PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST
Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, providing a comprehensive guide for preflight, departure, and emergency procedures. It is intended for pilots operating this aircraft model, ensuring that all critical checks and protocols are followed before and during flight. The checklist includes sections on preflight inspections, interior and exterior checks, engine start procedures, and emergency protocols, making it an essential tool for safe operation. The document has been revised multiple times, with the latest revision dated September 20, 2021, ensuring that it reflects current operational standards and practices.
- Oil level should be between 6 to 7 quarts before flight.
- Flaps should be set to 15 degrees for takeoff as needed.
- VY (best rate of climb) with gear retracted is 113 KIAS.
- Emergency procedures for engine failure during takeoff include throttles to idle below 78 KTS and max brakes.
- Mixture should be set to rich for takeoff and landing.
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In this document
Preflight Checklist
The preflight checklist includes essential items such as obtaining weather and NOTAMs, reviewing the squawk binder, checking fuel quantity, and ensuring that the baggage door is opened and secured. It also covers interior checks like the parking brake, control lock, and flight controls, as well as exterior checks for the cabin roof, landing gear, and fuel caps.
Departure Briefing
The departure briefing section outlines the necessary information to be communicated before takeoff, including the route, weather, and specific speeds for takeoff and climb. It emphasizes the importance of coordination between the pilot and co-pilot during this critical phase.
Emergency Procedures
This section details the steps to take in various emergency scenarios, such as engine failure during takeoff, engine power loss, and handling electrical fires. Each procedure is clearly outlined to ensure quick and effective responses to emergencies.
Post Flight Procedures
Post flight procedures include closing the flight plan, recording any squawks, and securing the aircraft. It emphasizes the importance of thorough checks to ensure the aircraft is properly secured after landing.
Engine Start Procedures
The engine start procedures provide a step-by-step guide for starting the engines, including checks for fuel selectors, propeller positions, and ignition settings. It ensures that pilots follow a consistent process to safely start the aircraft.
Safety notes
- Always ensure that the cabin doors are secured before flight.
- Check that the landing gear is down and locked before landing.
- Monitor engine instruments closely during all phases of flight.
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1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST PA30-B – Twin Comanche PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST Revision 06-01-2019 DISPATCH CHECK . 1. Weather & Notams…….…..Obtained. 2. Squawks……..…...…Binder reviewed. 3. Inspections….Binder dates reviewed. 4. Sick sacks……..….…...Two in binder. ARRIVAL . 1. Baggage Door…………………Opened. 2. Cabin Door……………….……Cracked. 3. Fuel Quantity……….….……Checked. 4. Fuel Sample Collectors...Positioned. 5. Tiedowns, Chocks, Plugs, Covers ……………………….……….Removed. 6. Oil Level……….…….….6 to 7 Quarts. INTERIOR PREFLIGHT . 1. Parking Brake………………As Needed. 2. Control Lock……….……....Removed. 3. Flight Controls………………..Freed / …………….full/correct travel Checked. 4. Mixture………….………….Idle cut off. 5. Friction lock………………..Set desired. 6. Cowl Flaps…….