DHC-2 Beaver Checklists & References

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 · Checklist

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Overview

This document is a checklist for the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, detailing normal operations and emergency procedures. It provides step-by-step instructions for engine start, taxiing, takeoff, landing, and handling emergencies.

Ensure propeller area is clear before starting the engine.
Throttle should be set to 1/4 to 1/2 inch open during engine start.
Monitor oil pressure; if it does not register within 30 seconds, stop the engine.
Perform engine warmup after oil temperature reaches 100°F (40°C).
Use full rich mixture for takeoff and landing.
Maintain a climb speed of 65 MPH after takeoff.
In case of engine failure, keep airspeed and follow emergency procedures.
Always check fuel selector and engine gauges before takeoff.

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Type: Checklist
File size: 1.1 MB
Publisher: simcoders.com
Language: en

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Max takeoff weight (lb): 5100

Performance

Max speed mph: 156
Cruise speed mph: 136
Service ceiling (ft): 18000
Stalling speed mph: 60
Landing distance (ft): 1250
Takeoff distance (ft): 1250

V-speeds

VR_MPH: 55
VS_MPH: 60
VNE_MPH: 180
VSO_MPH: 45

Weight & balance

Max weight (lb): 5100

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What is the DHC-2 Beaver Checklists & References?

The DHC-2 Beaver Checklists & References is a checklist for the DEHAVILLAND DHC-2.

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Documentation completeness

2/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the DEHAVILLAND DHC-2.

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

Normal Operations

Details the procedures for entering the aircraft, starting the engine, warming it up, and performing ground tests.

Taxiing and Takeoff

Outlines the checks and settings required before taxiing and during takeoff, including flap positions and throttle settings.

Landing Procedures

Describes the steps for landing, including flap settings and approach speeds.

Emergency Procedures

Provides instructions for handling engine failures during takeoff and in-flight, including specific actions to take based on altitude.

Engine Ground Tests

Lists the checks to perform on the engine while on the ground, including oil temperature and magneto checks.

After Landing

Details the steps to follow after landing, including engine shutdown and securing the aircraft.

Safety notes

Do not pump throttle to catch a 'dying' engine.
If oil pressure does not register within 30 seconds, stop the engine.
Never rush engine warmup.
Monitor cylinder head temperatures; do not exceed 450°F (230°C).
In case of engine failure, do not attempt to restart if no oil pressure is available.
Always brace passengers during emergency procedures.

