Aircraft Checklist USAF T-41C (Cessna 172E)

4. Throttle……………………………………1800 RPM 5. Engine Instruments / Suction Gage……….…CHECK 6. Magnetos…………………………………….CHECK NOTE: Maximum drop – 150 RPM. Maximum difference – 50 RPM. 7. Throttle……………….IDLE (Watch for engine stop) 8. Throttle……………………………………1000 RPM BEFORE TAKE-OFF 1. Trim………………………………………….CHECK 2. Fuel Selector…………………………………..BOTH 3. Flight and Engine Instruments………………CHECK 4. Mixture……………………………………..….RICH 5. Radio…………………………………………….SET 6. Clearance………………….OBTAIN / ANNOUNCE 7. Doors / Windows…………..CLOSED and LOCKED 8. Safety Belt / Shoulder Harness………….…SECURE 9. Strobes…………………………………………...ON 10. Landing Light……………………….AS REQUIRED NORMAL TAKE-OFF 1. Flaps……………………………………………..UP 2. Align Aircraft With Runway Centerline 3. Heading Indicator……………………CHECK / SET Rev: Aug 2018 N-6 CESSNA T41C 4. Advance Throttle……………………FULL POWER NOTE: Minimum 2270 RPM 5. Fuel Flow………………………………..….CHECK 6. Rotate..50 to 60 MPH (70MPH for Strong Crosswinds) 7. Climb……………………………………….95 MPH SHORT FIELD TAKE-OFF 1. Flaps……………………………………………….10o 2. Throttle………………………..…….FULL POWER NOTE: Minimum 2270 RPM 3. Best Angle of Climb (VX) for obstacle clearance Weight IAS 2500 lbs 70 MPH 2200 lbs 66 MPH 4. Clear of Obstacles….…ACCELERATE TO 95 MPH 5. Flaps (above 200 feet, 80 MPH)…………RETRACT SOFT FIELD TAKE-OFF 1. Flaps……………………………………………..10o 2. Throttle……………………FULL-CHECK POWER 3. Lift Off…………..………….IN GROUND EFFECT 4. Accelerate to VX………….…SEE CHART ABOVE 5. Flaps (above 200 feet, 80 MPH)…..…….RETRACT 6. Reaching Sufficient Altitude……….ACCELERATE ……………………………………..…..TO 95 MPH CLIMB NOTE: Refer to table for climb speed vs. altitude. Interpolate for correct speed vs. weight. CLIMB SPEED (MPH) Altitude (ft) Utility – 2200 lbs Normal – 2500 lbs Sea Level 97 100 5,000 92 95 10,000 89 91 15,000 85 87 Rev: Aug 2018 N-7 CESSNA T41C CRUISE 1. Power (See Performance Section)...2300 – 2600 RPM 2. Mixture……...……………..LEAN AS NECESSARY CAUTION: Improper leaning procedures will greatly reduce endurance. 3. Landing Light……………………………………OFF 4. Engine Gauges / Instruments………….….MONITOR DESCENT 1. Fuel Quantity………………………………..CHECK NOTE: Select fullest tank or BOTH. 2. Mixture………………………………………..RICH 3. Flight Instruments……………………CHECK / SET 4. Compass heading, altimeter…………….CHECKED BEFORE LANDING 1. Fuel Selector…………………………………BOTH 2. Mixture……………………………………..…RICH 3. Landing Light…………………………………...ON 4. Safety Belt / Shoulder Harness………….…SECURE NORMAL LANDING 1. Flaps UP…………………………………….85 MPH 2. Flaps DOWN………………………………..70 MPH CAUTION: Do not slip when using over 30 degrees of flaps due to a possible downward pitch under certain combinations of airspeed and sideslip angle. 3. Touch Down…..…………..BRAKE AS REQUIRED CAUTION: If landing on slippery runways, aerobrake as long as possible with back pressure until the nose gear can no longer be held off the runway. Then raise the flaps and brake lightly. If the brakes are applied suddenly or too hard, a skid will likely result. Rev: Aug 2018 N-8 CESSNA T41C SHORT FIELD LANDING 1. Flaps…………………………………………….40o 2. Airspeed: Normal Category (2500 lbs) 75 MPH Utility Category (2200 lbs) 65 MPH 3. Roll-out……………….BRAKES AS REQUIRED 4. Flaps (After Touch Down)……………RETRACT GO AROUND 1. Throttle………………………………………FULL 2. Flaps……………………………………………20o NOTE: Raise the flaps to 20o as soon as conditions permit. Raise the flaps to 0o after attaining a speed of 80 MPH. 3. Accelerate……………………………..