…………..…Opened. 7. Alternate Static…..Tested as needed. 8. Circuit Breakers….………..……...All in. 9. Left Subpanel Switches…..…..All OFF. 10. Battery Master………………………ON. 11. Panel Light Rheostat….Set as desired. 12. Landing Gear Lever…………..Down. 13. Gear Indications…..... Green, No Red. 14. Flaps………………... 15 Degrees Set. 15. Heating and Cooling Vents…….….Set. 16. Fuel Gages...Compared to visual Qty. 17. Radio Master….……………………ON. 18. EDM Voltmeter………….Min.12 volts. 19. Hobbsmeter…................…Recorded. 20. Pitot Heat/External Lights, Stall Bell. …………Checked (Exit & enter cabin). 21. Switches …………………..….All OFF. 22. Battery Master.….…………….…..OFF. 23. Compass Card……..……….Installed. 24. Fuel Drains (Mains/Aux)…..Actuated. 25. Fuel Selector….……...Set to MAINS. 26. Documentation…AR(R)OW Checked. 27. Passenger Brief Cards….…..Located. 28. Fire Extinguisher…Checked integrity. __________________________________ EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT . 1. Cabin Roof ..…Antennas inspected. 2. Right Main Landing Gear……..Rear ….Inspected. (Tread, inflation, hub, disk, ….pads, lines,absorber, actuator, spring, ….Microswitch, wheel well, door). 3. Right Flap……………………..Secure. …………………….Only has up/down play. 4. Right Aileron…………………..Secure. ……………………..…Free & correct travel. ………....................Only has up/down play. 5. Right Wing Tip..Undamaged/secured. 6. Right Wing Surface & Lead edge……. ……………………………..Undamaged. 7. Right Wing Tie Down……....…Untied. 8. Inspection Panels………….....Closed. …………….………………Screws flush. 9. Right Fuel Vent………………….Clear. 10. Outboard Fuel Cap…….…..Secured. 11. Main LDG Gear……Front inspected. 12. Cowl Flaps………,..….Unobstructed. 13. Crank Case Oil Breather….Inspected. 14. Right Cowl Hardware…....Inspected. 15. Right Engine Intakes……...….Clear. 16. Propeller…………………..Inspected. 17. Spinner……………………Inspected. 18. Cabin Intakes………….……….Clear. 19. Janitrol Exhaust ………………Clear. 20. Heating and Vent Intake…...…Clear. 21. Inboard Fuel Cap………..…Secured. 22. Transponder Antenna…..Inspected 23. Nose Landing Gear…….. Inspected. …….. Doors, Wheel Well, Microswitch, ………..Tow limits, Spring, Actuators, 24. Left Inboard Fuel Cap, Cowl Flaps, Crank Case Oil Breather, Cowl Hardware, Engine Intakes, Propeller, Spinner, Cabin Intakes Outboard Fuel Cap………….…….As per Right side. 25. Left MLG Squat switch…. Inspected. 26. Left MLG……….…As per Right side. 27. Stall Vane & Pitot Tube…Inspected. 28. Left Underside, Tiedown, Fuel Drain, …….Fuel Vent, Wing Surface, …………Lead.edge, Wingtip, Aileron, Flap ………………….……....As per Right side. 29. Left Fuselage……………..Inspected. 30. Left Static Port…….…….……Clear. 31. Antennas………………….Inspected. 32. Vertical Stabilizer…….…….Secured. 33. Rudder….….Undamaged. Has play. 34. Tail Cone…………….Screws secure. 35. Tail………….………………….Untied. 36. Stabilator & Actuator..…………Free ………………travel, undamaged. Recess ………………………………..unobstructed. 37. Stabilator Tab ………………Secure ………………...……Vertical play only. 38. Right Fuselage…..……….Inspected. 39. Right Static Port……….……...Clear. 40. Windshield…………….………Clean? ………………..(Use Pledge & diaper rags). 41. Shock Struts………………….Clean? ……….…(Spray clean with brake cleaner.) PREFLIGHT COMPLETION . 1. Oil Cans & Shop towels in Trash Box Only 2. Wash hands after handling fuel,.oil, or chemicals!) 3. Loose Baggage….………….Secured. 4. Baggage door……..…….Locked shut. 5. WALK AROUND …..Chocks, tiedowns, cowl plugs, towbars………….Removed. Fuel and oil caps………………Secured. 1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST REFERENCE CARD Revision 9-20-2021 PASSENGER BRIEFING . 1. Seat belt operation. 