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SimCoders.com Reality Expansion Pack for X-Plane DHC-2 Beaver Checklists & References DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations ON ENTERING THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Ask ground crew or use starter to turn propeller to make sure that an excessive amount of oil is not trapped in the lower cylinders. 1. Ignition OFF 2. Parking Brake SET 3. Controls UNLOCKED 4. Trim AS REQUIRED 5. All Switches OFF 6. Avionics Master Switch OFF 7. Battery Master Switch ON 8. Fuel Quantity CHECK 9. Altimeter and Clock SET 1. Fire guard IN POSITION 2. Propeller Area CLEAR 3. All Switches OFF 4. Throttle Lever 1/4 to 1/2 in OPEN 5. Propeller Lever FULLY DECREASE RPM 6. Mixture Lever IDLE CUT-OFF 7. Carburettor hot air lever COLD DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations NORMAL ENGINE START Procedure continues on next page. 1. Propeller Area CLEAR 2. Battery Master Switch ON 3. Fuel and Oil Emergency Lever OPEN 4. Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK 5. Mixture Lever FULL RICH or AUTO RICH 6. Throttle Lever 1/4 to 1/2 INCH OPEN 7. Fuel Pressure USE WOBBLE PUMP TO MAX 5PSI 8. Primer AS REQUIRED 9. Ignition Switches ON (BOTH) DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations NORMAL ENGINE START - CONTINUED As soon as engine fires: CAUTION 1. As soon as engine fires, throttle back to about 500 to 800 rpm. 2. Do not pump throttle to catch a "dying" engine. 3. If oil pressure does not register on gauge within 30 seconds, stop engine and investigate. As soon as oil pressure reaches 50PSI: 10. Starter HOLD SWITCH TO STARTER POSITION 11. Booster Coil Switch BOOSTER COIL 12. Starter Switch RELEASE 13. Clutch Switch OFF 14. Booster Coil Switch RELEASE 15. Priming Pump LOCKED OFF 1. Propeller Lever FULL INCREASE 2. Alternator Switch ON 3. Avionics Master Switch ON DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations ENGINE WARMUP After oil temperature as reached 100°F (40°C): NOTE Never rush engine warmup 1. Throttle 1000RPM 2. Mixture Lever FULL RICH or AUTO-RICH 3. Throttle 1000~1400RPM 4. Oil pressure CHECK 5. Oil temperature CHECK 6. Fuel pressure CHECK 7. Tank Feeds CHECK (ROTATE FUEL SELECTOR) DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations ENGINE GROUND TESTS The engine oil inlet temperature should be above 100°F (40°C) yet never rise above 200°F (90°C). Cylinder head temperatures must not exceed 450°F (230°C). 1. Head Aircraft INTO WIND 2. Parking Brake ON 3. Control Column FULLY BACK 4. Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK 5. Propeller Lever FULLY INCREASE RPM 6. Throttle 1750RPM 7. Magnetos CHECK DROP (100rpm max) 8. Throttle 600RPM 9. Magnetos GROUND CHECK 10. Manifold Pressure SET TO AERODROME PRESSURE 11. Generator CHECK CUT IN ~1400RPM 12. RPM CHECK ~2100 13. Engine Gauges CHECK 14. Throttle 1600RPM 15. Propeller CHECK (Cycle once) DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations TAXIING TAKE-OFF CHECK 1. Flaps CRUISE POSITION 2. Propeller Lever FULLY INCREASE RPM 3. Oil and Cylinder Temperatures CHECK 4. Brakes TEST 5. Steering CHECK 6. Throttle 1200/1400 RPM when aircraft stopped 1. Doors and Windows CLOSED 2. Elevator Trim AS REQUIRED 3. Mixture Lever AUTO RICH 4. Propeller Lever INCREASE RPM 5. Fuel Selector AS DESIRED 6. Flaps TAKE-OFF 7. Gyros UNCAGED AND SET 8. Pitot Heat AS REQUIRED 9. Carbutettor Heat COLD DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations TAKE-OFF As soon as safe height is attained: When above 500ft AGL: 1. CHT (if available) Below 450°F (240°C) 2. Throttle OPEN SMOOTHLY to Max TO Power 3. Rotate 55~65 MPH 4. Climb 65 MPH 5. Power (full weight) 33.5InHg 2200RPM 6. Power (normal weight) 30InHg 2000RPM 7. Speed 80 MPH 8. Flaps CLIMB DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations CRUISE DESCENT APPROACH 1. Flaps CRUISE 2. Throttle AS REQUIRED by perf. charts 3. Propeller Lever 2000RPM or less 4. Mixture LEAN or AUTO LEAN 5. Engine Gauges CHECK 1. Speed AS REQUIRED 2. Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK 3. Instruments CHECK 1. Speed Below 90 MPH IAS 2. Propeller Lever INCREASE RPM 3. Mixture Lever FULL RICH or AUTO RICH 4. Flaps LANDING or AS DESIRED 5. Approach Speed 80MPH DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations LANDING NOTE With flaps at landing, the "Power-Off" approach produces a marked nose down attitude. NOTE In normal stalled landing the tailwheel will touch first, when landing without flap. GO AROUND At safe altitude: 1. Trim AS REQUIRED 2. Power Increase to decrease desc. rate 1. Throttle Open slowly to full take-off Power 2. Flaps TAKE-OFF 3. Flaps RETRACT DHC-2 Beaver Normal Operations AFTER LANDING STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Flaps CRUISE 2. Elevator Trim NEUTRAL 3. Parking Brakes Set 4. Carburettor Heat COLD 1. Avionics Master Switch OFF 2. Throttle IDLE to cooldown 3. Throttle 1000~1200RPM 4. Propeller Lever DECREASE RPM 5. Throttle Maintain 800RPM 6. Mixture Lever IDLE CUT-OFF 7. Ignition OFF 8. Fuel selector OFF 9. All Switches OFF exc. generator field switch DHC-2 Beaver Emergency ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF RUN If remaining length of runway is sufficient for stopping safely. If space ahead is insufficient: Take steps above and turn the aircraft applying differential braking. 1. Brakes APPLY 2. Control Column FULLY BACK 3. Mixture Lever IDLE CUT-OFF 4. Flaps FULLY DOWN 5. Ignition OFF 6. Fuel Selector OFF 7. Battery Master Switch OFF DHC-2 Beaver Emergency ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE-OFF BELOW 800ft Keep straight ahead and change direction only enough to miss obstacles. Use rudder only. 1. Airspeed 65MPH 2. Mixture Lever IDLE CUT-OFF 3. Propeller Lever DECREASE RPM 4. Fuel and oil emergency cut-off CLOSED 5. Ignition OFF 6. Battery Switch OFF 7. Fuel Selector OFF 8. Passengers BRACE DHC-2 Beaver Emergency ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF ABOVE 800ft 1. Nose LOWER to keep airspeed 2. Flaps CRUISE 3. Propeller Lever FULL DECREASE RPM 4. Airspeed 95 MPH DHC-2 Beaver Emergency ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT If sufficient altitude is available, attempt to re-start the engine as follows: Do not attempt to restart engine if no oil pressure is available. If no fuel pressure is indicated:

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If re-start fails: 1. Airspeed 95MPH IAS 2. Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK 3. Fuel Pressure NORMAL RANGE 4. Oil Pressure AVAILABLE 5. Throttle OPEN 1/3 inch 6. Ignition Switches BOTH 7. Booster Pump ON or 8. Wobble Pump PRIME max 4 strokes 9. Ignition switch OFF 10. Propeller Lever FULL DECREASE RPM 11. Fuel Selector OFF 12. Airspeed 95 MPH IAS 13. Throttle Lever CLOSED 14. Dead Engine Landing PERFORM DHC-2 Beaver References GENERAL Landplane Ski/Seaplane (5.100lbs) (5,100/5,090lbs) Max. True Level Speed Sea Level mph (kmh) 156 (251) 144 (232) 5,000ft mph (kmh) 163 (262) 151 (243) True Cruising Speed (300 BHP) Sea Level mph (kmh) 136 (219) 123 (198) 5,000ft mph (kmh) 143 (230) 127 (204) Econ. True Cruise Speed (240 BHP) Sea Level mph (kmh) 125 (201) 110 (177) 5,000ft mph (kmh) 130 (209) 114 (183) Stalling Speed (IAS) Flaps up mph (kmh) 60 (96) 60 (96) Flaps "Landing" mph (kmh) 45 (72) 45 (72) Take-off dist. to clear 50ft obst. Flaps "Take-off" ft (m) 1,250 (381) 1,610 (491) Landing dist. to clear 50ft obst. Flaps "Landing" ft (m) 1,250 (381) 1,510 (460) Initial rate of climb (T.O. Power) Flaps up fpm (m/s) 1,020 (5,2) 920 (5) Flaps "Take-off" fpm (m/s) 730 (3.7) 650 (3.3) Service Ceiling ft (m) 18,000 (5490) 15,750 (4800) DHC-2 Beaver References GENERAL (continued) Landplane Ski/Seaplane (5.100lbs) (5,100/5,090lbs) Rate of climb (MCP) Sea Level fpm (m/s) 840 (4.3) 740 (3.8) 5,000ft fpm (m/s) 795 (4) 685 (3.5) 10,000ft fpm (m/s) 530 (2.7) 410 (2.1) Cruise Range (5,000ft) Standard Tanks nm (km) 455 (732) 405 (652) Tip Tanks nm (km) 740 (1190) 655 (1053) Cruise Endurance (5,000ft) Standard Tanks 3.54 hrs 3.52 hrs Tip Tanks 5.7 hrs 5.68 hrs Note: range and endurance results make allowance for: i) 10 min. warm up and take-off ii) Climb to 5,000ft iii) Fuel for 45 min. flight at cruise power (240HP) Flaps mph (kmh) 105 (169) 105 (169) Diving mph (kmh) 180 (290) 180 (290) Cruising mph (kmh) 145 (233) 145 (233) DHC-2 Beaver References

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