CITABRIA 7ECA Checklist
AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-ECA · Checklist
Overview
The American Champion 7-ECA checklist provides a comprehensive guide for pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures for the aircraft. It includes detailed steps for cabin checks, engine start, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, landing, and emergency procedures.
- Check all documents and cabin door before flight.
- Perform thorough checks on wings, gear, and fuselage.
- Ensure fuel shut-off valve is on before starting the engine.
- Lift-off speed is between 55 to 60 MPH.
- Climb airspeed should be 70 MPH.
- Approach airspeed for landing is 70 MPH.
- Follow emergency procedures for engine fire and failure.
- Secure all controls and chock wheels after shutdown.
Document
Source
Originally published by cpaviation.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- File size ·
- 116 KB
- Publisher ·
- cpaviation.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Normal oil capacity quarts ·
- 6
Performance
- Climb speed mph ·
- 70
- Approach speed mph ·
- 70
- Take off speed mph ·
- 55 to 60
What is the CITABRIA 7ECA Checklist?
The CITABRIA 7ECA Checklist is a checklist for the AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-ECA.
Where does the CITABRIA 7ECA Checklist come from?
This copy of the CITABRIA 7ECA Checklist was originally published by cpaviation.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the AMERICAN CHAMPION 7-ECA.
- 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
Cabin Checks
Ensure all documents are present, cabin door is checked, flight controls are operational, and fuel gauges are verified.
Engine Start Procedures
Follow steps to start the engine, including setting the throttle and checking oil pressure.
Normal Take-Off
Open throttle and check engine instruments, with lift-off speed between 55 to 60 MPH.
Emergency Procedures
Detailed steps for handling engine fires during start and in flight, as well as engine failure procedures.
Landing Procedures
Ensure seat belts are fastened, mixture is full rich, and approach airspeed is maintained at 70 MPH.
Shutdown Procedures
Set brakes, turn off electrical equipment, and secure controls and wheels.
Safety notes
- Always check the fuel shut-off valve before starting the engine.
- In case of an engine fire, continue cranking and follow emergency steps.
- For engine failure after takeoff, maintain airspeed of 65 MPH.
- During forced landing, keep airspeed between 60 to 65 MPH.
Full document text
CITABRIA 7ECA Checklist CABIN 1. Documents – ARROW 2. Cabin Door – CHECK 3. Flight Controls – CHECK 4. Magnetos – OFF 5. Electrical Switches – OFF 6. Fuel – CHECK GUAGES 7. Brakes – CHECK RIGHT WING 1. Wing Root Fairing – CHECK 2. Fuel Quick Drain – SAMPLE 3. Aileron – CHECK 4. Wing Tip & Light – CHECK 5. Wing & Struts – CHECK 6. Tie-Down – REMOVE 7. Pitot/Static – CHECK 8. Fuel – CHECK QUANTITY RIGHT MAIN GEAR 1. Chocks – Remove 2. Tires – CHECK 3. Brakes – CHECK NOSE SECTION 1. Windshield – CHECK 2. Oil – CHECK LEVEL NORMAL 6 QUARTS 3. Cowling Door – CHECK 4. Engine Compartment – CHECK 5. Propeller & Spinner – CHECK 6. Air Filter – CHECK 7. Landing Light – CHECK 8. Cowling Quick Drain – CHECK LEFT MAIN GEAR 1. Chocks – Remove 2. Tires – CHECK 3. Brakes – CHECK LEFT WING 1. Wing Root Fairing – CHECK 