PIPER CUB Checklist
Piper J-3 Cub · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Piper J-3 Cub, specifically the J3C-85 model. It provides a comprehensive guide for pilots to ensure the aircraft is properly prepared for flight. The checklist covers various phases of flight, including preflight inspections, engine start procedures, takeoff, flight operations, and emergency procedures. It is designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency by outlining critical checks and procedures that must be followed before and during flight. The document is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who operate or are interested in the Piper J-3 Cub.
- Empty Weight: 795 lbs
- Gross Weight: 1220 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 12 gal
- Best Rate of Climb (Vy): 450 ft/min
- Cruise Speed: 73 mph
- Stall Speed (Vs): 39 mph
- Takeoff Roll: 370 ft
- Landing Roll: 290 ft
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In this document
Useful Specifications
The checklist begins with useful specifications for the Piper J3C-85 model, including an empty weight of 795 lbs, a useful load of 425 lbs, and a gross weight of 1220 lbs. It details performance metrics such as a takeoff roll distance of 370 ft and a landing roll distance of 290 ft. The fuel capacity is 12 gallons with a fuel burn rate of 4.5 gallons per hour, allowing for a cruise range of approximately 2.6 hours. The aircraft has a best rate of climb (Vy) of 450 ft/min and an absolute ceiling of 14,000 ft.
Cockpit Checks
The cockpit section outlines essential preflight checks, including confirming that the magnetos are off, the throttle is closed, and the fuel is on. It emphasizes securing the trim, locking the primer, and checking various controls and linkages for security. Additionally, it includes checks for the baggage compartment door and seat belts, ensuring all necessary documents are secured.
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection section details checks for the nose, landing gear, wings, fuselage, and tail section. It includes verifying the engine oil level (3-4 quarts), ensuring the fuel level is at a maximum of 12 gallons, and checking for any significant oil leaks. The inspection also covers the condition of the wings, landing gear, and tailwheel, ensuring all components are secure and free from damage.
Normal Takeoff Procedures
Normal takeoff procedures are described, emphasizing the importance of rolling onto the centerline, checking wind conditions, and applying full power smoothly. The checklist specifies maintaining a climb speed of 55 mph and monitoring oil temperature and pressure during the takeoff.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures are outlined for various scenarios, including engine failure during takeoff, immediately after takeoff, and in-flight. The checklist provides specific actions to take, such as establishing best glide speed of 50 mph, selecting a landing site, and confirming fuel and magneto settings. It also includes steps for handling engine roughness and oil pressure issues.
Safety notes
- Always consider the prop to be HOT when pulling through.
- Do not put yourself in the rotating plane of the propeller.
Full document text
