PIPER CHEYENNE II PA-31
Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II · Checklist
Overview
This document serves as a checklist for the Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II, detailing operational limitations, emergency procedures, and critical performance data. It is intended for pilots operating this aircraft model, providing essential information to ensure safe and efficient flight operations. The checklist includes speed limitations, weight specifications, fuel requirements, and emergency procedures for various scenarios, including engine failure and electrical issues. This reference is crucial for pre-flight preparations and in-flight decision-making, ensuring pilots are well-informed about the aircraft's capabilities and limitations.
- Maximum take-off weight: 9,000 lbs
- Total fuel capacity: 374 U.S. gallons
- Usable fuel capacity: 366 U.S. gallons
- Va (maneuvering speed): 177 Kias
- Vne (never exceed speed): 242 Kias
- Emergency procedures for engine failure include specific power lever and prop control actions
- Single engine go-around requires MCP of 620 SHP as needed
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Originally published by www.dgac.gob.cl. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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In this document
Operations Limitations
This section outlines critical operational limits for the Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II, including speeds in knots indicated airspeed (Kias) such as Va (177 Kias), Vne (242 Kias), and Vmo (242 Kias). Weight limits are specified with a maximum take-off weight of 9,000 lbs, and baggage limits of 300 lbs forward and 200 lbs aft. Fuel specifications include a total capacity of 374 U.S. gallons, with 366 gallons usable, and a fuel pressure range of 5 to 50 PSI.
Emergency Procedures
The emergency procedures section details actions to take in various emergency scenarios. For engine securing, the power lever should be set to idle, and the prop control feathered. In the event of an engine fire, the firewall shutoff should be pulled, and the condition lever stopped. Specific procedures for engine failure during takeoff and flight are provided, including power lever adjustments and prop control actions.
Engine Failure During Takeoff
This subsection describes the steps to take in case of engine failure during takeoff. Before rotation, if below 91 Kias, the power levers should be set to idle, and brakes applied as required. After rotation, if above 91 Kias, the landing gear should be retracted, and the inoperative engine feathered and stopped.
Single Engine Go-Around
In the event of a single-engine go-around, pilots should anticipate directional control and set the power lever to maximum continuous power (MCP) of 620 SHP as required. Flaps should be adjusted if they are set to more than 15 degrees, and the landing gear should be retracted.
Emergency Descent
For emergency descent procedures, if the gear and flaps are retracted, the power lever should be set to idle, and the prop control moved forward. The aircraft attitude should be banked, maintaining airspeed at Vmo or redline. If the gear and flaps are extended, similar actions apply, with specific airspeed limits for flaps and landing gear.
Safety notes
- Always verify weight and balance before flight.
- Monitor fuel pressure within the specified range of 5 to 50 PSI.
- Follow emergency procedures precisely to ensure safety during critical situations.
Full document text
