PILOT CHECKLIST
Beechcraft F33A Bonanza · Checklist
Overview
This document is a pilot checklist for the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, specifically tailored for the aircraft with the IO-550B engine. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, takeoff, landing, and shutdown procedures are followed. The checklist is organized into sections that cover normal procedures, preflight inspections, and various phases of flight, providing clear and concise instructions. It is designed to enhance safety and efficiency during flight operations, making it an essential tool for both experienced and novice pilots.
- Ensure all emergency exits are intact before flight.
- Verify fuel quantity is adequate for the flight.
- Perform a thorough preflight inspection of all aircraft surfaces and systems.
- Follow specific starting procedures based on engine conditions (cold, flooded, hot).
- Confirm all lights and systems are operational before takeoff.
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Originally published by cassidys.ca. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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In this document
Normal Procedures
The Normal Procedures section outlines the essential steps pilots must follow before and during flight. It includes a detailed preflight inspection checklist that covers the cabin, cockpit, fuselage, wings, and engine areas. Each item is critical for ensuring the aircraft is safe and ready for operation.
Preflight Inspection
The Preflight Inspection section details the specific checks that must be performed on the aircraft before flight. This includes verifying the condition of emergency exits, securing baggage, checking fuel quantity, and ensuring all control surfaces are free and secure. Each item is listed with a specific action to confirm, ensuring thoroughness.
Before Start
This section provides a checklist of actions to complete before starting the engine. It includes passenger safety briefings, checking ATIS, and ensuring all necessary charts and documents are available. The checklist emphasizes the importance of preparing the cockpit and ensuring all systems are ready for engine start.
Starting Procedures
The Starting Procedures section outlines the steps for starting the engine under various conditions, including cold starts, flooded starts, and hot starts. Each procedure includes specific actions for throttle and mixture settings, ensuring the engine starts smoothly and safely.
Before Takeoff Final Items
In this section, pilots are reminded to complete final checks before takeoff, including verifying lights, annunciators, and obtaining takeoff clearance. It emphasizes the importance of confirming readiness for flight.
After Landing and Shutdown
This section details the steps to follow after landing, including securing the aircraft and shutting down systems properly. It includes actions such as setting the parking brake, turning off electrical equipment, and installing covers.
Safety notes
- Critical items are printed in red for emphasis.
- Always ensure the parking brake is released before taxiing.
Full document text
BONANZA A36 WITH IO-550B N395SA PILOT CHECKLIST Peter Cassidy 6206 Belle Rive Dr. Brentwood, Tenn. 37027 615-370-4756 615-804-2252 mob. pcassidy@cassidys.ca www.cassidys.ca Critical Items are printed in red. NORMAL PROCEDURES PREFLIGHT INSPECTION Cabin 1. Emergency Exits Safety Wire ..............................INTACT 2. Seats and Belts...................... PROOPERLY INSTALLED 3. Baggage .................................... CHECK LOADING AND DISTRIBUTION; SECURE Cockpit 1. Landing Gear Handle............................................ DOWN 2. Control Locks................................REMOVE AND STOW 3. Battery Switch.............................................................ON 4. All Switches (Except Rotating Bcn) .......................... OFF 5. Lights ................................ CHECK FOR NIGHT FLIGHT 6. Parking Brake ........................................................... OFF 7. Trim Tabs...................................................SET TO ZERO 8. Fuel Quantity .......................................................CHECK 9. ELT...................................................................... ARMED 10. Battery Switch........................................................... OFF 11. Landing Gear Emergency Handcrank ..............STOWED AND ACCESSIBLE 12. Oxygen System ...................................................CHECK Fuselage Right Side 1. Static Port .......................................... UNOBSTRUCTED Empennage 1. Verticle Stabilizer ........................CHECK FOR DAMAGE 2. Horizontal Stabilizer....................CHECK FOR DAMAGE 3. Static Wicks .........................................................CHECK 4. Elevator.............. CHECK MOVEMENT AND SECURITY 5. Elevator Trim Tabs...CHECK ALIGNMT AND SECURITY 6. Rudder ............... CHECK MOVEMENT AND SECURITY 7. Rudder Balance Weight .......................................CHECK 