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Dornier Do 228-100 (Carenado) Startup Checklist
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Dornier Do 228-100 (Carenado)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 196 steps · 20 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: The Do 228 is unpressurised. Maximum operating altitude is 15,000 ft, or 25,000 ft only if the maximum allowable airspeed indicator (SCN D08) is fitted, so weather is flown through rather than over. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: 2,386 litres (4,156 lb) consumable of 2,441 litres (4,251 lb) total. | |
| 04 | Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW and max landing weight are both 5,700 kg (12,566 lb). Max ramp weight 5,730 kg, max zero fuel weight 5,540 kg (12,214 lb). Forward baggage limit 90 kg, rear baggage limit 150 kg. | |
| 05 | Takeoff and Landing DistancesCALCULATEDNOTE: The weight-altitude-temperature limit sets the maximum takeoff weight for the conditions, and is what guarantees climb performance after an engine failure at or above V1. | |
| 06 | Charts and Flight PlanPREPAREDNOTE: The Do 228 is a STOL commuter. Confirm runway length, surface and obstacles. | |
| 07 | Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 08 | Flight PlanFILED |
PHS 2 — Interior Safety Check7 steps
| 01 | Airplane Records and DocumentsCHECKED | |
| 02 | MASTER and BATT SwitchesOFF | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsUNLOCKED, LOCKS SECURED | |
| 04 | PARKBRAKE HandleSET | |
| 05 | Fire ExtinguishersCHECK | |
| 06 | ELT 10 ConnectionsCHECKNOTE: If installed. | |
| 07 | ELT ON-OFF-ARM SwitchARM |
PHS 3 — Exterior Inspection - Left Side30 steps
| 01 | All SurfacesNO CRACKS, DISTORTION OR LOOSE FASTENERSNOTE: The walkaround follows a fixed path around the aircraft. Four things are checked everywhere: damage, leaks, security of doors and caps, and removal of ground safety guards and covers. | |
| 02 | Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic FluidsNO LEAKS | |
| 03 | Access Doors, Panels and Filler CapsSECURE | |
| 04 | Ground Safety Guards and CoversREMOVED | |
| 05 | Hydraulic Check Light ButtonPRESSNOTE: If installed. Left landing gear area. | |
| 06 | Hydraulic ReservoirCHECK QUANTITYNOTE: Between the upper and lower markings. | |
| 07 | Main Landing Gear DoorSECURE | |
| 08 | Strut ExtensionCHECK | |
| 09 | UplockCHECK OPEN | |
| 10 | BrakesCHECK FOR LEAKAGE | |
| 11 | TireCHECK WEAR AND FLAT SPOTS | |
| 12 | Landing / Taxi LightsCONDITION | |
| 13 | Flaps and AileronCONDITION, GUST LOCK REMOVEDNOTE: Left wing area. | |
| 14 | Static DischargersCONDITION | |
| 15 | Wing and Position LightCONDITION | |
| 16 | Lift TransducerCONDITIONNOTE: Drives the stall warning. Damage here is not obvious from the cockpit. | |
| 17 | Lower Wing AreaNO FUEL LEAKS | |
| 18 | Fuel Drain ValvesDRAIN, THEN CLOSED | |
| 19 | Fuel Vent LineOPEN | |
| 20 | Leading Edge and De-Icing BootsCONDITION | |
| 21 | Fuel Tank Filler CapCLOSED | |
| 22 | Fire Extinguisher Pressure and Blow Out PlugCHECKNOTE: If installed. | |
| 23 | Surface Inspection LightCONDITIONNOTE: If installed. Left engine area. | |
| 24 | Exhaust PipeCOVER REMOVED | |
| 25 | Oil QuantityCHECKNOTE: Total oil tank capacity is 5.9 litres (6.25 US qt). FULL on the dipstick is 5.8 litres; the ADD OIL mark is at 4.7 litres (5 US qt). Do not add oil until the sump has been purged by rotating the propeller. | |
