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Piper PA-44 Seminole · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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This document is a Pilot's Checklist for the Piper PA-44 Seminole, specifically the PA-44-180 model. It serves as a quick reference for pilots to ensure all necessary preflight, takeoff, landing, and emergency procedures are followed. The checklist includes critical speeds, performance data, and operational procedures to enhance safety and efficiency during flight operations. It is designed for use by pilots to streamline their preflight and in-flight checks, ensuring compliance with operational standards and safety protocols.

  • Normal rotation speed (Vr): 75 KIAS
  • Best rate of climb (Vy): 88 KIAS
  • Maximum demonstrated crosswind: 17 KTS
  • Intentional one-engine inoperative speed (VSSE): 82 KTS
  • Minimum control speed with critical engine inoperative (Vmc): 56 KTS

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Pilot's Operating Handbook
Year
2025
Pages
13
File size
465 KB
Publisher
www.mga.edu

Specifications & performance

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Performance

Max crosswind (kt)
17

V-speeds

VR
75
VX
82
VY
88
Documentation completeness
5/7

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Critical Speeds

The checklist outlines essential flight speeds for the Piper PA-44 Seminole, including gear operation speeds (Up: 109 KIAS, Down: <140 KIAS), takeoff rotation speeds (Normal: 75 KIAS, Short Field: 70 KIAS), and climb speeds (Best Rate: 88 KIAS, Best Angle: 82 KIAS). It also specifies maximum demonstrated crosswind of 17 knots and intentional one-engine inoperative speeds.

Preflight Inspection

The preflight inspection section details checks for the aircraft's condition, including weather suitability, weight and center of gravity limits, navigation planning, and baggage stowage. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring fuel quantity is adequate and that all external surfaces are clear of ice, frost, or snow.

Engine Start Procedures

The engine start section provides detailed steps for starting the engines, including checks for battery voltage, fuel pump operation, and throttle settings. It specifies different procedures for cold and hot engine starts, including adjustments to the mixture and throttle positions.

Takeoff Procedures

The takeoff section outlines normal and short field takeoff procedures, including required speeds and configurations. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper climb speeds and the actions to take in the event of an engine failure during takeoff.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures are detailed for various scenarios, including engine failure during takeoff and climb. The checklist provides specific actions to maintain control of the aircraft and safely land in the event of an engine failure, including identifying the inoperative engine and adjusting throttle and propeller controls accordingly.

Safety notes

  • Ensure all preflight checks are completed before engine start.
  • Monitor engine temperatures and pressures during start and run-up procedures.
  • Follow emergency procedures promptly in the event of an engine failure.

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SEMINOLE PA-44-180 PILOT’S CHECKLIST 2025 09012025.final.npc / page 1 SEMINOLE PA-44-180 ( These figures are for standard airplanes flown at gross weight under standard conditions at sea level.) GEAR Up………..........................................................109 KIAS Down………………………………………..…………..…<140 KIAS TAKE OFF Normal Rotation(Vr)........................................75 KIAS Normal Climb Out(Vy).....................................88 KIAS Short Field Rotation........................................70 KIAS Short Field Takeoff, Flaps 0, Speed at 50'.......82 KIAS CRUISE CLIMB Best Angle of Climb(Vx)...................................82 KIAS Best Rate of Climb (Vy)....................................88 KIAS En Route Climb..............................................105 KIAS BALKED LANDING, GO AROUND Maximum Power, Flaps 25°.............................88 KIAS MANEUVERING SPEED 3800 LBS........................................................135 KIAS 2700 LBS........................................................112 KIAS MAXIMUM DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND 17 KTS INTENTIONAL ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE SPEED 88 KTS (VSSE 82KTS) BEST RATE OF CLIMB WITH ONE ENGINE INOP VYSE………………………………….…………88 KTS (Blue Line) BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB WITH ONE ENGINE INOP VXSE………………………………………………………………82 KTS MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED WITH CRITICAL ENGINE INOP Vmc………………………………………………….…….……..56 KTS PREPARATION Weather.......................................................SUITABLE Weight and C.G...................................WITHIN LIMITS Navigation....................................................PLANNED Charts and Nav Equipment……………………..ON BOARD Performance………………………...COMPUTED AND SAFE Baggage……………….………….WEIGHED, STOWED, TIED RIGHT WING Fuel Sump Drains..........................................................DRAIN Surface Condition......................CLEAR OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Flap and Hinges............................................................CHECK Aileron, Hinges and Freedom of Movement................CHECK Static Wicks..................................................................CHECK Wing Tip and Lights......................................................CHECK Scupper Drain................................................................CLEAR Fuel Tank Vent..............................................................CLEAR Wing Tie Down and/or..............................................REMOVE Fuel Quantity...........................................CHECK with dipstick Nacelle Fuel Filler Cap and Door..................CHECK & SECURE Engine Oil..........................................CHECK (6 TO 8 QUARTS) Engine Oil Inspection Door.........................................SECURE Propeller and Spinner...................................................CHECK Engine Cooling Air Inlets...............................................CLEAR Cowl Flap Area..............................................................CHECK Main Gear Strut ..........................PROPER INFLATION (2.6 in) Main Wheel Tire...........................................................CHECK Brake, Block and Disc....................................................CHECK PREFLIGHT INTERIOR Control Wheel...........................RELEASE RESTRAINTS Static System.....................................................DRAIN Alternate Static Source...................................CLOSED Magneto Switches.................................................OFF Parking Brake.........................................................SET Fuel Pump Switches..............................................OFF Gear Selector....................................................DOWN Throttles...............................................................IDLE Mixtures................................................IDLE CUT-OFF Cowl Flaps..........................................................OPEN Flight Controls.............................FREE AND CORRECT Stabilator & Rudder Trim.............................NEUTRAL Fuel Selectors.........................................................ON Radio Master Switch.............................................OFF Electrical Switches (Fans, Pitot Heat, ect).............OFF Battery Master Switch............................................ON Fuel Gauges.....................................CHECK QUANTITY Annunciator Panel...............................PRESS TO TEST Landing Gear Lights.......................................3 GREEN Battery Master Switch..........................................OFF Emergency Exit.................................................CHECK Flaps...............................................................EXTEND Windows...............................................CHECK CLEAN Baggage......................STOWED/ PROPERLY SECURED PREFLIGHT EXTERIOR NOSE SECTION General Condition........................................................CHECK Windshield....................................................................CLEAN Heater Intake and Exhaust............................................CLEAR Battery Vents................................................................CLEAR Landing Lights...............................................................CHECK Nose Gear Strut...........................PROPER INFLATION (2.7 in) Nose Wheel Tire...........................................................CHECK 09012025.final.npc / page 2 LEFT WING Surface Condition……………………..CLEAR OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Main Gear Strut....... PROPER INFLATION (2.5 in) Main Wheel Tire.......................................CHECK Brake, Block and Disc................................CHECK Cowl Flap Area..........................................CHECK Fuel Quantity.......CHECK VISUALLY with dipstick Nacelle Fuel Filler Cap and Door...............CHECK & SECURE Engine Oil......................CHECK (6 TO 8 QUARTS) Engine Oil Inspection Door.....................SECURE Propeller and Spinner...............................CHECK

