Piper Twin Comanche PA-30 CHECKLIST
Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche aircraft. It provides a comprehensive guide for pilots to follow during various phases of flight, including preflight checks, engine start procedures, taxiing, takeoff, climb, cruise, approach, landing, and emergency procedures. The checklist is structured to ensure that all critical systems and components are verified before and during flight operations, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. It includes specific speeds, power settings, and procedures for normal and emergency situations, making it an essential reference for pilots operating this aircraft model.
- Vmc (minimum control speed) is 90 MPH.
- Vy (best rate of climb) is 112 MPH.
- Vx (best angle of climb) is 90 MPH.
- Vfe (maximum flap extended speed) is 125 MPH.
- Vlo (landing gear operating speed) is 150 MPH.
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Originally published by smartaero.pl. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2011
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 290 KB
- Publisher
- smartaero.pl
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In this document
PREFLIGHT
The preflight section includes checks for weight and balance, fuel supply, control surfaces, and landing gear. Pilots must ensure that the fuel strainer is drained, control surfaces are checked, and all necessary documents are on board. The landing gear struts and tires should also be inspected, and the cabin controls must be operable.
ENGINE START
During engine start, the master switch must be turned on, and the gear lights should show green. The fuel quantity should be checked, and the mixture set to rich. The fuel pump is turned on to prime the engine, and the starter is engaged after ensuring the propellers are clear.
TAXIING
While taxiing, pilots should check brakes and instruments. The warm-up and ground check require the engine to be run at 1000-1400 RPM, avoiding prolonged idling at low RPM. The parking brake should be set, and flight controls checked before obtaining clearance for takeoff.
AFTER TAKEOFF
After takeoff, the landing gear should be retracted once a positive climb is established. The climb speed (Vy) is 112 MPH, and flaps should be retracted at Vfe of 125 MPH. Fuel pumps should be turned off after takeoff.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The emergency procedures section outlines actions for engine failures during takeoff, climb, and cruise. It includes specific speeds for best glide and single-engine operations, as well as procedures for identifying and managing a dead engine.
Safety notes
- Cranking periods for starters should be limited to 30 seconds with a 2-minute interval.
- Do not retract the landing gear with the handle in the socket during manual gear extension.
- Avoid feathering a prop for practice under certain conditions.
Full document text
Piper Twin Comanche PA-30 CHECKLIST PREFLIGHT W&B/Performance .......................COMPLETE Documents ...................................ON BOARD Ignition and Master Switch ...........OFF Fuel Strainer Sump .......................DRAINED Fuel Selector .................................MAIN CELLS Control Surfaces/Wing/Fuselage ..CHECK Fuel Supply/Cell Caps ...................CHECK Fuel System Vents ........................OPEN Landing Gear Struts ......................CHECK Tires ..............................................CHECK Cowling/Landing Gear Doors ........SECURE Oil and Inspection Covers .............SECURE Propellers .....................................CHECK Oil Supply......................................ADEQUATE Leaks .............................................ABSENT Windshield....................................CLEAN Dorsal Fin Air Scoop......................CHECK Control Locks ................................DETACHED Tow Bar ........................................STOWED Baggage Door ...............................SECURE Cabin Controls ..............................OPERATIVE Gear Selector Switch ....................DOWN Stall Warning System ....................CHECK Navigation Lights ..........................CHECK Door..............................................LOCKED ENGINE START Master Switch ...............................ON Gear Lights ....................................ALL GREEN Fuel Quantity ................................CHECK Cowl Flaps.....................................OPENED Trim Tabs ......................................SET Throttles .......................................OPEN ½ IN. Propellers controls .......................FORWARD Mixture .........................................RICH Fuel Pump .....................................ON/PRIME Mixtures .......................................IDLE Magneto Switches ........................ON Propellers .....................................CLEAR Starters* .......................................ENGAGE Mixtures .......................................ADVANCE Oil/Fuel Pressure ..........................CHECK FLOODED START Magneto Switches ........................ON Throttles .......................................OPEN Mixture .........................................IDLE Fuel Pump .....................................OFF Starters* .......................................ENGAGE When engine fires, retard throttle and advance mixture. *Cranking periods should be limited to 30 SECONDS with a 2 MINUTE INTERVAL. TAXIING Brakes/Instrument .......................CHECK WORM UP & GROUND CHECK Worm Up at 1000-1400RPM ....... MAX 2’W/4’C AVOID PROLONGED IDLING AT LOW RPM Parking Brake............................... ON Flight Controls ............................. CHECK Mixture ........................................ FORWARD Propeller ...................................... FORWARD Throttle........................................ 1500 RPM Propeller (Not More Than 500) ... EXERCISE Throttle........................................ 2200 RPM Magnetos .................................... L&R (175/50) Engine Gauges ............................. CHECK Vac/Ammeter .............................. CHECK Throttle........................................ REDUCE Lights/Pitot Heat ......................... AS REQUIRED Instruments ................................. CHECK/SET Generators .................................. ON Fuel Selectors ON MAIN FUEL CELLS Door/Windows ............................ LOCK COM/NAV/Lights/Transponder ... SET Flaps/Trim ................................... SET Clearance ..................................... OBTAIN Take Off Briefing .......................... COMPLETED LINING UP Parking Brake............................... OFF Fuel Pumps .................................. ON Transponder ................................ ON/ALT Strobe Lights ................................ ON Landing Lights .............................. AS REQUIRED ROLLING Power (Take OFF) ........................ SET Man. Press./RPM/Fuel Flow ........ CHECK Speed ........................................... RISING Accelerate to Vmc Prior Climb..... 90 MPH AFTER TAKEOFF Gear (Vlo 150MPH)...................... POS. CLIMB/UP Vy ................................................ 112 MPH Power (Climb) .............................. SET Flaps (Vfe 125 MPH) .................... RETRACT Landing Lights .............................. OFF Fuel Pumps .................................. OFF SHORT & SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF Flaps ............................................ SET FOR T/O Brakes .......................................... SET Power .......................................... MAXIMUM Instruments ................................. CHECK If airborne before Vmc fly low level to reach Vmc 90MPH. Before Vmc be ready to reduce power promptly. Vx................................................. 90 MPH Landing Gear ............................... RETRACT Vy (clear of obstacle) ................... 112 MPH Flaps ............................................ RETRACT CLIMB Throttles/Props ........................... SET CLIMB Enroute Climb .............................. 130 MPH CRUISE Throttles-Props ............................ SET/TABLE Mixture ........................................ ADJUST Tanks ........................................... AS NEEDED Instruments ................................. AS NEEDED Under ONE Engine Flight Conditions Maintain IAS ABOVE 97 MPH STALL SPEED TABLE (CAS) Bank Gear/Flaps Up Gear/Flaps Down 0° 76 69 20° 79 71 40° 87 79 60° 108 98 Figures are at gross weight of 3600 pounds with power off. ©2011 Smart Aero Service/KF Piper Twin Comanche PA-30 CHECKLIST APPROACH/LANDING ATIS/AWOS/ASOS ........................ OBTAIN Brief/Seat Belts ............................ CHECK Mixture ........................................ RICH Props............................................ 2400 RPM Fuel Pumps .................................. ON