2. Cabin Doors & Window Operation. 3. No smoking. 4. Moving Switches & Controls – Obtain Permission from PIC and use Positive Exchange. 5. Passenger Illness: a. Sick sack location. b. Informing crew early. c. Air vent function. 6. Forced landing: a. Seats back, glasses off. b. Loose Items - Stow c. Assume Brace position. d. Cushioning – Obtain. e. Unlatch doors only on PIC’s cue. f. Exit 45 degrees to rear after landing. 7. Safety Equipment Location: a. Fire Extinguisher b. Egress Hammer c. Flotation Devices d. First Aid, Flares 8. Unnecessary conversion - Avoid during critical phases. 9. Passengers assist in locating traffic. DEPARTURE BRIEFING . (Accomplish by Before Start Flow.) DOCUMENT REVISION: 9/24/2021 ROUTE WEATHER & NOTAMS… (As Needed.) WE HAVE _____GALLONS (IN EACH TANK) & ____ QTS (EACH ENGINE). I AM PILOT (Flying/Training/ Monitoring). YOU ARE PF/PT/PM. _____ AM/ARE PIC. WE ARE DEPARTING RUNWAY______. IT IS (LEFT/RIGHT) TRAFFIC. RUNWAY IS ________FEET LONG. (REVIEW TAXI ROUTE/ NOTAMS/ HOTSPOTS). WIND WILL MOSTLY BE ON THE (LEFT/RIGHT) SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. WE’LL CHECK INITIAL ACCELERATION WHEN SPEED IS ALIVE AT 50 KTS. WE SHOULD THEN BE ABOUT TWO STRIPES DOWN THE RUNWAY. WE SHOULD ROTATE AT ABOUT (_______FEET OF GROUND ROLL / NEAR TAXIWAY_____). ROTATE AT______KNOTS & PITCH FOR _____KNOTS. PASSING______ FEET, (FLY HEADING / TURN CROSSWIND) ______. TOP OF CLIMB IS ______ FEET. WE WILL BE CLOSED TRAFFIC (or) PRIMARY NAVIGATION WILL BE [VISUAL, LOOKING FOR _________ (LANDMARK) / (GPS TO_____ / THE _____VOR) ]. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, ____WILL FLY THE AIRPLANE, AND _____ WILL LOCATE THE CHECKLIST, & RADIO AS NEEDED. ON CUE _____ WILL READ THE
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CHECKLIST BY “CHALLENGE & RESPONCE RESPONSE.” IF____ CALL FOR THE PLANE WE WILL SWITCH ROLES. (Insure copilot can locate key Emergency checklists.) DEPARTURE ENGINE OUT BRIEF (Accomplish by Final Items Flow.) WITH RUNWAY / <78KT……..….ABORT. ……………………………….POWER IDLE. ………………………………MAX BRAKES. 78-91 KTS CONTINUE ONCE EYE LEVEL TO OBSTACLES & GEAR IN TRANSIT ....................................... ………..MAINTAIN MAX CLIMB POWER, BLUELINE, & HDG UNTIL SAFELY AWAY. IDENTIFY………DEAD FOOT / ENGINE VERIFY.(PF).........SUSPECT THROTTLE FIX OR FEATHER (Determine PF or PM)…….(Crosscheck Mix Rich, Selectors Inboard, Pumps On. If No Change, Cutoff convicted Mixture. No change in performance, Feather convicted Prop.) “SAFELY AWAY” ALTITUDE WILL BE_______ (For Terrain/Weather.) FLOODED START . 1. Fuel Selector……...…..Set to least full. 3. Propeller……..….…………Full forward. 4. Main Switch………………………...ON. 5. Throttle…………………. Set half open. 6. Prop Area………………..Visually clear 7. Ignition…….Start until engine catches. 8. Mixture…Slowly richen as engine fires. AUTOPILOT CHECK . 1. GREEN RDY LIGHT……………..…Lit. 2. PUSH MODE………….ON. “STB” Lit. …………………Wing leveler engaged. 3. BANK CONTROLLER………….Check. 4. HDG MODE………………….……Push. …………….Turn Bug. Controls follow. 5. ALT MODE……..ON. Controls stiffen. 6. “HDG” & “ALT”………...Annunciated. 9. YOKE AP DISCONNECT….Depress.- ------………………….…Controls Released. 1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST PA30-B – Twin Comanche OPERATING CHECKLIST Revision 09-20-2021 Underlined Items are minimum ground repo tasks. Bold items are checklist items to be verbalized. (Parentheses) items provide expansion. PRESTART Flow & Check 1. Door Keys…………………....Secured. 2. Passengers / Emergencies....Briefed. 3. Departure Procedures……Reviewed. 4. Belts, Harnesses………….....Secured. 5. Brakes…………………....Tested / Set. 6. Battery Switch…………………..