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Engine Cooling Air Inlets............................CLEAR Scupper Drain............................................CLEAR Fuel Tank Vent...........................................CLEAR Wing Tie Down and/or Chocks..............REMOVE Stall Warning Vanes..................................CHECK Pitot/Static Head.......................................CLEAR Wing Tip and Lights...................................CHECK Aileron, Hinges and Freedom of Movement................................................CHECK Flap and Hinges.........................................CHECK Static Wicks...............................................CHECK FUSELAGE (LEFT SIDE) General Condition.....................................CHECK Emergency Exit..........................................CHECK Antennas...................................................CHECK Fresh Air Inlet............................................CLEAR MISCELLANEOUS Flaps.........................................................................RETRACT Battery Master Switch......................................................ON Interior lighting……………………………………………….ON & CHECK Pilot Heat Switch………………………………………………..…………ON Exterior Lighting Switches…………………………….…ON & CHECK Pilot/Static Head…………………………………..…..CHECK – WARM All Lighting Switches…………………………………………..…………OFF Pilot Heat Switch…………………………………………….……………OFF Battery Master Switch.....................................................OFF Passengers………………………………………………………………BOARD EMPENNAGE Surface Condition……………………….CLEAR OF ICE, FROST, SNOW Stabilator, Trim Tab & Freedom of Movement................................................CHECK Rudder, Trim Tab.......................................CHECK Static Wicks...............................................CHECK Tail Tie Down.........................................REMOVE FUSELAGE (RIGHT SIDE) General Condition.....................................CHECK Baggage Door.....................SECURE AND LOCKED Cabin Door.................................................CHECK Final Walk Around..............................COMPLETE & VERIFY PITOT/STATIC AND ENGINE AIR INLET COVERS ARE REMOVED BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Preflight Inspection............................................COMPLETED Passenger Briefing (SAFETY)...............................COMPLETED Seats.....................................................ADJUSTED & LOCKED Seatbelts/Harness.......................................FASTEN / ADJUST Parking Brake....................................................................SET Gear Selector...............................................................DOWN Throttles..........................................................................IDLE Propeller Controls.........................................FULL FORWARD Mixtures............................................................IDLE CUT-OFF Friction Handle....................................................AS DESIRED Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air..........................................OFF Cowl Flaps.....................................................................OPEN Trim..................................................................................SET Fuel Selectors...................................................................ON Radio Master Switch........................................................OFF Electrical Switches (Fans, Pitot Heat, etc.).......................OFF Heater Switch...................................................................OFF Circuit Breakers.......................................................CHECK/IN ENGINE START – GENERAL NOTE: When starting at temperatures of 20F and below, operate first engine with alternator ON (at max charging rate not to exceed 1500 RPM) for 5 minutes minimum before initiating start on second engine. 09012025.final.npc / page 3 STARTING ENGINE Emergency Battery (if equipped) .....................ON E-Volts................................................at least 23.3 Battery Master Switch......................................ON Strobe Lights (Fin Strobes if equipped) ……......ON Gear Lights...............................................3 GREEN Alternator*........................................................ON Propeller Control*........................FULL FORWARD Electric Fuel Pump*.......................................... ON Magneto Switches*...........................................ON CARBURETED: Throttle*.............................................. 1/4" OPEN Mixture*.........................................……..FULL RICH Primer*.............................................AS REQUIRED Propeller Area*......CLEAR (BEFORE STARTER ENGAGE) Starter*..................................................…ENGAGE Throttle*.……………………….…ADJUST TO 1000 RPM Oil Pressure*….…………………………………….…..CHECK Electric Fuel Pump*.………….……….OFF AND CHECK Ammeter*................................................... CHECK FUEL INJECTED: COLD ENGINE Throttle*.............................................. 1/4" OPEN Mixture*.…………..….…....RICH, THEN IDLE CUTOFF Propeller Area*......CLEAR (BEFORE STARTER ENGAGE) Starter*..............................................…….ENGAGE Mixture*.………..……………………..….….…….ADVANCE Throttle*.……………………….…ADJUST TO 1000 RPM Oil Pressure*……………………………………….…..CHECK Electric Fuel Pump*.………….……….OFF AND CHECK Ammeter*................................................... CHECK FUEL INJECTED: HOT ENGINE Throttle*............................…………….…. 1/2" OPEN Mixture*...........................................IDLE CUT-OFF Propeller Area*......CLEAR (BEFORE STARTER ENGAGE) Starter............................................………..ENGAGE Mixture*.………..……………….………..………..ADVANCE IF ENGINE DOES NOT START*……..…………...PRIME Throttle*.……………………….…ADJUST TO 1000 RPM Oil Pressure*….…………………………………….…..CHECK Electric Fuel Pump*.………….……….OFF AND CHECK Ammeter*................................................... CHECK REPEAT ABOVE PROCEDURE(*) FOR SECOND ENGINE STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED Battery Master Switch.............................................................ON Mixture...................