Yak-52DCS WORLD Startup Checklist · 162 steps
Yak-52
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a Soviet primary trainer aircraft that first flew in 1976, designed as a successor to the Yak-50 competition aerobat and built to train pilots for the Soviet DOSAAF organization. Romanian manufacturer Aerostar produced the aircraft as the Iak-52 from 1977 to 1998 under COMECON trade agreements, with over 1,800 examples built. Stressed to +7/-5 G and powered by the nine-cylinder Vedeneyev M14P radial engine, the Yak-52 remains popular worldwide for aerobatic training and sport flying.
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SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerYakovlev / Aerostar (Romania)
first Flight1976
rolePrimary trainer / Aerobatic
crew2 (tandem - student + instructor)
engines1x Vedeneyev M14P (360 hp / 268 kW)
max Speed285 km/h (154 kts)
range550 km (297 nmi)
ceiling13,000 ft
weight1,305 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning6 steps
| 01 | Weather BriefingNOTE: Check en-route and local weather. Avoid icing conditions - no de-ice equipment fitted. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMs / Airspace | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel PlanningNOTE: Fuel capacity ~100 L. Plan for 18 GPH at 70% power cruise. Reserve 45 min minimum. | SET | |
| 04 | Training AreaNOTE: Identify aerobatic or training area. Note altitude limits and entry/exit points. | CONFIRMED | |
| 05 | Radio FrequenciesNOTE: Note ATIS, ground, tower, and approach frequencies for planned airfield. | SET | |
| 06 | Pneumatic System AwarenessNOTE: Gear, flaps, brakes, and engine start are all pneumatically actuated. Monitor air pressure throughout. | NOTED |
PHS 2 — Cockpit Preparation8 steps
| 01 | Seat Harness | FASTENED AND TIGHT | |
| 02 | Rudder Pedals | ADJUSTED FOR REACH | |
| 03 | Canopy | CHECK CONDITION - CLOSED FOR START | |
| 04 | Front Cabin Gear Lever | DOWN (GEAR EXTENDED) | |
| 05 | Front Cabin Flaps Lever | UP (FLAPS RETRACTED) | |
| 06 | Rear Cabin Flaps Lever | NEUTRAL | |
| 07 | Rear Cabin Gear Lever | NEUTRAL | |
| 08 | Wheel Chocks | IN PLACE |
PHS 3 — Electrical Power6 steps
| 01 | Battery Switch | ON | |
| 02 | Generator Switch | ON | |
| 03 | Stall Warning System | ON | |
| 04 | Instruments | CHECK - ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED, FUEL GAUGES | |
| 05 | Air Pressure GaugeNOTE: Minimum ~50 kg/cm2 for successful pneumatic engine start. | CHECK - SUFFICIENT PRESSURE FOR START | |
| 06 | Warning Lights Panel | CHECK ALL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE THEN EXTINGUISH |
PHS 4 — Engine Start15 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Throttle | ONE-THIRD OPEN (APPROX 40% RPM POSITION) | |
| 03 | Propeller Pitch Lever | FULLY FORWARD (FINE PITCH - MAX RPM) | |
| 04 | Fuel Cutoff Lever | FULLY FORWARD (OPEN) | |
| 05 | Magneto Switch | 1+2 (BOTH MAGNETOS) | |
| 06 | Fuel Primer (Fuel Line Priming)CAUTION: 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. | 5-6 STROKES SUMMER / 8-12 STROKES WINTER | |
| 07 | Primer Lock | CLOSED AND LOCKED (UPRIGHT POSITION) | |
| 08 | Cylinder PrimingNOTE: 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). | PER CHT TABLE | |
| 09 | Area Clear | CALL CLEAR PROP | |