| 26 | CowlingLOCKED | |
| 27 | Air IntakesCOVERS REMOVED | |
| 28 | Compressor BladesCHECK | |
| 29 | PropellerFREE ROTATION, BLADE CONDITIONCAUTION: Rotate the propeller in the normal direction only, clockwise as viewed standing in front of it. Turning it backwards shortens starter-generator brush life and can damage engine bearing seals and accessories that are sensitive to reverse rotation. | |
| 30 | Propeller Blade Heater MatsCONDITIONNOTE: If installed. |
PHS 4 — Exterior Inspection - Nose Section19 steps
| 01 | AntennasCONDITION | |
| 02 | Static Ports (LH)CONDITION | |
| 03 | WindshieldsCONDITION | |
| 04 | WipersCONDITION | |
| 05 | Nose Baggage CompartmentBAGGAGE SECURED, DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 06 | Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid LevelVISIBLENOTE: Check with a flashlight through the nose baggage compartment. Basic Hydraulic System only. | |
| 07 | Pitot CoversREMOVED | |
| 08 | External Power ReceptacleAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Anticollision Light (lower)CONDITION | |
| 10 | Nose Wheel TiresCONDITION, SLIP MARKS, INFLATION | |
| 11 | NWSENGAGED, PIN INSTALLEDCAUTION: Failure to install the pin renders the nose wheel steering inoperative with no warning in the cockpit. | |
| 12 | Electrical ConnectionsCONNECTEDCAUTION: If the electrical coupling is not connected, the landing gear cannot be retracted. | |
| 13 | Nose Gear UplockCHECK OPEN | |
| 14 | Nose Gear Strut ExtensionCHECK | |
| 15 | Pitot Drain Valve (LH)DRAIN AND CLOSE | |
| 16 | Static Drain Valve (LH)DRAIN AND CLOSENOTE: If the autopilot is installed. | |
| 17 | Pitot Drain Valve (RH)DRAIN AND CLOSE | |
| 18 | Emergency Landing Gear Extension Pressure GageINDICATING IN THE GREENNOTE: Hydraulic System MOD1 only. | |
| 19 | Static Ports (RH)CONDITION |
PHS 5 — Exterior Inspection - Right Side4 steps
| 01 | Right Engine AreaCHECK AS LEFT | |
| 02 | Right Wing AreaCHECK AS LEFT | |
| 03 | Right Landing Gear AreaCHECK AS LEFTNOTE: Gear door, strut extension, uplock, brakes, tire and lights. The hydraulic reservoir and check light are on the left side only. | |
| 04 | Parkbrake Accumulator GageCHECK PRESSURE (80 TO 250 BAR)CAUTION: The chocks may only be removed if accumulator pressure is above 80 bar, since the parking brake is what holds the aircraft after that. |
PHS 6 — Exterior Inspection - Empennage and Rear14 steps
| 01 | Stabilizer (RH) and De-Icing BootsCONDITION | |
| 02 | ElevatorGUST LOCK REMOVED, FREE MOVEMENT | |
| 03 | Static DischargersCONDITION | |
| 04 | Rudder and Trim TabGUST LOCK REMOVED, CONDITION | |
| 05 | Rudder SegmentCONDITION | |
| 06 | Position LightCONDITION | |
| 07 | Stabilizer (LH) and De-Icing BootsCONDITION | |
| 08 | Stabilizer Trim0NOTE: If the stabilizer trim is not at 0, crosscheck it against the trim indication in the cockpit. | |
| 09 | AntennasCONDITION | |
| 10 | Anticollision Light (upper)CONDITION | |
| 11 | Rear Baggage CompartmentBAGGAGE SECURED, DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 12 | Baggage Door IndicatorGREEN | |
| 13 | PAX / CARGO Door Hinge LeverFULLY IN PASSENGER OR CARGO POSITIONNOTE: Depending on the door configuration fitted. | |
| 14 | ChocksREMOVENOTE: Only if no ground crew is available, and only with parkbrake accumulator pressure above 80 bar. |
PHS 7 — Interior Check19 steps
| 01 | PAX Door IndicatorsCHECK | |
| 02 | PAX / Cargo / Baggage DoorsSECURED | |