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF Propeller Control................................................FULL FORWARD Throttle.......................................................................OPEN FULL Electric Fuel Pump..................................................................OFF Strobe Lights (Fin Strobes if equipped)…................................ON Propeller Area....................................................................CLEAR Magneto Switches...................................................................ON Starter.............................................................................ENGAGE Mixture.........................................................................ADVANCE Throttle.................................................... ADJUST TO 1000 RPM Oil Pressure........................................................................CHECK Ammeter........................................................................... CHECK AFTER START Avionics Master Switch..................................................ON Strobe Lights..................................................................FIN NAV LIGHTS…………….…………………………..…………ON (night) Mixtures....................................FULL RICH BELOW 5000FT Radios............................................................SET AND TEST Flight Instruments.............................................CHECK/SET a. Set fuel level on MFD b. Check engine gauges on engine page on MFD c. annunciator press to test d. verify database is up to date e. set altitude and heading Transponder………………………………………….……..……GROUND Fuel Selectors…………….…………..……. MOVE TO CROSSFEED Dispatch…………………………..…….……………….……. RAMP OUT ENGINE START WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE/ ENGINE START - COLD WEATHER (BELOW 10F) Refer to POH ENGINE FIRE DURING START ENGINE NOT STARTED: Mixture...................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle.......................................................................FULL OPEN Starter...........................................CONTINUE TO CRANK ENGINE If engine has already started and is running, continue operating starter to try pulling the fire into the engine. IF FIRE CONTINUES: Fuel Selectors.........................................................................OFF Electric Fuel Pumps.................................................................OFF Mixtures..................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF Throttles......................................................................FULL OPEN External Fire Extinguisher.......................................................USE Airplane.......................................................................EVACUATE NOTE: If fire continues, shut down both engines and evacuate. If fire is on the ground, it may be possible to taxi away. TAXIING Taxi Area........................................................................CLEAR Parking brake……………………..…………………………...….….RELEASE Throttles..........................................................APPLY SLOWLY Brakes...........................................................................CHECK Steering.........................................................................CHECK Instruments...................................................................CHECK 09012025.final.npc / page 4 RUN UP Brakes/Parking Brake..........................HOLD AND SET Fuel Selectors.........................................................ON Mixtures..............................................................RICH Propeller Controls..............................FULL FORWARD Engine Instruments..........................................CHECK Throttles.....................................................1500 RPM Propeller Controls………..FEATHER CHECK (500 RPM MAX. DROP) Throttles.....................................................2000 RPM Magnetos.........................................................CHECK (max drop 175 rpm, max difference 50 rpm) If out of limits: At 2000 RPM lean and hold 20–30 sec. Monitor CHT/oil temp; do NOT overheat exceed limits. Enrich Mixture & recheck Magnetos limits…if still exceeding → SQUAWK Alternator Output............................................CHECK Propeller Controls...EXERCISE (MAX. DROP 300 RPM) Propeller Controls..................... GOVERNORS CHECK Carburetor Heat/ Alternate Air........................CHECK Engine Gauges.....................................IN THE GREEN Throttles..........................IDLE CHECK (500-600 RPM) Throttles.....................................................1000 RPM Auto-Pilot ………………………….............................CHECK a. Heading left, right, center b. Altitude climb, descent, level, and overpower c. Check auto trim can be turned off d. AP disconnect Controls...........................................................FREE Trim .........................................................NEUTRAL Annunciator Panel Lights.....................................OUT Crew Takeoff Briefing………….….………………COMPLETE NORMAL TAKEOFF Flaps...................................................................................0° Stabilator And Rudder Trims................................CHECK SET Power........................................2700 RPM, FULL THROTTLE Mixtures..........................................................................SET Engine Instruments.............................CHECK IN THE GREEN Rotate Speed.............................................................75 KIAS Climb Speed...............................................................88 KIAS SHORT FIELD PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF Flaps.................................................................................. 0° Stabilator And Rudder Trims................................CHECK SET Brakes..........................................................................HOLD Power........................................2700 RPM, FULL THROTTLE Mixtures..........................................................................SET Engine Instruments………………………....CHECK IN THE GREEN Brakes......................................................................RELEASE Rotate Speed.............................................................70 KIAS Obstacle Clearance Speed.........................................82 KIAS Gear..................................................................................UP Climb Speed (past obstacles)....................................88 KIAS BEFORE TAKEOFF Flight Instruments (standby)............................CHECK Radios and Avionics...............................................SET Transponder..........................................................SET Engine Gauges..................................................CHECK Fuel Quantity............................................SUFFICIENT Fuel Selectors........................................................ON Stabilator And Rudder Trims.................................SET Wing Flaps.............................................................SET