Normal Checklist – Piper Seminole PA-44-180

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This document contains the Normal and Emergency Checklists for the Piper PA-44 Seminole, specifically the PA-44-180 model. It is intended for pilots operating this aircraft, providing essential procedures to ensure safe flight operations. The checklists are designed to be concise and easy to follow, covering critical phases of flight from preflight to emergency situations. Pilots should familiarize themselves with these checklists to enhance safety and efficiency during flight operations.

Follow the Normal Checklist before every flight to ensure all systems are operational.
Refer to the Emergency Checklist immediately in case of an emergency situation.
The Normal Checklist includes preflight checks, engine start, and takeoff preparations.
The Emergency Checklist covers critical failures such as engine failure and electrical issues.
Familiarity with these checklists enhances flight safety and operational efficiency.

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Normal Checklist

The Normal Checklist outlines the standard procedures that pilots should follow before and during flight. It includes preflight checks, engine start procedures, and takeoff preparations, ensuring that all systems are operational and that the aircraft is ready for safe flight.

Emergency Checklist

The Emergency Checklist provides procedures for various emergency situations that may arise during flight. This section is crucial for pilots to quickly reference actions to take in case of engine failure, electrical issues, or other critical failures, ensuring a prompt and effective response.

Safety notes

Always complete the Normal Checklist before flight.
In emergencies, refer to the Emergency Checklist without delay.