…ON. 7. Avionics Switch……………………ON. 8. Voltmeter……………….......>12 Volts. Defer to AFTERSTART #8 if 12 Volts. CRAFT………………………….Loaded. (Cleared Route & CDI, Altimeter, Frequencies, Transponder Code/Mode & Reply) 9. Avionics Master…………………..OFF. 10. Magnetos……………………….All ON. 11. Position Lights....………….………ON. 12. Anticollision.…….……….As Needed. …….…(Proximity Safe/OFF, Warning/ON) 13. Door…..…………….………....Secured. 14. Fuel Selectors……...…....Set Inboard. 15. Propellers…..…………...Full Forward. 16. Throttles……..…………………..... Set. (Normal Start: Open ½ Inch. HOT ……..Start: ½ Open. Flooded: Full Open.) 17. Mixtures….....................………..RICH. -------------------------Start------------------------- Reference & Flow 1. Fuel Pumps……….As Required / OFF. (Normal Start: 5 GPH. Warm: 1-2 Sec. …………………………HOT/Flooded: OFF) 2. Mixtures…………………………Cut Off. 3. Prop Areas…………..…..Visually clear. 4. Ignition…….............L / R As Required. 5. Mixture (Engine catches)…...1/2 travel. AFTER START . Flow & Check 1. RPM …..…..(Cold / Warm) 1000 / 1200. 2. L /R Oil Pressures... (In 30 sec) Green. 3. Left Alternator ON…………….Ammeter …. .…………...…Excited / Load Checked. 4. Left Alt OFF. Right Alternator………. Ammeter Excited /ON / Load Checked. 5. Flight Instruments...... Checked / Set. (G5 altim. Indication slave to analog.) 6. Headsets & Radios…...ON / Checked. 7. CRAFT…………………...Checked Set. 8. Autopilot…….………..…...……Tested. 9. Bugs……………….…..………....Set. 10. Trims……............Tested / TAKE OFF. 11. Fuel Selectors…….....Crossfeed Left. 12. Mixture.......................... Lean for Taxi. 13. Time………………………………Noted. 14. Parking Brake………….………….OFF. 15. Recognition Light (Right LNDG)..ON. TAXI Flow & Check 1. Oil Stains……………(Pivot) Checked. 2. Turn Coordinator……….….Actuates. 3. Fuel Selectors…….. Crossfeed Right 4. Flight Controls……………………Free. At Runup Spot: 5. Motion Lights.…………………….OFF. (R Recog = In Motion) (L Landing = Take Off & Landing) 6. Nose wheel………….………...Straight. 7. Parking Brake……..….…........…...Set. 8. Doors……………….……….…Secured. (Tailwind, Rear Prop/Jet/Rotorwash.) 9. Mixture…………………………..... Rich. 10. Oil Temp……..……..........…..….Green. (Warm oil at 1500) RUNUP & BEFORE TAKE OFF . Flow & Check (Runup power 2000 RPM) 1. Crossfeed……………….…Removed. 2. Prop Cycles …………Smooth Travel. ……………………………..MP/RPM varies. Oil Pressure Changes. No Spray. 3. Governor Check…….RPM Corrects. (Prop18-1900 RPM, MP +1 / -2 inch) 4…Alternate Airs….………Checked / In. 6. Magneto Checks…..(L/Both, R/Both.) ………...<175 RPM drop/50 between. 6. Magnetos…………………….Up / ON. 7. Engine Instruments...Normal Range. 8. Idle RPM………….…………… Steady. 9. Throttles.………………….1200 RPM. 10. Breakers……………........... In & cool. 11. Parking Brake.....….………Released. ------------------Before Take Off--------------- 12. Trim…………..……….……TAKE OFF. 13. Flaps (0 to 15. As Needed)……..…Set. 14. Cowl Flaps………………….……Open. 15. Mixtures & Propellers….…..Forward. 16. Fuel Selectors.....…..……Set Inboard. 17. Departure Brief………..….As Needed. (Speeds, Courses, Altitudes, Emergency, Take Off & Climb Flows) VR / Redline.………...….…..80 KIAS. VSSE………………………….84 KIAS. Initial Climb / Blueline….....93 KIAS. VY- Gear RETRACTED…..113 KIAS. -------------------Final Items--------------------- 19. Autopilot…………..……Disengaged. 20. Doors…………………………Latched. 21. Fuel Pumps….………………..……ON. 22. Motion Lights (BCN / L/R LNDG)..ON. 23. Pitot Heat..…...…...Set (As Required.) 1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST TAKE OFF . Reference & Flow 1. “Approach & Departure….... Clear.” 2. Max Power – (Set / Check MP/Fuel Flow, Oil Temp & Press, 8x EGT). “2700 RPM, Engine Instruments Green.” 