Cowl Flaps..........................................................OPEN Strobe Lights (Wing tip).........................................ON Landing Light & Recognition Lights........................ON Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air..............................OFF Friction Handle......................................................SET Mixtures..............................................................RICH Propeller Controls.............................FULL FORWARD Electric Fuel Pumps................................................ON Warning Lights..................................................CHECK Seat ..............................................ADJUST/SECURE Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness......................FASTENED Crew Takeoff Briefing............................AS REQUIRED Air Conditioner (if installed)..............................OFF Doors and Windows...................................LATCHED Parking Brake................................................RELEASE ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF BEFORE ROTATION: Throttles…............................................IMMEDIATELY CLOSE Brakes...............................................................AS REQUIRED Elevator Control......................................................FULL AFT AFTER ROTATION: GEAR DOWN: Directional Control................................................MAINTAIN Throttles...............................................IMMEDIATELY CLOSE Aircraft.............................................LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD Brakes...............................................................AS REQUIRED GEAR IN TRANSIT/UP: Mixture Controls..........................................FULL FORWARD Propeller Controls.........................................FULL FORWARD Throttles.......................................................FULL FORWARD Flaps......................................................................CHECK UP Gear.......................................................................CHECK UP Inoperative Engine..................................................IDENTIFY Throttle (inop. engine)............................VERIFY BY CLOSING Propeller (inop. engine)...........................................FEATHER Mixture (inop. engine).....................................IDLE CUT-OFF Establish Zero Side Slip......2 TO 3 DEGREES INTO OPERATIVE ENGINE Climb Speed...............................................................88 KIAS HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE ENGINE LEANING FOR TAKEOFF Brakes......................................................................APPLY & HOLD Throttle.......................................................................FULL POWER Mixture……….………………………..……………..…LEAN FOR BEST POWER Leave the mixture in this position for takeoff. Do not overheat the engine when operating with mixture leaned. If overheating occurs, enrich the mixture enough that temperature returns to normal. 09012025.final.npc / page 5 ENROUTE CLIMB (at 1000 AGL) Gear.................................................................UP Flaps................................................................. 0° Mixtures................................LEAN AS REQUIRED Power........................................................25’’ Hg Propellers...........................................2500 RPMS Climb Speed...........................................105 KIAS Cowl Flaps......................................AS REQUIRED Landing Light..........................................OFF ENGINE FAILURE DURING CLIMB Airspeed.................................MAINTAIN 88 KIAS Directional Control..............................MAINTAIN Mixture Controls........................FULL FORWARD Propeller Controls......................FULL FORWARD Throttles.....................................FULL FORWARD Inoperative Engine.................IDENTIFY & VERIFY Inoperative Engine..................................SECURE Trim.............................ADJUST TO 2 TO 3° BANK TOWARD OPERATIVE ENGINE WITH 1⁄2 BALL SLIP INDICATED Cowl Flap........................................AS REQUIRED LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AT THE NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT CRUISE Cruise Power..................................................SET (PER POWER SETTING CHART) Mixtures................................LEAN AS REQUIRED Cowl Flaps......................................AS REQUIRED Electric Fuel Pumps........................................OFF Fuel Pressure.............................................CHECK APPROACH ATIS/AWOS.....................................................................CHECK Altimeter.............................................................................SET Nav Instruments.........................................................………SET Stations......................................................................IDENTIFY HSI.......................................................................................SET Mode....................................................................VLOC or GPS Comm Radios......................................................................SET Approach Briefing...................................................COMPLETE Before Landing Checklist.........................................COMPLETE Backup Nav & Radios.............................................AS DESIRED BEFORE LANDING Seat Belts/Seat.………………………………….……..…ADJUST/SECURE Heater (If operating).................................OFF (Fan for 15 sec) Electric Fuel Pumps..............................................................ON Fuel Selectors......................................................................ON Landing Gear…………………………….....DOWN (BELOW 140 KIAS) Landing Gear Lights………………………………………………...3 GREEN Mixtures...................................................................FULL RICH Propeller Controls...........................................FULL FORWARD Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air……………………......AS REQUIRED Landing Light and Recog Light.............................................ON NORMAL LANDING GUMPS Check.......................................................COMPLETED Flaps.............................................0° TO 40° (BELOW 111 KIAS) Airspeed..................ABOVE 88KIAS UNITL LANDING ASSURED Trim.....................................................................AS REQUIRED Throttles..............................................................AS REQUIRED Touchdown..............................................MAIN WHEELS FIRST Braking...................................................MINIMUM REQUIRED DESCENT Mixtures..............................ENRICH GRADUALLY Propeller…….