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Normal Checklist – Piper Seminole PA-44-180 INITIAL Weather & Den. Alt. Weight & Balance Performance Req. Flight Plan - File Papers A.R.O.W Mags - Off Mixtures Full Lean Pitot/Static Drain Gear Lever - Down Master - On Gear Lights-3 Green Flaps Extend - Test Pitot Heat Stall Vanes Test Lights Int. Ext. Fuel Gauges - True Master - Off START - RUN-UP Seat Track/Back-Lock Brakes - Set Avionics - Off Autopilot - Off Prop Sync - Off Carb Heat Off Cowl Flaps - Open Fuel Selector - On Beacon - On Brakes Set Elec. Trim/Autopilot Trim-Takeoff Flight Controls Instruments - - 1st Engine Start Mixture-Rich Prop High RPM Throttle - 1/4" Prop- Clear ALT - On Master On Fuel Pump-On EXTERIOR SUMMARY Mags - On After Geographical Check Fuel Quantity Fuel Quality Prime- - As Req Starter - Engage Oil Pressure Lights As Req. Caps/Drains/Vents #2 Engine - Start Engines/Oil/Belt Fuel Overflow Line Props/Air Intakes Exhaust Systems Cowl Flaps Surfaces & Controls Pitot & Static Ports Gear/Tires/Brakes Antennas Baggage Doors Ties/Chocks Final Walk Around INTERIOR Passenger Brief Hobbs/Tach Time Emergcy Exit - Secure Circuit Breakers Oxygen ELT Armed Mixture As Req. - PRE-TAXI / TAXI TAKEOFF Full Throttle 2700 RPM (Max) Manifold Pressure Oil Pressure Rotate * 75 (86) Mixture- - Best Power Vy - 88 (101) 1500 RPM Feather Test Gear - Up Flaps - Up 2000 RPM Props-Cycle/Gov. Mags (L&R) - Test Carb Heat-Test/Off Vacuum Amps/Volts ALTS Oil Pressure Oil Temperature Annunciator Lights Idle - Check Closed Friction Lock PRE-TAKEOFF Flaps -0°-25° Seat Belts/Harness Props - High RPM CLIMB 105> (121) Throttles 25" MP Props 2500 RPM Mixture - As Req. Fuel Pumps-As Req. Cowl Flaps - As Req Instruments Taxi/Land Light-Off Flight Plan - Open DESCENT - Power-As Req. Mixture Richen Fuel - On Carb Heat - As Req. Cowl Flaps - Close ATIS/AWOS Altimeter - Set Defroster Instruments H.I.To Compass PRE-LANDING Landing Light - On Autopilot - Off Prop Sync - Off Gas....On/Pumps-On Undercarriage....Down Mixture.... Best Power Props........ High RPM Flaps...As Req. Seatbelts...& Harness CRUISE LANDING Throttles Gear Props Mixture Mixture - Best Power Fuel Pumps - On H.I. To Compass Doors / Windows Pitot Heat-As Req. Transp-Alt+Sqwk Instruments Landing Light - On Flaps - Up Heat/Vent/Defrost Avionics - On/Set Transpond - STBY ATIS / AWOS Altimeter - Set Radio Test Taxi Light As Req Brakes-Release/Test Strobes-On XFeed-Test/Fuel-On Time - Note Attitude Indic.-Test Brakes - Release Turn Coord. - Test H.I./Compass-Test Abort Plan- Ready! Vr Rotation Speed - 75 (86) Vso Stall with flaps - 55 (63) Vx Best Angle Climb - 82 (94) Vs Stall w/o flaps - 57 (66) Vxse Best Angle 1 Eng-82 (94) Vmca Min. Ctrl. 1 Eng.- 56 (64) Vy Best Rate Climb 88 (101) Vsse 1 Eng. Intentional- 82 (94) Vyse Best Rate 1 Eng.- 88 (101) FLAPS° KNOTS (MPH) DEPARTURE Rotation* Best Angle Climb Best Rate Climb 75 (86) 82 (94) 88 (101) 136 (156) CRUISE (TAS-5,000') Economy Normal Maximum ARRIVAL Approach Short Final * 147 (169) 158 (182) 000 000 100 (115) 10-25 80 (92) 40 Cowl Flaps Fuel Pumps - Off H.I. To Compass Oxygen Fuel - Proper Tanks Down Flaps-40° Or As Req. Speed 80 (92) * AFTER LANDING Flaps - Up Carb Heat-Off Cowl Flaps - Open Fuel Pump - Off Strobes - Off Landing Light - Off Taxi Light-As Req. Pitot Heat Off Mixture As Req. Trim-Takeoff Transpond - STBY - - SECURING ELT Avionics - Off Verify Silent Mixture - Full Lean Mags - Off Master/ALTS - Off Lights - Off Cowl Flaps-Closed Hobbs / Tach Time Secure Yoke Chocks Tie Downs Pitot Cover Baggage Doors Cabin Doors Close Flight Plan * Adjust Speed As Needed For Conditions GO AROUND Power - Full Carb Heat - Off Positive Rate Climb Flaps -- Approach Gear - Up Flaps - Retract Cowl Flaps Open Va Max Abrupt (2700 lbs) - 114 (131) Vfe Full Flaps - 111 (128) Va ⚫ Max Abrupt (Full Gross)-135 (155) Vlo Max Gear Operate - 140 (161) Vno Max Structural Cruise - 169 (194) Vle Max Gear Extended- 140 (161) Vne Never Exceed - 202 (232) Vir Max Gear Retract- 109 (125) X Wind Max Demo'd - 17 (20) - NOTES Start Procedure Refers To Normal Start/Cold Engine Short Field: 0° Rotate 70 (81), Initial Climb 80 (92) Short Field: 25° (Reduced Safety Margins) 20.3" Hg 2200 RPM - 18.6 GPH 55% 22.0" Hg-2300 RPM - 20.5 GPH - 65% 23.8" Hg-2400 RPM - 22.4 GPH - 75% 17" MP (Initially) Props High RPM Emergency Checklist – Piper Seminole PA-44-180 POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF THROTTLES - CLOSE BOTH IMMEDIATELY BRAKES - AS REQUIRED / STOP STRAIGHT AHEAD * IF INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINS FOR STOPPING * FUEL SELECTORS - OFF * MASTER & MAGS - OFF - ONE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF >75 KIAS (Also One Engine Go-Around-Avoid If Possible) MIXTURE/PROPS/THROTTLES FORWARD (Ball To Good Engine) GEAR FLAPS - UP DIRECTIONAL CONTROL - MAINTAIN ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT FUEL SELECTOR - OFF TO AFFECTED ENGINE CLOSE THROTTLE / FEATHER PROP MIXTURE - FULL LEAN / IDLE CUTOFF COWL FLAP - OPEN / HEATER/DEFROSTER - OFF INCREASE AIRSPEED TO EXTINGUISH - LAND ASAP ENGINE FIRE DURING START MIXTURE IDLE CUTOFF / CRANK ENGINE w/THROTTLE OPEN FUEL SELECTOR / FUEL PUMPS / MASTER - OFF SHUTDOWN OTHER ENGINE / EVACUATE / FIRE EXTINGUISHER ICING IDENTIFY (Idle Foot/Idle Engine) VERIFY - CLOSE THROTTLE (Inop. Engine) PROP FEATHER (Inop. Engine) ACCELERATE TO 88 KIAS (101 MPH) (Above 950 RPM) (2° 3° Bank & 1/2 Ball) to Good Engine ONE ENGINE IN FLIGHT CONTROL AIRPLANE - MAINTAIN SAFE AIRSPEED >88 KIAS (101 mph) INOPERATIVE ENGINE - IDENTIFY OPERATIVE ENGINE - ADJUST THROTTLE - AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL TROUBLE-SHOOT (Carb Heat-On/Fuel-On/Crossfeed, Fuel Pump-On, Mixture, Prop, Throttle, Master / Alt., Mags) IF NO RESTART-SECURE DEAD ENGINE (Above 950 RPM) (Retard Throttle, Feather Prop, Mixture-Idle Cutoff, Fuel Pump Off, Fuel Off, Mag/Alt Off, Close Cowl Flap) COWL FLAP (OPERATIVE ENGINE) - AS REQUIRED FUEL PUMP (OPERATIVE ENGINE) - AS REQUIRED (Consider Xfeed) ONE ENGINE LANDING SECURE INOP. ENGINE - MAINTAIN SAFE AIRSPEED LOWER GEAR WHEN FIELD ASSURED FLAPS - 25°