3. “Brakes….………………..… Released” 4. “40 kts (Speed alive by 2nd Centerline Stripe.)……………… Continue / Stop.” 5. “VMC/VR………….…………….Rotate.” CLMB .B . Flow & Check 1. Landing Gear...(+ROC/VY) Retracted. 2. Flaps ………….. (300 AGL) Retracted. 3. Cruise Climb ………..(1000 AGL) Set. 4. Power………( >25”MP as needed) Set. 5. RPM………….……………………. 2500. Exiting Pattern/Over TPA: 6. AP/Nav Modes………..…...Confirmed. 7. Timer …………………………… Noted. 8. Fuel Pumps …………………….… OFF 9. Fuel Pressures ……….……. Checked. 10. Cowl Flaps………..…. Set. As needed. (Close prior level off) ______________________________ CRUISE . Flow Flow & Check Density Altitude MP & RPM % BHP 100F ROP Best Power GPH/TAS 2,000 24.5 /2400 23 /2300 75 65 20.0/160kt 17.7/150kt 4,000 23.7 /2400 22.0 /2300 75 65 20.0/165kt 17.7/153kt 6,000 23.1/2400 21.5 /2300 75 65 20.0/165kt 17.7/155kt 8,000 21.0 /2300 65 17.7/157kt 10,000 20.0 /2400 65 17.7/160kt 1. Power, RPM, Mixture..(Per Chart) Set. 2. Trim / Lights………….Set (As Needed) 3. Indications…………Verified. (Monitor) 4. Fuel Tanks……………………Selected. 5. Cowl Flaps……………….…….Closed. 6. Mixtures.........(Max CHT 400 F) Reset. (Set EGT 100F ROP time permitting.) 7. Trend Data…......(TOC +5 min) Noted. DESCENT . Flow & Check 1. Weather / Altimeter….Checked / Set. 2. Radio……………..……………….…Set. 3. CDI ……………….……..…….Selected. 4. Lights…..……...……..ON (As needed.) 5. Brakes……......(Resistance) Checked. 6. Indications……CHT +250F / +15” MP. 7. Belts, Harnesses, Loose Items…….. …..………………………………Secure. 8. Mixtures.…….….…..Set (As Needed.) 9. Autopilot…..…………...Mode verified. 10. Cowl Flaps………….……....….Closed. APPROACH TO LAND . Flow & Check 1. Fuel Pumps….……………………..ON. 2. Fuel Selectors….….……..…..Inboard. 3. Mixtures..……..……….…….……RICH. 4. Landing Gear ………….…VLE 129kts …….(Recommend 110-120kts) DOWN. ----------------------------------------------------- 5. Propeller……...... (At VFE) 2500 RPM. (Final - Full Forward) 6. Flaps………...VFE 107kts As Needed. …...(Recommend <87 kts +15 degrees) 7. Autopilot……………………..……OFF. 8. Recommended Approach 90-105 KIAS. SPEEDS . Quick Reference 1. Short Approach - Flaps 0 ........87 KIAS. 2. Short Approach - Flaps 15.......85 KIAS. 3. Short Approach - Flaps 27……………... .............78 (Calm Short field) - 83 KIAS. 4. VX / VY.….........................78 / 97 KIAS. AFTERLANDING . Flow & Check 1. Flaps…………..………….... Retracted. 2. Mixtures…….…….……..Lean for taxi. 3. Fuel Pumps…..…….………….…..OFF. 4. Landing Light…………….……….OFF. 5. Pitot Heat……………..……………OFF. 6. Cowl Flaps……………….……....Open. SHUT DOWN . Flow & Check 1. Taxi Light & Anti Col….…..….…OFF. 2. ELT………..……….…….(121.5) Quiet. ----------------Reference & Do-------------- 3. ALL Avionics Units………….…..OFF. 4. Brake…...…................Set IF Required. 5. Magnetos…….…Idle Ground Tested. L then R Eng: L OFF, R OFF/ON, L ON 6. Power……………………….1000 RPM. 7. Mixtures………………………..Cut off. 8. Magnetos…….….…………………OFF. 9. Hobbs/Tach…............................Noted. 10. Master Switch …….………….…...OFF. POST FLIGHT . . Reference & Flow 1. Flight Plan…………………….CLOSED. 2. Squawks…………………………Record. 3. Control Lock……………….......Installed. 4. Trash…………………………..Removed. 5. Towbar………………………….Secured. 6. Cowl plugs……………….….….…Install. 7. Pitot cover…………………………Install. 8. Cabin cover……………………….Install. 9. Tiedowns………………….……..Secure. 10. Tire condition…….……………….Verify. 11. Bugs…………….…………..Washed off. 12. Doors………….…..Latch cabin & cargo. 1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PA30-B Revision 09-23-2021 ENGINE PROBLEMS . ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF 1. Below 78 KT Throttles……………………….....Idle. Brakes…..