PIPER CUB
PIPER J-3C · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Piper J-3C aircraft, specifically for the NC98342 model. It includes useful specifications, preflight checks, normal operations, and emergency procedures.
- Empty weight: 753 lbs.
- Gross weight: 1220 lbs.
- Fuel capacity: 12 gal.
- Cruise speed: 73 mph
- Best glide speed: 50 mph
- Absolute ceiling: 11,500 ft.
- Takeoff roll at max gross weight: 370 ft.
- Landing roll at max gross weight: 290 ft.
Document
Source
Originally published by squarespace.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- File size ·
- 529 KB
- Publisher ·
- squarespace.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 753
- Gross weight (lb) ·
- 1220
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 12
- Baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 20
Performance
- Top speed mph ·
- 83
- Landing roll (ft) ·
- 290
- Stall speed mph ·
- 39
- Takeoff roll (ft) ·
- 370
- Cruise speed mph ·
- 73
- Absolute ceiling (ft) ·
- 11500
- Best glide speed mph ·
- 50
V-speeds
- VS_MPH ·
- 39
- VNE_MPH ·
- 122
- APPROACH_SPEED_MPH ·
- 55-60
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 467
What is the PIPER CUB?
The PIPER CUB is a checklist for the PIPER J-3C.
Where does the PIPER CUB come from?
This copy of the PIPER CUB was originally published by squarespace.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the PIPER J-3C.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More PIPER J-3Cmanuals & documents
In this document
Useful Specifications
Details the empty weight, useful load, baggage capacity, gross weight, fuel capacity, and performance metrics such as takeoff and landing rolls.
Cockpit Checks
A list of preflight checks to ensure the cockpit is ready for operation, including confirming magnetos are off and checking the throttle.
Normal Takeoff Procedures
Instructions for executing a normal takeoff, including checking wind, applying full power, and maintaining climb speed.
Emergency Procedures
Guidelines for handling engine failure during takeoff, in-flight, and other emergency situations.
Flight Operations
Details on climb, cruise, descent, and landing procedures, including speeds and configurations.
Weight and Balance
Information on the aircraft's weight limits and loading considerations.
Safety notes
- Do not put yourself in the rotating plane of the propeller ever.
- Always consider the prop to be HOT.
- Land as soon as practical in case of loss of oil pressure or high oil temperature.
- Prepare for imminent engine failure if oil pressure is lost.
- Do not exceed Vne of 122 MPH during spins.
Full document text
J-3C NC98342 PIPER CUB Checklist Useful Specifications for NC98342 J3C-85 Empty Weight 753 lbs. Useful Load 467 lbs. Baggage Capacity 20 lbs. Gross Weight 1220 lbs. Takeoff Roll (@Max Gross Wt.) 370 ft. Landing Rol (@Max Gross Wt.) 290 ft. Fuel Capacity 12 gal. Fuel Burn 4.5 - 5.0 gal./hr. Cruise Range 2.0 hrs. Best Rate of Climb (Vy) 400 ft./min Absolute Ceiling 11,500 ft. Cruise Speed 73 mph Top Speed 83 mph Stall Speed (Vs) 39 mph Best Glide 50 mph Approach Speed 55 - 60 mph Green Arc 39 – 90 mph Yellow Arc 90 – 122 mph Red Line (Vne) 122 mph Berkshire Aviation, Inc 413 - 528 - 1010 CTAF 122.8 J-3C NC 98342 COCKPIT 1. Confirm MAGNETOS OFF .............. 2. Throttle CLOSED .................................... 3. Fuel ON ......................................... 4. Trim SET ......................................... 5. Primer LOCKED .................................... 6. Carb Heat OFF ................................ 7. Check Rudder Pedals & Brake Linkage SECURE 8. Check Hydraulic Brake Reservoirs for NO LEAKS 9. Check Control Stick Cable Attachment SECURE 10. Check overhead Aileron Cable Linkage SECURE 11. Baggage compartment door LOCKED ... 12. Seat belts SECURE ................................ 13. Radio/Intercom TEST ........................ 14. AROW Documents SECURE .................. RIGHT LANDING GEAR 1. Landing gear attachments secure (castle nuts & cotter pins) 2. No leaks in hydraulic lines (red fluid) 3. Check brakes 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/rib check SOME FLEX ........................ of 1 8 PREFLIGHT J-3C NC 98342 NOSE 1. Windshield CLEAN ............................. 2. Engine Oil Level 3 - 4 QTS. ...................... 3. Engine Oil Dipstick SECURED .................. 4. Check fuel level 12 gal. max ....................... 5. Fuel Float……………………………… MOVES FREELY 6. Fuel Cap SECURE ................................. 7. Propeller & Spinner CHECK ................. 8. Cowling pins SECURE ............................ 9. Exhaust pipe no holes/cracks ................ 10. Drain gasolator SAMPLE ..................... 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 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/rib check SOME FLEX ......................... of 2 8 J-3C NC 98342 FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE 1. No fabric damage 2. Green house screws in place and secure 3. Check belly for damage and leaks TAIL SECTION 1. Horizontal stabilizer and trim mechanism secure & FOD free 2. Flying wires & bolts SECURE ..................................... 3. Vertical stabilizer SECURE ......................................... 4. Elevator & Rudder hinges SECURE ...................... 5. Rudder & Elevator moves freely 6. Horizontal Stabilizer …………………………. SECURE 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 OFF ................................ 