Piper PA-34 Seneca V Checklist
Piper PA-34 Seneca V · Checklist
Overview
This document is a comprehensive checklist for the Piper PA-34 Seneca V, designed to assist pilots in conducting preflight, normal, emergency, and single-engine operating procedures. It provides a structured approach to ensure that all critical systems and components are checked and verified before and during flight operations. The checklist is divided into several sections, including preflight checks, engine start procedures, and emergency protocols, making it an essential tool for safe flight operations. The document emphasizes the importance of thorough checks to maintain safety and efficiency in flight.
- Ensure all required documents are on board before flight.
- Check engine oil level; it should be 6 quarts on each side.
- During engine start, advance the mixture for 2-5 seconds, then cut off.
- For climb, set power to 25" MAP and 2500 RPM, maintaining a speed of 105-120 MPH.
- In case of engine failure, maintain airspeed of 105 MPH and identify the inoperative engine.
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Source
Originally published by www.lakeelmoaero.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Type
- Checklist
- Year
- 2021
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- 4
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- 218 KB
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- www.lakeelmoaero.com
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In this document
Preflight Checklist
The preflight checklist covers both interior and exterior checks. Key items include verifying required documents are on board, checking the Hobbs and tach time, ensuring the landing gear lever is down, and confirming that the mixtures are in the cutoff position. Exterior checks involve inspecting the wings, ailerons, fuel caps, and engine nacelles, ensuring all components are secure and functioning.
Normal Checklist
The normal checklist includes procedures before engine start, during engine start, and after start. It specifies that the right engine should be started first, with detailed steps for each engine, including setting throttles, checking oil pressure, and ensuring all systems are operational before takeoff.
Emergency Checklist
The emergency checklist outlines procedures for various in-flight emergencies, such as engine failure, engine fire, and electrical fire. It provides specific actions to take, including maintaining directional control, identifying the inoperative engine, and executing emergency descents.
Single-Engine Operating Procedures
This section details procedures for handling engine failure in flight, including maintaining control, adjusting mixtures, and feathering the propeller. It also includes steps for engine shutdown and restart procedures, emphasizing the importance of monitoring fuel flow and pressure.
Safety notes
- Always perform a thorough preflight inspection to ensure safety.
- Never exceed 25" MAP during climb to avoid engine damage.
- In case of engine roughness, never turn off more than one magneto switch at a time.
Full document text
PA-34 Seneca PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST INTERIOR PREFLIGHT Required Documents ON BOARD Hobbs, Tach Time CHECK Landing Gear Lever DOWN Mixtures CUTOFF Wastegate Levers OUT Avionics Master Switch OFF Trim NEUTRAL Cowl Flaps OPEN Magneto Switches OFF Pitot Static System DRAIN Circuit Breakers IN Master Battery Switch ON Landing Gear Lights 3 GREEN Fuel Quantity CHECK All Exterior Lights ON Pitot Heat ON Lights, Pitot Heat CHECK Left Stall Warning Horn CHECK Lights, Pitot Heat OFF Flaps EXTEND Anticollision Lights LEAVE ON Master Battery Switch OFF Flight Controls CHECK Cabin CO Detector ON EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT RIGHT SIDE Flap CHECK Aileron CHECK Wingtip, Lights CHECK Fuel Cap SECURE Leading Edge CHECK Stall Warning Vane CHECK Fuel Drains SAMPLE Engine Oil 6 QUARTS RIGHT SIDE, continued Engine Nacelle CHECK Propeller CHECK Main Landing Gear CHECK Cowl Flap CHECK NOSE SECTION Nose Cowling CHECK Nose Landing Gear CHECK Forward Baggage Door LATCHED Windshield CHECK LEFT SIDE Main Landing Gear CHECK Cowl Flap CHECK Engine Oil 6 QUARTS Engine Nacelle CHECK Propeller CHECK Fuel Drains SAMPLE Fuel Cap SECURE Leading Edge CHECK Stall Warning Vane CHECK Pitot Tube CHECK Wingtip, Lights CHECK Aileron CHECK Flap CHECK EMPENNAGE Left Fuselage CHECK Rear Door LATCHED Left Static Port CHECK Dorsal Fin Air Scoop CHECK Stabilator CHECK Rudder CHECK Right Static Port CHECK Right Fuselage CHECK Antennas CHECK Preflight Checklist Rev 10/04/2021 P R E F L I G H T C