| 03 | Emergency EquipmentCHECKED | |
| 04 | Seats and Rudder PedalsADJUSTED | |
| 05 | Flight Control LocksSECURED | |
| 06 | All Circuit Breakers (both panels)IN | |
| 07 | Overhead Switch PanelsAS DESIRED | |
| 08 | Flight InstrumentsCHECKED | |
| 09 | LDG GEAR LeverDN AND LOCKED | |
| 10 | Fuel CounterZERO | |
| 11 | Slaving UnitSLAVE IN | |
| 12 | Pneumatic PanelAS DESIRED | |
| 13 | PARKBRAKESET | |
| 14 | AvionicsAS REQUIRED | |
| 15 | HYDRAULICOFF | |
| 16 | NWSON | |
| 17 | SYNCHROPHASEROFF | |
| 18 | FLAPSUP | |
| 19 | POWER / ENG SPEED LeversFREE MOVEMENT, GROUNDSTART (GREEN LINE) / LOWNOTE: POWER levers to the GROUNDSTART green line, ENG SPEED levers to LOW. LOW sets roughly 68 to 72 percent RPM and is the position used for start and ground taxi. |
PHS 8 — Before Starting Engines13 steps
| 01 | BATTON / EXT | |
| 02 | MASTERON, CHECK 24 V MIN / 28 VNOTE: 24 V minimum on the battery, 28 V on external power. | |
| 03 | LDG GEAR Lights / TESTCHECKED | |
| 04 | STALL WarningCHECKED | |
| 05 | FIRE WarningCHECKED | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsCHECKED | |
| 07 | Fuel QuantityCHECKEDCAUTION: Maximum permitted difference between tanks is 700 lbs. | |
| 08 | LAMP TEST ButtonCHECKED | |
| 09 | PropellersIN START LOCKSNOTE: The start locks hold the blades at a low, negative angle (about minus 8 degrees) so the starter is not fighting propeller drag. | |
| 10 | ANTICOLLON | |
| 11 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED | |
| 12 | FIRE COCKOPEN | |
| 13 | Boost PUMPS No. 2CHECKED |
PHS 9 — Starting Engines10 steps
| 01 | Boost Pump No. 1ON, FUEL PRESS LIGHT OUT | |
| 02 | START SelectorGROUND | |
| 03 | StarterSTART, HOLD MOMENT | |
| 04 | ENRICHAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | POWER LeverGI | |
| 06 | Oil PressureIN THE GREENWARNING: Maximum interstage turbine temperature during start is 1,149 degC for 1 second. Watch ITT through the light-off and be ready to abort the start. | |
| 07 | GEN (before second engine start)ONNOTE: Only if the first engine was started on the battery, and only once the load is below 200 A. | |
| 08 | GEN (running engine)OFFNOTE: Applies only when starting the second engine on battery power. Turn it back on after the start. | |
| 09 | Second EnginePERFORM NORMAL ENGINE START | |
| 10 | GEN (running engine)ON AT 25 PERCENT RPM OR ABOVE |
PHS 10 — After Starting Engines10 steps
| 01 | BATT, GEN, INVON | |
| 02 | GPUDISCONNECT | |
| 03 | Voltage and AmmeterCHECK | |
| 04 | HYDRAULICNORM, PRESS 210 BAR | |
| 05 | Propeller Start LocksRELEASENOTE: Momentarily advancing the power levers releases the locks and lets the blades govern normally. | |
| 06 | Feeder TanksCHECK | |
| 07 | Pneumatic PanelAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | AvionicsAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | NWSCHECKED | |
| 10 | Flaps, Trims and Flight ControlsCHECK AND SET |
PHS 11 — Taxi Check2 steps
| 01 | BrakesCHECKED | |
| 02 | Flight and Engine InstrumentsCHECKED |
PHS 12 — Before Take Off10 steps
| 01 | All Light SwitchesAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Ice and Rain ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Boost PUMPSRECHECK | |
| 04 | START SelectorAIRCAUTION: Moving the selector to AIR arms the in-flight relight capability. It is easy to miss and is not caught by any other check. | |
| 05 | ENG LIMIT / BLEED AIRRECHECK ON | |
| 06 | FlapsRECHECK FOR T/O | |
