CHECKLIST FOR SUNDOWNER C23 VFR N6012J
Beechcraft C23 Sundowner · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document serves as a checklist for the Beechcraft C23 Sundowner, specifically for the aircraft with registration N6012J, manufactured in 1979. It provides a comprehensive set of procedures for pilots to follow before engine start, during taxi, takeoff, and landing, as well as in-flight operations. The checklist is designed to ensure safety and efficiency during flight operations, covering critical steps from preflight checks to shutdown procedures. It includes specific performance data, fuel capacities, and operational speeds, making it a valuable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
- Gross Weight: 2450 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 58 gallons (56 usable)
- Best Glide Speed: 78 KTS
- Rotation Speed: 65 KTS
- Vx: 69 KTS, Vy: 75 KTS, Va: 118 KTS
Document
Source
Originally published by www.qcflyingeagles.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year
- 1979
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 47 KB
- Publisher
- www.qcflyingeagles.com
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Before Engine Start
This section outlines the necessary checks and adjustments before starting the engine, including ensuring seats and seat belts are adjusted and locked, checking the fuel shutoff valve, and confirming that electrical equipment is off.
Engine Start
The engine start checklist includes setting the brakes, adjusting the mixture to rich, ensuring the propeller area is clear, and following a sequence of steps to start the engine while monitoring oil pressure and ammeter readings.
Before Takeoff
Prior to takeoff, pilots must ensure that flight controls are free and correct, instruments are set, and perform a magneto check. The checklist also includes setting the throttle to 2200 RPM and checking various engine instruments.
Enroute Climb and Cruise
During the climb, the recommended airspeed is 85 KTS with the throttle full forward. In cruise, power settings are adjusted as required, and the mixture should be leaned.
Before Landing and Shutdown
Before landing, pilots are reminded to adjust seats and harnesses, set the mixture to rich, and turn on the fuel boost pump. The shutdown procedure includes turning off the avionics master and securing the aircraft.
Safety notes
- Ensure the propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
- Monitor oil pressure and ammeter readings during engine start.
Full document text
CHECKLIST FOR SUNDOWNER C23 VFR N6012J BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses>>>ADJUST & LOCK 2. Fuel Shutoff Valve>>>MORE NEARLY FULL TANK 3. Avionics Master>>>OFF 4. Electrical Equipment>>>OFF 5. Circuit Breakers>>>CHECK IN ENGINE START 1. Brakes>>>SET 2. Mixture>>>RICH 3. Carburetor Heat>>>COLD 4. Propeller Area>>>CLEAR 5. Master Switch>>>ON 6. Fuel Boost Pump>>>ON 7. Prime>>>AS REQUIRED 8. Ignition>>>START 9. Oil Pressure>>>IN THE GREEN 10.Ammeter>>>IN THE GREEN 11.Flashing Beacon>>>ON 12.Alternator>>>ON 13.Avionics Master>>>ON 14.Fuel Boost Pump>>OFF BEFORE TAXI 1. Radios>>>Emergency 121.5 LISTEN 2. ATIS>>>LISTEN TO 3. Clearance Delivery>>>CALL 4. Transponder>>>STANDBY AND SQUAWK 5. Lights>>>AS REQUIRED 6. Directional Gyro>>>SET 7. Ground>>>CALL FOR TAXI 4. Flaps>>>UP 4. Trim>>>SET BEFORE TAKEOFF 1. Brakes>>>SET 2. Doors & Windows>>>LOCKED 3. Flight Controls>>>FREE & CORRECT 4. Flight Instruments>>>SET 5. Fuel Shutoff Valve>>>MORE NEARLY FULL TANK 6. Trim>>>SET 7. Mixture>>>RICH 8. Throttle>>>2200 RPM: a. Magnetos>>>CHECK LEFT THEN RIGHT (Max drop>>>125 RPM) (Max diff>>>50 RPM) b. Carburetor Heat>>>ON THEN OFF c. Engine Instruments & Ammeter>>>CHECK d. Suction Gauge>>>CHECK IN GREEN 9. Throttle>>>REDUCE TO 1000 RPM 10. Radios>>>SET TO TOWER 11. Throttle Friction Lock>>>ADJUST 12. Fuel Boost Pump>>>ON 13. Transponder>>>SET ON ALT TAKEOFF 1. Flaps>>>0 DEGREES 2. Carburetor Heat>>>COLD 3. Throttle>>>FULL FORWARD 4. Rotation>>>60 KTS 5. Climb Speed>>>75 TO 85 KTS ENROUTE CLIMB 1. Airspeed>>>85 KTS 2. Throttle>>>FULL FORWARD 3. Mixture>>>LEAN AS REQUIRED CRUISE 1. Power>>>AS REQUIRED 2. Elevator Trim>>>ADJUST 3. Fuel Boost Pump>>>OFF 4. Mixture>>>LEAN DESCENT 1. Mixture>>>RICH 2. Power>>>AS DESIRED 3. Carburetor Heat>>>AS REQUIRED BEFORE LANDING 1. Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder Harnesses>>>ADJUST & LOCK 2. Mixture>>>RICH 3. Carburetor Heat>>>AS REQUIRED 4. Fuel Boost Pump>>>ON 5. Fuel Selector Valve>>>MORE NEARLY FULL TANK AFTER LANDING 1. Flaps>>>UP 2. Carburetor Heat>>>COLD 3. Fuel Boost Pump>>>OFF SHUTDOWN 1. Avionics Master>>>OFF 2. Mixture>>>IDLE CUTOFF 3. Flaps>>>UP 4. Trim>>>SET FOR TAKEOFF 5. Electrical Equipment>>>OFF 6. Ignition Switch>>>OFF 7. Master Switch>>>OFF 8. Airplane>>>SECURE (Tie down/chocks) 9. Airplane Time Log>>>RECORD TIME 10.Radio>>> SET TO 121.5 N6012J 1979 Sundowner 180 h.p. C23 GROSS WT 2450 FUEL - 58 GAL 56 USABLE SLOTS = 20 GAL EACH SIDE TABS = 15 GAL EACH SIDE GPH - 10 RANGE 5.5 HRS (no reserve) Vx-69 KTS Vy-75 Va-118 Vfe-96 Vno-136 Vne-152 Vs-62 Vso-52 BEST GLIDE-78 APPROACH FULL FLAPS-65 ROTATION-65 APPROACH NO FLAPS-73 LIGHT GUN SIGNALS ON THE GROUND IN THE AIR ST GREEN = OK TAKEOFF OK TO LAND FL GREEN = OK TO TAXI RETURN FOR LANDING ST RED = STOP GIVE WAY & CIRCLE FL RED = TAXI CLEAR A/P UNSAFE FL WHITE = RETURN TO STARTING POINT ALTERNATE RED & GREEN EXTREME CAUTION EXTREME CAUTION