….….……………….…Max. 2. Between 78 and 91 KT – Abort or Continue as Briefed. 3. 91 KT Attained, Gear in Transit, Eye Level to the Obstacles: Wing Flaps.….…..…………..…….UP. Airspeed………………....Maintain 91. 4. Procedures………………………Next. ENGINE POWER LOSS: CLIMB / FLIGHT 1. Speed..…91 kts Climb / > 91 kts level. 2. Inoperative Engine: Dead Foot…….…………..…… Identify. Dead Throttle. …………………. Verify. 3. Aileron / Rudder……………………….. ……………5 Degrees Bank & 1/2 Ball …………….toward Operating Engine. 4. Max Engine Power….…….As Needed. 5. Procedures…………………………Next. ASYMETRIC VMC THREAT 1. RETARD POWER / PITCH FOR 91 KT. 2. > 91 KT POWER AS NEEDED. POWER LOSS / ENGINE ROUGHNESS TROUBLESHOOT 1…Fuel Selector………Switch to Fullest. 2. Crossfeed ………….…..As Required. 3. Electric Fuel Pump……….………ON. 4. Magnetos a. Power Loss………………….ON. b. Roughness………..L / R / Both. (Divert at reduced power if single magneto smooths operation.) 5. Mixture a. Power Loss……………Full Rich. b. Roughness………….…...Adjust. 6. Alternate Air……………………….ON. 7. Engine Gages………………….Check. 8. If Power Restored: a. Pump………………………..OFF. b. Alternate Air ………………OFF. 9. Procedure: a. If Engine Inop……………………... INOP ENGINE FEATHER & SECURE b. Roughness Persists……Prepare ENGINE POWER LOSS: CLIMB / FLIGHT HIGH OIL TEMP OR CHT 1. Cowl Flaps…………..…….…….Open. 2. Mixture…………………..…..….Enrich. 3. Power…………………………..Reduce. 4. Speed……..…..……………..> 113 kts. 5. Divert……..……As soon as Possible. 6. Prepare………………………………….. ENGINE POWER LOSS: CLIMB / FLIGHT LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE 1. Divert……..……As soon as Possible. 2. Prepare………………………………….. ENGINE POWER LOSS: CLIMB / FLIGHT LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE 1. Fuel Selector…….…Switch to Fullest. 2. Electric Fuel Pump……….……...…ON. 3. Mixture……………………......….Enrich. 4. If Pressure Not Restored…Pump OFF. 5. Divert……..……As soon as Possible. 6. Prepare………………………………….. ENGINE POWER LOSS: CLIMB / FLIGHT INOP ENGINE FEATHER & SECURE 1. Mixture…………….…….……..Cut Off. 2. Propellor…………………..…..Feather. 3. Fuel Selector……………….….….OFF. 4. Fuel Pump…………………………OFF. 5. Magneto Switch…………..………OFF. 6. Generator………………….………OFF. 7. Cowl Flap………………………Closed. 8. Land Soonest Practical Suitable Airport. LANDING BOTH ENGINES INOPERATIVE 1. Best Landing Site……….…....Identify. 2. VG….96 kt (Range)/ 78 kt (Endurance). 3. Propellers………………….…..Feather. 4. Transponder…………….…….…..7700. 5. Radio / Mayday Call……….…….121.5. 6. Throttles…………………………Closed. 7. Fuel Selectors……………….…….OFF. 8. Mixtures…………………………Cut Off. 9. Magnetos……………………….…..OFF. 10. Belts & Harnesses….……..…Secured. 11. Doors……..…Block Open As Needed. 12. Wing Flaps……UP if landing Gear up, …………………otherwise as required. 13. Landing Gear - Lower just before touch down if landing zone is NOT soft, rough, short, or ditching. 14. Master Switch……………………OFF. SINGLE ENGINE CROSSFEED OPS (Emergency & Level Flight Only) 1. Inop Engine Fuel Selector…………… ……………..…………….MAIN or AUX. 2. Operating Side Selector…Crossfeed. (Do Not Crossfeed Both Engines) 3. Before Landing a. Operating Side………...….MAIN. b. Inoperative Side…….….….OFF. 4. Operative Side Fuel Pump….ON. 1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST AIR START 1. Magnetos…………….…..………….ON. 2. Mixture……………………….…….Rich. 3. Fuel Selector……………….……..………ON. 4. Electric Fuel Pump…..…………………………….ON. 5. Throttle……………….…..1/4 in. Open. 6. Propeller………………………Forward. 7. Avionics……………..…….Load Shed. 8. Starter………………….………Engage. 9. Engine Catches…………Throttle Set. 10. Oil Pressure…..………………..Check. 11. Propeller / Mixture…………………Set. 12. Electric Fuel Pump …………..