8. Tail Cone, Tail Light, Rotating Beacon .................CHECK 9. Tail Tiedown ......................................................REMOVE PREFLIGHT [Do-Read] Fuselage Left Side 1. Cabin Air Inlet ...................................................... CLEAR 2. Cabin Exhaust Vent ............................................. CLEAR 3. Static Port .......................................... UNOBSTRUCTED 4. All Antennas and Lower Beacon..........................CHECK Left Wing Trailing Edge 1. Flap.....................CHECK SECURITY AND CONDITION 2. Aileron.........................................CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND SECURITY 3. Aileron Trim Tab ......CHECK ALIGNMT AND SECURITY 4. Static Wicks .........................................................CHECK Left Wing Leading Edge 1. Wingtip and Lights ...............................................CHECK 2. Stall Warning Vane......................... CHECK OPERATION 3. Pitot Tube ............................................ REMOVE COVER CHECK UNOBSTRUCTED 4. Siphon Break Port.............................. UNOBSTRUCTED 5. Wing Tiedown ...................................................REMOVE 6. Fuel...................................................CHECK QUANTITY 7. Fuel Cap ....................... CHECK O-RING AND SECURE 8. Wing............................................CHECK FOR DAMAGE 9. Gear Doors, Tire, Brakes, Shock Strut.................CHECK 10. Landing Gear Uplock, Roller, Spring ...................CHECK 11. Fuel Vent and Flush Vent ................... UNOBSTRUCTED 12. Fuel Sump .........................DRAIN AND INSPECT FUEL 13. Fuel Selector Valve Sump..DRAIN AND INSPECT FUEL SECURE ACCESS DOOR Nose Section 1. Left Cowl Flap......................................................CHECK 2. Engine and Baffling..............................................CHECK 3. Engine Oil ..................... CHECK >8 QTS; SECURE CAP 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir .......................CHECK QUANTITY 5. Left Cowling ...................................................... SECURE 6. Nose Gear Doors, Tire, Shimmy Damper, Shock Strut............................................CHECK PREFLIGHT 7. Tow Pins, Scissor Linkage ...................................CHECK 8. Taxi and Landing Lights .......................................CHECK 9. Induction Air Intake .............................................. CLEAR 10. Propeller and Spinner .................... CHECK FOR NICKS, SECURITY, OIL LEAKS, CONDITION OF DEICE BOOTS 11. Engine and Baffling (Right Side)..........................CHECK 12. Right Cowling.................................................... SECURE 13. Right Cowl Flap ...................................................CHECK 14. Wheel Chocks................................................ REMOVED Right Wing Leading Edge 1. Fuel Sump .........................DRAIN AND INSPECT FUEL 2. Fuel Vent and Flush Vent ................... UNOBSTRUCTED 3. Gear Doors, Tire, Brakes, Shock Strut.................CHECK 4. Landing Gear Uplock, Roller, Spring ...................CHECK 5. Fuel...................................................CHECK QUANTITY 6. Fuel Cap ....................... CHECK O-RING AND SECURE 7. Siphon Break Port.............................. UNOBSTRUCTED 8. Wing Tiedown ...................................................REMOVE 9. Wing............................................CHECK FOR DAMAGE 10. Wingtip and Lights ...............................................CHECK Right Wing Trailing Edge 1. Static Wicks .........................................................CHECK 2. Aileron.........................................CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND SECURITY 3. Flap.....................CHECK SECURITY AND CONDITION 4. Utility Doors ...................................................... SECURE PREFLIGHT BEFORE START BEFORE START 1. Passenger Safety Briefing ........................... COMPLETE 2. ATIS (Use Handheld Rx).........................GET DEP INFO
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3. Enroute Charts - Initial........................................... OPEN - Others................................ AVAILABLE 4. Approach Plates - Dep Apt .................................... OPEN - Dest Apt................................ PULLED - Alt Apt .............................. AVAILABLE 5. Flight Plan As Filed....................................... AVAILABLE 6. Sectionals for Route ..................................... AVAILABLE 7. Seats..................................... POSITION FOR TAKEOFF 8. Rudder Pedals ................................................... ADJUST 9. Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness ......ADJUST, FASTEN 10. Cell Phones .............................................................. OFF 11. Landing Gear Handle............................................ DOWN 12. Cowl Flaps ............................................................. OPEN 13. Avionics Circuit Breakers .....................................CHECK 14. Flashlights............................................................CHECK 15. Alternate Static Source...................NORMAL POSITION 16. Left Side Circuit Breakers ....................................CHECK 17. Fuel Selector Valve ........................ CHECK OPERATION SEL FULLEST TANK 18. Battery, Alt and Sby Alt ...............................................ON 19. Annunciators........................................................... TEST 20. Avionics Master ........................................................ OFF 21. Rotating Beacon .........................................................ON 22. Standby Pressure System ...................................... TEST 23. Landing Gear Down Indicators ........................ 3 GREEN 24. Bus Voltage...................................................... 24 VOLTS 25. Fuel Quantity Indicators.......................................CHECK [Read-Do] START - AFTER START STARTING Propeller ........................................................ HIGH RPM Cold Start a. Mixture .......................................................FULL RICH b. Throttle ..................................................... FULL OPEN c. Aux Fuel Pump.......................CHECK LOW; HI UNTIL FLOW PEAKS, THEN OFF d. Throttle ...................... CLOSE, THEN OPEN 1/2 INCH e. Magneto/Start Switch........................................ START Flooded Start a. Mixture ..................................................IDLE CUTOFF b. Throttle ..................................................... FULL OPEN c. Magneto/Start Switch.... START; AS ENGINE STARTS REDUCE THROTTLE TO IDLE AND INCREASE MIXTURE TO FULL RICH Hot Start a. Mixture ..................................................IDLE CUTOFF b. Aux Fuel Pump................... HI 30-60 SEC, THEN OFF c. Mixture .......................................................FULL RICH d. Throttle ..................................................... FULL OPEN e. Aux Fuel Pump .........................CHECK LOW; HI FOR SHORT BURST, THEN OFF f. Throttle ....................... CLOSE, THEN OPEN 1/2 INCH g. Magneto/Start Switch........................................ START h. Aux Fuel Pump ............ HI MOMENTARILY AS REQ’D AFTER START 1. Bus Volts .......................................................... 28 VOLTS 2. Alternator Load ....................................................CHECK 3. Oil Pressure .................................10 PSI WITHIN 30 Sec 4. RPM................................................. 1,000 to 2,000 RPM 5. Mixture ................................................... GROUND LEAN 6. Annunciators............................................................. OFF 7. Instrument Air Pressure .......................................CHECK 8. Avionics ......................................................................ON [Do-Read] [Do-Read] BEFORE TAXI - TAXI BEFORE TAXI 1. ATIS ........................................................GET DEP INFO Altimiter.................................................................. SET GNS 430 - Active Com ............................... CLNC DEL - Sby Com..................................... GROUND 2. Clearance Delivery ................... GET ENR CLEARANCE 3. Autopilot..................................................SET DEP ALT Transponder ................................................SET CODE GNS 530 - Avtive Com........................SET DEP FREQ 4. Lights ................................................ NAV ON for NIGHT 5. Cabin Heat, AC............................................... AS REQ’D 6. Circuit Breakers .......................................CHECK ALL IN 7. Oil Temperature .................................ABOVE 24o C FOR OPER ABOVE 1,200 RPM TAXI 1. Ground ..................................... GET TAXI CLEARANCE 2. Parking Brake ........................................................... OFF 3. Brakes....................................... RELEASE AND CHECK 4. Taxi To Runup Area Gyro Instruments ...................... CHECK DURING TAXI [Do-Read] [Read-Do] RUNUP RUNUP Runup 1. Throttle........................................................... 1,700 RPM 2. Magnetos ..................................... MAX DROP 150 RPM; BETWEEN TWO 50 RPM 3. Propeller .................... EXERCISE FOR 200 RPM DROP 4. Instrument Air Pressure .......................................CHECK 5. Idle .......................... CHECK, THEN 1,000 to 1,200 RPM Avionics 1. Autopilot........................................... SET DEP ALT, ARM VS, +700 fpm 2. GNS 530 - Dep Freq ................................................. SET - Flight Plan........................................LOADED - CDI ..................................... SOURCE = GPS - NAV Freq ...................... LOCAL APP IN USE 3. GNS 430 - Flight Plan........................................LOADED - NAV Freq .......................... INITIAL ENR VOR - CDI ................................... SOURCE = VLOC 4. Transponder...................................................SET CODE Instruments 1. Engine Instruments..............................................CHECK 2. Annunciator Lights ................................... CONSIDERED 3. Flight Instruments ............................... CHECK AND SET 4. VOR Accuracy .................... 