8KCAB QRH
BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB · Checklist
Overview
The Bellanca Decathlon 8KCAB Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) provides essential checklists for normal, abnormal, and emergency operations of the aircraft. It is designed to be used alongside the Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring safe and effective aircraft operation.
- Normal Checklist procedures are indicated by a GREEN table.
- Abnormal Checklist procedures are indicated by a YELLOW table.
- Emergency Checklist procedures are indicated by a RED table.
- Critical procedures should be committed to memory.
- Control the aircraft, assess the situation, and take appropriate action in emergencies.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) is 818 kg (1800 lbs).
- Fuel capacity is 40 USG usable.
- Oil capacity ranges from 6 to 8 quarts.
Document
Source
Originally published by edu.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- File size ·
- 1.1 MB
- Publisher ·
- edu.au
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- M lw kg ·
- 818
- Fuel usg ·
- 40
- M tow kg ·
- 818
- Oil max qtz ·
- 8
- Oil min qtz ·
- 6
- M baggage kg ·
- 45
Performance
- V r kias ·
- 55
- V x kias ·
- 50
- V y kias ·
- 71
- V at kias ·
- 61
- V ne kias ·
- 174
- V no kias ·
- 139
- V s1 kias ·
- 47
- X wind (kt) ·
- 17
- V base kias ·
- 75
- V final kias ·
- 70
- V glide kias ·
- 65
- V a normal kias ·
- 93
- V a aerobatic kias ·
- 115
Weight & balance
- Load factor normal ·
- +5G, -3G
- Load factor aerobatic ·
- +6G, -5G
What is the 8KCAB QRH?
The 8KCAB QRH is a checklist for the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB.
Where does the 8KCAB QRH come from?
This copy of the 8KCAB QRH was originally published by edu.au and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the BELLANCA DECATHLON 8KCAB.
- 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
Use of This Checklist
This section outlines the importance of using the checklist in conjunction with the Aircraft Flight Manual and regulatory requirements, emphasizing the need for memory recall of critical procedures.
Limitations
This section includes airspeeds, weights, load factors, and fuel burn rates relevant to the aircraft's operation.
Pre Flight Inspection
A detailed checklist for pre-flight inspection covering various aircraft components to ensure safety and airworthiness.
Normal Checklist
Procedures for normal operation including before start, start procedure, taxi, pre-take-off, and after landing.
Abnormal Checklist
Procedures to follow in case of abnormal situations such as loss of propeller control and partial power loss.
Emergency Checklist
Critical procedures for emergency situations including emergency landing and engine fire protocols.
Safety notes
- Information in this checklist does not take precedence over the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- Immediate action is required for critical emergency procedures.
- Land ASAP in case of partial power loss.
- Reduce power and mixture rich if high oil temperature and pressure are observed.
- In case of engine fire in-flight, land ASAP.
- If electrical fire persists, land ASAP.
Full document text
8KCAB QRH 8KCAB QRH V1.0 This Checklist is to be used at all times, together with the Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures. However, information contained in this Checklist does not take precedence over the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual and other regulatory requirements. The Normal Checklist (indicated by a GREEN table) contains the routine procedures for normal operation of the aircraft that provide an acceptable level of airworthiness. Checklist titles encased in BLACK are to be committed to memory and actioned without recourse to the written checklist. The Abnormal Checklist (indicated by a YELLOW table) contains procedures which, if followed, will maintain an acceptable level of airworthiness or reduce operational risk resulting from a failure or abnormal condition. The