PIPER CUB J3-65 N68952

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1 PIPER CUB J3-65 N68952 PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST COCKPIT  Check airworthiness certificate, registration, weight & balance documentation  Battery - CONNECTED  Plug in headsets or secure as required  Fuel – ON  Magnetos – OFF  Primer – CLOSED & LOCKED  Mixture – LEAN  Carb Heat – COLD  Check rudder pedals and brake linkages  Check for hydraulic brake reservoirs leaks  Check control stick cable attachment  Check overhead aileron cable linkage  Drain fuel tank sump and inspect for contaminants 2 RIGHT SIDE  Check foot step is secure  Check the lower wing strut bolts are secure  Check upper and lower door hinges are secure  Check landing gear attachment bolts are secure  Check landing gear strut attachment bolts are secure  Check bungee covers are secure  Check right tire inflation level & wear  Check right wheel brake line is secure and brake lining is visible ENGINE & NOSE  Check fuel level and gauge  Check oil is at 5 quarts  Check cowling pins are secure  Check muffler is secure  Check ignition wires are secure  Check “bug eye” air scoops are secure  Check propeller and spinner is secure  Check the air filter is clear  Check the exhaust manifolds are secure  Drain fuel from the fuel system Note: Repeat for both sides of the engine 3 LEFT SIDE & WING  Check the lower strut bolts are secure  Check landing gear attachment bolts are secure  Check landing gear strut attachment bolts are secure  Check bungee covers are secure  Check left tire inflation level & wear  Check left wheel brake line is secure and brake lining is visible  Check lift struts and jury struts are secure and not deformed  Check pitot tube is clear and pitot tube cover is free moving  Check aileron cable is not frayed and guy bushings are in place  Check upper lift strut bolts are secure  Check upper aileron cable pulley is secure  Check wing leading edge and wing tip is not deformed  Check aileron hinge and cable attachments are secure  Check the wing root gap covers are secure 4 TAIL  Check the left horizontal stabilizer attachment bolts are secure  Check the trim mechanism has minimal play and is secure  Check the left upper and lower flying wires are secure  Check the left elevator hinge and cable attachments are secure  Check the rudder hinge and cable attachments are secure  Check the tail wheel leaf spring and tension spring attachment is secure  Check the right elevator hinge attachments are secure  Check the right horizontal stabilizer attachment bolts are secure  Check the right upper and lower flying wires are secure RIGHT WING  Check the wing root gap covers are secure  Check radio antenna is secure  Check aileron hinge and cable attachments are secure  Check wing leading edge and wing tip is not deformed  Check upper lift strut bolts are secure  Check upper aileron cable pulley is secure  Check lift struts and jury struts are secure and not deformed  Check aileron cable is not frayed and guy bushings are in place 5 PIPER CUB J3-65 N68952 OPERATIONS CHECKLIST BEFORE ENGINE START  Seat Belts - SECURE  Battery - CONNECTED  Magnetos – OFF  Throttle - CLOSED  Fuel – ON  Carb Heat – COLD  Mixture – RICH ENGINE START  Primer – 2 PUMPS THEN LOCK o 4 PUMPS if below 40 degrees F  Brakes – SET  Pull prop through 5 blades  Magnetos – BOTH  Throttle – 1/10 OPEN  Stick – FULL AFT  Propeller Area Clear  Pull prop through quickly and clear prop arc  Oil Pressure – 15 psi MIN IN 30 SECONDS  Throttle – 600 RPM  Idle for 3 minutes before taxi 6 BEFORE TAXI  Radio – ON  Intercom – ON TAXI  Brakes – CHECK  Proceed to taxi using “S” turns for visibility BEFORE TAKE-OFF  Flight Controls – FREE AND CORRECT TO LIMITS  Elevator Trim – NEUTRAL  Altimeter – SET  Throttle – 1700 RPM,  Mag Select L & R - NO MORE THAN 75 RPM DROP EACH MAG AND NO MORE THAN 50 RPM DIFFERENCE  Carb Heat – WARM, NOTE DROP IN RPM  Oil Pressure – 30 – 60 PSI (Green Arc)  Throttle – 600 RPM TAKE-OFF  Fuel – ON  Oil Temperature – 225 Degrees Maximum  Oil Pressure – 15 PSI Minimum  Primer - LOCKED  Carb Heat – COLD  Mixture - RICH  Throttle – FULL OPEN, 2550 RPM Maximum  Climb at 55 MPH  Trim as required 7 CRUISE  Throttle – 2150 RPM  Oil Temperature – 225 Degrees Maximum  Oil Pressure – 30-60 PSI  Trim as required BEFORE LANDING  Mixture – RICH  Carb Heat – WARM 15 SECONDS BEFORE REDUCING POWER  Airspeed – 50 – 60 MPH AFTER LANDING  Carb Heat – Cold ENGINE SHUT DOWN  Throttle – 600 RPM  Mixture – LEAN  Magnetos – OFF, AFTER ENGINE STOPS  Intercom – OFF  Radio – OFF  Battery – DISCONNECTED SECURING (IF NOT HANGERED)  Wings/Tail – SECURE TO TIE DOWN  Elevator – SECURE WITH SEAT BELT FULL AFT  Door – SECURE REACHING THROUGH WINDOW  Window – SECURE WITH WEDGE OUTSIDE 8 PIPER CUB J3-65 N68952 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE  Carb Heat – WARM  Airspeed – 55 MPH  Landing Site – IDENTIFY LANDING OPTIONS  Communicate – TRANSMIT MAYDAY 121.5 MHz  Fuel – ON  Primer – CLOSED AND LOCKED  Mixture – RICH  Throttle – OPEN  Magnetos – VERIFY LEFT AND RIGHT MAGS OPERATING NORMALLY EMERGENCY LANDING  Mixture – LEAN  Throttle – CLOSED  Fuel – OFF  Magnetos – OFF  Seat Belts – Secured  Door – UNLATCHED 9 LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE  Oil Temperature – 225 DEGREES MAXIMUM o If oil temperature is rapidly rising – LAND IMMEDIATELY o If oil temperature is stable – LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ENGINE FIRE DURING START  Throttle – CLOSED  Mixture – LEAN  Fuel - OFF  Magnetos – OFF  Abandon Aircraft ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT  Throttle – CLOSED  Mixture – LEAN  Fuel – OFF  Cabin Heat – OFF  Magnetos – OFF  Dive to extinguish fire: DO NOT EXCEED 122 MPH 10 PIPER CUB J3-65 N68952 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION  Engine – Continental O-200  Horsepower – 85  Oil Quantity – 5 quarts, 50 AD above 50 Degrees F  5 quarts, 30 AD below 50 Degrees F  Fuel Octane – 80/87 Minimum  110LL is acceptable  Fuel Quantity – 12 Gallons