| 10 | Starter Button Cover | OPEN | |
| 11 | Starter ButtonCAUTION: Best timing is ~2 min after priming - allows fuel to partially evaporate for easier ignition. | PRESS AND HOLD - ENGINE CRANKING | |
| 12 | Engine FiringNOTE: Engine should fire within the first few revolutions. Release button as soon as engine starts. | VERIFY IGNITION AND RELEASE STARTER | |
| 13 | Oil PressureWARNING: If oil pressure does not rise within 30 seconds - shut down immediately to avoid engine damage. | RISING - MINIMUM 3 kg/cm2 WITHIN 30 SEC | |
| 14 | Engine RPM | STABILIZE AT APPROX 40% (IDLE WARM-UP) | |
| 15 | Engine Sound | SMOOTH - NO ROUGH RUNNING OR MISFIRES |
PHS 5 — After Start / Warm-Up10 steps
| 01 | Cowl Flap LeversNOTE: Open in cold weather to allow more airflow. Adjust to keep CHT in 140-180 C range during warm-up. | ADJUST TO CONTROL CHT | |
| 02 | Oil TemperatureCAUTION: Do not taxi or apply high power until oil temp is at least 40 C. | INCREASING - ALLOW WARM-UP TO 40 C MIN | |
| 03 | Cylinder Head Temperature | INCREASING - MONITOR | |
| 04 | Fuel Pressure | CHECK - IN GREEN RANGE | |
| 05 | Air Pressure Gauge | CHECK - VERIFY PNEUMATICS CHARGED | |
| 06 | Generator Output | VERIFY ON BUS - AMMETER READING POSITIVE | |
| 07 | Radio | ON - SET FREQUENCY | |
| 08 | Altimeter | SET QNH | |
| 09 | Gyro Instruments | UNCAGED - ERECT AND STABILIZED | |
| 10 | Compass | CHECK HEADING |
PHS 6 — Engine Run-Up8 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature | 40 C MINIMUM BEFORE RUN-UP | |
| 02 | Throttle | ADVANCE TO 1,800 RPM FOR MAG CHECK | |
| 03 | Magneto Check - Both | NOTE RPM AT BOTH (1+2) | |
| 04 | Magneto Check - Mag 1CAUTION: RPM drop greater than 75 RPM indicates fouled plugs or magneto fault - do not depart. | RPM DROP LESS THAN 75 RPM | |
| 05 | Magneto Check - Mag 2 | RPM DROP LESS THAN 75 RPM | |
| 06 | Magneto Switch | RETURN TO 1+2 | |
| 07 | Propeller ExerciseNOTE: Cycles oil through prop governor. Return to full forward for takeoff. | CYCLE PROP LEVER FORWARD AND AFT TWICE | |
| 08 | Throttle | REDUCE TO IDLE AFTER RUN-UP |
PHS 7 — Before Taxi10 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature | 40 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | Oil Pressure | 3-9 kg/cm2 - IN GREEN | |
| 03 | Fuel Quantity | CHECK - SUFFICIENT FOR PLANNED FLIGHT | |
| 04 | Air Pressure | SUFFICIENT FOR GEAR AND BRAKES | |
| 05 | Flight Controls | FULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT MOVEMENT | |
| 06 | Flaps | UP | |
| 07 | Landing Gear | DOWN AND LOCKED - GREEN LIGHT | |
| 08 | Trim | SET FOR TAKEOFF - RUDDER NEUTRAL | |
| 09 | Canopy | CLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 10 | Wheel Chocks | REMOVED |
PHS 8 — Taxi7 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 02 | Throttle | ADVANCE GENTLY TO BEGIN ROLLING | |
| 03 | BrakesNOTE: Braking is done by holding the brake lever while applying rudder input to steer. | CHECK - BRAKE LEVER EFFECTIVE | |
| 04 | Differential Braking | RUDDER + BRAKE LEVER FOR STEERING | |
| 05 | Taxi Speed | SLOW WALKING PACE | |
| 06 | Forward VisibilityNOTE: Radial engine nose reduces forward visibility. Weave gently to clear the path ahead. | WEAVE SLIGHTLY TO CHECK AHEAD | |