…85 MPH 4. Flaps (above 200 ft)…………………..RETRACT TOUCH AND GO (Private Pilots or Higher) 1. Throttle…………………………………..…FULL 2. Flaps………………………………………..…20o 3. Flaps (above 80)…………………………RETRACT AFTER LANDING (Clear of Runway) 1. Strobe Lights……………………AS REQUIRED 2. Pitot Heat……………………………………OFF 3. Landing Light…………………..AS REQUIRED 4. Flaps………………………………………….UP 5. Transponder……………………AS REQUIRED 6. Radio………………………...…AS REQUIRED Rev: Aug 2018 N-9 CESSNA T41C ENGINE SHUTDOWN 1. Nosewheel…………….……………….CENTERED 2. Communication / Navigation Radios…………..OFF 3. Throttle……………………………………......IDLE 4. Magnetos…………………..GROUNDING CHECK 5. Throttle…..………………………1000 – 1200 RPM 6. Mixture……………………………IDLE CUT-OFF 7. Navigation Lights………………………………OFF 8. Strobe Light……………………………………..ON 9. Master Switch………………………………….OFF 10. Ignition Switch……………..…………………OFF 11. Fuel Selector………………..……LEFT or RIGHT REFUELING 1. Aircraft………………….CHOCK AND GROUND 2. Fuel Counter…….……………………….…RESET 3. Fuel…………….AS REQUIRED / CAPS SECURE 4. Windscreen…………………………………CLEAN 5. Chocks / Ground Wire……REMOVED / STOWED 6. Fuel Counter………………………………..RESET 7. Tow / Taxi aircraft to parking SECURING 1. Tach / Hobbs time, Fuel, Oil………....RECORDED 2. Discrepancies………………………...RECORDED 3. Personal Belongings and Trash….…….REMOVED 4. Control Lock………………………….INSTALLED 5. Seatbelts………………………….……FASTENED 6. Sunvisor………………………………INSTALLED 7. Brakes…………………………….……RELEASED 8. Windows / Doors……………..CLOSED / LOCKED 9. Pitot Cover………………………..…..INSTALLED 10. Chocks, Tiedowns, Ground Wire….…INSTALLED Rev: Aug 2018 N-10 CESSNA T41C EMERGENCY PPROCEDURES Table Of Contents NON-CRITICAL ACTIONS……………..……………..E-2 GROUND EMERGENCIES Emergency Engine Shutdown……………….…..E-2 TAKEOFF EMERGENCIES Aborted Takeoff………………………………….E-2 Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff….…E-3 IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES Engine Restart………...………………………….E-4 Partial Engine Failure…………………………...E-4 Engine Failure During Flight…………………...E-5 Electrical Fire / High Ammeter…………………E-5 Smoke and Fumes Elimination…………………E-5 Negative Ammeter Reading…………………….E-5 Oil System Malfunction…………………………E-5 Structural Damage / Controllability Check…...E-5 Pitot Static Malfunctions………………………..E-6 LANDING EMERGENCIES Forced Landing…….….………………………..E-6 Landing With A Flat Tire………………………E-7 Rev: Aug 2018 E-1 CESSNA T41C NON-CRITICAL ACTIONS 1. Maintain Aircraft Control. 2. Analyze the Situation and Take Proper Action. 3. Land As Soon As Practicable. GROUND EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN NOTE: If an immediate engine shutdown becomes necessary while on the ground, proceed as follows. 1. Mixture…………………………….IDLE CUT-OFF 2. Fuel Shutoff Knob……………………...PULL OUT 3. Ignition Switch…………………………………OFF 4. Master Switch………………………………….OFF TAKEOFF EMERGENCIES ABORTED TAKEOFF NOTE: If an abort is necessary for any reason, accomplish the following. 1. Throttle………………………………………..IDLE 2. Brake……………............................AS REQUIRED Rev: Aug 2018 E-2 CESSNA T41C ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Glide…………………………………...ESTABLISH 2. Flaps………………………………..AS REQUIRED FLAPS UP 85 MPH FLAPS 20o 80 MPH FLAPS OVER 20o 75 MPH 3. Land Straight Ahead. If Time Permits 4. Mixture………………………….……..FULL LEAN 5. Fuel Shutoff Knob…………………..