PA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal
PIPER PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Piper PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole, detailing preflight, engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and emergency procedures. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure all necessary steps are followed for safe operation.
- Includes detailed preflight and engine start procedures.
- Lists emergency procedures for engine failure and fire.
- Specifies V-speeds for various flight phases.
- Provides frequency information for communication.
- Emphasizes the importance of checking fuel selectors and gauges.
- Outlines procedures for securing the aircraft after landing.
- Includes checks for flight controls and general condition.
- Details specific RPM settings for engine operations.
Document
Source
Originally published by eastcoastaeroclub.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 2018
- File size ·
- 1.6 MB
- Publisher ·
- eastcoastaeroclub.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Taxi fuel (gal) ·
- 2.7
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 108
V-speeds
- VA_KIAS ·
- 135
- VS_KIAS ·
- 55
- VX_KIAS ·
- 82
- VY_KIAS ·
- 88
- VFE_KIAS ·
- 111
- VLE_KIAS ·
- 140
- VLO_UP_KIAS ·
- 109
- VLO_DOWN_KIAS ·
- 140
What is the PA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal?
The PA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal is a checklist for the PIPER PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole, dated 2018.
Where does the PA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal come from?
This copy of the PA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal was originally published by eastcoastaeroclub.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the PA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal published?
The PA44-180 Piper Seminole Normal — the PIPER PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole checklist on file — is dated 2018.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the PIPER PA-44-180T Turbo Seminole.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Preflight
Covers checks for fuel selectors, flight controls, and general condition of the aircraft.
Engine Start
Details the steps for starting the engines, including mixture settings and throttle positions.
Takeoff
Specifies the required airspeeds for takeoff and initial climb.
Emergency Procedures
Outlines steps for handling engine failure, fire, and other emergencies.
Landing
Describes the approach and landing procedures, including gear and flap settings.
Shutdown
Lists the steps for safely shutting down the aircraft after landing.
Safety notes
- Check all flight controls before takeoff.
- Ensure fuel selectors are ON before engine start.
- Monitor engine gauges during operation.
- Perform emergency procedures as outlined in the checklist.
- Always secure the aircraft after landing.
- Consult the POH for additional emergency procedures.
Full document text
EAST COAST AERO CLUB PA44-180 PIPER SEMINOLE NORMAL THANKS TO Scott Pace MARC NATHANSON 15 APR 18 NORMAL PA44-180 PIPER SEMINOLE NORMAL BED ATIS ........... …………124.6 GROUND ............ ….121.7 TOWER ........... …….118.5 BOS APP ............. …124.4 Signature ............... 130.8 ............ or 781-274-0010 OWD ATIS .......... ……….119.95 GROUND ............ ….121.8 TOWER ........... …….126.0 BOS APP ........... …..124.1 ASH ATIS ............. ………125.1 GROUND ............ ….121.8 TOWER ........... …….133.2 BOS APP ........... …..124.9 Practice area-ALL- .. 