| 07 | Oil Temperature | MONITOR - MAINTAIN WITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature | 60 C MINIMUM FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 02 | Cylinder Head Temperature | 100 C MINIMUM - 230 C MAXIMUM | |
| 03 | Oil Pressure | 3-9 kg/cm2 - IN GREEN | |
| 04 | Air Pressure | SUFFICIENT FOR GEAR, FLAPS, AND BRAKES | |
| 05 | Magnetos | 1+2 (BOTH ON) | |
| 06 | Propeller Pitch Lever | FULLY FORWARD (FINE PITCH) | |
| 07 | Fuel Cutoff Lever | FULLY FORWARD (OPEN) | |
| 08 | Flaps | UP (OR AS REQUIRED FOR FIELD LENGTH) | |
| 09 | Landing Gear | DOWN AND LOCKED - GREEN LIGHT CONFIRMED | |
| 10 | Trim | SET - RUDDER NEUTRAL, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL | |
| 11 | Canopy | CLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 12 | Runup Area Clear | CONFIRM CLEAR FINAL AND RUNWAY |
PHS 10 — Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | Runway Alignment | ON CENTERLINE | |
| 02 | Brakes | HOLD WHILE APPLYING POWER | |
| 03 | ThrottleNOTE: M14P develops full power at ~2,950 RPM. Advance throttle smoothly over 2-3 seconds. | ADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO FULL POWER | |
| 04 | Left RudderNOTE: M14P rotates counter-clockwise (viewed from cockpit) causing left-turning tendency on takeoff. Apply right rudder. | APPLY TO COUNTER PROPELLER TORQUE | |
| 05 | Rotation Speed | RAISE NOSE AT 75-80 KIAS | |
| 06 | Climb Attitude | 15-25 DEG NOSE UP - MAINTAIN 80-85 KIAS | |
| 07 | Landing Gear | RETRACT AFTER POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB | |
| 08 | Gear Up Confirmed | GREEN LIGHT OFF - UP AND LOCKED |
PHS 11 — After Takeoff / Climb10 steps
| 01 | Landing Gear | UP AND LOCKED - CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | Flaps | UP - CONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 03 | Climb Power | 80% RPM (APPROX 2,360 RPM) | |
| 04 | Climb Speed | 90-95 KIAS | |
| 05 | Oil Temperature | 40-80 C - MONITOR | |
| 06 | CHTCAUTION: Do not exceed 230 C CHT. Open cowl flaps if temperature approaches limit. | 100-230 C - MONITOR | |
| 07 | Oil Pressure | 3-9 kg/cm2 - CHECK | |
| 08 | Cowl Flaps | ADJUST TO CONTROL CHT | |
| 09 | Fuel Pressure | CHECK - IN GREEN | |
| 10 | Air Pressure | CHECK - VERIFY PNEUMATICS CHARGED |
PHS 12 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise PowerNOTE: 70% power gives ~130 KIAS cruise at ~18 GPH fuel burn. | 70% RPM (APPROX 2,065 RPM) | |
| 02 | Propeller Pitch | ADJUST FOR RPM AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Oil Temperature | 40-80 C - MAINTAIN IN RANGE | |
| 04 | CHT | 140-180 C - MONITOR | |
| 05 | Fuel State | MONITOR - CHECK QUANTITY | |
| 06 | Cowl Flaps | ADJUST TO MAINTAIN CHT IN RANGE | |
| 07 | Altimeter | SET QNH / QNE AS APPROPRIATE | |
| 08 | Navigation | MAINTAIN PLANNED TRACK - CHECK HEADING |
PHS 13 — Aerobatics (If Planned)9 steps
| 01 | Aerobatic Area | CONFIRM ENTRY - CLEAR OF TRAFFIC | |
| 02 | Altitude | MINIMUM 1,000 m AGL FOR AEROBATICS | |
| 03 | Airspace | CONFIRM CLEAR ABOVE AND BELOW | |
| 04 | Harness | TIGHT - VERIFIED LOCKED | |
| 05 | Loop Entry Speed | 162 KIAS MINIMUM AT 82% RPM | |
| 06 | Roll Entry Speed | 120-150 KIAS | |
| 07 | G-LimitWARNING: Do not exceed +7 G positive or -5 G negative. Structural limits will be stressed beyond this. | DO NOT EXCEED +7 / -5 G | |
| 08 | Inverted FlightNOTE: Oil system is not designed for sustained inverted flight. Limit to brief maneuvers. | LIMIT TO SHORT DURATION | |
| 09 | Recovery Height | MAINTAIN MIN 300 m AGL FOR RECOVERY |
PHS 14 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | Aerobatics | COMPLETE - RESUME NORMAL FLIGHT | |
| 02 | Altimeter | SET QNH FOR DESTINATION | |
| 03 | Fuel State | CHECK QUANTITY AND RANGE | |
| 04 | Oil Temperature | IN RANGE - MAINTAIN | |
| 05 | Descent Power | REDUCE THROTTLE GRADUALLY | |
| 06 | Airspeed | REDUCE TO 120-130 KIAS ON APPROACH TO CIRCUIT | |
| 07 | Radio | CONTACT APPROACH OR TOWER - REPORT INBOUND | |
| 08 | ATIS / Field Info | OBTAIN ACTIVE RUNWAY AND QNH |
PHS 15 — Landing16 steps
| 01 | Circuit Entry | JOIN DOWNWIND AT 800-1,000 ft AGL | |
| 02 | Pre-Landing Check - GUMPS | GAS, UNDERCARRIAGE, MIXTURE, PROP, SWITCHES | |
| 03 | Fuel | QUANTITY SUFFICIENT - CUTOFF LEVER OPEN | |
| 04 | Landing GearCAUTION: Confirm green gear-down light. Maximum gear transit speed 110 KIAS. | LOWER ABEAM THRESHOLD - GREEN LIGHT | |
| 05 | Gear Light | GREEN - GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED | |
| 06 | Propeller Pitch Lever | FULLY FORWARD (FINE PITCH - READY FOR GO-AROUND) | |
| 07 | FlapsNOTE: Flaps are fixed at 45 degrees when deployed. Lower on base leg or final. | EXTEND BELOW 93 KIAS ON BASE | |
| 08 | Approach Speed - Flaps Down | 86 KIAS (160 KM/H) | |
| 09 | Approach Speed - Flapless | 92-97 KIAS (170-180 KM/H) | |
| 10 | Final Approach | ESTABLISHED - STABLE GLIDEPATH | |
| 11 | Runway Aligned | ON CENTERLINE | |
| 12 | Threshold | CROSS AT ~50-55 KIAS - REDUCE POWER | |
| 13 | Flare | RAISE NOSE TO THREE-POINT ATTITUDE | |
| 14 | Throttle at Touchdown | IDLE | |
| 15 | Touchdown | THREE-POINT ATTITUDE - MAIN AND TAIL WHEEL TOGETHER | |
| 16 | Directional ControlCAUTION: Tail-wheel aircraft - susceptible to ground loop. Keep straight with positive rudder inputs. | MAINTAIN CENTERLINE WITH RUDDER AND DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING |
PHS 16 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Brakes | CLEAR OF RUNWAY BEFORE STOPPING | |
| 02 | Flaps | RETRACT TO UP | |
| 03 | Landing Gear | CONFIRM DOWN AND LOCKED | |
| 04 | Throttle | REDUCE TO IDLE TAXI POWER | |
| 05 | Cowl Flaps | OPEN FOR COOLING DURING TAXI | |
| 06 | Oil Temperature | MONITOR - ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL | |
| 07 | Radio | CONTACT GROUND - REPORT CLEAR OF RUNWAY |
PHS 17 — Shutdown14 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | ThrottleNOTE: Allow engine to run at idle for 2 minutes to stabilize CHT before shutdown. | IDLE - ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL 2 MIN | |
| 03 | Stall Warning | OFF | |
| 04 | Radio | OFF | |
| 05 | Avionics | OFF - ALL NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL | |
| 06 | Magneto SwitchNOTE: Set throttle to idle cutoff or use magneto switch to OFF to stop engine. | CONFIRM 1+2 POSITION THEN CUT ENGINE | |
| 07 | Fuel Cutoff Lever | PULL AFT TO CLOSE - CUT FUEL | |
| 08 | Engine Stop | VERIFY PROPELLER STOPPED | |
| 09 | Magneto Switch | OFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS | |
| 10 | Generator Switch | OFF | |
| 11 | Battery Switch | OFF | |
| 12 | Canopy | OPEN | |
| 13 | Wheel Chocks | IN PLACE | |
| 14 | Aircraft | SECURED AND TIED DOWN |