…..PULL OUT 6. Ignition Switch………………………………….OFF 7. Master Switch…………………………………..OFF 8. Cabin Doors………………….UNLOCKED / OPEN IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES ENGINE RESTART DURING FLIGHT NOTE: If a restart is to be attempted, accomplish the following. 1. Glide…………………………………ESTABLISH FLAPS UP 85 MPH FLAPS 20o 80 MPH FLAPS OVER 20o 75 MPH 2. Mixture……………………………………..RICH Rev: Aug 2018 E-3 CESSNA T41C 3. Throttle……………………………IN HALF-WAY 4. Fuel Selector…………………………………BOTH 5. Fuel Shutoff Knob………………………………..IN 6. Ignition Switch……………………………….BOTH 7. Master Switch……………………………………ON 8. Aux Fuel Pump Switch………………………..LOW 9. If Propeller is stopped………..ENGAGE STARTER 10. Mixture……………………………………ADJUST 11. If Restart Is Unsuccessful, Refer to Forced Landing Checklist PARTIAL ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT 1. Mixture……………………………………….RICH 2. Fuel Selector………………………………...BOTH 3. Fuel Shutoff Knob……………………………….IN 4. Manual Primer…………………IN AND LOCKED 5. Master Switch…………………………………..ON 6. Ignition Switch……………………………….…ON 7. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch……...AS REQUIRED 8. Mixture…………………………………...ADJUST 9. Land As Soon As Practical ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT Apply the following procedures in the event of an engine fire during flight. 1. Mixture………………………………FULL LEAN 2. Fuel Shutoff Knob…………………….PULL OUT 3. Ignition Switch………………………………..OFF 4. Glide………………………………...ESTABLISH 5. Flaps……………………………..AS REQUIRED 6. Master Switch………………………………..OFF 7. Refer To Forced Landing Checklist Rev: Aug 2018 E-4 CESSNA T41C ELECTRICAL FIRE / HIGH AMMETER 1. Master Switch………………………………….OFF 2. Land As Soon As Practical SMOKE AND FUMES ELIMINATION 1. Cabin Heat Knob………………………………..IN 2. Cabin Air Knob…………………………………IN 3. Upper Air Vents…………………………….OPEN 4. Pilot’s Window…………………...AS REQUIRED NOTE: If necessary, the window may be opened to assist in clearing the smoke or fumes from the cabin. NEGATIVE AMMETER READING 1. Electrical Load…………………………..REDUCE 2. Land As Soon As Practical OIL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION 1. Throttle……………………………AS REQUIRED NOTE: If possible, adjust the throttle to maintain the oil pressure within limits. 2. Mixture………………………………………RICH NOTE: A rich running engine runs cooler than a lean running engine. 3. Land As Soon As Practical STRUCTURAL DAMAGE / CONTROLABILITY CHECK CAUTION: Do not reset the flaps if significant structural damage is located in the wings. 1. Climb to at least 1500’ AGL (if practical) at a controllable airspeed. Rev: Aug 2018 E-5 CESSNA T41C 2. Simulate landing approach and determine the airspeed at which the aircraft becomes difficult to control (minimum controllable airspeed). 3. Plan to fly a straight-in approach. Fly normal approach airspeed for your flap setting, or 5 to 10 MPH above the minimum controllable airspeed, whichever is higher. For asymmetrical flaps, use your minimum flap setting for approach airspeed. 4. Plan to touch down at no less than minimum controllable airspeed. Do not begin to reduce to final airspeed until the aircraft is very close to the ground. PITOT STATIC MALFUNCTION 1. If icing is suspected, turn on the pitot heat. 2. If the airspeed indicator proves unreliable, advise ATC if appropriate. 