123.5 Emergency (guard) 121.5 Magnetos (4) ………….OFF Mixtures …………..CUTOFF Throttles ………….CLOSED Gear selector......... DOWN Hobbs & tach......... RECORD Docs (AROW) .......... CHECK Flight controls ...... RELEASE Gear selector............DOWN Parking brake AS REQUIRED Cowl flaps ................. OPEN Fuel selectors ............... ON Avionics master ........... OFF Electric switches .......... OFF Master switch ............... ON Gear lights ........... 3 GREEN Fuel gauges ............ CHECK Annunciator panel .......TEST Pitot heat... ON, CHECK, OFF Ext. lights .. ON, CHECK, OFF Master switch .............. OFF Altimeter . FIELD ELEVATION Magnetic compass .... CHECK Alternate static ...... NORMAL Pitot & static drains ...DRAIN Flight controls ......... CHECK Flaps.................... EXTEND Fire extinguisher ...... CHECK Windows................. CHECK Emergency exit........ CHECK Fuel sumps .............. DRAIN General condition..... CHECK Flap ....................... CHECK Aileron ................... CHECK Wingtip .................. CHECK Tie down/chock ..... REMOVE Scupper drain.......... CHECK Fuel tank vent ......... CHECK Fuel tank & cap ....... CHECK Cowling .................. CHECK Oil (max 6,min 5.5).. CHECK Propeller & spinner... CHECK Alternator belt ......... CHECK Engine air inlets ....... CHECK Cowl flap ................ CHECK Main gear ............... CHECK General condition..... CHECK Battery vents ........... CLEAR Heater air inlet ......... CLEAR Cowl……… NO DEFORMATION FROM HEATER Nose gear ............... CHECK Chock .................. REMOVE General condition..... CHECK Stall horns .............. CHECK Cowling .................. CHECK Oil (max 6, min 5.5). CHECK Propeller & spinner... CHECK Alternator belt ......... CHECK Engine air inlets ....... CHECK Cowl flap ................ CHECK Main gear ............... CHECK Scupper drain.......... CHECK Fuel tank vent ......... CHECK Fuel tank & cap ....... CHECK Tie down/chock ..... REMOVE Stall Warning Vanes.. CHECK Pitot Tube 3 Holes .... CHECK Wingtip .................. CHECK Aileron ................... CHECK Flap ....................... CHECK General condition..... CHECK Emergency exit ....... CHECK Antennas ................ CHECK Fresh air inlet .......... CHECK Stabilator ............... CHECK Trim tab ................. CHECK Rudder................... CHECK Antennas ................ CHECK Tie down .............. REMOVE General condition .....CHECK Antennas.................CHECK Baggage area......... SECURE Baggage Door..…….Unlocked & LATCHED Tail Lock ……….….IN COCKPIT Flaps .................. RETRACT Passenger brief .. COMPLETE Seats & seat belts ... SECURE Fuel selectors ................ ON Circuit breakers ........CHECK Carb heats................... OFF Strobes ........................ ON Heater ........................ OFF Propellers ............ MAX RPM Mixtures .................... RICH Brakes ............ SET & HOLD Master & Alt switches ..... ON Throttle... ¼” COLD, ½” HOT Fuel pump .................... ON Magnetos ..................... ON Prime ..... 3-5 SECS IF COLD Propeller area .......... CLEAR Starter................. ENGAGE Throttle.. 800 RPM (No Higher Than 1000) Oil pressure .............CHECK L Gyro Vac……..PRESSURE & BUTTON IN ENGINE Fuel pump ....... OFF Mixture ..................... LEAN REPEAT FOR RIGHT ENGINE Fuel selectors .......... X-FEED Avionics master ............. ON Lights ...... AS APPROPRIATE Autopilot .......... TEST & OFF Transponder (1200) ...... ALT Radios ........................ SET ATIS.......................CHECK Flight instruments ......... SET Navigation ................... SET Fuel selectors ...... ON Radio. CLNC, GROUND/CTAF Parking Brake ………RELEASE Brakes ....................CHECK Flight instruments .....CHECK Brakes ............ SET & HOLD Mixtures (<5000’) ...... RICH Throttles ............ 1500 RPM Props (<500 drop) ............... FEATHER CHECK Throttles ............ 