…...…………….……………………AS REQUIRED Throttle………….……………………………..……AS REQUIRED Airspeed………...…………………….………..…AS REQUIRED Cowl Flaps......................................AS REQUIRED SHORT FIELD PERFORMANCE LANDING GUMPS Check.......................................................COMPLETED Flaps.................................................... 40° (BELOW 111 KIAS) Airspeed (at Max. Weight)…..........................................88KIAS Once landing is assured………………………………………..……75 KIAS Trim.....................................................................AS REQUIRED Throttles............................................................................IDLE Touchdown..............................................MAIN WHEELS FIRST Braking.............................................MAX WITHOUT SKIDDING Elevator Control.........................................................FULL AFT Flaps.........................................RETRACT AFTER TOUCHDOWN BALKED LANDING, GO – AROUND Throttles...............................................................FULL POWER Control Wheel...........................................BACK PRESSURE TO OBTAIN POSITIVE CLIMB ATTITUDE Propeller Controls...............................VERIFY FULL FORWARD Mixtures.......................................................VERIFY FULL RICH Flaps....................................................................................25° After Positive Climb Rate……………………………………..…GEAR UP Flaps.............................................................RETRACT SLOWLY Cowl Flaps...........................................................AS REQUIRED EMERGENCY DESCENT Mixtures…………………………………………..FULL RICH Propellers………………………………………..FORWARD Throttles........................................................IDLE Gear…………….………………DOWN – 139 KIAS MAX Flaps……………………………………………..……..………UP Airspeed……………………………………………..130 KIAS Bank……………………………………..………………..30-45° 09012025.final.npc / page 6 ENGINE FAILURE PROCEDURE (Above 56 KIAS) Mixtures..............................................FULL RICH Propellers...................................FULL FORWARD Throttles.....................................FULL FORWARD Gear......................................................RETRACT Flaps...............................................................UP Inoperative Engine………………………..…..IDENTIFY: Dead Foot /Dead Engine Throttle Inop. Engine………………....VERIFY/CLOSE IF AIRSPEED & ALTITUDE PERMIT: Fuel Selectors..........................ON or CROSSFEED Cowl Flap on Inop. Engine……………………….CLOSE Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air……………….......ON Electric Fuel Pump..........................................ON Fuel Quantity.............................................CHECK Oil Pressure...............................................CHECK Oil Temperature........................................CHECK Magneto Switches.....................................CHECK IF TIME CRITICAL SITUATION OR ENGINE REMAINS INOP. Throttle…………………………………….VERIFY CLOSED Propeller................................................FEATHER Mixture..........................................IDLE CUT-OFF Fuel Selector..................................................OFF Operating Engine………………....COWL FLAP OPEN Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air......................OFF Alternator......................................................OFF Electric Fuel Pump.........................................OFF Magneto Switches.........................................OFF Electrical Load.........................................REDUCE Cross feed........................................IF REQUIRED RESTART (AIRSTART) PROCEDURE UNFEATHERING PROCEDURE: Unfeathering Accumulator Functioning NOTE: With the propeller unfeathering system installed, the propeller will usually windmill automatically when the propeller control is moved forward. ON INOPERATIVE ENGINE: Fuel Selector............................................................ON Electric Fuel Pump...................................................ON Magneto Switches...................................................ON CARBURETED: Mixture.................................................................RICH Throttle................................................1⁄4 INCH OPEN Propeller Control.................................FULL FORWARD FUEL INJECTED: Throttle.................................................1⁄4 INCH OPEN Propeller Control…FULL FORWARD (ONCE WINDMILLING) Mixture.……………………..……………………………..ADVANCE CONTINUE ON INOPERATIVE ENGINE: Throttle…............REDUCE POWER (UNTIL ENGINE WARM) Alternator................................................................ON Cowl Flap on Inop. Engine ……………….……………….OPEN NOTE: Starter assist is required if the propeller is not windmilling freely within 5-7 seconds after the propeller control has been moved forward. (When propeller unfeathering occurs, it may be necessary to retard the prop control slightly to not overspeed the prop.) AFTER LANDING Flaps......................................................RETRACT Cowl Flaps..................................................OPEN Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air......................OFF Electric Fuel Pumps.......................................OFF Landing Light and Recog Lights.....................OFF Strobe Lights..................................................FIN Pitot Heat......................................................OFF Transponder.........................................GROUND Mixture......................FULL RICH BELOW 5000ft. Heater (If On).............OFF -Then FAN for 2 MIN. Elevator Trim………………..…………………..NEUTRAL Ailerons………………….SET TO WIND CONDITIONS SECURING AIRCRAFT Avionics Master Switch..................................................OFF Electrical Equipment (Fans, AC, Pitot Heat, etc.)............OFF Emergency Battery………………………………………………..……OFF Throttles.....................................................