Cessna Caravan Checklist
Cessna Grand Caravan EX · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, designed to assist pilots in performing critical pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures. It outlines essential steps to ensure the aircraft is ready for operation, including checks for fuel selectors, electrical systems, and safety equipment. The checklist is organized into sections that cover various phases of flight, ensuring that pilots can systematically verify the aircraft's readiness and safety before, during, and after flight operations.
- Battery switch must be on before starting the engine.
- Fuel selectors should be set to both for takeoff and landing.
- Ensure that the ice protection system is operational during flight.
- Flaps must be set appropriately for takeoff and landing phases.
- Post-flight checks include securing the aircraft and ensuring all systems are off.
Document
Source
Originally published by caravannation.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 29 KB
- Publisher
- caravannation.com
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX.
- 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
Pre-Start
The Pre-Start section includes checks such as turning on the battery, ensuring fuel selectors are on, and setting the firewall shutoff. It emphasizes the importance of verifying the oxygen system and bleed air switch before starting the engine.
Pre-Takeoff
In the Pre-Takeoff section, pilots are instructed to set flight instruments, ensure seat belts are fastened, and check the fuel boost and ice protection systems. This section is crucial for confirming that all systems are operational before departure.
Descent
During the Descent phase, the checklist includes checks for fuel selectors, lights, and GPS/NAV settings. It ensures that the aircraft is prepared for landing and that all systems are functioning correctly.
Post-Landing
The Post-Landing section outlines procedures such as retracting flaps, turning off the radar, and setting the transponder to standby. This ensures that the aircraft is properly secured after landing.
Shutdown
The Shutdown section provides steps for turning off the fuel boost switch, setting the condition lever to low, and ensuring that the battery switch is off. This is critical for safely securing the aircraft after flight.
Safety notes
- Always refer to the approved Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for final guidance on procedures.
- Ensure all safety equipment is operational before flight.
Full document text
Cessna Caravan Checklist PRE-START PRE-TAKEOFF DESCENT Battery - On Flt Instruments - Set Fuel Sel - Both Fuel Selectors - On Seat Belts - On Lights - On Oxygen - Off Fuel Boost - Norm GPS/NAV Sw - Set Firewall Shutoff - In Ice Protection - On Fuel Shutoff - In Lights - Set PRE-LANDING Bleed Air Sw - Off Controls - Free Condition Lvr - Off Inertial Sep - Set Propeller - Max Propeller Lvr - Max Trims (3) - Set Flaps - Set Power Lvr - Idle Prop Lvr - Max Ignition - As Req Emer Pwr Lvr - Norm Radios - Set Inertial Sep - Set Transponder - Alt POST-LANDING Electrical Sw - Off Ignition - As Req Lights - Set Condition Lvr - High Flaps - Up CB’s - In Stby Pwr - On Condition Lvr - Low Fuel Boost Sw - On Fuel Selectors - Both Radar - Off Stby Pwr - Off GPS/NAV Sw - Set Transponder - Stby Ignition - Normal Inertial Sep - Set CLIMB Lights - Set POST START Ice Protection - Off Lights - As Req Ignition - Off Starter Sw - Off Ignition - As Req Fuel Boost - Norm Ice Protection - Set SHUTDOWN Avionics - On Power - Set Fuel Boost Sw - Off Inverter - On Flaps - As Req Stdby Pwr - Off Autopilot - Test Avionics Sw - Off Flaps - Set CRUISE Inverter Sw - Off Suction - Chk Bleed Air Sw - Off Engine Instr - Chk Power - Set Propeller Lvr - Fthr Annun Pan - Chk Ice Protection - Set Fuel Cond - Cutoff Volt/Ammeter - Chk Engine Instr - Norm Fuel Selectors - Off Trend Mont - Compl Control Locks - Set SYSTEMS Battery Sw - Off DESCENT Ovrspd Gov - Chk Ice Protection - Set SECURING Icing Sys - Check Pitot/Static Ht - Set Post-Flt - Complete Stdby Pwr - Check Passenger Adv - Brf Plugs - In Autopilot - Check Altimeters - Set Chocks - in Power - Set Control Locks - Set Condition Lvr External Post *Refer to approved POH for final guidance CaravanNation.com