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P-51D MustangFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
WeaponsVERIFIED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation4 steps
Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Primer Strokes6-8 STROKES (COLD ENGINE)
03Electrical Power3 steps
Battery SwitchON
Magneto SwitchBOTH (confirm both mags)
InstrumentsCHECK - ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED, FUEL PRESSURE
04Engine Start12 steps
ThrottleAPPROX 1 INCH OPEN
Propeller ControlFULL FORWARD (fine pitch - max RPM)
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel PumpON (BOOST PUMP)
Fuel SelectorMAIN TANK
Engine Start ButtonENGAGE STARTER - PULL AND HOLD
Engine CrankingBLADES TURNING - COUNT 12+ BLADES
MixtureADVANCE TO RUN AS ENGINE FIRES
Oil PressureRISING - MINIMUM 50 PSI WITHIN 30 SEC
Engine Idle RPM1,000-1,200 RPM
Coolant TemperatureRISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER
Engine Ground RunningWARM UP UNTIL OIL TEMP 40 C / COOLANT 60 C
05Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM BEFORE TAXI
Coolant Temperature60 C MINIMUM BEFORE TAKEOFF
Fuel Pressure5-6 PSI
Gyro InstrumentsCAGED THEN ERECTED
Gunsight (K-14)ON - SET WINGSPAN AND RANGE
Radio (SCR-522)ON - SET FREQUENCY
IFFSET CODES
AltimeterSET QNH
TrimSET RUDDER RIGHT FOR P-FACTOR, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL
MagnetosCHECK (single mag check - note RPM drop < 100 RPM)
06Guns / Weapons Check3 steps
Master Armament SwitchSAFE
Gun Charging HandlesCHARGED (ground crew)
Drop Tank SelectorEXTERNAL (if drop tanks fitted)
07Before Taxi5 steps
Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM
Coolant Temperature60 C MINIMUM
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
FlapsUP FOR TAKEOFF
Parking BrakeSET
08Taxi5 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottleADVANCE TO BREAK FREE
S-TURNSUSE TO CHECK AHEAD - NO FORWARD VISIBILITY
BrakesCHECK - HEEL BRAKES
Taxi Speed< 10 KTS
09Before Takeoff8 steps
PropellerFULL FORWARD (2,700 RPM MAX)
MixtureRUN (AUTO RICH FOR TAKEOFF)
SuperchargerLOW BLOWER FOR TAKEOFF
Oil Temperature60 C FOR TAKEOFF
Coolant Temperature100 C MAX DURING TAKEOFF
Magneto CheckBOTH MAGS - CHECK RPM DROP < 100 RPM
Trim TabsSET - RUDDER RIGHT, ELEVATOR SLIGHTLY NOSE DOWN
CanopyLOCKED CLOSED
10Takeoff6 steps
ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO 61 INCHES HG / 3,000 RPM
Right RudderAPPLY TO COUNTER TORQUE AND P-FACTOR
Rotation Speed~120-130 MPH (105-115 KTS)
RotateGRADUALLY - 10-12 DEG NOSE UP
GearUP AFTER POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB
Power Reduction43-46 INCHES HG / 2,700 RPM CLIMB POWER
11After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
GearUP AND LOCKED
FlapsUP
Climb Power46 INCHES / 2,700 RPM
Climb Speed160-165 MPH IAS (140-145 KTS)
SuperchargerAUTO / HIGH BLOWER ABOVE CRITICAL ALTITUDE
Fuel SelectorEXTERNAL TANKS FIRST (if fitted)
MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR CRUISE
12Cruise5 steps
Cruise Power1,300 BHP (42-43 IN HG / 2,400 RPM)
Cruise Speed360-380 MPH TAS AT ALTITUDE
Fuel StateMONITOR - SWITCH TANKS AS REQUIRED
MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR FUEL ECONOMY
Oil and CoolantMONITOR TEMPERATURES
13Combat4 steps
Drop TanksJETTISON BEFORE COMBAT
PowerWAR EMERGENCY POWER IF NEEDED - 75 IN HG / 3,000 RPM
Guns ArmedON
Speed Range300-350 MPH OPTIMAL FOR MANEUVERING
14Descent / Approach5 steps
AltimeterSET QNH
MixtureRICH BELOW 5,000 FT
GunsSAFE
Fuel SelectorFUSELAGE TANK (NOT EXTERNAL)
SpeedREDUCE TO 150-160 MPH (130-140 KTS)
15Landing9 steps
GearDOWN - INDICATOR GREEN
FlapsDOWN BELOW 170 MPH
PropellerFULL FORWARD
MixtureRICH
Approach Speed120-130 MPH (105-115 KTS)
Threshold Speed110-115 MPH
TouchdownTHREE-POINT ATTITUDE OR WHEEL LANDING
Throttle at TouchdownIDLE
BrakesAPPLY CAREFULLY - GROUND LOOP RISK
16After Landing2 steps
FlapsUP
GunsSAFE CONFIRMED
17Shutdown7 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW COOLING
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF TO STOP ENGINE
MagnetosOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS
Fuel PumpOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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