Piper PA-44 Seminole
Piper PA-44 Seminole · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist specifically designed for the Piper PA-44 Seminole. It provides a structured sequence of memory items and procedures that pilots should follow during various phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing. The checklist emphasizes critical airspeeds, power settings, and configurations necessary for safe operation of the aircraft. It serves as a quick reference for pilots to ensure that all necessary steps are completed in a timely manner, enhancing safety and efficiency during flight operations.
- Takeoff thrust levers set to MP < 36, RPM = 2575.
- Lift-off speed (VLOF) is 75 KIAS; VX = 82 KIAS, VY = 88 KIAS.
- Climb rate should be 500 feet per minute with gear up after 500 feet AGL.
- Cruise settings: MP = 27 inches, RPM = 2200 at 1000 feet AGL.
- Final approach speed should be below 111 KIAS with flaps set to 25/40 degrees.
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Originally published by salt.aero. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-44 Seminole.
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- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Takeoff Procedures
The takeoff checklist includes critical steps such as setting the thrust levers to maximum power (MP < 36, RPM = 2575), releasing brakes, and ensuring airspeed is rising. The lift-off speed (VLOF) is 75 KIAS, with a recommended VX of 82 KIAS and VY of 88 KIAS for optimal climb performance.
Climb Phase
During the climb phase, the checklist specifies a climb rate of 500 feet per minute and requires the gear to be retracted (gear knob – UP) after reaching a minimum of 500 feet AGL. The recommended manifold pressure is 31 inches and RPM should be set to 2400.
Cruise Check
Once level flight is achieved at 1000 feet AGL, the cruise checklist indicates setting manifold pressure to 27 inches and RPM to 2200. This ensures efficient engine performance during cruise.
Final Approach
On final approach, the checklist dictates that the aircraft should be below 111 KIAS and flaps should be set to 25 or 40 degrees. The landing checklist includes ensuring the gear is down and locked, confirming landing light is on, and maintaining an airspeed of 90 KIAS.
Safety Notes
Pilots are cautioned to call out each checklist element from memory during the takeoff, climb, and final phases. This practice ensures that all necessary actions are confirmed and executed correctly.
Safety notes
- Each subsequent checklist element should be called out from memory and confirmed.
Full document text
45O 45O Airfield Traffic Pa1ern Piper Pa-44 Seminole UPWIND LEG DOWNWIND LEG FINAL APPROACH TAKE-OFF RUN - No9ce 9me - Trust Levers smoothly toMP < 36, RPM= 2575 „TAKE-OFF POWER SET AND CHECKED” - Check OVER BOOST - Brakes released „BRAKES RELEASED” - Airspeed – check „SPEED RISING” „TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST” memory items LIFT OFF - VLOF = 75 KIAS „ROTATE” - Rising nose wheel - LiT off - VX = 82 KIAS - VY = 88 KIAS CLIMBING - Climbing 500 T/min „POZITIVE CLIMB – GEAR UP” - Gear knob – UP - Mp =31 - RPM = 2400 - V – 105-110 KIAS - Flaps – UP „AFTER TAKE-OFF CHECKLIST” minimum 500T AGL minimum 500T AGL 1000T AGL LEVEL FLIGHT - 1000 T AGL „1400 LEVEL OFF” - MP = 27 - RPM = 2200 „CRUISE CHECKLIST” AFTER II TURN - Level flight parellel to the runway with correc9on to the wind DOWIND POSITION „MODLIN TWR, SP-MIS DOWIND POSITION RWY … GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED” ON FINAL - V < 111 KIAS „SPEED CHECK, FLAPS 25/40°” - Flaps 25/40° - V – 80 – 90 KIAS „FINAL CHECKLIST” memory items 1. MIXTURES/PROPELLERS - FULL FWD 2. PROP SYNCH - MANUAL 3. FLAPS - SET FOR LANDING 4. GEAR - DOWN /3 GREEN 5. LANDING LIGHT - ON 6. FUEL PUMPS - ON 7. AIRSPEED - 90 KIAS „FINAL CHECKLIST COMPLETED” „SP-MIS FINAL RWY…” AFTER III TURN - Power reduce - V < 111 KIAS „SPEED CHECK, FLAPS 10°” - Flaps 10° GEAR DOWN - V< 140 KIAS - „SPEED CHECK – GEAR DOWN” - Gear knob – DOWN - Gear down check 1. Pump 2. Locks 3. Mirror 4. Tree greens CAUTION: Each subsequent checklist element: takeoff, climb, final should be called out of memory and the appropriate switches are at this point set or confirmed.