30 DAYS, RECORD IN LOG 5. HSI .........................................CRS = INITIAL ENR HDG BUG = DEP HDG Controls 1. Fuel......................................SWITCH TO FULLER TANK 2. Standby Alternator .................................................. TEST 3. Pitot Heat ....................................... TEST; ON AS REQ’D 4. Prop Deice ..................................... TEST; ON AS REQ’D 5. Flight Controls............................. FREE AND CORRECT 6. Electric Pitch Trim ................................................... TEST 7. Trim ..................................................SET FOR TAKEOFF 8. Flaps ....................................................................CHECK 9. Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses....................CHECK 10. Doors and Windows.......................................... SECURE 11. Writing Desk .....................................................STOWED [Read-Do] BEFORE TAKEOFF FINAL ITEMS 1. Lights .................................. Landing ........................ON 2. Camera ............................... Transponder ................ON 3. Action.................................. Air Cond .................... OFF Mixture .................... FULL Lean for Density Alt Annunciators .........CHECK 4. Call Tower ..................................... GET TAKEOFF CLNC 5. Checklist Complete - Ready to Fly BEFORE TAKEOFF [Do-Read] SHORT CHECKLIST External 1. Pitot Cover ..................................................... REMOVED 2. Engine Cowl Plugs......................................... REMOVED 3. Chocks........................................................... REMOVED 4. ATIS .................................................. DEPARTURE INFO Start / Taxi 1. Engine................................................................... START 2. Enroute Chart ....................................................... OPEN 3. Dest Approach Plates ....................................... PULLED 4. Clearance Delivery ............................ENR CLEARANCE 5. Ground..........................................TAXI INSTRUCTIONS 6. Taxi to Runup Area Runup 1. Mags ...................................................................CHECK Avionics 1. Autopilot ......................................... SET DEP ALT, ARM, VS, +700 fpm 2. COM 1 ...........................................................DEP FREQ 3. GPS Flight Plan ................................................LOADED 4. Transponder...................................................CODE SET Instruments 1. Engine Instruments .............................................CHECK 2. Flight Instruments ................................CHECK and SET 3. HSI..........................................CRS = INITIAL ENR HDG BUG = DEP HDG Controls 1. Fuel .......................................... SELECT FULLER TANK 2. Pitot Heat ....................................................... AS REQ’D 3. Flight Controls ........................................................FREE 4. Trim .......................................................................... SET 5. Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness ............... FASTENED 6. Doors and Windows ......................................... SECURE Pre Takeoff 1. Lights, Camera, Action ............................ (See Checklist) 2. Tower ........................................ TAKEOFF CLEARANCE SHORT CHECKLIST [Read-Do] TAKEOFF 1. Power................................................ SET FULL POWER 2. Fuel Flow ..................................SET FOR DENSITY ALT 3. Engine Instruments..............................................CHECK 4. Rotate ......................... AT RECOMMENDED AIRSPEED 5. Pitch............................ ESTABLISH FOR INITIAL CLIMB 6. Landing Gear ......................................RETRACT AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB VERIFIED 7. Airspeed.................................... DESIRD CLIMB SPEED 8. Flaps (If Extended For Takeoff)....................... RETRACT MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB 1. Power...............................FULL THROTTLE, 2,700 RPM 2. Aux Fuel Pump ............................... OFF, LOW IF REQ’D 3. Mixture ......................................... LEAN PER ALTITUDE 4. Airspeed............................................................ 100 KIAS 5. Engine Temperatures...................................... MONITOR 6. Cowl Flaps ...................................................... AS REQ’D TAKEOFF - CLIMB CRUISE CLIMB At 1,000 ft AGL 1. Propeller ........................................................ 