J3-85 NC 6128H PIPER CUB Checklist バ THE NEW CUB PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP. LOCK HAVEN, PA. U.S.A. Useful Specifications for Empty Weight Useful Load NC6128H J3C-85 795 lbs. 425 lbs. Baggage Capacity Gross Weight Takeoff Roll (@Max Gross Wt.) Landing Rol (@Max Gross Wt.) Fuel Capacity Fuel Burn Cruise Range Best Rate of Climb (Vy) Absolute Ceiling 20 lbs. 1220 lbs. 370 ft. 290 ft. 12 gal. 4.5 gal./hr. 2.6 hrs. 450 ft./min 14,000 ft. Cruise Speed 73 mph Top Speed 83 mph Stall Speed (Vs) 39 mph Best Glide 50 mph Approach Speed Green Arc Yellow Arc Red Line (Vne) 45-55 mph 39 - 90 mph 90-122 mph 122 mph Berkshire Aviation, Inc 413-528- 1010 CTAF 122.8 J3-85 PREFLIGHT NC 6128H COCKPIT 1. Confirm MAGNETOS ...... 2. Throttle 3. Fuel ..... 4. Trim.... 5. Primer 6. Carb Heat..... 7. Check Rudder Pedals & Brake Linkage 8. Check Hydraulic Brake Reservoirs for 9. Check Control Stick Cable Attachment 10. Check overhead Aileron Cable Linkage 11. Baggage compartment door ... 12. Seat belts 13. Radio/Intercom 14. AROW Documents..... RIGHT LANDING GEAR 1. Landing gear attachments secure (castle nuts & cotter pins) 2. No leaks in hydraulic lines (red fluid) 3. Check brakes OFF CLOSED ON SET LOCKED OFF SECURE NO LEAKS SECURE SECURE LOCKED SECURE TEST SECURE 4. Check tire for proper inflation and position on wheel hub 5. Check tension of bungee shock RIGHT WING 1. Check wing strut attachment bolts secure 2. Check wing surface for unusual wrinkles 3. Check for fabric damage 4. Aileron attachment bolts secure 5. Aileron moves freely 6. Aileron cable secure, clean, and not binding 7. Spar check ....... SOME FLEX 1 of 8 J3-85 NC 6128H NOSE 1. Windshield 2. Engine Oil Level 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. 4. Check fuel level..... 5. Fuel Float....... 6. Fuel Cap 7. Propeller & Spinner ..... 8. Cowling pins.... 9. Exhaust pipe ....... 10. Drain gasolator 11. No Significant Oil Leaks LEFT LANDING GEAR 1. Landing gear attachments secure (castle nuts & cotter pins) 2. No leaks in hydraulic lines (red fluid) 3. Check brakes CLEAN 3-4 QTS. SECURED 12 gal. max MOVES FREELY SECURE CHECK SECURE no holes/cracks SAMPLE 4. Check tire for proper inflation and position on wheel hub 5. Check tension of bungee shock LEFT WING 1. Check pitot tube 2. Check wing strut attachment bolts secure 3. Check wing surface for unusual wrinkles 4. Check for fabric damage 5. Aileron attachment bolts secure 6. Aileron moves freely 7. Aileron cables secure, clean, and not binding 8. Spar check..... SOME FLEX 2 of 8 J3-85 FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE 1. No fabric damage 2. Green house screws in place and secure 3. Check belly for damage and leaks TAIL SECTION NC 6128H 1. Horizontal stabilizer and trim mechanism secure & FOD free 2. Flying wires & bolts 3. Vertical stabilizer .SECURE .SECURE 4. Elevator & Rudder hinges SECURE 5. Rudder & Elevator moves freely TAIL WHEEL 1. Steering springs and chains in place. 2. Leaf spring secure (check bolts) 3. Check general condition of tailwheel 4. Check bushings at steering spring attachment points for wear FUSELAGE RIGHT SIDE 1. No fabric damage 2. Green house screws in place and secure 3. Check belly for damage and leaks BEFORE START 1. Magnetos 2. Fuel .... 3. Carb Heat. 4. Prime...... 5. Pull prop through* OFF ON OFF AS NEEDED 3 of 8 J3-85 NC 6128H *Do not put yourself in the rotating plane of the propeller ever. Always consider the prop to be HOT. ENGINE START "Call & Response" 1. Brakes.... 2. Throttle 3. Stick ..... 4. Mags ON..... 5. Pull Prop Through 6. Oil Pressure (30/warm & 60/cold)... 7. Throttle Set 8. Intercom/Radio. BEFORE TAXI 1. GBR Unicom 2. Altimeter........ SET CRACKED FULL AFT CONTACT CHECK 700 RPM ON RADIO CHECK SET 3. Brakes .... TEST 4. Place controls for wind (dive away-climb into) 5. Make S-Turns for visibility 6. Taxi with minimum power and braking (do not ride the breaks) RUN UP 1. Aircraft Position... 2. Run-up to 1700 rpm (hold brakes & stick back) 3. Mags Check...... 4. Carburetor heat.... 5. Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature 6. Primer ........ 