PIPER J3 CUB CHECKLIST
Piper J-3 Cub · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document serves as a checklist for the Piper J-3 Cub, specifically tailored for pilots operating this aircraft model. It includes detailed pre-flight, engine start, taxi, take-off, landing, and shut down procedures, ensuring that pilots can perform necessary checks and operations safely and efficiently. The checklist also provides useful specifications for the aircraft, including weight limits, performance metrics, and fuel consumption rates. This reference is essential for both new and experienced pilots to ensure compliance with operational standards and safety protocols.
- Empty weight: 698 lbs
- Gross weight: 1220 lbs
- Useful load: 522 lbs
- Cruise speed: 73 mph
- Stall speed: 38 mph
- Take-off run at gross weight: 370 ft
- Fuel capacity: 12 gallons
- Fuel consumption at cruise: 4.4 gal/hour
Document
Source
Originally published by indianapilotsclub.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 142 KB
- Publisher
- indianapilotsclub.org
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Empty weight (lb)
- 698
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 12
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 450
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 1,220
Performance
- Fuel burn (gph)
- 4.4
- Takeoff distance (ft)
- 370
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 522
- Baggage allowance (lb)
- 20
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 1,220
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In this document
Cockpit Checks
Before starting the engine, pilots should ensure that the intercom is connected, headsets are plugged in, fuel is on, magnetos are off, and the primer is closed and locked. Additionally, checks should be made on the rudder pedals, hydraulic brake reservoirs, control stick cable attachments, and overhead aileron cable linkages.
Engine & Nose Checks
Pilots must verify that the oil level is between 3-4 quarts, check fuel levels, and ensure that the cowling pins and exhaust pipe are secure. It is also important to drain the gascolator and inspect the propeller for cracks.
Before Engine Start
Prior to starting the engine, ensure that the wheels are chocked, magnetos are off, fuel is on, carb heat is off, and the primer is pumped twice. The propeller should be pulled through four blades to ensure it is free.
Take-Off Procedures
During take-off, pilots should apply full power, check RPM, and climb at a speed of 55 mph. The cruise RPM should be set to 2150.
Landing Procedures
For landing, ensure fuel is on, the primer is locked, and carb heat is on. The approach speed should be between 50-60 mph.
Safety notes
- Ensure all checks are completed before engine start to prevent accidents.
- Monitor oil pressure within 30 seconds of engine start to ensure proper operation.
Full document text
COCKPIT • Radio-connect to intercom • Headsets-plug into intercom • Fuel-on • Magnetos-off • Primer-closed & locked • Carb heat-off • Check Rudder pedals and brake linkage secure • Check hydraulic brake reservoirs for leaks • Check control stick cable attach- ments secure • Check overhead aileron cable link- age secure • Baggage compartment door locked ENGINE & NOSE • Check oil is at 3-4 qts • Check fuel • Cowling pins secure • Exhaust pipe secure • Drain gascolator • Propeller secure with no cracks LEFT SIDE • Landing gear attachment bolts se- cure • Tire, brake and brake line intact • Wing strut attachment bolts se- cure • Pitot tube and line intact • Fabric on wing & fuselage intact • Aileron hinges and cable attach- ments secure RIGHT SIDE • Foot step-secure • Bungee covers-secure • Landing gear attachment bolts se- cure • Tire, brake and brake line intact • Wing strut attachment bolts se- cure • Fabric on fuselage & wing intact • Aileron hinges and cable attach- ments secure TAIL • Trim mechanism-secure • Flying wires-secure • Elevator and rudder hinges secure • Tail wheel, leaf spring, chains and springs secure • Check fuselage window for mechanism integrity and FOD PIPER J3 CUB CHECKLIST N78407 USEFUL SPECIFICATIONS • Empty weight-698 lbs • Gross weight-1220 lbs • Useful load-522 lbs • Baggage capacity-20 lbs • Rate of climb at gross weight-450 fpm • Cruise speed-73 mph • Stall speed-38 mph • Take off run at gross wt-370 ft • Fuel consumption at cruise-4.4 gal/ hour • Fuel capacity-12 gallons BEFORE ENGINE START • Chock wheels • Magnetos-off • Fuel-on • Carb heat-off • Prime 2 pumps • Pull prop 4 blades ENGINE START • Magnetos both • Throttle 1/10 open • Stick full aft • Area clear • Pull prop with snapping motion • Oil pressure within 30 secs • Set throttle to 700 RPM • Allow engine to warm up until oil temp is in green arc • With engine warm, idle should be 550-600 RPM BEFORE TAXI • Radio-on • Intercom-on • Brakes-check BEFORE TAKE-OFF • Flight controls free and correct • Pitch trim set to neutral • Altimeter set • Run–up to 1700 RPM, hold brakes firmly & stick full aft • Mags-RPM drop not more than 75 RPM • Carburetor heat check • Oil pressure in green arc • Engine to idle • Seat belts secure TAKE-OFF • Power-full • RPM-check • Climb at 55 mph • Cruise RPM 2150 • Trim as needed LANDING • Fuel-on • Primer-locked • Carb heat-on • Approach @ 50-60 mph • Clear engine by opening throttle during descent every 200-250 AFTER LANDING • Carb heat-off SHUT DOWN • Engine-idle • Magnetos-off • Intercom-off • Radio-off • Fuel-off HANGARING • Lift tail and pull aircraft back- wards • Do not roll tail wheel backwards; it will not castor PIPER J3 CUB CHECKLIST N78407