2000 RPM Mags (175/50) ......... CHECK Props (<300 drop) .... CHECK Vacuums (4.8-5.2”) .. CHECK Engine gauges ......... CHECK Ammeters ......... CHARGING Annunciator panel....... TEST Carb heat ................ CHECK Throttles (min 500)...... IDLE Throttles ............ 1000 RPM Flight controls .......... CHECK Fuel selectors................ ON Fuel pumps .................. ON Propellers ............ MAX RPM Cowl flaps .................OPEN Pitot heat ............. AS REQD Flight instruments..... CHECK Trims ..................... CHECK Flaps ...... 0°-10°, SHORT 0° Seats & seat belts... SECURE Door & window....... SECURE Lights .......................... ON Takeoff briefing ... COMPLETE Radio ............ TOWER/CTAF Mixtures (<5000’) ...... RICH Throttles ................... FULL Power (2700)........... CHECK Engine gauges ......... CHECK Airspeed ................. CHECK Rotate (norm/short)... 75/70 Initial Climb….88 (Blue Line) Flaps ...................RETRACT Gear............................ UP Power/Props ......... AS REQD Airspeed ... 105/500’/minute Cowl flaps ............ AS REQD Fuel pumps ................. OFF Power/Props ......... AS REQD Mixtures....... LEAN AS REQD Cowl flaps ............ AS REQD FREQUENCIES COCKPIT SAFETY CHECK PREFLIGHT RIGHT WING NOSE LEFT WING LEFT FUSELAGE EMPENNAGE RIGHT FUSELAGE BEFORE ENGINE START ENGINE START - L & R BEFORE TAXI TAXI ENGINE RUNUP BEFORE TAKEOFF TAKEOFF CLIMB CRUISE
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NORMAL PA44-180 PIPER SEMINOLE NORMAL NORMAL PA44-180 PIPER SEMINOLE NORMAL Power/Props .. AS REQUIRED Mixture RICH/AS REQUIRED Cowl flaps ..... AS REQUIRED Carb heat………AS REQUIRED Seats & seat belts ............. ........... UPRIGHT & SECURE Downwind ................... 100 Fuel selectors ............... ON Fuel pumps .................. ON Gear (<140) ............DOWN Mixtures (<5000’) .......RICH Propellers ............ MAX RPM Carb heats ........... AS REQD Flaps (<111) ........ AS REQD Landing (0°) ............ 80-90 Landing (40°) ........... 75-85 Radio .......... GROUND/CTAF RPM……………………………..1000 Flaps................... RETRACT Carb heats .................. OFF Cowl flaps ................. OPEN Fuel pumps ................. OFF Mixtures ................... LEAN Heater...... FAN 2 MINS, OFF Pitot Heat ……………………..OFF Call for fuel .......... AS REQD Avionics master ........... OFF Electrical switches ........ OFF Throttles.................... IDLE L Mixture ............... CUTOFF Gyro.. . Ck L BUTTON OUT R-IN REPEAT FOR RIGHT ENGINE Magnetos.................... OFF Master & Alt switches.... OFF Cowl flaps ............. CLOSED Hobbs & tach......... RECORD Flight controls ....... SECURE Tie downs ............. SECURE Cover .......................... ON EMERGENCIES NOTE: NOT ALL EPs are here: Check POH for additional procedures Mixture ................. CUTOFF Throttle .............FULL OPEN Starter ............................ ........ CONTINUE CRANKING Fuel pumps ................. OFF Fuel selectors .............. OFF Throttles ...............CLOSED If airborne ................ LAND Brakes ................ AS REQD If insufficient runway: Mixtures ..................... OFF Fuel ........................... OFF Mags ......................... OFF Masters ...................... OFF Mixtures ............. FORWARD Props ................. FORWARD Throttles ............ FORWARD Flaps ........................... UP Gear .................. CHECK UP Airspeed ....................... 88 In-op eng………….IDENTIFY & VERIFY In-op eng throttle ..... CLOSE In-op eng prop ..... FEATHER Bank to good engine.....2-3° Rudder.............. HALF BALL GO TO ENG FAIL SECURE CK LIST On the IN-OP engine: Throttle ................... CLOSE Prop ................... FEATHER Mixture ................. CUTOFF Cowl flap ................. CLOSE Alternator ................... OFF Mags ......................... OFF Fuel pump .................. OFF Fuel selector ............... OFF Electrical load ........ REDUCE x-feed…………………… AS REQD Airspeed ..................... >88 Mixtures ............. FORWARD Props ................. FORWARD Throttles ............ FORWARD Flaps, Gear ........ CHECK UP In-op eng .. TROUBLESHOOT In-op engine .......... SECURE Airspeed ....................... 90 When Landing Assured: Gear ....................... DOWN Flaps .......................... 25° On the Affected Engine: Fuel selector ................ OFF Throttle................. CLOSED Propeller ..............FEATHER Mixture ................. CUTOFF Cowl flap .................. OPEN Affected engine ...... SECURE Airspeed .......................... . INCREASE TO EXTINGUISH Land ..................... A.S.A.P. Master & Alt switches .... OFF Electrical switches......... OFF Vents.................... CLOSED Cabin heater ................ OFF Fire extinguisher... AS REQD POH ................... CONSULT Land ... SOON AS PRACTICAL In-op eng . IDENTIFY & VERIFY In-op eng carb heat ....... ON Fuel Selectors …………………ON In-op eng .......... AIR START Fuel selector ..... ON/X-FEED Mags ........................... ON Fuel pump .................... ON Mixture ..................... RICH Throttle................OPEN ¼” Propeller ............. MAX RPM Starter..... ENGAGE IF REQD Throttle.. REDUCE TO WARM Alternator switch ........... ON Carb heat ..................... ON If still rough after 1 minute: Carb heat .................... OFF Mixture .... ADJUST SMOOTH Fuel pump .................... ON Engine gauges .........CHECK Mags ......................CHECK Mixture (if one mag) ... RICH Land ... SOON AS PRACTICAL Master & Alt switches ..... ON Circuit breakers ........CHECK Nav light switch............ OFF Gear bulbs...............CHECK Airspeed .................. <100 Gear selector ........... DOWN Emergency gear knob ......... ............ PULL & LEAVE OUT Va (3800/2700) .....135/112 Vfe............................. 111 Vlo (up,down) ........ 109,140 Vle ............................. 140 Vy, Vyse (gear up,0°) .....88 Vy (gear down,0°) .........78 Vx (gear down,0°) .........82 Vsse .............................82 Vmc .............................56 Vs0 ..............................55 Vs1 ..............................57 Usable fuel ................ 108g Taxi fuel .................... 2.7g Heater (left tank) ... 0.5 GPH Climb fuel full pwr ... 36 GPH Crosswind .............. 17 KTS Maneuvers .... 2400/17”/110 Cruise 75% leaned: .................2400, 23.4 GPH 3000’ ................ 24.4”, 155 6000’ .................... FT, 160 Cruise 65% leaned: .................2400, 20.4 GPH 3000’ ................ 22.0”, 147 6000’ ................ 21.3”, 151 Simulated Zero Thrust ........ ............82 KIAS, 1850 RPM ............88 KIAS, 2180 RPM .......... 100 KIAS, 2510 RPM .......... 110 KIAS, 2690 RPM BED ATIS........... …………124.6 GROUND ............. ….121.7 TOWER ............ …….118.5 BOS APP .............. …124.4 Signature .............. 130.8 ............... or 781-274-0010 OWD ATIS........... ……….119.95 GROUND ............. ….121.8 TOWER ............ …….126.0 BOS APP ............ …..124.1 ASH ATIS.............. ………125.1 GROUND ............. ….121.8 TOWER ............ …….133.2 BOS APP ............ …..124.9 DESCENT APPROACH & LANDING AFTER LANDING SHUTDOWN ENGINE FIRE - START ENGINE FAIL - TAKEOFF ENGINE FAIL - CLIMB ENGINE FAIL SECURE ENGINE FAIL IN FLIGHT ONE ENGINE LANDING ENGINE FIRE - FLIGHT ELECTRICAL FIRE ENGINE TROUBLESHOOT ENGINE AIR START ENGINE ROUGHNESS MANUAL GEAR EXT SPEEDS KIAS SPECS FREQUENCIES