H E C K L I S T See reverse side PA-34 Seneca NORMAL CHECKLIST BEFORE START Preflight Inspection COMPLETE Belts, Seats SECURE Cabin CO Detector ON, ZERO Doors CLOSED Brakes SET Fuel Selectors ON Avionics Master OFF Cowl Flaps OPEN If OAT <0C, CLOSED Wastegate Levers OUT ENGINE START Complete all steps below line for each engine. Start right engine first, then left engine. Throttles ½” OPEN Propellers FORWARD Mixtures CUTOFF Master Battery Switch ON Anticollision Lights ON ------------------------------------------------ Magnetos ON Electric Fuel Pump ON Mixture PRIME Advance for 2-5s, then CUTOFF Propeller Area CLEAR Engine Starter ENGAGE Mixture (when engine starts) RICH Oil Pressure POSITIVE Throttle 1000 RPM AFTER START Alternator Switches BOTH ON Fuel Pumps OFF Avionics Master Switch ON Autopilot Master Switch ON AFTER START - continued Electric Trim Switch ON Mixtures LEAN Flight Instruments/Nav SET Transponder ALT Flaps RETRACT Aircraft Lights SET Brakes TEST ENGINE RUN-UP Brakes HOLD Flight Controls CHECK Mixtures RICH Throttles 1500 RPM Propeller Feathering CHECK Throttles 2000 RPM Propellers EXERCISE Magnetos CHECK Max drop 175 RPM Max differential 50 RPM Ammeters CHECK Vacuum Suction CHECK Engine Instruments CHECK Throttles IDLE Throttles 1000 RPM Mixtures SET BEFORE TAKEOFF Takeoff Briefing COMPLETE Fuel Selectors ON Stabilator Trim SET Flaps SET Cowl Flaps OPEN Wastegate Levers OUT Propellers FORWARD Transponder ALT Flight Instruments SET Doors/Windows LATCHED Aircraft Lights SET Fuel Pumps ON Mixtures RICH CLIMB Speed 105-120 Landing Gear UP Flaps UP Cowl Flaps SET Climb Power SET 25” MAP, 2500 RPM Fuel Pumps SET Wastegate Levers SET Never exceed 25” MAP CRUISE Cruise Power SET Fuel Pumps SET Mixtures SET Cowl Flaps SET Aircraft Lights SET APPROACH Altimeters SET Fuel Pumps ON Mixtures RICH Cowl Flaps SET Fuel Selectors ON Approach Briefing COMPLETE Wastegate Levers OUT Aircraft Lights SET BEFORE LANDING Mixtures RICH Propellers FORWARD Landing Gear DOWN Confirm 3 green lights Flaps SET CRUISE DATA (60%, 17.2 GPH) Alt RPM MAP TAS 3000 2400 21.0 162 MPH 6000 2400 20.3 169 MPH AFTER LANDING Flaps RETRACT Mixtures LEAN Trim SET Cowl Flaps OPEN Fuel Pumps OFF Aircraft Lights SET SHUTDOWN Avionics Master Switch OFF Throttles IDLE Magnetos CHECK Mixtures CUTOFF Magnetos OFF All Electrical Switches OFF Anticollision Lights LEAVE ON Master Switches OFF Wastegate Levers OUT Cabin CO Detector OFF REFERENCE SPEEDS VS0 67 MPH VS1 73 MPH VMCA 67 MPH VSSE 90 MPH VX 90 MPH VXSE 90 MPH VY 105 MPH VYSE 105 MPH VFE 125 MPH VLO – Retract 125 MPH VLO – Extend 150 MPH VLE 150 MPH VA 133-146 MPH VNO 190 MPH VNE 217 MPH Normal Checklist Rev 10/04/2021 PA-34 Seneca EMERGENCY CHECKLIST ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT Directional Control MAINTAIN Airspeed 105 MPH Mixtures RICH Propellers FORWARD Throttles FULL Landing Gear UP Flaps UP Fuel Selectors ON Fuel Pumps ON Inop Engine IDENTIFY Inop Engine Throttle VERIFY Inop Engine Propeller FEATHER Go to Engine Shutdown/Feather Checklist. ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF Throttles IDLE Brakes APPLY Stop or land safely on remaining runway. Immediately declare RTO to ATC. ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT Perform the following actions on the affected engine’s controls only. Fuel Selector OFF Throttle IDLE Mixture CUTOFF Propeller FEATHER If fire does not extinguish, proceed to Emergency Descent Checklist (except Mixtures) and land as soon as possible. If fire extinguishes, land as soon as practical. Go to Engine Shutdown/Feather Checklist as desired. ENGINE FIRE ON START Affected Engine Starter CRANK Mixtures CUTOFF Throttles FULL Fuel Pumps OFF Fuel Selectors OFF When fire is extinguished… Master Switches OFF Evacuate Aircraft immediately. EMERGENCY DESCENT Throttles IDLE Propellers FORWARD Mixtures RICH* Landing Gear DOWN Bank 30-45 DEG Airspeed 150 MPH ELECTRICAL FIRE Master Switches OFF All Electrical Switches OFF Heater/Defroster Vents CLOSE If fire extinguishes, land as soon as possible. If electrical power is necessary for safety of flight… Master Switches ON Circuit Breakers CHECK Turn on individual electrical components one at a time. If fire does not extinguish, land as soon as possible. Consider off-airport landing if necessary. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION Circuit Breakers CHECK Master Switches ON Voltmeter, Ammeters CHECK Nav Lights OFF Airspeed <100 MPH Landing Gear Lever DOWN Emergency Gear Extension PULL Landing Gear Lights CHECK If landing gear is not down and locked, use abrupt rudder or stabilator inputs to move landing gear into place.