3. Fly a wider than normal pattern maintaining 2400 RPM on the downwind, maintain 1700 RPM on base and final. Close the throttle in the round-out. 4. Do not exceed 20 degrees of bank. 5. If you receive a stall warning indication prior to round- out, go around. Rev: Aug 2018 E-6 CESSNA T41C LANDING EMERGENCIES FORCED LANDING 1. Glide…………………………………..ESTABLISH 2. Mixture…………………………….IDLE CUT-OFF 3. Fuel Shutoff Knob……………………...PULL OUT 4. Ignition Switch…………………………………OFF 5. Flaps……………………………….AS REQUIRED 6. Master Switch………………………………….OFF 7. Seatbelts………………………………FASTENED 8. Shoulder Harness………………………..LOCKED 9. Cabin Doors…………………UNLOCKED / OPEN LANDING WITH A FLAT TIRE 1. Main Gear: Land on the side of the runway corresponding to the good tire. 2. Nose Gear: Land in the center of the runway, hold nose wheel off the ground as long as possible. 3. Stop the aircraft on the runway. Shut down the aircraft and call for assistance. Rev: Aug 2018 E-7 CESSNA T41C INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Rev: Aug 2018 E-8 CESSNA T41C Rev: Aug 2018 P-1 CESSNA T41C Rev: Aug 2018 P-2 CESSNA T41C Rev: Aug 2018 P-3 CESSNA T41C INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Rev: Aug 2018 P-4 CESSNA T41C MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Ground Handling……………………………………....M-2 Manual / Tug Handling………………………………..M-2 ATC Light Signals…………………………………….M-3 Lost Communication Procedures……………………...M-3 Lost Procedures………………………………………..M-4 Severe Weather Recall………………………………...M-5 Remain-Over-Night (RON) Procedures………………M-6 Alternate Airfield Procedures…………………………M-7 Alternate Airport Information…………………………M-7 Albuquerque Approach Control………………………M-7 Important Telephone Numbers………………………..M-7 Flight Plan…….……………………………………….M-8 PIREP………………………………………………….M-9 Crosswind Component Chart………………………….M-9 ABQ Airport Diagram……………………………..…M-10 Rev: Aug 2018 M-1 CESSNA T41C GROUND HANDLING CAUTION: Treat the propeller with extreme caution. Always assume the ignition switch is on. If ignition switch is on, the propeller can move unexpectedly with sufficient force to inflict FATAL injury.  Do not push or pull the aircraft by the propeller.  Do not push on the empennage to turn the aircraft.  Do not exceed the nose gear steering unit. MANUAL / TUG TOWING 1. Ignition Switch…………………………………..OFF 2. Groundwire, Tiedowns, Chocks.............REMOVED / …………………....STOWED 3. Parking Brake…………………………...RELEASED 4. Towbar………………………………....ATTACHED CAUTION: In congested areas, obtain assistance to assure adequate aircraft clearance. Brief helpers on the NO PUSH points prior to aircraft movement. 5. Aircraft………………………TOW AS REQUIRED NOTE: If a tug us used – tow at a speed consistent with safety. 6. Towbar………………………….DISCONNECTED 7. Complete Aircraft Securing Checklist Rev: Aug 2018 M-2 CESSNA T41C ATC LIGHT SIGNALS Color and Type Viewed on the Surface Viewed in Flight Steady Green Cleared for Takeoff Cleared to Land Flashing Green Cleared to Taxi Return for Landing Steady Red STOP Give way to other aircraft, continue circling Flashing Red Taxi clear of runway in use Airport unsafe – do not land Flashing White Return to starting point on airport N/A Alternating Red and Green Exercise Extreme Caution Exercise Extreme Caution LOST COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES Albuquerque Area 1. If you are WITHIN 50 miles of Albuquerque and are not able to contact Albuquerque Approach, land at a non-towered airport (Belen, Socorro) and call Kirtland Flight Center. 2. If you are NOT WITHIN 50 miles of Albuquerque, land at the nearest unrestricted, hard-surfaced, non- towered airport and call the Kirtand Flight Center. 