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Fuel Selectors ON MAIN FUEL CELLS Landing Lights .............................. AS REQUIRED Gear (Vlo 150MPH)...................... 3 GREEN Flaps (Vfe 125 MPH) .................... SET Final Approach ............................. 100 MPH GO AROUND Power .......................................... FULL Gear (Positive Climb) ................... UP Flaps ............................................ RETRACT SLOW Vy................................................. 112 MPH MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION Master/Gear Circuit Breakers ...... IN Master ......................................... ON Navigation Lights ......................... OFF Day Emergency Disengage Control ..... REMOVE COVER Airspeed ...................................... 100 MPH Landing Gear Switch .................... OFF Disengage Motor ......................... FULL FORWARD Gear Extension Handle R Socket . FULL FORWARD Gear Extension Handle L Socket .. FULL FORWARD Gear Lights ................................... GREEN DON’T RETRACT WITH HANDLE IN SOCKET DON’T RE-ENGAGE MOTOR IN FLIGHT AFTER LANDING Flaps ............................................ RETRACT Cowl Flaps .................................... OPEN Fuel Pumps .................................. OFF Props............................................ FORWARD Transponder ................................ STBY Strobe/Landing Lights .................. OFF COMPLETE STOP Radio/Elec. Equip. ........................ OFF Heater .......................................... OFF Mixture/Ignition/MASTER ........... OFF Parking Brake ............................... ON Chocks/Chains/Papers ................. COMPLETE • CLOSE FLIGHT PLAN LOST COM Check: Freq., Volume, Squelch, Phones Transponder ................................ 7600 Pattern ......................................... Enter/Lights Under ONE Engine Flight Conditions Maintain IAS ABOVE 97 MPH ENGINE FAILURES During Take Off or After Lift Off During Run ................................ STOP After Lift Off With Adequate Landing Distance… .................................. LAND During Climb After Take Off Vyse ........................................... 105 MPH Mixture/Props/Throttles ........... FORWARD Flaps .......................................... UP Gear ........................................... DECIDE IDENTIFY DEAD ENGINE Propeller (Dead Engine) ............ FEATHER Rudder Trim .............................. USE RETURN TO AIRPORT FOR LANDING During Cruise Flight Mixture/Props/Throttles ........... ADVANCE IDENTIFY DEAD ENGINE Rudder Trim .............................. USE Cause Of Engine Failure............. DETERMIN Propeller (Dead Engine) ............ FEATHER Mixture (Dead Engine) .............. IDE/CUT OFF Ignition (Dead Engine) ............... OFF Operating Engine....................... SET POWER Electrical Load ........................... REDUCE SINGLE ENGINE APPROACH Power ........................................ REDUCE Rudder Trim .............................. USE Reaching Airport ....................... ASSURED Gear ........................................... DOWN Additional Altitude/Speed ......... MAINTAIN Final Approach Speed................ 105 MPH Flaps .......................................... AVOID Go Around…FLAPS/GEAR .......... UP FEATHERING POSSIBLE OVER 1000 RPM UNFEATHERING Ignition ...................................... ON Mixture ...................................... RICH Throttle ..................................... OPEN ½ IN. Prop ........................................... CRUISE Starter ....................................... ENGAGE Power 1000-1500 rpm Until Oil Temp Rise DON’T FEATHER A PROP FOR PRACTICE: • if you think engine may be difficult to start • at a low altitude AGL • with a low charged battery • unless you are within reasonable distance of an airport • in conditions that may prevent single engine flight at altitude well above the ground Power Setting Table Press. Alt. 1000ft 88HP – 55% RPM AND MAN. PRESS 104HP – 65% RPM AND MAN. PRESS 120HP – 75% RPM AND MAN. PRESS 2100 2200 2300 2400 2100 2200 2300 2400 2200 2300 2400 SL 22.4 21.7 21.0 20.4 25.0 24.2 23.3 22.7 26.5 25.6 24.9 2 21.8 21.2 20.5 19.9 24.4 23.6 22.8 22.2 25.9 25.0 24.3 4 21.3 20.6 19.9 19.4 23.8 23.0 22.2 21.6 25.3 24.3 23.7 6 20.8 20.1 19.4 18.9 23.2 22.4 21.6 21.1 FT FT 23.1 8 20.2 19.5 18.9 18.4 FT 21.8 21.0 20.5 --- --- FT 10 19.7 19.0 18.3 17.9 --- FT FT 20.0 This product is not a substitute for any operation manual. 12 FT 18.4 17.8 17.4 --- --- --- FT 14 --- FT FT 16.9 --- --- --- --- ©2011 Smart Aero Service/KF V SPEEDS (MPH) Vmc 90 Vx 90 Vfe 125 Vne 205 GPH TOTAL 65% 15.2 Vyse 105 Vy 112 Vlo 150 Crosswind 20 75% 17.2