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DHC-2 Beaver Kneeboard

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DHC-2 BeaverFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist

DATE PILOT TAIL

01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps

Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWED

NOTAMsREVIEWED

Fuel RequiredCALCULATED

Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITS

Takeoff and Landing DistancesCALCULATED

Charts and RouteREVIEWED

Flight PlanFILED

Crosswind ComponentCHECKED

02Before Entering Aircraft9 steps

Exterior InspectionCARRY OUT

Fuel Filler Caps and Access PanelCHECK SECURITY

ServicingCHECK

Wheels, Landing Gear and BrakesCHECK

Carburettor and Oil Cooler IntakesCHECK CLEAR

Propeller, Cowl and PanelsCHECK

Tailwheel TireCHECK

Pitot Head CoverCHECK REMOVED

Cargo and BaggageCHECK STOWAGE

03On Entering Aircraft12 steps

IgnitionOFF

Parking BrakeSET

ControlsUNLOCKED

ControlsFREE, CORRECT AND FULL MOVEMENT

Pilot's SeatADJUST

TrimsAS REQUIRED

All SwitchesOFF

Battery Master SwitchON

Fuel QuantitiesCHECK

Altimeter and ClockSET

Communication EquipmentTEST

Night Flying Checks (if anticipated)COMPLETE

04Before Starting Engine8 steps

Fire GuardIN POSITION

Propeller AreaCLEAR

All SwitchesOFF

Throttle Lever1/4 TO 1/2 IN. OPEN

Propeller LeverFULLY DECREASE RPM

Mixture LeverIDLE CUT-OFF

Carburettor Hot Air LeverCOLD

PropellerTURN TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LOCK

05Starting Engine18 steps

Propeller AreaCLEAR

Battery Master SwitchON

Fuel and Oil Emergency Cut-Off LeverOPEN

Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK

Mixture LeverAUTO RICH

Throttle Lever1/4 TO 1/2 IN. OPEN

Fuel PressureBUILD UP WITH WOBBLE PUMP TO MAXIMUM 5 PSI

PrimerPRIME 4 STROKES

Both Ignition SwitchesON

Starter Switch (Direct Cranking Starter)HOLD TO STARTER POSITION

Starter Switch (Electrical Inertia Starter)HOLD TO STARTER UNTIL WHINE CEASES TO RISE IN PITCH

Booster Coil SwitchHOLD TO BOOSTER COIL POSITION

Starter Switch(es)RELEASE TO OFF AS SOON AS ENGINE FIRES

Boost Coil SwitchRELEASE

Priming PumpLOCKED OFF

ThrottleBACK TO ABOUT 500 TO 800 RPM AS SOON AS ENGINE FIRES

Oil PressureCHECK REGISTERS WITHIN 30 SECONDS

Propeller LeverFULL INCREASE RPM WHEN OIL PRESSURE REACHES A STEADY 50 PSI

06Engine Warm-Up8 steps

Throttle1000 RPM

Propeller LeverFULLY FORWARD TO INCREASE RPM

Oil TemperatureCHECK REACHED 100 degF (40 degC)

Engine SpeedADJUST TO SMOOTHEST BETWEEN 1000 AND 1400 RPM

Mixture LeverFULL RICH

Propeller LeverCOARSER PITCH AT 1000 RPM, THEN RETURN TO INCREASE RPM

Oil Pressure, Fuel Pressure and TemperatureCHECK

Tank FeedsCHECK BY ROTATING FUEL SELECTOR TO EACH TANK

07Engine Ground Tests14 steps

AircraftHEAD INTO WIND

Parking BrakeON, CONTROL COLUMN FULLY BACK

Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK

Propeller LeverFULL INCREASE RPM

Throttle Lever1750 RPM

Magneto CheckL - BOTH - R - BOTH

Throttle Lever600 RPM

Ignition SwitchMOMENTARILY OFF - ENGINE MUST STOP FIRING COMPLETELY

ThrottleOPEN UNTIL MANIFOLD PRESSURE EQUALS AERODROME PRESSURE

GeneratorCHECK CUTS IN AT APPROXIMATELY 1400 RPM

Static RPMCHECK 2100 PLUS OR MINUS 20 APPROXIMATELY

Oil, Fuel and Vacuum Pressures, Cylinder Head and Oil TemperaturesWITHIN RANGES

ThrottleRETARD TO 1600 RPM

Propeller LeverCOARSE PITCH, THEN RETURN TO FULL INCREASE RPM

08Taxiing6 steps

FlapsCRUISE POSITION

Propeller LeverFULL INCREASE RPM

Oil and Cylinder TemperaturesWATCH

BrakesTEST AS SOON AS AIRCRAFT STARTS MOVING

SteeringRUDDER PEDALS / STEERABLE TAILWHEEL

Engine Speed When Stopped During Taxi1200 TO 1400 RPM

09Take-Off Check9 steps

All Doors and WindowsCLOSED

Elevator TrimSET TO MEET CG REQUIREMENTS

Mixture LeverAUTO RICH

Propeller LeverINCREASE RPM

Fuel SelectorDESIRED TANK POSITION

FlapsTAKE-OFF POSITION

Directional Gyro and Artificial HorizonUNCAGED AND SET

Pitot HeatON IF NECESSARY

Carburettor HeatCOLD

10Take-Off10 steps

Cylinder Head TemperatureCHECK BELOW 450 degF (230 degC)