(1000 RPM) IDLE Mixtures..........................................................IDLE CUT-OFF WAIT FOR PROPS TO STOP COMPLETELY Magneto Switches..........................................................OFF Alternator Switches........................................................OFF Battery Master Switch....................................................OFF Parking Brake..................................................................OFF Tiedowns or Chocks.................................................SECURE Trash.......................................................................REMOVE (If in windy conditions, secure control wheel with seatbelts) IDENTIFY TROUBLESHOOT SECURE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 09012025.final.npc / page 7 ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (VMC RECOVERY) (BELOW VMCA) Rudder................................................APPLY AGAINST YAW Throttles...................................................REDUCE TO STOP Pitch Attitude.......................LOWER NOSE TO ACCELERATE ONCE ABOVE VMCA (56 KIAS) Operative Engine................INCREASE POWER AS AIRSPEED INCREASES ABOVE VMCA (56 KIAS) IF ALTITUDE PERMITS A RESTART MAY BE ATTEMPTED IF RESTART FAILS OR ALTITUDE DOES NOT PERMIT RESTART: Inoperative Engine...................................................SECURE Trim...............................................ADJUST TO 2 to 3° BANK TOWARD OPERATIVE ENG. WITH 1⁄2 BALL SLIP INDICATED ON THE INCLINOMETER Cowl Flap (operative engine)……………………….AS REQUIRED ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (SEE ENGINE FAILURE PROCEDURE FOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS AT BEGINNING OF EMERGENCY SECTION) (ABOVE VMCA) Inoperative Engine.................................................IDENTIFY Operative Engine..................ADJUST POWER AS REQUIRED Airspeed................................. MAINTAIN AT LEAST 88 KIAS Before securing inoperative engine: Electric Fuel Pump...........................................................ON Fuel Quantity.............................................................CHECK Oil Pressure & Temperature......................................CHECK Magneto Switches.....................................................CHECK Air Start.................................................................ATTEMPT If engine does not start, complete Engine Securing Procedure. ON OPERATIVE ENGINE: Power………………………………………………..………………..……...SET Fuel Quantity……………………………………………….…SUFFICIENT Electric Fuel Pump..........................................AS REQUIRED Cowl Flap .......................................................AS REQUIRED Trim...............................ADJUST TO 2 to 3° BANK TOWARD OPERATIVE ENGINE WITH 1⁄2 BALL SLIP INDICATED ON THE INCLONOMETER Electrical Load.............DECREASE TO MINIMUM REQUIRED LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AT THE NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT. ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF BEFORE ROTATION: Throttles…............................IMMEDIATELY CLOSE Brakes..............................................AS REQUIRED Elevator Control......................................FULL AFT ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF AFTER ROTATION: GEAR DOWN: Directional Control...............................MAINTAIN Throttles..............................IMMEDIATELY CLOSE Aircraft............................LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD Brakes..............................................AS REQUIRED GEAR IN TRANSIT/UP: Mixture Controls.........................FULL FORWARD Propeller Controls.......................FULL FORWARD Throttles......................................FULL FORWARD Flaps......................................................CHECK UP Gear......................................................CHECK UP Inoperative Engine.................................IDENTIFY Throttle (INOP. engine)..........VERIFY BY CLOSING Propeller (INOP. engine).........................FEATHER Mixture (INOP. engine)...................IDLE CUT-OFF Establish Zero Side Slip.................................2 TO 3 DEGREES INTO OPERATIVE ENGINE Climb Speed..............................................88 KIAS ENGINE FAILURE DURING CLIMB Airspeed...................................MAINTAIN 88 KIAS Directional Control................................MAINTAIN Mixture Controls...........................FULL FORWARD Propeller Controls.........................FULL FORWARD Throttles.......................................FULL FORWARD Inoperative Engine...................IDENTIFY & VERIFY Inoperative Engine.....................................SECURE Trim................................ADJUST TO 2 TO 3° BANK TOWARD OPERATIVE ENGINE WITH 1⁄2 BALL SLIP INDICATED Cowl Flap..........................................AS REQUIRED LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AT THE NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CONTINUED 09012025.final.npc / page 8 ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE LANDING Inoperative Engine............................... SECURED Seat Belts & Harnesses............................SECURE ON OPERATIVE ENGINE: Fuel Selector...................................................ON Mixture................................................FULL RICH Propeller Control........................FULL FORWARD Electric Fuel Pump..........................................ON Cowl Flap........................................AS REQUIRED Altitude & Airspeed………….NORMAL APPROACH WHEN LANDING IS ASSURED: Gear..........................................................DOWN Flaps...............................................................25 ° Final Approach Speed..............................90 KIAS Power.........................REDUCE SLOWLY & FLARE Trim................................AS POWER IS REDUCED (AIRPLANE WILL YAW IN DIRECTION OF OPERATIVE ENGINE) WARNING Under many conditions of loading and density altitude a go around may be impossible and in any event the sudden application of power during one engine inoperative operation makes control of the airplane more difficult. ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE GO-AROUND (Should be avoided if at all possible) Throttle....................................OPEN SMOOTHLY Propeller.............................................FORWARD Mixture...............................................FORWARD Flaps........................................RETRACT SLOWLY Gear…………......RETRACT AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB Airspeed...................................................88 KIAS Trim.......................................ADJUST TO 2° to 3° BANK TOWARD OPERATIVE ENGINE WITH 1⁄2 BALL SLIP INDICATED ON THE INCLINOMETER. Cowl Flap (operative engine………..AS REQUIRED ENGINE ROUGHNESS NOTE: When using carburetor heat always use full heat; and, when ice is removed, return the control to the full cold position. Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air........................................ON If roughness continues after one minute: Carburetor Heat/Alternate Air.......................................OFF Mixture....................................ADJUST FOR MAX SMOOTH. Electric Fuel Pump..........................................................ON Engine Gauges...........................................................CHECK Magneto Switches.....................................................CHECK If operation is satisfactory on either magneto, continue on that magneto at reduced power and full RICH mixture to first airport. ENGINE OVERHEAT Cowl Flaps...................................................................OPEN Mixture................................................................ENRICHEN Power......................................................................REDUCE Airspeed................................................................INCREASE (If altitude permits) LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE Oil Pressure Gauge....................................................VERIFY LOSS & ENGINE AFFECTED Engine......................................................................SECURE per Engine Securing Procedure EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CONTINUED 09012025.final.npc / page 9 ENGINE FIRE DURING START ENGINE NOT STARTED: Mixture..............................................IDLE CUT-OFF Throttle..................................................FULL OPEN Starter……………….....CONTINUE TO CRANK ENGINE If engine has already started & is running, continue operating starter to try pulling fire into the engine. IF FIRE CONTINUES: Fuel Selectors....................................................OFF Electric Fuel Pumps...........................................OFF Mixtures............................................IDLE CUT-OFF Throttles................................................FULL OPEN External Fire Extinguisher.................................USE Airplane.................................................EVACUATE. NOTE: If fire continues, shut down both engines and evacuate. If fire is on the ground, it may be possible to taxi away. ELECTRICAL FIRE (cont.) If electrical power is required for safe continuation of flight, proceed as follows. WARNING The following procedure may reenergize the faulty system. Reset the circuit breaker one at a time. Allow a short time period between the resetting of each breaker. If the faulty system is reinstated, its corresponding circuit breaker must be immediately pulled. One (1) Main Bus Tie Circuit Breaker................................IN Battery Master................................................................ON L. or R. Alternator Circuit Breaker.....................................IN NOTE: Select the applicable Alternator Field Circuit Breaker and alternator switch corresponding to the Alternator circuit breaker pressed in. Alternator Field Circuit Breaker........................................IN Alternator Switch............................................................ON Radio Master Switch.......................................................ON MAIN BUS CIRCUIT BREAKERS Electric Tachometer..........................................................IN Gear Indicator...................................................................IN Compass............................................................................IN Audio.................................................................................IN Comm #1...........................................................................IN Nav #1...............................................................................IN Vents...........................................................................OPEN (When it is ascertained that the fire is completely extinguished) LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL The landing gear must be lowered using the emergency extension procedure. ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT AFFECTED ENGINE: Fuel Selector......................................................OFF Throttle.............................................................IDLE Propeller...................................................FEATHER Mixture..............................................IDLE CUT-OFF Cowl Flap........................................................OPEN Engine.........................................................SECURE IF FIRE PERSISTS: Airspeed........INCREASE in attempt to blowout fire LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT THE NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT ELECTRICAL FIRE Flashlight (at night).....................................LOCATE Battery Master..................................................OFF Alternator Switches...........................................OFF All Electrical Switches........................................OFF Radio Master Switch.........................................OFF Vents...........................................................CLOSED Cabin Heat.........................................................OFF If fire persists, locate and, if practical extinguish with portable fire extinguisher. Locate and wear the smoke masks. BUS TIE CIRCUITS BREAKERS Both Main Bus.................................................PULL Non-Essential...................................................PULL Avionics Bus #1................................................PULL Avioincs Bus #2................................................PULL L. Alternator.....................................................PULL R. Alternator....................................................PULL All Main Bus Circuit Breakers...........................PULL All Avionics Bus Circuit Breakers......................PULL NOTE: At this point the pilot must decide if the flight can be safely continued without electrical power. If so, land at the nearest airport. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CONTINUED 09012025.final.npc / page 10 FUEL MANAGEMENT DURING ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE OPERATION CRUISING When using fuel from tank on the same side as the operating engine: Fuel Selector (operative engine).....................ON Fuel Selector (inoperative engine).................OFF Electric Fuel Pumps........................................OFF (except in case of engine driven fuel pump failure) When using fuel from tank on the side opposite the operating engine: Fuel Selector (operative engine)…....CROSSFEED Fuel Selector (inoperative engine)…..............OFF Electric Fuel Pumps........................................OFF (except in case of engine driven fuel pump failure) NOTE: Use cross feed in level cruise flight only. LANDING Fuel Selector (operative engine).....................ON Fuel Selector (inoperative engine).................OFF ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILURE Electric Fuel Pump(Affected Engine)..............ON MANUAL EXTENSION OF LANDING GEAR Check following before extending gear manually: Navigation Lights.........................OFF (DAYTIME) Circuit Breakers.........................................CHECK Master Switch.................................................ON Alternators................................................CHECK To extend, proceed as follows: Airspeed................................REDUCE (100 KIAS) Gear Selector..................................GEAR DOWN LOCKED POSITION Emergency Gear Extend Knob.....................PULL Indicator Lights......................................3 GREEN LEAVE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION KNOB OUT. SPIN RECOVERY (Intentional spins prohibited) NOTE: The Federal Aviation Administration Regulations do not require spin demonstration of multi-engine airplanes; spin tests have not been conducted. The recovery technique presented is based on the best available information. Throttles......................................................REDUCE TO IDLE Rudder……………………………………......FULL OPPOSITE OF SPIN Control Wheel..............................................FULL FORWARD Ailerons..................................................................NEUTRAL Rudder......................NEUTRALIZE WHEN ROTATION STOPS Control Wheel................RECOVER SMOOTHLY WHEN ABLE EMERGENCY EXIT Thermoplastic Cover...............................................REMOVE Emergency Exit Handle................................PULL FORWARD Window................................................................PUSH OUT TAWS WARNING Autopilot..........................................................DISCONNECT Initiate a maximum performance climb: Airspeed....................................................................82 KIAS After warning ceases: Power.....................................................MAX CONTINUOUS Airspeed....................................................................90 KIAS Climb to safe altitude and report to ATC if applicable. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CONTINUED 09012025.final.npc / page 11 ELECTRICAL FAILURES SINGLE ALTERNATOR FAILURE (Zero amps or Alternator INOP. light illuminated-annunciator panel) NOTE: Anytime total tie bus voltage is below approximately 12.5 Vdc, the LO BUS voltage annunciator will illuminate. Verify Failure.........................CHECK AMMETERS Electrical Load (if LO BUS illum)............. REDUCE until total load is LESS THAN 60 amps & low bus voltage annunciator EXTINGUISHED Failed ALTR Switch.........................................OFF Failed ALTR Circuit Breaker....................CHECK & RESET AS REQUIRED Failed ALTR Switch..........................................ON (After OFF at least 1 second) IF POWER NOT RESTORED: Failed ALTR Switch.........................................OFF Ammeter….MONITOR & MAINTAIN BELOW 60A One alternator will supply sufficient current for minimum required avionics and cockpit lighting. Under no circumstances may the total electrical load exceed 60 amps. The cabin recirculation blowers, and position, strobe, and landing lights should not be used unless absolutely necessary. DUAL ALTERNATOR FAILURE (Zero amps both ammeters or alternator inop. light illuminated-annunciator panel). Verify Failure...........................................CHECK AMMETERS Electrical Load..........................................REDUCED TO MIN. REQUIRED FOR SAFE FLIGHT Alternator Switches.........................................................OFF Alternator Circuit Breakers....CHECK & RESET AS REQUIRED Alternator Switches..........................................................ON (One at a time after OFF at least 1 second) If only one alternator resets Operating Alternator Switch............................................ON Failed Alternator Switch..................................................OFF Electrical Load.............................MAINTAIN LESS THAN 60A Ammeter...............................................................MONITOR If neither alternator resets: Both Alternator Switches................................................OFF Continue flight with reduced electrical load on battery power only. ONLY: LO BUS voltage annunciator will also be illuminated. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Anticipate complete electrical failure. Duration of battery power available will be dependent on electrical load and battery condition prior to failure. WARNING Compass error may exceed 10 degrees with both alternators inoperative. NOTE: If the battery is depleted, the landing gear must be lowered using the emergency gear extension procedure. The gear position lights will be inoperative. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CONTINUED 09012025.final.npc / page 12 OPEN DOOR (entry door only) If both top and side latches are open, the door will trail slightly open and airspeeds will be reduced slightly. To close the door in flight: Airspeed...................................SLOW TO 82 KIAS Cabin Vents................................................CLOSE Storm Window............................................OPEN If Top Latch is Open...................................LATCH If Side Latch is Open...............................PULL ON ARMREST WHILE MOVING LATCH HANDLE TO LATCHED POSITION If Both Latches Are Open...................LATCH SIDE LATCH THEN TOP LATCH GPS LOSS OF INTEGRITY DR=Dead Reckoning LOI=Loss of Integrity DR means the GPS is estimating your position from your last known location. LOI means the data has become inaccurate and the signal is lost. Navigation...................................USE ALTERNATE SOURCES If no alternate navigation means are available: DR Mode.................................................................USE GTN Note: GPS Position information will get worse over time. LOI Mode........................FLY TO NEAREST VFR CONDITIONS Note: Only your last known position will be shown on the map. “GPS SIGNAL LOST” will be superimposed over it. PROPELLER OVERSPEED AFFECTED ENGINE: Throttle...................................................REDUCE Oil Pressure...............................................CHECK Propeller Control…......................FULL DECREASE RPM THEN SET IF ANY CONTROL AVAILABLE Airspeed..................................................REDUCE Throttle..........................................AS REQUIRED TO REMAIN BELOW 2700 RPM EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CONTINUED