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ENGINE ROUGHNESS Wastegate Levers OUT Fuel Pumps ON Fuel Selectors ON Mixtures ADJUST Magnetos CHECK Never turn off more than one magneto switch at a time. If roughness continues, land as soon as practical. ALTERNATOR FAILURE Inop Alternator Switch CYCLE If power is not restored… Electrical Load REDUCE Turn off all electrical components not necessary for the safety of flight. 12V Charging Port UNPLUG Circuit Breakers CHECK If no circuit breakers tripped… Inop Alternator Master CYCLE If power is not restored, land as soon as practical. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE Prepare for a loss of engine power or engine failure. Altitude MAINTAIN Throttles 18” MAP Mixture FULL RICH If oil pressure does not return to normal, land as soon as practical. CARBON MONOXIDE ALERT Cabin Heat OFF Defroster OFF Storm Windows OPEN If indication/alert continues, land as soon as practical. Emergency Checklist Rev 10/04/2021 PA-34 Seneca SINGLE-ENGINE OPERATING PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT Directional Control MAINTAIN Airspeed 105 MPH Mixtures RICH Propellers FORWARD Throttles FULL Landing Gear UP Flaps UP Fuel Selectors ON Fuel Pumps ON Inop Engine IDENTIFY Inop Engine Throttle VERIFY Inop Engine Propeller FEATHER Go to Engine Shutdown/Feather Checklist. ENGINE SHUTDOWN/FEATHER Directional Control MAINTAIN Maintain zero-side-slip flight attitude. Trim AS REQD Inop Engine Fuel Pump OFF Inop Engine Mixture CUTOFF Inop Engine Magnetos OFF Inop Engine Cowl Flap CLOSE Inop Engine Alternator OFF Electrical Load REDUCE Inop Engine Fuel Selector OFF FUEL CROSSFEED Inop Engine Fuel Pump OFF Good Engine Fuel Pump ON Good Engine Fuel Select XFEED Fuel Flow, Pressure MONITOR ----------------------------------------------- Good Engine Fuel Pump ON Good Engine Fuel Select ON Fuel Flow, Pressure MONITOR Good Engine Fuel Pump AS REQD ENGINE IN-FLIGHT RESTART Perform the following actions on the affected engine’s controls only. Fuel Selector ON Fuel Pump OFF Throttle ½” OPEN Propeller FORWARD Mixture RICH Magnetos ON Starter ENGAGE If engine starts, proceed to Engine Warm-Up Checklist. If engine does not start… Fuel Pump ON Wait 3-5 seconds Fuel Pump OFF Starter ENGAGE If engine starts, proceed to Engine Warm-Up Checklist. ENGINE WARM-UP Use this procedure after starting an engine in flight. Throttle 15” MAP Propeller 2000 RPM Cowl Flaps SET Alternator ON Fuel Pump ON Engine Instruments MONITOR Wait 2 minutes or until 250 CHT before adding additional power on the engine. SINGLE ENGINE APPROACH Inop Engine Cowl Flap CLOSED Good Engine Fuel Select ON Good Engine Fuel Pump ON Good Engine Mixture RICH Good Engine Propeller FORWARD Altimeters SET Approach Briefing COMPLETE Wastegate Levers OUT Aircraft Lights SET MTOW Single Engine Ceilings Service Ceiling 3650’ MSL Absolute Ceiling 5000’ MSL Single Engine Checklist Rev 10/04/2021