
TAKEOFF
Specifies the throttle settings and speeds for takeoff, including rotation and climb speeds.
DESCENT
Provides guidance on power settings and carb heat management during descent.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Lists actions to take in various emergency situations, including engine failure and cabin fire.
Safety notes
- Inform Green Castle Aero Club of discrepancies.
- Ensure all doors and windows are closed and locked before takeoff.
- Secure all loose items in the cabin.
- Maintain a minimum oil pressure of 30 PSI during taxi and climb.
- Execute emergency landing procedures if engine failure occurs.
- Keep flames away from the fuel tank and cabin during a fire.
Full document text
Green Castle Aero Club IMPORTANT: Inform Green Castle Aero Club of discrepancies (PIC's responsible for adhering to manufacturer operating limitations) Version 1.0 Aeronca Chief 11AC (1946) N9576E ENGINE START Preflight ............... Complete Passenger Brief ... Complete Seat .......................... Adjust Brakes ...................... Check ---------------------- Ignition ........................... Off Fuel Shutoff ......... Open (In) Throttle ....... Cracked < 1/8" Carb Heat .............. Cold (In) Prime Engine ... < 2 Strokes *4-6 strokes in cold weather Primer ...... Closed & Locked Brakes/Tail ..... Set/Tie Down Propeller: Rotate ... Pull thru 8 Blades Set ........ Just prior to Firing ---------------------- Propeller Area ....... "CLEAR" Ignition ......................... Both Propeller .... Pull thru to Start Throttle ............... 1000 RPM Oil Press .... 20 PSI (< 20 sec) Seatbelts ........ On & Locked Doors/Windows ..... As Des'd TAXI Weather ....................... Note Altimeter ... Set to Field Elev Mag Compass ......... Correct Fuel Gage ............... Correct Oil Pressure ... 30 PSI (min) Carb Heat .............. Cold (In) -- Taxi Check -- Brakes .......................... Test Mag Compass ....... Rotating RUN-UP Direction ...... Face into Wind Brakes ........................... Set Doors/Windows ..... As Des'd Controls ... Free/Correct, Aft Instruments ---------------------- Mag Compass ....... Correct Altimeter .... Field Elevation Gas -------------------------------- Primer ............ In & Locked Fuel Gage ............. Correct Fuel Shutoff ....... Open (In) Attitude --------------------------- Trim ........... Set for Takeoff Run-up ------------- 1700 RPM Oil Press ...... 30 PSI (min) Oil Temp .......... 100 O (min) *May take longer in cold wx Carb Heat ..... > 75 RPM Drop Magnetos ................... Test *RPM drop < 100 ea Throttle .......... RPM Check *Full > 2040 / Idle < 800 BEFORE TAKEOFF Instr/Radios -- Set Departure Mag Compass ... Rwy Hdg Altimeter ..... Set Field Elev Takeoff Time ............... Note Safety & Switches ------------- Doors/Windows ... Close/Lock Seatbelts .......... On & Locked Loose Items ............... Stowed Takeoff Brief ........... Complete Safety Brief ............ Complete TAKEOFF Throttle ...... Full (>2040 RPM) Rotate ............... 40(Vr) MPH Climb .... 60(Vy) / 50(Vx) MPH CLIMB Throttle .......................... Full Speed ............... 60(Vy) MPH *70-80 MPH (enroute) LEVEL-OFF & CRUISE Power ................. 2150 RPM *Recommended Engine Instruments --- Check Oil Press .................. > 30 PSI Oil Temp ...................... > 100O Fuel Quantity ............ Check Fuel Shutoff ......... Open (In) DESCENT Power ................... As Des'd Carb Heat ............. As Req'd APPR & LANDING Carb Heat ...... Full Hot (Out) *Prior to idle power Fuel Shutoff ......... Open (In) Safety & Switches ------------- Doors/Windows .... Close/Lock Seatbelts ........... On & Locked Loose Items ............... Stowed ---------------------- Initial Approach ...... 70 MPH Final ........ 60 MPH (+1/2 gust) GO-AROUND Throttle .......................... Full Carb Heat .............. Cold (In) Climb Rate ............. Positive AFT LDG / SHUTDOWN Carb Heat .............. Cold (In) ---------------------- Throttle .......................... Idle Fuel Shutoff .... Closed (Out) Prop Rotation ........ Stopped Ignition ........................... Off Tach Time ................ Record CrewChief App ... ... +Add "New Flight Log" Personal Items ...... Remove Secure .................. As Req'd Wheel Chocks .......... In Place Wing/Tail Tie Downs ... Secure TAKEOFF - DEPARTURE STALLS - GLIDE LIMITATIONS APPROACH - LANDING CTAF 122.9 IA24 756' 15(R) - 33 CTAF 122.8 ASOS 128.075 Tower 118.7 ATIS 124.15 KIOW 684' KCID 869' 12(R) - 30 7(R) - 25 X X X 9 - 27 13 - 31 C11 712' 8 - 26 Approach 119.7 CTAF 122.9 CID 114.1 ----- V67 ----- 156 O @ 8.4 NM IOW 116.2 ----- V67 ----- 336 O @ 15 NM Guard 121.5 EMERG 7700 Air-to-Air 122.75 NORDO 7600 Best Glide ...................... 60 MPH Landing Site ..................... Select *Note wind direction & velocity Fuel Shutoff ............... Open (In) Carb Heat .................... Hot (Out) Mags ............. Check L / R / Both -- IF NO RESTART -- execute EMERGENCY LANDING ENGINE FAILURE ELT .................................. Turn On Seatbelts ........................... Secure Speed .............................. 60 MPH Primer ....................... In & Locked Fuel Shutoff ............... Close (Out) Ignition ..................................... Off After Landing Assured: Doors ........................... Unlatched Approach .................... Low Speed *Slip to land (as req'd) EMERGENCY LANDING Cabin Heat ...................... Closed * TERMINATE FLIGHT * ELEC/CABIN FIRE IN FLT Descent ........................... Sideslip *Keep flames away from tank/cabin execute EMERGENCY LANDING WING FIRE Carb Heat ..................... As Req'd Cabin Heat .................. Full Open Course and/or Altitude ... Change *Find a better OAT ICING If engine starts: Power ....... 1700 RPM (1-3 mins) Engine ........ Shutdown & Inspect If engine fails to start: Throttle ................................. Full Fuel Shutoff ............. Close (Out) Ignition ................................... Off * EVACUATE * ENG FIRE DURING START Throttle ................................. Idle Fuel Shutoff ............. Close (Out) Ignition ................................... Off Cabin Heat .............................. Off Airspeed ................. 80-129 MPH *To extinguish flames execute EMERGENCY LANDING ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT V r - Rotation - 40 V x - Best Angle of Climb - 50 V y - Best Rate of Climb - 60 Enroute Climb - 70-80 V s - Stall - 40 Best Glide - 60 *Glide Ratio 7:1 V a - Maneuvering Speed - 80 V ne - Never Exceed - 129 X-wind (max demo'd) - 15 Initial Approach 70 MPH ---------- Final Approach) 60 MPH Airspeeds - MPH