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F4U-1D CorsairFLIGHT2.22.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
WeaponsVERIFIED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation10 steps
Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY
Parking BrakeSET
Ignition SwitchOFF
Mixture ControlIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel SelectorRESERVE
Cowl FlapsFULL OPEN
Supercharger ControlNEUTRAL
ThrottleRED QUADRANT MARK (APPROX 1 INCH OPEN)
Propeller ControlMAX RPM (INCREASE)
03Electrical Power3 steps
Battery SwitchON
InstrumentsCHECK - ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED, FUEL QUANTITY
Carburetor Air Temp Warning LightTEST - OFF
04Engine Start9 steps
Electric Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
Electric Primer SwitchON 5-15 SEC BEFORE CRANKING
Ignition SwitchBOTH
Starter SwitchON - HOLD UNTIL ENGINE RUNS SMOOTHLY
Mixture ControlSLOWLY TO AUTO RICH AS ENGINE FIRES
Primer SwitchON INTERMITTENTLY UNTIL RUNNING SMOOTHLY
Auxiliary Fuel PumpOFF AFTER MIXTURE IN AUTO RICH
Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 30 SECONDS
Engine Idle RPM800-900 RPM, THEN 1,000 RPM
05Post-Start / Warm-Up16 steps
Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM BEFORE GROUND TEST
Cylinder Head Temperature120 C MINIMUM BEFORE GROUND TEST
Intercooler FlapOPEN FOR GROUND RUN
Engine Run-Up2,200 RPM / 30 IN HG BRIEFLY
Oil Pressure at Run-Up85-90 PSI
Fuel Pressure at Run-Up16-18 PSI
Magneto CheckRPM DROP < 100 PER MAG
Propeller Governor Check2,000 RPM - CYCLE CONTROL, RPM DROPS TO ~1,200
Supercharger CheckSHIFT LOW AND HIGH - NOTE MP AND OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION
Generator Output27.5-28.5 VOLTS ABOVE 1,300 RPM
Hydraulic Pressure900-1,150 PSI
Wing FlapsCYCLE - CHECK OPERATION
Gyro InstrumentsUNCAGED AND ERECTED
Gunsight (Mk 8)ON - DIMMER SET
RadioON - SET FREQUENCY
AltimeterSET QNH
06Guns / Weapons Check4 steps
Master Armament SwitchOFF (SAFE)
Gun SwitchesOFF
Gun Charging KnobsSAFE (PUSHED IN)
Rocket and Pylon SwitchesOFF
07Before Taxi5 steps
Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
FlapsUP
Rudder Tab6 DEG NOSE RIGHT
Tail WheelLOCKED
08Taxi4 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
S-TURNSWEAVE CONTINUOUSLY - NO FORWARD VISIBILITY
BrakesCHECK - USE GENTLY
Taxi Speed< 10 KTS
09Before Takeoff15 steps
Shoulder HarnessLOCKED
WingsSPREAD AND LOCKED
Arresting HookUP
Fuel SelectorRESERVE
Electric Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
MixtureAUTO RICH
Supercharger ControlNEUTRAL
Propeller ControlMAX RPM (INCREASE)
Cowl Flaps2/3 OPEN
Intercooler FlapCLOSED
Oil Cooler FlapsOPEN AS REQUIRED
Wing Flaps20 DEG (0-50 DEG PER RUNWAY)
Tail WheelLOCKED
Cylinder Head and Oil TempsABOVE MINIMUMS, NOT NEAR LIMITS
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
10Takeoff6 steps
ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY - MAX 54 IN HG / 2,700 RPM
Right RudderAPPLY TO COUNTER TORQUE SWING LEFT
Liftoff Speed~70 KTS IAS
GearUP AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB
FlapsUP - NOT BELOW SAFE SPEED
Power Reduction44 IN HG / 2,550 RPM
11After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
Gear and FlapsUP AND LOCKED
Climb Speed125 KTS IAS (BEST CLIMB)
MixtureAUTO LEAN (AFTER TAKEOFF)
Fuel SelectorAS DESIRED (NOT RESERVE FOR CRUISE)
SuperchargerSHIFT TO LOW WHEN MP DROPS IN NEUTRAL
Cylinder Head TemperatureMONITOR - MAX 260 C
12Cruise5 steps
Cruise PowerAPPROX 34 IN HG / 2,300 RPM
Best Range Setting~150 KTS AT 1,300 RPM, NEUTRAL BLOWER
MixtureAUTO LEAN
Fuel StateMONITOR - DROP TANKS FIRST, THEN MAIN
Cowl and Oil Cooler FlapsADJUST TO KEEP TEMPS IN RANGE
13Combat7 steps
Drop Tanks and BombsJETTISON BEFORE DOGFIGHTING
War Emergency PowerMIXTURE AUTO LEAN - PROP FULL - THROTTLE FULL FORWARD
Carburetor Air Temp LightMONITOR - OPEN INTERCOOLER FLAP IF LIT
Master Armament and Gun SwitchesON
GunsightON - WINGSPAN SET
Arresting Hook ControlPARKING (COMBAT)
Maneuvering LimitsMAX 395 KTS IAS / 7.5 G
14Descent / Approach8 steps
AltimeterSET QNH
MixtureAUTO RICH
Fuel SelectorRESERVE
Electric Auxiliary Fuel PumpON
Supercharger ControlNEUTRAL
Propeller Control2,300-2,400 RPM
WeaponsSAFE - GUN SWITCHES OFF, CHARGING KNOBS IN
SpeedREDUCE BELOW 200 KTS BEFORE GEAR
15Landing7 steps
Tail WheelLOCKED (FIELD) / FREE (CARRIER)
Arresting HookUP (FIELD) / DOWN (CARRIER)
Landing GearDOWN - INDICATORS CHECKED
Wing Flaps30 DEG (FIELD) / FULL 50 DEG (CARRIER)
Approach Speed90-95 KTS IAS
TouchdownTHREE-POINT ATTITUDE
BrakesCAUTIOUSLY UNTIL TAIL WHEEL ON GROUND
16After Landing5 steps
FlapsUP
Cowl FlapsFULL OPEN
Auxiliary Fuel PumpOFF
SuperchargerSHIFT LOW AND HIGH DURING TAXI-IN (DESLUDGE)
WeaponsSAFE CONFIRMED
17Shutdown10 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Engine CoolingIDLE 800-900 RPM UNTIL CHT BELOW ~170 C
Propeller ControlMAX RPM (INCREASE)
Electric Fuel PumpOFF
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF TO STOP ENGINE
Ignition SwitchOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS
Battery SwitchOFF
Fuel SelectorOFF
Radio and LightsALL OFF
CanopyOPEN
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