Throttle Lever Friction KnobADJUST

Line UpON TAKE-OFF RUNWAY

ThrottleOPEN SMOOTHLY TO MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE TAKE-OFF POWER

SwingANTICIPATE TENDENCY OF AIRCRAFT TO SWING TO THE LEFT

Lift-OffALLOW AIRCRAFT TO FLY ITSELF OFF AT 55 TO 65 MPH IAS

Initial Climb65 MPH IAS

PowerREDUCE AS SOON AS SAFE HEIGHT IS ATTAINED

AirspeedSLOWLY INCREASE TO 80 MPH IAS AND RE-TRIM

FlapsCLIMB AT 500 FT, THEN RE-TRIM

11Climb5 steps

PowerMAXIMUM CONTINUOUS - 2200 RPM, 33.5 IN.HG

Best Rate of Climb Speed95 MPH IAS

Best Angle of Climb Speed80 MPH IAS

Reduced-Wear Climb Setting (Recommended by Engine Manufacturer)2000 RPM, 30 IN.HG, AUTO RICH

Cylinder Head TemperatureKEEP CONSISTENT WITH FIGURE 4-1 LIMITS

12Cruise7 steps

FlapsCRUISE

ThrottleBACK TO 29.7 IN.HG OR LESS MANIFOLD PRESSURE

Propeller Lever2000 RPM OR LESS

Mixture LeverAUTO LEAN

Cylinder Head and Oil Inlet TemperaturesCONSISTENT WITH FIGURE 4-1 LIMITS

Fuel ManagementEMPTY REAR TANK FIRST IF FULLY LOADED

Airspeed CorrectionSUBTRACT 5 MPH FROM INDICATED CRUISING SPEED

13Descent3 steps

Airspeed and PowerREDUCE AS REQUIRED

Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK

InstrumentsIN CORRECT RANGES

14Approach7 steps

AirspeedREDUCE TO 90 MPH IAS

Propeller LeverINCREASE RPM

Mixture LeverAUTO RICH

FlapsLANDING OR AS DESIRED

Final Approach Airspeed80 MPH IAS

ThrottleOPEN SEVERAL TIMES DURING APPROACH

Carburettor HeatCOLD LATE ON FINAL APPROACH

15Landing8 steps

TrimAS REQUIRED

PowerINCREASE TO DECREASE RATE OF DESCENT

Control ColumnPULL BACK GENTLY FOR THREE-POINT TOUCH-DOWN

Touch-DownNO TENDENCY TO SWING EXCEPT IN CROSSWINDS

Control ColumnHOLD FULLY BACK AFTER TOUCH-DOWN

Rudder and Steerable TailwheelMAINTAIN STRAIGHT PATH

Wheel BrakesAPPLY AS NECESSARY TO CONTROL LANDING RUN

Minimum Run Landing (if required)FULL FLAP, 65 TO 68 MPH ON FINAL

16Go-Around and Baulked Landing5 steps

DecisionDECIDE EARLY IN APPROACH TO GO AROUND

Throttle LeverOPEN SLOWLY TO FULL TAKE-OFF POWER

AttitudeKEEP NOSE DOWN, RE-TRIM IF NECESSARY

FlapsRETRACT SLOWLY WHEN SAFE ALTITUDE IS REACHED

TrimRE-TRIM AS REQUIRED

17After the Landing2 steps

FlapsCRUISE WHEN LANDING RUN IS COMPLETED

Elevator TrimNEUTRAL

18Post Flight Checks12 steps

Parking BrakesSET

Carburettor HeatCOLD

Ignition Safety Check - EngineIDLING SPEED

Ignition Safety Check - Ignition SwitchMOMENTARILY OFF - ENGINE MUST STOP FIRING COMPLETELY

Ignition Safety Check - IgnitionON AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BACKFIRING

Control ColumnFULLY BACK

Throttle LeverADVANCE TO AERODROME BAROMETRIC PRESSURE

RPMCHECK 2100 PLUS OR MINUS 20

Magneto CheckL MOMENTARILY, BOTH, THEN R MOMENTARILY

Idle Speed Check - Throttle LeverRETARD TO IDLING POSITION

Idle Speed Check - Engine RPM450 TO 550 RPM

Idle Speed Check - Oil and Fuel PressureREMAIN WITHIN OPERATING LIMITS

19Stopping the Engine11 steps

EngineIDLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD

ThrottleOPEN TO GIVE 1000 TO 1200 RPM

Propeller LeverFULL DECREASE RPM

RPMMAINTAIN AT 800 RPM WITH THE THROTTLE

Oil DilutionAS REQUIRED

Mixture LeverIDLE CUT-OFF

IgnitionOFF AFTER PROPELLER HAS STOPPED TURNING

Wing Tip Tank SelectorOFF

Main Fuel Tank SelectorOFF

All SwitchesOFF

If Engine Fails to StopSTARVE OF FUEL

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