….OFF. 13. Alternator……………………….…..ON. 14. Cowl Flap……….…………As Needed. 15. Avionics Master………………..Reset. 16. Avionics Load…………….…Restore. SINGLE ENGINE APPROACH 1. Speed…………………..91 kt 2. Configuration……….Field Made a. Landing Gear…..Down. b. Wingflaps……….15 Degrees SINGLE ENGINE GO AROUND 1. Speed……….…91 kts Climb / >91 kts. 2. Max Engine Power……….As Needed. 3. Aileron / Rudder……………………….. ……………5 Degrees Bank & 1/2 Ball …………….toward Operating Engine. 4…Landing Gear / Wing Flaps….Retract. FIRES . ENGINE FIRE DURING START 1. Starter……………Continue Cranking. 2. Mixture……….……………Idle Cut-Off. 3. Throttle……………………....Full Open. 4. Fuel Pump……………...………….OFF. 5. Fuel Selector…….………….…….OFF. 6. If Fire Continues a. Master Switch……..…………..OFF. b. Evacuate & extinguish. ELECTRICAL FIRE / CABIN SMOKE 1. Master Switch..…..……………….OFF. 2. Vents……………………………..Open. 3. Door……….…Crack /Vent as needed. 4. Cabin Heat…………………………OFF. 5. Extinguisher……………….…Activate. 6. Land As Soon As Possible: Flaps - Retracted…… Speed - 87 KT. Manual Gear Extension…....Perform. . AIRBORNE ENGINE FIRE Corresponding Engine: 1. Throttle……………..…………CLOSED. 2. Mixture……………….……………..OFF. 3. Fuel Selector………………………OFF. 4. Fuel Pump………….………………OFF. 5. Next Procedure…Engine Power Loss WING FIRE 1. Pitot Heat and Lights…………...OFF. 2. Slip…Keep flames off fuel tank and tail. 3. Dive………………………Suffocate Fire. …………………………(Altitude Permitting). 4. Land……..……..…As soon as possible. PORTABLE ELECTRIC DEVICE FIRE 1. Water………...Pour on device if able. 2. Device….Isolate in containment bag. 3. Fire Extinguisher…....Use as needed. INVOLUNTARY SPIN . 1. Throttle…………..…………………Idle. 2. Ailerons……………………….Neutral. 3. Rudder..…..Full & opposite rotation. 2. Control Wheel…Briskly full forward. 3. Rudder…. Neutral when rotation stops. 6. Flaps………………………….Retracted. 7. Control Wheel……………….…………. …………..As required to regain level flight. SYSTEM FAILURES . DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT 1. FLY THE PLANE. 2. CRM / Autopilot……….…As Needed. 3. Speed………………..….Slow to 87 Kts. 4. Storm Window……...…………...Open. 1. Slip Airplane……..…..Door into wind. 2. Latch……………………………..Secure. 3. Unable to Close...... Land 10 KT faster. AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILURE 1. Pitot Heat……………………………ON. 2. GPS Ground Speed….Cross check. 3. Alternate Static………………….Pull. VACUUM SUCTION BELOW 4.8” 1. RPM…………………………..Increase. 2. Altitude………………………Descend. 3. GPS…………..Cross check for track. 4. Turn Coordinator……...Cross check. STATIC SYSTEM FAILURE 1. Alternate Air…………….………..Pull. 2. GPS…...Cross check Alt, GS, VS info. 1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST SINGLE BRAKE FAILURE - LANDING (Aircraft pulling to side at application, not decelerating) 1. Rudder……….Heavy opposite to yaw. 2. Brakes…………………………..Pump. 3. Wing Flaps…………………… Retract. 4. Stabilator…………………….Full back. FLAT MAIN TIRE – LANDING (Aircraft pulling to side without brakes applied) 1. Aileron & Rudder…… Opposite yaw. 2. Brake…….….……. Gradual increase ……………..……………..opposite yaw. STABILATOR FAILURE 1. Trim…………………….………VREF. 2. Power a. For 500 FPM descent. b. Carry into the landing flare. 3. Flare…………………………..With trim. PROPELLOR GOVERNOR FAILURE 1. Propeller…………..…Decrease RPM. 2. Throttle and Airspeed……………….. ……..…….Reduce to hold 2700 RPM. 3. Propeller………….Feather if needed. ELECTRICAL . EXCESSIVE DISCHARGE 1. Ammeter………....Shows Discharge. 2. Power ……….…………...+1200 RPM. 3. Procedure……..ALTERNATOR FAILURE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FAILURE CB Popped…Only reset Once if urgent after 3-5 minute cool down. ALTERNATOR FAILURE 1. L / R Press to Test….Check Ammeter. 