2. Fuel ON ......................................... 3. Carb Heat OFF ................................ 4. Prime AS NEEDED ....................................... 5. Pull prop through* of 3 8 J-3C NC 98342 *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 SET ..................................... 2. Throttle CRACKED .................................. 3. Stick FULL AFT ........................................ 4. Mags ON CONTACT ................................. 5. Pull Prop Through 6. Oil Pressure (30/warm & 60/cold) CHECK 7. Throttle Set 700 RPM ............................. 8. Intercom/Radio ON ........................ BEFORE TAXI 1. GBR Unicom RADIO CHECK ......................... 2. Altimeter SET ................................. 3. Brakes TEST ................................... 4. Place controls for wind (turn away-turn into) 5. Stick …………………………… FULL AFT 6. Make S-Turns for visibility 7. Taxi with minimum power and braking (do not ride the breaks) RUN UP 1. Aircraft Position INTO THE WIND ...................... 2. Run-up to 1700 rpm (hold brakes & stick back) 3. Mags Check MAX Drop 175 & DIF 50 ........................... 4. Carburetor heat CHECK ...................... 5. Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature CHECK 6. Primer IN & LOCKED .................................... 7. Instruments CHECK ............................ 8. Fuel ON ........................................ 9. Trim Set for takeoff ........................................ 10. Controls free and correct ................................ 11.Seat belts SECURE .............................. of 4 8 J-3C NC 98342 NORMAL TAKEOFF 1. Roll onto center line 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 55 MPH ..........................
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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 (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 55 MPH .......................... 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 (100-180)/Oil pressure (40psi) 7. Release the brakes 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 of 5 8 FLIGHT J-3C NC 98342 CLIMB 1. Normal Climb 55 MPH ........................ 2. Trim SET ........................................ CRUISE 1. Throttle 2150 RPM ................................. 2. Trim SET ....................................... 3. Carb Heat AS .............................. NEEDED DESCENT 1. Carb Heat ON ................................ 2. Throttle ~1500 RPM .................................... 3 POINT LANDING 1. Carb Heat ON ................................ 2. Primer IN & LOCKED ..................................... 3. Fuel ON ........................................ 4. Approach Speed 50-60 MPH ..................... 5. Clear engine during descent, every 200-250 feet 6. At touch down stick full back WHEEL LANDING 1. Carb Heat ON ................................ 2. Primer IN & LOCKED ..................................... 3. Fuel ON ........................................ 4. Approach Speed 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 of 6 8 J-3C NC 98342 GO AROUND 1. Throttle FULL OPEN .................................... 2. Carb Heat OFF ................................ 3. Establish CLIMB ................................ 4. TRIM SET ....................................... AFTER LANDING 1. Set wind correction 2. Plan roll out to use minimal braking PARKING 1. Throttle 700 RPM .................................... 2. Magnetos OFF ................................ 3. Radio/Intercom OFF ........................ SECURING PLANE 1. Confirm Key is OFF 2. Fuel OFF ........................................ 3. Hobbs/Tach RECORD ............................. 4. Radio & Intercom OFF ..................... of 7 8 J-3C NC 98342 ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL 1. Throttle IDLE ...................... 2. Brakes APPLY .................... ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Best Glide 50 MPH ............. 2. Landing Site SELECT .......... 3. Fuel OFF .............................. 4. Magnetos OFF ..................... ENGINE FAILURE INFLIGHT 1. Best Glide 50 MPH ............. 2. Carburetor Heat ON ......... 3. Fuel CONFIRM ON ............ 4. Magnetos ON ..................... 5. Engine Gauges CHECK ..... 6. Primer IN & LOCKED ....... 7. Magnetos LEFT/RIGHT/ ..... BOTH 8. Throttle FULL FORWARD .. IF ENGINE RESTARTS • Carburetor Heat AS ............. NEEDED • Land as soon as possible POWER OFF LANDING 1. Best Glide Airspeed 50 ....... MPH 2. Radio MAYDAY .................. 3. Fuel OFF ............................. 4. Magnetos OFF ..................... 5. Door OPEN ........................ 6. Touchdown Speed NEAR ... STALL ENGINE ROUGHNESS • Carburetor Heat ON ............. • Engine Gauges CHECK ....... ENGINE FIRE In FLIGHT 1. Fuel OFF .............................. 2. Throttle CLOSED ............... 3. Cabin Heat OFF .................. 4. Airspeed 90 MPH ................. EMERGENCY DESCENT 5. Radio MAYDAY .................. 6. Magnetos OFF ..................... 7. Forced Landing EXECUTE . SPINS 1. Power IDLE ........................ 2. Ailerons NEUTRAL .............. 3. Rudder OPPOSITE ............. ROTATION 4. Elevator FORWARD ............ Do not exceed Vne of 122 MPH LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE/ HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE 1. Land as soon as practical 2. Prepare for imminent engine failure of 8 8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES