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Yak-52 Startup Checklist
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Yak-52DCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 162 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning6 steps
| 01 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check en-route and local weather. Avoid icing conditions - no de-ice equipment fitted. | |
| 02 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Fuel capacity ~100 L. Plan for 18 GPH at 70% power cruise. Reserve 45 min minimum. | |
| 04 | Training AreaCONFIRMEDNOTE: Identify aerobatic or training area. Note altitude limits and entry/exit points. | |
| 05 | Radio FrequenciesSETNOTE: Note ATIS, ground, tower, and approach frequencies for planned airfield. | |
| 06 | Pneumatic System AwarenessNOTEDNOTE: Gear, flaps, brakes, and engine start are all pneumatically actuated. Monitor air pressure throughout. |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation8 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED AND TIGHT | |
| 02 | Rudder PedalsADJUSTED FOR REACH | |
| 03 | CanopyCHECK CONDITION - CLOSED FOR START | |
| 04 | Front Cabin Gear LeverDOWN (GEAR EXTENDED) | |
| 05 | Front Cabin Flaps LeverUP (FLAPS RETRACTED) | |
| 06 | Rear Cabin Flaps LeverNEUTRAL | |
| 07 | Rear Cabin Gear LeverNEUTRAL | |
| 08 | Wheel ChocksIN PLACE |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power6 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | Generator SwitchON | |
| 03 | Stall Warning SystemON | |
| 04 | InstrumentsCHECK - ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED, FUEL GAUGES | |
| 05 | Air Pressure GaugeCHECK - SUFFICIENT PRESSURE FOR STARTNOTE: Minimum ~50 kg/cm2 for successful pneumatic engine start. | |
| 06 | Warning Lights PanelCHECK ALL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE THEN EXTINGUISH |
PHS 4 - Engine Start15 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | ThrottleONE-THIRD OPEN (APPROX 40% RPM POSITION) | |
| 03 | Propeller Pitch LeverFULLY FORWARD (FINE PITCH - MAX RPM) | |
| 04 | Fuel Cutoff LeverFULLY FORWARD (OPEN) | |
| 05 | Magneto Switch1+2 (BOTH MAGNETOS) | |
| 06 | Fuel Primer (Fuel Line Priming)5-6 STROKES SUMMER / 8-12 STROKES WINTERCAUTION: Do not prime more than required - excess fuel can damage cylinder walls by washing off lubrication.NOTE: Turn primer left to pressurize fuel lines. Pump until pressure shows 0.5 kg/cm2. Do not over-prime - excess fuel washes oil from cylinder walls. | |
| 07 | Primer LockCLOSED AND LOCKED (UPRIGHT POSITION) | |
| 08 | Cylinder PrimingPER CHT TABLENOTE: Turn primer right for cylinder injection. No priming above 100 C CHT. 1 prime per 10 C below 100 C (e.g. CHT 40 C = 6 primes). | |
| 09 | Area ClearCALL CLEAR PROP | |
| 10 | Starter Button CoverOPEN | |
| 11 | Starter ButtonPRESS AND HOLD - ENGINE CRANKINGCAUTION: Best timing is ~2 min after priming - allows fuel to partially evaporate for easier ignition. | |
| 12 | Engine FiringVERIFY IGNITION AND RELEASE STARTERNOTE: Engine should fire within the first few revolutions. Release button as soon as engine starts. | |
| 13 | Oil PressureRISING - MINIMUM 3 kg/cm2 WITHIN 30 SECWARNING: If oil pressure does not rise within 30 seconds - shut down immediately to avoid engine damage. | |
| 14 | Engine RPMSTABILIZE AT APPROX 40% (IDLE WARM-UP) | |
| 15 | Engine SoundSMOOTH - NO ROUGH RUNNING OR MISFIRES |
PHS 5 - After Start / Warm-Up10 steps
| 01 | Cowl Flap LeversADJUST TO CONTROL CHTNOTE: Open in cold weather to allow more airflow. Adjust to keep CHT in 140-180 C range during warm-up. | |
| 02 | Oil TemperatureINCREASING - ALLOW WARM-UP TO 40 C MINCAUTION: Do not taxi or apply high power until oil temp is at least 40 C. | |
| 03 | Cylinder Head TemperatureINCREASING - MONITOR | |
| 04 | Fuel PressureCHECK - IN GREEN RANGE | |
| 05 | Air Pressure GaugeCHECK - VERIFY PNEUMATICS CHARGED | |
| 06 | Generator OutputVERIFY ON BUS - AMMETER READING POSITIVE | |
| 07 | RadioON - SET FREQUENCY | |
| 08 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 09 | Gyro InstrumentsUNCAGED - ERECT AND STABILIZED | |
| 10 | CompassCHECK HEADING |
PHS 6 - Engine Run-Up8 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM BEFORE RUN-UP | |
| 02 | ThrottleADVANCE TO 1,800 RPM FOR MAG CHECK | |
| 03 | Magneto Check - BothNOTE RPM AT BOTH (1+2) | |
| 04 | Magneto Check - Mag 1RPM DROP LESS THAN 75 RPMCAUTION: RPM drop greater than 75 RPM indicates fouled plugs or magneto fault - do not depart. | |
| 05 | Magneto Check - Mag 2RPM DROP LESS THAN 75 RPM | |
| 06 | Magneto SwitchRETURN TO 1+2 | |
| 07 | Propeller ExerciseCYCLE PROP LEVER FORWARD AND AFT TWICENOTE: Cycles oil through prop governor. Return to full forward for takeoff. | |
| 08 | ThrottleREDUCE TO IDLE AFTER RUN-UP |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi10 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | Oil Pressure3-9 kg/cm2 - IN GREEN | |
| 03 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - SUFFICIENT FOR PLANNED FLIGHT | |
| 04 | Air PressureSUFFICIENT FOR GEAR AND BRAKES | |
| 05 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT MOVEMENT | |
| 06 | FlapsUP | |
| 07 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - GREEN LIGHT | |
| 08 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF - RUDDER NEUTRAL | |
| 09 | CanopyCLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 10 | Wheel ChocksREMOVED |
PHS 8 - Taxi7 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottleADVANCE GENTLY TO BEGIN ROLLING | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK - BRAKE LEVER EFFECTIVENOTE: Braking is done by holding the brake lever while applying rudder input to steer. | |
| 04 | Differential BrakingRUDDER + BRAKE LEVER FOR STEERING | |
| 05 | Taxi SpeedSLOW WALKING PACE | |
| 06 | Forward VisibilityWEAVE SLIGHTLY TO CHECK AHEADNOTE: Radial engine nose reduces forward visibility. Weave gently to clear the path ahead. | |
| 07 | Oil TemperatureMONITOR - MAINTAIN WITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature60 C MINIMUM FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 02 | Cylinder Head Temperature100 C MINIMUM - 230 C MAXIMUM | |
| 03 | Oil Pressure3-9 kg/cm2 - IN GREEN | |
| 04 | Air PressureSUFFICIENT FOR GEAR, FLAPS, AND BRAKES | |
| 05 | Magnetos1+2 (BOTH ON) | |
| 06 | Propeller Pitch LeverFULLY FORWARD (FINE PITCH) | |
| 07 | Fuel Cutoff LeverFULLY FORWARD (OPEN) | |
| 08 | FlapsUP (OR AS REQUIRED FOR FIELD LENGTH) | |
| 09 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - GREEN LIGHT CONFIRMED | |
| 10 | TrimSET - RUDDER NEUTRAL, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL | |
| 11 | CanopyCLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 12 | Runup Area ClearCONFIRM CLEAR FINAL AND RUNWAY |
PHS 10 - Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | Runway AlignmentON CENTERLINE | |
| 02 | BrakesHOLD WHILE APPLYING POWER | |
| 03 | ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO FULL POWERNOTE: M14P develops full power at ~2,950 RPM. Advance throttle smoothly over 2-3 seconds. | |
| 04 | Left RudderAPPLY TO COUNTER PROPELLER TORQUENOTE: M14P rotates counter-clockwise (viewed from cockpit) causing left-turning tendency on takeoff. Apply right rudder. | |
| 05 | Rotation SpeedRAISE NOSE AT 75-80 KIAS | |
| 06 | Climb Attitude15-25 DEG NOSE UP - MAINTAIN 80-85 KIAS | |
| 07 | Landing GearRETRACT AFTER POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB | |
| 08 | Gear Up ConfirmedGREEN LIGHT OFF - UP AND LOCKED |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff / Climb10 steps
| 01 | Landing GearUP AND LOCKED - CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | FlapsUP - CONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 03 | Climb Power80% RPM (APPROX 2,360 RPM) | |
| 04 | Climb Speed90-95 KIAS | |
| 05 | Oil Temperature40-80 C - MONITOR | |
| 06 | CHT100-230 C - MONITORCAUTION: Do not exceed 230 C CHT. Open cowl flaps if temperature approaches limit. | |
| 07 | Oil Pressure3-9 kg/cm2 - CHECK | |
| 08 | Cowl FlapsADJUST TO CONTROL CHT | |
| 09 | Fuel PressureCHECK - IN GREEN | |
| 10 | Air PressureCHECK - VERIFY PNEUMATICS CHARGED |
PHS 12 - Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise Power70% RPM (APPROX 2,065 RPM)NOTE: 70% power gives ~130 KIAS cruise at ~18 GPH fuel burn. | |
| 02 | Propeller PitchADJUST FOR RPM AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Oil Temperature40-80 C - MAINTAIN IN RANGE | |
| 04 | CHT140-180 C - MONITOR | |
| 05 | Fuel StateMONITOR - CHECK QUANTITY | |
| 06 | Cowl FlapsADJUST TO MAINTAIN CHT IN RANGE | |
| 07 | AltimeterSET QNH / QNE AS APPROPRIATE | |
| 08 | NavigationMAINTAIN PLANNED TRACK - CHECK HEADING |
PHS 13 - Aerobatics (If Planned)9 steps
| 01 | Aerobatic AreaCONFIRM ENTRY - CLEAR OF TRAFFIC | |
| 02 | AltitudeMINIMUM 1,000 m AGL FOR AEROBATICS | |
| 03 | AirspaceCONFIRM CLEAR ABOVE AND BELOW | |
| 04 | HarnessTIGHT - VERIFIED LOCKED | |
| 05 | Loop Entry Speed162 KIAS MINIMUM AT 82% RPM | |
| 06 | Roll Entry Speed120-150 KIAS | |
| 07 | G-LimitDO NOT EXCEED +7 / -5 GWARNING: Do not exceed +7 G positive or -5 G negative. Structural limits will be stressed beyond this. | |
| 08 | Inverted FlightLIMIT TO SHORT DURATIONNOTE: Oil system is not designed for sustained inverted flight. Limit to brief maneuvers. | |
| 09 | Recovery HeightMAINTAIN MIN 300 m AGL FOR RECOVERY |
PHS 14 - Descent8 steps
| 01 | AerobaticsCOMPLETE - RESUME NORMAL FLIGHT | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET QNH FOR DESTINATION | |
| 03 | Fuel StateCHECK QUANTITY AND RANGE | |
| 04 | Oil TemperatureIN RANGE - MAINTAIN | |
| 05 | Descent PowerREDUCE THROTTLE GRADUALLY | |
| 06 | AirspeedREDUCE TO 120-130 KIAS ON APPROACH TO CIRCUIT | |
| 07 | RadioCONTACT APPROACH OR TOWER - REPORT INBOUND | |
| 08 | ATIS / Field InfoOBTAIN ACTIVE RUNWAY AND QNH |
PHS 15 - Landing16 steps
| 01 | Circuit EntryJOIN DOWNWIND AT 800-1,000 ft AGL | |
| 02 | Pre-Landing Check - GUMPSGAS, UNDERCARRIAGE, MIXTURE, PROP, SWITCHES | |
| 03 | FuelQUANTITY SUFFICIENT - CUTOFF LEVER OPEN | |
| 04 | Landing GearLOWER ABEAM THRESHOLD - GREEN LIGHTCAUTION: Confirm green gear-down light. Maximum gear transit speed 110 KIAS. | |
| 05 | Gear LightGREEN - GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED | |
| 06 | Propeller Pitch LeverFULLY FORWARD (FINE PITCH - READY FOR GO-AROUND) | |
| 07 | FlapsEXTEND BELOW 93 KIAS ON BASENOTE: Flaps are fixed at 45 degrees when deployed. Lower on base leg or final. | |
| 08 | Approach Speed - Flaps Down86 KIAS (160 KM/H) | |
| 09 | Approach Speed - Flapless92-97 KIAS (170-180 KM/H) | |
| 10 | Final ApproachESTABLISHED - STABLE GLIDEPATH | |
| 11 | Runway AlignedON CENTERLINE | |
| 12 | ThresholdCROSS AT ~50-55 KIAS - REDUCE POWER | |
| 13 | FlareRAISE NOSE TO THREE-POINT ATTITUDE | |
| 14 | Throttle at TouchdownIDLE | |
| 15 | TouchdownTHREE-POINT ATTITUDE - MAIN AND TAIL WHEEL TOGETHER | |
| 16 | Directional ControlMAINTAIN CENTERLINE WITH RUDDER AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKINGCAUTION: Tail-wheel aircraft - susceptible to ground loop. Keep straight with positive rudder inputs. |
PHS 16 - After Landing7 steps
| 01 | BrakesCLEAR OF RUNWAY BEFORE STOPPING | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACT TO UP | |
| 03 | Landing GearCONFIRM DOWN AND LOCKED | |
| 04 | ThrottleREDUCE TO IDLE TAXI POWER | |
| 05 | Cowl FlapsOPEN FOR COOLING DURING TAXI | |
| 06 | Oil TemperatureMONITOR - ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL | |
| 07 | RadioCONTACT GROUND - REPORT CLEAR OF RUNWAY |
PHS 17 - Shutdown14 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL 2 MINNOTE: Allow engine to run at idle for 2 minutes to stabilize CHT before shutdown. | |
| 03 | Stall WarningOFF | |
| 04 | RadioOFF | |
| 05 | AvionicsOFF - ALL NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL | |
| 06 | Magneto SwitchCONFIRM 1+2 POSITION THEN CUT ENGINENOTE: Set throttle to idle cutoff or use magneto switch to OFF to stop engine. | |
| 07 | Fuel Cutoff LeverPULL AFT TO CLOSE - CUT FUEL | |
| 08 | Engine StopVERIFY PROPELLER STOPPED | |
| 09 | Magneto SwitchOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS | |
| 10 | Generator SwitchOFF | |
| 11 | Battery SwitchOFF | |
| 12 | CanopyOPEN | |
| 13 | Wheel ChocksIN PLACE | |
| 14 | AircraftSECURED AND TIED DOWN |