7. Instruments... 8. Fuel........ 9. Trim...... 10. Controls 11.Seat belts INTO THE WIND MAX Drop 175 & DIF 50 CHECK CHECK IN & LOCKED CHECK ON BOTH Set for takeoff free and correct SECURE 4 of 8 J3-85 NC 6128H NORMAL TAKEOFF 1. Roll onto center line FLIGHT 2. Check wind and apply correction 3. Hold stick just after of center 4. Smoothly apply full power 5. Check oil temp (100-180)/Oil pressure (40psi) 6. Neutralize controls as aircraft accelerates 7. Set slight nose high climb attitude 8. Climb Speed …………………… WHEEL TAKEOFF 1. Roll onto center line 2. Check wind and apply correction 3. Smoothly apply full power 4. Ease stick forward to raise tail 5. Check oil temp 55 MPH (100-180)/Oil pressure (40psi) 6. As tail rises smoothly reduce forward stick pressure to hold aircraft level 7. Slight back pressure to fly 8. Climb Speed. SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF 1. Roll onto center line 2. Check wind and apply correction 3. Hold full back 4. Hold full brake 5. Smoothly apply full power 6. Check oil temp 7. Release the brakes 55 MPH (100-180)/Oil pressure (40psi) 8. Set flight control so tail stays low (about 6 inches of runway surface) 9. Climb Speed. 50 MPH 10. Once over 50' obstacle climb at 55 MPH 5 of 8 J3-85 CLIMB NC 6128H 1. Normal Climb 2. Trim…...... CRUISE 1. Throttle 2. Trim....... 3. Carb Heat NEEDED DESCENT 1. Carb Heat... 2. Throttle.... 3 POINT LANDING 1. Carb Heat.... 55 MPH SET 2150 RPM SET AS ON ~1500 RPM 2. Primer .... 3. Fuel 4. Approach Speed ON IN & LOCKED ON 50-60 MPH 5. Clear engine during descent, every 200-250 feet 6. At touch down stick full back WHEEL LANDING 1. Carb Heat..... 2. Primer 3. Fuel ... 4. Approach Speed ON IN & LOCKED ON 50-60 MPH 5. Clear engine during descent, every 200-250 feet 6. Allow mains to roll smoothly on to the ground 7. After the mains are down apply forward stick pressure 8. Keep tail up as plane slows 9. After tail touches apply full stick full back 6 of 8 J3-85 GO AROUND 1. Throttle 2. Carb Heat. 3. Establish 4. TRIM
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AFTER LANDING 1. Set wind correction 2. Plan roll out to use minimal braking PARKING 1. Throttle 2. Magnetos 3. Radio/Intercom.. SECURING PLANE 1. Confirm Key is OFF 2. Fuel 3. Hobbs/Tach 4. Radio/Intercom NC 6128H FULL OPEN OFF CLIMB SET 700 RPM OFF OFF ▪➖➖➖➖ ➖-------- OFF RECORD OFF 7 of 8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL 5. Door OPEN 6. Touchdown Speed ... NEAR 1. Throttle 2. Brakes ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF IDLE APPLY STALL ENGINE ROUGHNESS • Carburetor Heat.............ON Engine Gauges.......CHECK ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Best Glide ......... 50 MPH 2. Landing Site ..... SELECT 1. Fuel... 3. Fuel....... ...OFF 2. Throttle .OFF CLOSED 4. Magnetos .OFF 3. Cabin Heat 4. Airspeed.... ..OFF .90 MPH ENGINE FAILURE INFLIGHT EMERGENCY DESCENT 1. Best Glide ..... ..50 MPH 5. Radio MAYDAY 2. Carburetor Heat ON 6. Magnetos …........ ...OFF 3. Fuel CONFIRM ON 4. Magnetos 7. Forced Landing .EXECUTE .ON 5. Engine Gauges .....CHECK 6. Primer IN & LOCKED 7. Magnetos.....LEFT/RIGHT/ SPINS 1. Power BOTH 2. Ailerons ........ 3. Rudder 8. Throttle ..FULL FORWARD IF ENGINE RESTARTS • Carburetor Heat .............AS NEEDED Land as soon as possible IDLE .NEUTRAL OPPOSITE ROTATION 4. Elevator .............FORWARD Do not exceed Vne of 122 MPH MPH LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE/ HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE 1. Land as soon as practical Prepare for imminent engine failure POWER OFF LANDING 1. Best Glide Airspeed ...50 2. Radio MAYDAY 2. 3. Fuel…..... OFF 4. Magnetos. ..OFF 8 of 8