3. If you have lost communications after contact with Albuquerque Approach Control, continue according to the last instructions for landing. Rev: Aug 2018 M-3 CESSNA T41C CAUTION: Carefully evaluate the situation. It may be safer to exit the Class C Airspace and recover at Belen than to continue towards Albuquerque. Once safely on the ground, you can coordinate a no-radio return to Albuquerque. Approach and tower will give you a discrete transponder code and specific landing instructions. 4. In not cleared to land and entering the traffic area: FROM THE NORTH: Circle above the I-40 and I- 25 intersection and hold for a green light from the tower, then follow light signal messages. FROM THE SOUTH: Circle above the Isleta Pueblo (use casino as a landmark) until you receive a light signal for the tower. 5. Proceed with caution if cleared to land. Clear the runway to the nearest general aviation area or the Flight Center and park. Call for assistance if necessary. LOST PROCEDURES 1. Attempt to tune in any VOR in your area. When you have positively identified a VOR, rotate the OMNI bearing selector until the needle centers with a TO indication. Check the compass and adjust the DG heading indicator as necessary. 2. Turn to the TO heading and track to the station. When over the station, evaluate the situation and decide Rev: Aug 2018 M-4 CESSNA T41C whether to proceed to your original destination, or land at the nearest suitable airport. 3. If you are unable to determine your position using the VOR, try the 5 C’s below: a. CLIMB – Altitude enables you to see farther and improves radio communication and reception. b. COMMUNICATE – Transmit on 121.5 and request assistance. c. CONFESS – Admit to yourself and the ground station that you have a problem. d. COMPLY – Follow the instructions you receive unless they compromise safety. e. CONSERVE – Conserve your fuel as much as possible. 4. If lost and darkness is approaching, or you are low in fuel, LAND on the best available surface. It is better to land with some light and fuel than to perform a forced landing at night over unfamiliar terrain. SEVERE WEATHER RECALL AUTHORITY: The Aero Club Manager, Chief Flight Instructor, Supervisor of Flying, or any instructor may institute this procedure. 1. In the local area, all aircraft will monitor 122.8 or remain with approach control on the appropriate frequency. Rev: Aug 2018 M-5 CESSNA T41C 2. When a recall is started, the initiator will broadcast a recall announcement on 122.8 using the Flight Center’s portable radio or a radio in a Flight Center aircraft on the ramp. 3. The initiator will also notify Albuquerque Approach Control and request they broadcast the recall on their frequencies. 4. If the weather precludes a safe recovery at Albuquerque (i.e. severe thunderstorms or high winds), the pilot will land at the nearest safe airport and secure the aircraft as appropriate. 5. Pilots should not attempt to refuel the aircraft if weather conditions are deteriorating and / or thunderstorms are observed / reported within 5 nm of the airport. REMAIN-OVER-NIGHT (RON) PROCEDURES 1. Pilots will follow this guide when RONing at other than Albuquerque. 2. If the RON is part of a scheduled cross-country, the aircraft will be serviced and secured as appropriate. The pilot is responsible for parking and hangar fees. The pilot will let airport personnel know where he / she can be reached. 3. If the RON is unscheduled, comply with Paragraph 2 and then notify the Flight Center as soon as possible. 