2,500 RPM 2. Throttle......................................................... FULL OPEN 3. Mixture ......................................... LEAN PER ALTITUDE 4. Airspeed.....................................................115-120 KIAS 5. Autopilot....................................ENGAGE: SEL HDG, AP 6. Engine Temperatures...................................... MONITOR 7. Cowl Flaps ...................................................... AS REQ’D 8. Fuel Flow ........................................................ MONITOR 9. Aux Fuel Pump ............................... OFF, LOW IF REQ’D 10. Mixture ...........................LEAN MANUALLY PER POH IF LOW BOOST USED LEVEL-OFF AND CRUISE 1. Cowl Flaps ........................................................... CLOSE 2. Airspeed.................. ACCELERATE TO CRUISE SPEED 3. Power........................................................................ SET 4. Aux Fuel Pump ............................................... AS REQ’D 5. Lights .............................................................. AS REQ’D 6. Fuel..................NOTE TIME UNTIL SWITCHING TANKS 7. Mixture ............................................... LEAN USING EGT DESCENT 1. Altimiter..................................................................... SET 2. Cowl Flaps ........................................................ CLOSED 3. Power.............................................. REDUCE AS REQ’D to maintain below desired max KIAS RPM first to 2000, then Throttle 4. Mixture ............................................. ENRICH AS REQ’D only enough for smooth operation 5. Engine Temperatures...................................... MONITOR 6. Flaps and Landing Gear ................................. AS REQ’D CRUISE - DESCENT 4” 6 13/16” APPROACH 1. Landing Light ..............................................................ON 2. Fuel Selector Valve ...........................SEL FULLER TANK 3. Power....................................................... 17”, 2300 RPM 4. Mixture ....................................................... NO CHANGE 5. Flaps ............................................................ APPROACH 6. Airspeed............................................................ 110 KIAS 7. Trim ........................................................................... SET 8. Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses.................. FASTEN 9. Seat backs ............................ POSITION FOR LANDING 10. Writing Desk .....................................................STOWED 11. Avionics ..................... CONFIRM SET FOR APPROACH BEFORE LANDING 1. Landing Gear ...........DOWN; VERIFY 3 GREEN LIGHTS 2. Flaps ....................................................................... FULL 3. Airspeed.............................................................. 90 KIAS 4. Propeller .................................................... NO CHANGE 5. Mixture ....................................................... NO CHANGE 6. Yaw Damp................................................................. OFF BALKED LANDING / MISSED APPROACH 1. Power..............................................................MAXIMUM 2. Pitch................................ EST CLIMB ATTITUDE 100 Up 3. Positive Climb Rate.......................................ESTABLISH 4. Flaps ........................................................................... UP 5. Landing Gear .............................................................. UP 6. Cowl Flaps ............................................................ OPEN APPROACH - BEFORE/BALKED LANDING AFTER LANDING and CLEAR OF RUNWAY 1. Flaps ........................................................................... UP 2. Cowl Flaps ............................................................. OPEN 3. Trim ..................................................SET FOR TAKEOFF 4. Landing Light ............................................................ OFF 5. Transponder.....................................................STANDBY 6. Mixture ................................................... GROUND LEAN SHUTDOWN 1. Parking Brake ...................................................NOT SET 2. Electrical Equip (Except Rotating Beacon) ............... OFF 3. Avionics .................................................................... OFF 4. Throttle................................................................. CLOSE 5. Mixture ......................................................IDLE CUTOFF 6. Magneto/Start Switch ............................................... OFF 7. Battery and Alternator Switches ............................... OFF 8. Control Locks..................................................... INSTALL 9. Wheel Chocks and Tie Downs........................... INSTALL 10. Parking Brake ..................................................RELEASE 11. Pitot Cover ......................................................... INSTALL 12. Engine Cowl Plugs............................................. INSTALL 13. Fuselage Cover ................................................. INSTALL AFTER LANDING - SHUTDOWN