2. Fuel Quantity – CHECK 3. Fuel Vent – CHECK 4. Tie-Down – REMOVE 5. Wing & Struts – CHECK 6. Wing Tip & Lights – CHECK 7. Aileron – CHECK 8. Fuel Quick Drain – SAMPLE [See POH for complete details] FUSELAGE [LEFT SIDE] 1. Fabric – CHECK CONDITION 2. Windows – CHECK 3. Fuel Belly Drain – SAMPLE 4. Radio Antenna(s) – CHECK EMPENNAGE 1. Horizontal Stabilizer and Brace Wires – CHECK 2. Vertical Stabilizer & Lights – CHECK 3. Elevator, Trim Tab & Rudder – CHECK 4. Tail Wheel – CHECK 5. Tie-Down – REMOVE FUSELAGE [RIGHT SIDE] 1. Fabric – CHECK CONDITION 2. Windows – CHECK ENGINE START BEFORE STARTING 1. Seat Belts/Harness – FASTENED 2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve – ON 3. Brakes – SET 4. Electrical Switches – OFF 5. Cabin Door/Windows – CLOSED STARTING ENGINE 1. Master Switch – ON 2. Magneto Switches – ON 3. Throttle – OPEN ½ to 1 inch 4. Carburetor Heat – COLD 5. Mixture – FULL RICH 6. Prime – AS REQUIRED 7. Propeller – CLEAR 8. Starter Button – PUSH 9. Throttle – 1000 RPM 10. Oil Pressure – CHECK 11. Radios & Lights – AS DESIRED BEFORE TAKE-OFF 1. Brakes – SET 2. Flight Controls – CHECK 3. Elevator Trim – SET 4. Flight Instruments – CHECK 5. Radios – CHECK 6. Fuel Shut-Off Valve – ON 7. Mixture – FULL RICH 8. Engine Instruments – CHECK BEFORE TAKE-OFF (Cont’d) 9. Run-Up – THROTTLE 1800 RPM a. Magnetos – 200 Drop/50 Diff b. Carb Heat – CHECK c. Engine Instruments – CHECK d. Throttle – 1000 RPM 10. Doors & Windows -- CLOSED NORMAL TAKE OFF 1. Throttle – OPEN 2. Engine Instruments – CHECK 3. Lift-Off – 55 to 60 MPH 4. Climb – 70 Vy CLIMB 1. Throttle – FULL OPEN 2. Mixture – RICH BELOW 5000’ 3. Airspeed – 70 to 80 MPH CRUISE 1. Level Off – TRIM 2. Throttle – SET TO CRUISE 3. Mixture – LEAN ABOVE 5000’ DESCENT 1. Mixture – RICH 2. Throttle – SET 3. Airspeed – AS DESIRED LANDING 1. Seat Belts/Harness – FASTENED 2. Mixture – FULL RICH 3. Brakes – CHECK 4. Approach Airspeed – 70 MPH 5. Throttle – AS DESIRED SHUT DOWN 1. Brakes – SET 2. Electrical Equipment – OFF 3. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 4. Mags/Master – OFF 5. Controls – SECURE with lapbelt 6. Wheels – CHOCKED 7. Wings/Tail Tie Downs – SECURE [See POH for complete details] EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FIRE DURING START 1. CONTINUE CRANKING 2. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 3. Throttle – FULL OPEN 4. If Fire is Out – inspect for damage If Fire Continues Fuel Shut Off Master Off Mags Off Exit Aircraft Fire Extinguish Check for damage ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve – OFF 3. Electric/Mags – OFF 4. Cabin Heat – OFF 5. Establish Glide As Required To Extinguish Fire 6. Execute Forced Landing ENGINE FAIL AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Airspeed – 65 MPH 2. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 3. Fuel Valve – OFF 4. Mags – OFF 5. Door – OPEN ENGINE FAIL IN FLIGHT (Restart) 1. Airspeed – 65 MPH 2. Carburetor Heat – ON 3. Mags – CHECK 4. Mags – BOTH 5. Mixture – FULL RICH 6. Fuel Valve – CHECK ON 7. Primer – IN & LOCKED 8. Starter – ENGAGE [as required] 9. Execute Forced Landing FORCED LANDING 1. Airspeed – 60 to 65 MPH 2. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF 3. Fuel Shut Off – OFF 4. Master Switch – OFF 5. Radio – MAYDAY 121.5 6. Electrical Equipment – OFF 7. Door – OPEN 8. Touch Down – MINIMUM AIRSPEED