4. If your flight itinerary must be changed significantly, contact the Flight Center at DSN 246-1072 or Commercial (505) 846-1072. Commercial calls may be made collect if necessary. Rev: Aug 2018 M-6 CESSNA T41C ALTERNATE AIRFIELD PROCEDURES 1. When landing at an alternate field, use standard procedures as published in the AIM for controlled or uncontrolled airports. 2. The chart below contains information on the local airports. 3. See aircraft binder for local area chart showing the alternate airports. ALTERNATE AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport Dist from ABQ TWR GND Clearance CTAF Weather Info FSS Pattern Alt Albuquerque 120.3 121.9 119.2 118.00 122.55 6500 Double Eagle 293o@ 11 nm 120.15 121.625 120.15 119.02 122.55 6800 Belen 193o@ 26 nm 122.8 118.55 122.55 6200 Santa Fe 025o@ 42.9nm 119.5 121.7 121.7 122.95 128.55 122.2 7400 Moriarty 100o@ 33nm 122.9 118.05 122.3 7200 Grants* 265o@ 64nm 122.8 118.3 122.3 7600 Socorro* 181o@ 63nm 122.8 118.32 122.1T 116.8R 5800 *Grants and Socorro Approach and Departure service provided by Albuquerque ARTCC on frequency 124.32. ALBUQUERQUE APPROACH CONTROL Northeast – 127.4 Southeast – 123.9 These frequencies are often combined. IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Kirtland Flight Center Manager – Joanna Erni: Cell (505) 220-5250 Kirtland AFB Operations – (505) 846-8335 Chief Flight Instructor – Larry Goodwin: Cell (505) 715-1012 Rev: Aug 2018 M-7 CESSNA T41C Block 1. Check the type flight plan. Check both the VFR and IFR blocks if composite VFR/IFR. Block 2. Enter your complete aircraft identification including the prefix "N" if applicable. Block 3. Enter the designator for the aircraft, or if unknown, consult an FSS briefer. Block 4. Enter your true airspeed (TAS). Block 5. Enter the departure airport identifier code, or if unknown, the name of the airport. Block 6. Enter the proposed departure time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) (Z). If airborne, specify the actual or proposed departure time as appropriate. Block 7. Enter the appropriate VFR altitude (to assist the briefer in providing weather and wind information). Block 8. Define the route of flight by using NAVAID identifier codes and airways. Block 9. Enter the destination airport identifier code, or if unknown, the airport name. NOTE- Include the city name (or even the state name) if needed for clarity. 10. Block 10. Enter your estimated time en route in hours and minutes. 11. Block 11. Enter only those remarks pertinent to ATC or to the clarification of other flight plan information, such as the appropriate radiotelephony (call sign) associated with the designator filed in Block 2. Items of a personal nature are not accepted. 12. Block 12. Specify the fuel on board in hours and minutes. 13. Block 13. Specify an alternate airport if desired. 14. Block 14. Enter your complete name, address, and telephone number. Enter sufficient information to identify home base, airport, or operator. NOTE- This information is essential in the event of search and rescue operations. 15. Block 15. Enter total number of persons on board (POB) including crew. 16. Block 16. Enter the predominant colors. Rev: Aug 2018 M-8 CESSNA T41C PIREP FORMAT CROSSWIND COMPONENT CHART Kirtland Flight Center – Maximum headwind 25 knots; maximum crosswind 15 knots Rev: Aug 2018 M-9 CESSNA T41C Rev: Aug 2018 M-10