CESSNA 150M Checkout Sheet

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CESSNA 150M Checkout Sheet Name __________________________ Date __________________________ CFI __________________________ 1. List the following speeds: VR _______ VX _______ VY _______ VS _______ VS0 _______ VNO _______ VNE _______ VFE _______ VA _______ Best Glide _______ 2. Does the VA change with a change in aircraft weight? If so, why is this important? 3. List the approach speeds for full flaps, partial flaps, and no flaps. Emergency Procedures 4. Describe the emergency procedure (and checklist) you would perform if you had an engine failure just after takeoff (below 500’ AGL). 5. Describe the emergency procedure (and checklist) you would perform if you had an engine failure while in the traffic pattern (1,000’ AGL). 6. Describe the emergency procedure (and checklist) you would if you had an engine failure while in cruise (above 3,000’ AGL). 7. Describe the procedure to perform for a forced landing. 8. Describe how and when you would execute an emergency descent. 9. Describe the “Engine Fire In Flight” checklist. 10. What action should be taken if you experience low or high pressure? 11. What action should be taken if you experience partial power loss? 12. Describe what action to take in the event of an electrical fire in flight. 13. Describe the “Engine Fire During Start” checklist. Normal Procedures 14. List the procedure to follow for a normal engine start. 15. Explain the procedure for starting a cold engine? Hot engine? 16. When should you lean the mixture? Why? Describe the procedure(s). 17. When should the carburetor heat be used? Why? 18. Explain the procedures and list the appropriate speed for a short field takeoff. 19. Explain the procedures and list the appropriate speed for a short field landing. Performance 20. You are departing KSAC with the given information: Temperature of 15⁰C at maximum takeoff weight. Determine the takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle using a Short Field Takeoff. 21. What is the endurance at 5,000 feet and standard temperature at 54% power? 22. What is the maximum crosswind component for the airplane? Weight & Balance 23. What is the maximum takeoff weight? 24. Determine the Weight & Balance: Weight Arm Moment Aircraft Empty Weight Pilot and Passenger Baggage Zero Fuel Weight Fuel (at 6lbs/gal) Ramp Weight Taxi Fuel Allowance Takeoff Weight CG Location 25. Is the aircraft within weight and CG limits? If not, show how you can be within limits. 26. What aircraft categories is the aircraft certified under? 27. What the maximum allowable weight in the baggage compartment? 28. What kind of engine does the aircraft have? (specify make and model) 29. How many engine-driven magnetos does the airplane have? What are they used for? 30. What is the total fuel capacity? What is the total usable? 31. What types of fuel are approved for the airplane? 32. How many fuel drains does the fuel system have? Where are they located? 33. How many positions does the fuel selector have? What are they? 34. What is the total oil capacity? What is the minimum capacity? 35. Do the oil levels ever fluctuate? What does the aircraft normally operate at? 36. Describe the electrical system. 37. What is the voltage of the battery? Where is the battery located in the aircraft? 38. What has happened when the low voltage light illuminates? 39. How can you attempt to remedy a low or over-voltage condition? 40. Does the aircraft have an alternate static source? If so, where is it and how do you activate it? 41. Describe the vacuum system for this airplane. 42. Describe the flaps. How are they used? What are the settings? What are the flap limitations? 43. What do you use for the control lock? How? Spin & Stall Awareness 44. What is a stall? 45. Describe the procedures for a recovery from the appropriate stall: Power Off: Power On: 46. What is an accelerated stall? How do you recover? 47. What is a spin? 48. What is the proper spin recovery procedure? 49. Can you spin this airplane? If no, explain why. 50. Explain what will happen to an aircraft in a stall/spin situation if the CG is too far aft. 51. Performance Calculations: Given: Maximum Gross Weight 5,000 ft. pressure altitude 90⁰F 5 kt. Headwind Find: Takeoff Roll __________ Takeoff Distance to clear a 50 ft. obstacle __________ Landing Roll __________ Landing Distance to clear a 50 ft. obstacle __________ 52. Fuel and Oil: What is the fuel capacity for this aircraft? Total: _______ gal. Total Useable: _______ gal. Total Useable to bottom of tabs: _______ gal. What is the minimum octane fuel this aircraft can use? __________ What is the fuel burn per hour, TAS, and RPM at 2200, 75% power and standard temperature? ____________ , ____________ , ____________ How long can you fly with full tanks and land with VFR night reserve under these conditions? __________________ Where are the fuel drains located? __________________________________________________________________________________ When is fuel taken from the drains? __________________________________________________________________________________ What is the recommended grade and type of oil? __________________________________________________________________________________ What is the minimum operating oil level? __________________________________________________________________________________ 53. General Questions: What effect does a lower aircraft weight have on maneuvering speed? What is the recommended go-around procedure? What is the indication of an alternator failure? Where is the alternate static source located? What changes in the aircraft instruments would you see when using the alternate static source? What should you do if a door opens during flight? What actions should be performed if an engine loss occurs during takeoff? What is the recommended procedure if you must land in a tailwind? What documents must be carried aboard the aircraft? What inspections and checks must be logged in the aircraft logbooks to show that the aircraft is currently airworthy?