procedures under this part supplement Normal Checklist when a failure or abnormal condition exists. The Emergency Checklist (indicated by a RED table) contains procedures to protect the occupants and the aircraft from harm during a critical situation requiring an immediate response. The procedures under this part supplement the Normal Checklist when an emergency condition exists. Checklist titles encased in BLACK are to be committed to memory and actioned without recourse to the written checklist. These are of particular relevance to critical emergency related procedures were immediate action is required. In addition to the outlined items in both Emergency & Abnormal Checklists, the following steps are considered part of all emergency/abnormal situations: Control the Aircraft Assess the Situation Take Appropriate Action USE OF THIS CHECKLIST 8KCAB QRH V1.0 LIMITATIONS 8KCAB QRH V1.0 AIRSPEEDS V NE 174 V NO 139 V A 93 – Normal Category 115 – Aerobatic Category V x 50 V Y 71 V GLIDE 65 V S1 47 V R 55 V BASE 75 V FINAL 70 V AT 61 X-WIND 17 WEIGHTS M TOW 818 KG (1800 LBS) M LW 818 KG (1800 LBS) M BAGGAGE 45 KG (100 LBS) LOAD FACTOR (NORMAL) + 5G, - 3G LOAD FACTOR (AEROBATIC) + 6G, - 5G OTHERS FUEL 40 USG - USABLE OIL 6 QTZ - MIN 8 QTZ - MAX FUEL BURN RATES NORMAL - 32L/HR (LEARNED) AEROBATIC - 45L/HR (FULL RICH) 60 MIN LESSON, 30 MIN AEROBATICS AEROBATIC LESSON - 40L/HR 8KCAB QRH V1.0 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION 8KCAB QRH V1.0 1. CABIN Cabin Door & Release Mechanism Check Condition & Security Flight Controls Check Free Movement Magneto & Electrical Switches OFF Fuel Quantity Gauge Check Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON Seat Belts Check Condition & Security ELT ARM (as required) Loose Articles & Equipment Remove & Clean 2. RIGHT WING Wing Root Fairing Check Condition Greenhouse Roof Check Condition Aileron Check Condition & Free Movement Wing Tip & Light Check Condition Front & Rear Struts Check Condition Fuel Drain Inspect Tie-Down Remove Fuel Check Quantity 3. RIGHT MAIN GEAR Chocks Remove Tires Check Condition & Inflation Brakes Check Condition & Leakage Wheel Fairing Check Condition & Security 8KCAB QRH V1.0 4. NOSE SECTION Windshield Check Condition & Clean Oil Check Quantity Fuel Drain Inspect Engine Compartment Check Condition & Leakage Cowling & Inspection Door Check Condition & Security Propeller & Spinner Check Condition & Security Air Filter Check Condition Landing Light Check Condition 5. LEFT MAIN GEAR Chocks Remove Tires Check Condition & Inflation Brakes Check Condition & Leakage Wheel Fairing Check Condition & Security 6. LEFT WING Wing Root Fairing Check Condition Greenhouse Roof Check Condition Aileron Check Condition & Free Movement Wing Tip & Light Check Condition Front & Rear Struts Check Condition Fuel Drain Inspect Tie-Down Remove Fuel Check Quantity Pitot Tube & Fuel Vent Check Unobstructed Stall Warning Check Free Movement 8KCAB QRH V1.0 7. LEFT FUSELAGE Fabric Check Condition Windows Check Condition & Clean Fuel Belly Drain Inspect Radio Antenna Check Security Left Static Port Check for Blockage 8. EMPENNAGE Horizontal Stabilizer & Brace Wires Check Condition & Security Vertical Stabilizer & Light Check Condition Elevator, Trim Tab & Rudder Check Condition Tail Wheel Check Condition & Inflation Tie-Down Remove 9. RIGHT FUSELAGE Fabric Check Condition Windows Check Condition & Clean Radio Antenna Check Security Right Static Port Check for Blockage 8KCAB QRH V1.0 NORMAL CHECKLIST 8KCAB QRH V1.0 1. BEFORE START Pre-Flight Completed Documentation On-Board Start Position Suitable PAX Brief Completed Seat Position Set Harness Secured Hatches Secured Park Brake Reset ON Fuel Shutoff Valve ON Engine Control Levers IDLE | FINE | ICO Alternate Air Cold Switches All OFF Circuit Breakers Checked ELT Armed / Portable CO Detector Checked Master ON Voltage > 24 V 8KCAB QRH V1.0 2. START PROCEDURE Start LH Engine First Normal Warm Flooded Throttle ¼ “ - ½ Open Fuel Pump ON OFF OFF Mixture RICH 3-5 s ICO ICO Fuel Flow Positive - - Mixture ICO - - Fuel Pump OFF - - Throttle ½ “ ½ “ - Starter Button Engage Engage Engage Mixture RICH RICH RICH 3. AFTER START Throttle 1000 RPM Oil Pressure GREEN within 30 s Ammeter Charging Avionics & Radio ON Light Strobe - OFF ATIS & QNH Checked & Set Radio Set Current & Next Frequencies Transponder Checked Code & Standby 4. TAXI Brakes Checked Turning Left | Right Compass & HSI ↓↓ | ↑↑ Right | Left Skid AI No Topple 8KCAB QRH V1.0 5. PRE-TAKE-OFF Park into Wind Park Brake ON T Throttle 1000 RPM Trim Tested & Set for T/O M Mixture RICH Magnetos BOTH Master ON P Pitch FINE F Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON Fuel Pump OFF Flaps N/A Fuel Quantities Checked I Instruments Left to Right Checked HDG & ALT Set Oil Temperature GREEN Throttle 2000 RPM S Switches – Magnetos L – BOTH – R – BOTH Max Drop 175 RPM Each (Diff 50 RPM) Alternate Air Check Operation Pitch Cycle 3 Times: RPM ↓↓ MAP ↑↑ Oil P’s ↓↓ Throttle IDLE & Checked 1000 RPM C Circuit Breakers Checked Controls Correct, Full & Free
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H Hatches & Harnesses Secured T.O.S.B & Taxi Call 8KCAB QRH V1.0 6. LINE-UP F Fuel Pump ON A Avionics Set Current & Next Frequencies Alternate Air Cold S Switches & Lights Magnetos – BOTH Strobe – ON for entering RWY Landing – ON for T/O T Transponder Set ALT when entering RWY Trim Checked Oil T’s GREEN Hatches & Harnesses Secured 7. AFTER TAKE-OFF 300 FT Flaps N/A Lights Landing – OFF Safe ALT Fuel Pump OFF (check pressure) Climb Power Set 2500 RPM/25” 8. PRE-LANDING B Brakes OFF & Operating O Oil T’s & P’s GREEN U Undercarriage Fixed M Mixture RICH Magnetos BOTH Master ON F Fuel Pump ON Fuel Quantities Checked & Sufficient A Alternate Air Cold (unless icing condition exist) H Hatches & Harnesses Secured L Lights Landing – ON 8KCAB QRH V1.0 9. SHORT FINAL C Carby Heat N/A P Pitch FINE U Undercarriage Fixed F Flaps N/A 10. AFTER LANDING F Fuel Pump OFF Flaps N/A A Avionics Set Current Frequency & Taxi Call S Switches Landing – OFF Strobe – OFF / ON if crossing RWY T Transponder Checked Code & STBY Trim Set for T/O 11. SHUTDOWN Park Brake ON Throttle 1000 RPM Avionics & Radio OFF Magnetos L – BOTH – R – BOTH Mixture ICO Magnetos OFF & Key Out Flight Times Checked Master OFF Switches All OFF, Strome - ON 8KCAB QRH V1.0 ABNORMAL CHECKLIST 8KCAB QRH V1.0 LOSS OF PROPELLER CONTROL Throttle As Required Land ASAP using ‘PRECUATIONARY LANDING APPROACH’ PARTIAL POWER LOSS Follow ‘ENGINE AIR RESTART’ Land ASAP using ‘PRECUATIONARY LANDING APPROACH’ STATIC SYSTEM FAILURE Pressure Instruments Break Glass ABNORMAL OIL PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE Gauges Cross-checked If high oil t’s & oil p’s reducing Reduce Power & Mixture Rich Land ASAP If little or no oil p’s Land ASAP PRECAUTIONARY LANDING APPROACH IAS 75 Throttle IDLE Pitch FINE Sideslip As Required to Lose Height 8KCAB QRH V1.0 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST 8KCAB QRH V1.0 EMERGENCY LANDING IAS 65 Mixture ICO Fuel Shut-Off Valve OFF Master ON ACT Advised Landing Area As Appropriate Switches All OFF ALTERNATOR FAILURE Master Cycle If situation continues Unnecessary Electrical Equipment OFF Land ASAP ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND Starter Continue Cranking Mixture ICO Throttle Max Aircraft As Inspect PERSISTING ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND Mixture ICO Fuel Shut-Off Valve OFF Switches All OFF Fire Extinguisher Vacate & Extinguish Fire 8KCAB QRH V1.0 ENGINE FIRE IN-FLIGHT Mixture ICO Fuel Shut-Off Valve OFF Switches All OFF Cabin Heat OFF Fire Extinguisher Extinguish Fire Land ASAP ELECTRICAL FIRE / SMOKE IN-FLIGHT Switched All OFF Aire Vents & Windows Open if Required Fire Extinguisher Extinguish Fire If fire persists, Land ASAP ENGINE AIR RESTART IAS 80 Fuel Pump ON Alternate Air HOT Mixture RICH or LEAN at high alt Fuel Shut-Off Valve ON Magnetos BOTH Pitch FINE If unsuccessful, follow ‘EMERGENCY LANDING’ 8KCAB QRH V1.0 NOTES 8KCAB QRH V1.0 22-24 Northern Ave, Moorabbin Airport VIC 3194