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TF-51D MustangFLIGHT2.22.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
Rear Seat OccupantBRIEFED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation5 steps
Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT
Rear CockpitSECURED
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITY
CanopiesCLOSED AND LOCKED (BOTH)
Flap HandleUP
03Electrical Power4 steps
Battery SwitchON
Ignition SwitchBOTH (confirm both mags)
Generator SwitchON
InstrumentsCHECK - ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED, FUEL QUANTITY
04Engine Start14 steps
Carburetor Ram Air ControlRAM AIR (full forward)
Carburetor Hot Air ControlNORMAL (full forward)
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
Propeller ControlFULL FORWARD (fine pitch - max RPM)
ThrottleAPPROX 1 INCH OPEN
Fuel Shut-Off ValveON (main tank)
Fuel Booster PumpON
Primer3-4 SECONDS (COLD ENGINE)
Starter Switch CoverRAISED
Starter SwitchHOLD UP - ENGINE TURNING OVER
MixtureRUN AS ENGINE FIRES
Oil PressureRISING - MINIMUM 50 PSI WITHIN 30 SEC
Engine Idle RPM1,000-1,200 RPM
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 / ArmamentNOT FITTED
Radio (SCR-522 VHF)ON - SET FREQUENCY
Radio Aids (Detrola / Homing)AS REQUIRED
AltimeterSET QNH
TrimSET RUDDER 6 DEG RIGHT, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL
MagnetosCHECK (single mag check - note RPM drop < 100 RPM)
06Rear Cockpit Check3 steps
Rear Cockpit InstrumentsCHECK - AIRSPEED, ALTIMETER, COMPASS
Rear Cockpit ControlsFULL AND FREE
Control HandoverBRIEFED
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 BOTH SIDES
Taxi Speed< 10 KTS
09Before Takeoff9 steps
PropellerFULL FORWARD (3,000 RPM MAX)
MixtureRUN (RICH FOR TAKEOFF)
Coolant RadiatorOPEN FOR TAKEOFF
Oil RadiatorAUTOMATIC
Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM
Coolant Temperature60 C MIN / 100 C MAX DURING TAKEOFF
Magneto CheckBOTH MAGS - CHECK RPM DROP < 100 RPM
Trim TabsSET - RUDDER 6 DEG RIGHT, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL
CanopiesLOCKED CLOSED (BOTH)
10Takeoff6 steps
ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO 61 IN HG / 3,000 RPM
Right RudderAPPLY TO COUNTER TORQUE AND P-FACTOR
Rotation Speed~120-130 MPH (105-115 KTS)
RotateRAISE TAIL, LIFT OFF GENTLY
GearUP AFTER POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB
Power Reduction46 IN HG / 2,700 RPM CLIMB POWER
11After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
GearUP AND LOCKED
FlapsUP
Coolant RadiatorAUTOMATIC
Climb Power46 IN HG / 2,700 RPM
Climb Speed160-165 MPH IAS (140-145 KTS)
SuperchargerAUTO / HIGH BLOWER ABOVE CRITICAL ALTITUDE
Fuel SelectorSWITCH WING TANKS AS REQUIRED
12Cruise5 steps
Cruise Power42-43 IN HG / 2,400 RPM
Cruise Speed360-380 MPH TAS AT ALTITUDE
Fuel StateMONITOR - BALANCE WING TANKS
MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR FUEL ECONOMY
Oil and CoolantMONITOR TEMPERATURES
13Aerobatics4 steps
Practice AreaCHECK CLEAR OF TRAFFIC
PowerMAX CONTINUOUS 46 IN HG / 2,700 RPM
G Limits+8.0 / -4.0 G
Entry SpeedsROLLS ~300 MPH, LOOPS 350-400 MPH
14Descent / Approach5 steps
AltimeterSET QNH
MixtureRICH BELOW 5,000 FT
Fuel SelectorFULLEST WING TANK
RadiatorsAUTOMATIC
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 Landing3 steps
FlapsUP
Coolant RadiatorOPEN FOR TAXI
TrimNEUTRAL
17Shutdown9 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW COOLING (1-2 MIN)
MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF TO STOP ENGINE
IgnitionOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS
Fuel Booster PumpOFF
Fuel Shut-Off ValveOFF
GeneratorOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopiesOPEN (BOTH)
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