1 DEPARTAMENTO “SEGURIDAD OPERACIONAL” SUBDEPARTAMENTO “LICENCIAS” SECCIÓN EVALUACIONES “PIPER CHEYENNE II” “PA-31” A.- Operations Limitations 1.- Speed (Kias) Va 177 Vne 242 Vmo 242 Vfe 15° 181 Vle/Vlo (Extension) 153 Vlo (Retraction) 139 Vmca 91 Vs 86 Vso 75 Vx 96 Vy 121 Vsse 113 Vxse 104 Vyse 113 V1 91 Vapp (flaps 40°) 98 3.- Weight (Lbs) Máximo TAKE-OFF 9.000 Baggage FWD 300 Baggage AFT 200 4.- Start 30 Seconds On 1 Minute Off 30 Seconds On 1 Minute Off 30 Seconds On 30 Minutes Cooling 5.- C.G. PESOS FWD RWD 7.170 or less 126.0 138.0 8.500 129.6 138.0 9.000 (max flight) 131.9 138.0 9.050 (max Ramp) 132.1 138.0 2.- Fuel (U.S. GAL) Tipo a Utilizar JET-A Capacidad Total 374 Capacidad Utilizable 366 Presión Combustible (PSI) Mínima 5 Máxima 50 2 B.- Emergencies Procedures 1.- ENGINE SECURING PROCEDURE Power Lever IDLE Prop Control FEATHER Condition Lever STOP Generator OFF 2.- ENGINE FIRE OR DAMAGE a.- In Flight: Firewall Shutoff PULL Condition Lever STOP Prop Control FEATHER Generator OFF b.- On Ground: Firewall Shutoff (Af. Eng.) PULL Condition Lever STOP 3 3.- ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF a.- BEFORE ROTATION (Below 91 Kias) Power Levers IDLE Brakes AS REQUIRED If Aircraft Departs Runway: Condition Lever STOP Battery Master/Gen Trip Switches OFF Firewall Shutoffs OFF b.- AFTER ROTATION (After 91 Kias) Power Lever VERIFY MCP Landing Gear RETRACT Inoperative Engine FEATHER & STOP 4.- ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT a.- If Quick-Start Desired: Power Lever IDLE Prop Control DO NOT FEATHER Condition Lever STOP Generator OFF b.- If Quick-Start Unsuccessful or Not Desired: Condition Lever STOP Engine Securing Procedure ACCOMPLISH 4 5.- ENGINE FLAMEOUT (2ND ENGINE) Power Lever IDLE Prop Control DO NOT FEATHER Condition Lever STOP 6.- PROPELLER UNDERSPEED Power Lever REDUCE TORQUE 7.- ENGINE POWER RUNAWAY a.- If Flight: Power Lever (Affected Engine) IDLE b.- If Power Continues Above Limits: Condition Lever STOP Prop Control FEATHER Generator OFF c.- On Ground: Condition Levers BOTH STOP 8.- HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Oil Cooler Door OPEN Power (if necessary) REDUCE 5 9.- LOW OIL PRESSURE a.- Less Than 40 PSI-Oil Pressure Annunciator ON: Power (below 40 PSI) IDLE Engine Securing Procedure ACCOMPLISH 10.- SINGLE ENGINE GO-AROUND Directional Control ANTICIPATE Power Lever MCP 620 SHP AS REQUIRED Flaps (If More Than 15°) APPROACH Landing Gear UP 11.- BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE Electrical Load CHECK Battery Master OFF 12.- SINGLE GENERATOR FAILURE Electrical Load CHECK/REDUCE Inoperative Generator OFF Non-Essential Bus AS REQUIRED 6 13.- DUAL GENERATOR FAILURE Electrical Load REDUCE TO MIN Generator Switches OFF Non-Essential Bus OFF 14.- ELECTRICAL FIRE Battery Master & Gen Switches OFF Reference for Flight PNEUMATIC TURN& SLIP Lighting (If Required) FLASHLIGHT OR DOME Oxygen AS REQUIRED 15.- AUTOPILOT HARDOVER Flight Control MANUALLY OVERPOWER AP Disc/Trim Interrupt Switch DEPRESS & HOLD 16.- ELECTRIC TRIM RUNAWAY AP Disc/Trim Interrupt Switch DEPRESS & HOLD a.- IF Trim does not stop immediately: AP FD/Avionics Master Switch OFF Manual Trim RETRIM AS REQUIRED 7 17.- PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION a.- Differential Pressure Above 5.7 PSI or Continual Cabin Fluctuation @ 5.5 PSI: Press Controller SET TO HIGHER ALT Oxygen (if required) ON – DON MASKS Cabin Pressure (if required) DUMP b.- Rapid Increase in Differential Pressure: Oxygen (if required) ON – DON MASKS Cabin Pressure (if required) DUMP 18.- SMOKE OR FUMES IN THE CABIN a.- Determine Source if Possible Engines As Source: Oxygen AS REQUIRED Cabin Altitude SELECT HIGHER Dump Switch (if required) DUMP b.- Cabin Originated: Cabin Pressure DUMP Oxygen ON – DON MASKS Cabin Air Handle OUTSIDE AIR 8 19.- EMERGENCY DESCENT a.- Gear And Flaps Retracted: Power Lever IDLE Prop Control FORWARD Aircraft Attitude BANK Airspeed Vmo/REDLINE b.- Gear And Flaps Extended: Power Lever IDLE Prop Control FORWARD Aircraft Attitude BANK Flaps (Below 181 Kias) APPROACH Landing Gear (Below 153 Kias) EXTEND Flaps (Below 148 Kias) FULL Airspeed 148 KIAS MAX. 20.- RED LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF Airspeed REDUCE TO 130 KIAS MAX. LG handle Position VERIFY