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FINAL APPROACH - 91 KIAS (105 MPH) FULL FLAPS - WHEN COMMITTED TO LAND BOTH ENGINES OUT/LANDING MAINTAIN SAFE AIRSPEED (Best Glide Not Given By Manufacturer) PROPS FEATHER MIXTURE - FULL LEAN / IDLE CUTOFF FUEL SELECTORS - OFF SQUAWK 7700 DECLARE EMERGENCY (TWR, APP, Unicom, 121.5) SEATBELTS / HARNESS FLAPS AS NEEDED GEAR DOWN (Full Flaps When Field Assured) (Up If Very Rough or Soft Terrain) MASTER & MAGS - OFF UNLATCH DOOR & PROTECT BODY ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES + MASTER / ALT - OFF CABIN HEAT & AIR - OFF IF FIRE OUT TRY MASTER ON ONLY (Mags On) (Vents - Closed) (Vents - Open) THEN ONE ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL DEVICE AT A TIME PITOT HEAT - ON ALTERNATE INDUCTION AIR / STATIC SOURCE - AS NEEDED CABIN HEAT & DEFROST - MAXIMUM STRONGLY CONSIDER 180° TURN ATTAIN HIGHER OR LOWER ALTITUDE INCREASE ENGINE & PROP SPEED FULL FLAPS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LANDING LAND FASTER AS NEEDED MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION REDUCE AIRSPEED BELOW 100 KIAS (115 MPH) LOWER LANDING GEAR LEVER PULL EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION KNOB IF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OK - VERIFY GEAR LIGHTS LEAVE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION KNOB OUT OTHER SINGLE ALTERNATOR FAILURE: Reduce Electrical Load, Inop Alt. Switch Off, Check C.B. Reset If Req., Alt. Switch On, If Remains Inop Turn Off, Elec. Load Not To Exceed 60 Amps. DUAL ALTERNATOR FAILURE: Reduce Load To Min., Both Alt. Switches Off, Check C.B.'s Reset If Req., (1 At A Time) Turn Alt. Switches On, If One Restored Turn Faulty Off, Reduce <60 Amps. If Neither Restored Turn Switches Off, Maintain Minimum Electrical Load and Land A.S.A.P. (BATTERY ONLY) RADIO OUT: Check Circuit Breakers & VOLUME Recycle Alternator Switch If IFR & Still Out, Set Transponder At 7600. (Suggested For VFR If In B, C, D Airspace.) TOWER SIGNALS Steady Green Flashing Green Steady Red Flashing Red Flashing White Alternating Red & Green * ON GROUND Cleared For Takeoff Cleared To Taxi Stop Taxi Clear of Landing Area Return To Starting Point Use Extreme Caution IN FLIGHT Cleared To Land Return For Landing Yield & Continue Circling Airport Unsafe - Do Not Land N/A Use Extreme Caution Every Plane Has A Different Empty Weight And Useful Load Piper Seminole PA-44-180, (Lycoming:0-360/LO-360) *Empty Weight: *Max. Useful Load: Max. Bag Area: Max. T.O. Weight Fuel Type: Usable Fuel: Oil Capacity: Oil Capacity: Electrical: Tire Pressure: LBS (Specific Plane Weight) LBS (Including Fuel @ 6 lbs/gal) 200 LBS (Included in Useful Load) 3800 LBS 100 LL (Blue)/100 (Green) 108 Gallons 6 Qts Per/Eng (Min 2) [Lyc. O-360 E Series] 8 Qts Per/Eng (Min 2) [Lyc. O-360 A Series] 12-14 VOLT/60 AMP Nose 50 psi / Mains - 55 psi - RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER(S) ONLY IF CRITICAL

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