| 07 | TrimsRECHECK FOR T/O | |
| 08 | Flight ControlsCHECK FREE MOVEMENT | |
| 09 | Doors and WindowsCLOSED | |
| 10 | Takeoff BriefingPERFORM |
PHS 13 — Takeoff Check4 steps
| 01 | All Warning and Caution LightsOUT | |
| 02 | AIRCOND MasterRAM AIR | |
| 03 | ENG SPEED LeversHIGH, 97 +/- 0.5 PERCENT RPM | |
| 04 | POWER LeversSLOWLY TOWARDS MAX, CHECK TQ AND ITTWARNING: Maximum ITT for takeoff and max continuous is 923 degC. Advance the levers slowly and stop at the limit rather than the stop. |
PHS 14 — Climb Check7 steps
| 01 | LDG GEARCHECK RETRACTED | |
| 02 | FLAPSUP ABOVE 100 KIAS, ABOVE 400 FT AGLNOTE: Both conditions have to be met, not either one. | |
| 03 | POWER / ENG SPEED LeversAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | SYNCHROPHASERAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Pneumatic PanelAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Ice and Rain ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED |
PHS 15 — Cruise Check3 steps
| 01 | POWER / ENG SPEED LeversAS REQUIREDNOTE: The ENG SPEED levers are normally pulled aft to around 96 to 97 percent RPM in the cruise. There is no cruise gate, so it is set by the gauge. | |
| 02 | SYNCHROPHASERAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Ice and Rain ProtectionAS REQUIRED |
PHS 16 — Descent Check4 steps
| 01 | DEMISTING SliderUP | |
| 02 | POWER / ENG SPEED LeversAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Ice and Rain ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED |
PHS 17 — Before Landing Check11 steps
| 01 | All Light SwitchesAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Ice and Rain ProtectionAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Feeder TanksCHECKED | |
| 04 | PARKBRAKE HandleRECHECK IN | |
| 05 | ENG SPEED LeversHIGH | |
| 06 | SYNCHROPHASEROFF | |
| 07 | FLAPS LeverAS REQUIREDNOTE: Flap 1 (5 deg) is limited to 150 KIAS. Flap 2 (20 deg) and flap DN (30 deg) are both limited to 130 KIAS. | |
| 08 | LDG GEAR LeverDN, CHECK 3 GREENNOTE: Maximum landing gear operating and extended speed is 160 KIAS, or 135 KIAS on early airframes where SB-228-012 has not been carried out. | |
| 09 | AIRCOND MasterRAM AIR | |
| 10 | BrakesCHECKED | |
| 11 | AirspeedVREFNOTE: Crosscheck against the reference speed display. |
PHS 18 — Landing3 steps
| 01 | POWER LeversTOWARDS GI, BETA LIGHTS ON, THEN TOWARDS REVERSEWARNING: Beta and reverse are ground modes. Selecting beta in flight is possible on this aircraft and is prohibited. | |
| 02 | BrakesAPPLY AS NECESSARY | |
| 03 | ENG SPEED LeversLOW, AT TAXI SPEED |
PHS 19 — After Landing Check6 steps
| 01 | All Light SwitchesAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Ice and Rain ProtectionOFF | |
| 03 | START SelectorGROUND | |
| 04 | PneumaticAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | FLAPSUP | |
| 06 | TrimsSET 0 DEG |
PHS 20 — Engine Shutdown12 steps
| 01 | PARKBRAKESET | |
| 02 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 03 | HYDRAULICOFF | |
| 04 | Boost PUMPSOFF | |
| 05 | INV, GENOFF | |
| 06 | Starter SwitchSTOP, HOLD FOR 5 SECONDS | |
| 07 | POWER LeversREVERSE | |
| 08 | POWER LeversGROUNDSTART (GREEN LINE) BELOW 10 PERCENT RPMNOTE: Moving the levers back to the green line below 10 percent RPM re-engages the propeller start locks for the next start. | |
| 09 | Cabin SignsOFF | |
| 10 | Flight ControlsLOCKED | |
| 11 | LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 12 | MASTER, BATTOFF |