2. If Ammeter Shows Discharge a. Defective side Alt CB……Checked. b. Load…...………………..…..Reduce. 3. Tripped Alternator CB / Volt Regulator ……Do not reset except in emergency. 4. Master Switch…….OFF 6 Seconds / ON. (To reset Overvoltage Regulator) 5. Alternator Switch……Reset. BOTH ALTERNATORS READ ZERO 1. Electrical Load………………...Reduce. 2. Volt Regulator Switch…….………AUX. 3. Volt Regulator CB……..Reset if urgent. One or Both Alternator Restored…. Restore elect. load as needed. Otherwise if not restored: 1. Volt Regulator Switch…….….MAIN. 2. Alternator CBs………..…..Pull/OFF. 3. Electrical Load…Reduce/Minimize. a. Divert b. Wing Flaps……………….Retracted. c. Speed ………….…………….87 KT. d. Landing Gear……………………… ……..Use Manual Gear Extension. BATTERY OVERHCARGE 1. Ammeter……….Excess Charge >10 …………………..min after departure. 2. Alternator CB……………….……Pull. 3. Procedure………. ALTERNATOR FAILURE Both Alternators Read Zero COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE 1. Radios…………..…..….Check Volume. 2. PTT…………………..Test Pilot/Copilot. 3. Audio Panel.………….………….Check. …………………..Transmitter, Receiver. 4. Intercom………………………….Check. .………………. Muting, Crew Isolation. 5. Nav Audio…………..…….Select if IFR. …………………..Monitor nearest VOR. 6. Headset Jacks……………..…….Swap. 7. CB Panel………………………...Check. 8. Radios……………….Transmit in Blind. 9. Squawk…………………………… 7600. WEATHER . INADVERTANT ICING 1. Heading..........................Turn around. 2. Altitude……….………..……..Change. 3. Alternate Air…………..……….…..ON. 4. Pitot Heat……………..…………….ON. 5. Demisting & Heating..….……… Max. 6. RPM…High. Cycle to max @ intervals. 7. Stall speed…………....Expect increase. INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING Drop in fuel flow / engine roughness: 1. Alternate Air………….…………….ON. 2. Throttle………………..…….Full open. 3. Mixture…….....Adjust for best power. 1WORLD AERO – PIPER PA30-B CHECKLIST LANDING GEAR FAILURE – MANUAL EXTENSION . Master Switch ………....……Checked ON. Landing Gear CB……..…...Check / Reset. LANDING GEAR OPERATES – NO GREEN GEAR LOCKED LIGHT 1. Nav Lights……………….…Check OFF. 2. Gear Light……………………...Replace. LANDING GEAR FAILS TO OPERATE – NO MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION 1. Airspeed……….…………………87 KT. 2. Landing Gear Switch…………….Down. 3. Motor Release Arm…………Disengage ……………and push forward full travel. (May need seat back & foot pressure.) 4. Landing Gear………………Allow to fall. 5. Gear Extension Handle……...Unstowe. 6. If Left slot not clear: Insert into Right socket, Engage slot. Twist CW to secure. 7. When Left slot clear, Extension handle…….Insert/Secure Rotate handle full forward to engage safety lock. 7. Gear Down Locked Light……....Green. 8. Motor….Don’t re-engage in flight. Avoid crosswind landings and high speed taxi turns. IF GEAR STILL SUSPECTED UNSAFE 1. Airplane………………………..Yaw/slip. 2. Low Pass……………………..Perform. …..Obtain ground observation of gear. NOSE LANDING GEAR UP OR PARTIALLY EXTENDED 1. Flaps………………………………….15. 2. Speed……………….…………….78 KT. 3. Seats, Belts, Harnesses……….Secure. SHORT FINAL 4. Master...…………………………….OFF. 5. Mixture…………….………..Idle Cut-off. AFTER TOUCH DOWN 6. Elevator Back Pressure…..Hold full aft. 7. Braking…………………….…..Minimize. MAIN LANDING GEAR UP OR PARTIALLY EXTENDED 1. Landing Gear…………Retract. Set UP. 2. Flaps………………………..………..15. 3. Speed…………………………….78 KT. 4. Seats, Belts, Harnesses…..…..Secure. SHORT FINAL 5. Master...………………….…………OFF. 6. Mixture……..………….….Idle Cut-OFF. 7. Landing………Grass surface preferred. Bold Items are 1WA Memory Items. Italicized items are suggested by 1World Aero, and are not specified by Piper AFM.