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Douglas DC-3 Kneeboard
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Douglas DC-3FLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Fuel RequiredCALCULATED
Weight and Balance / Cargo ManifestWITHIN LIMITS
Takeoff and Landing DistancesCALCULATED
Charts and RouteREVIEWED
Payload ConfigurationMATCHED TO SIM SETTINGS
Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE
02Before Starting Engines24 steps
Hydraulic Pump SelectorLEFT ENGINE
Gear LatchDOWN AND LOCKED
Flap HandleFLAPS UP, THEN NEUTRAL
Gear HandleNEUTRAL
Battery SwitchOFF
Battery Cart (GPU)ON
Fuel GaugesCHECK ALL
Cowl FlapsOPEN
De-IcersOFF
Automatic PilotOFF
LightsAS REQUIRED
Flight ControlsFREE
CrossfeedOFF
Trim TabsNEUTRAL
Parking BrakeON
TailwheelLOCKED
Carburettor AirCOLD
Fuel Selector ValvesLEFT TO LEFT MAIN, RIGHT TO RIGHT MAIN
PropellersFULL FORWARD, HIGH RPM
ThrottlesCRACKED (5-10%)
MixturesFULL RICH
Pitot HeatersOFF
InverterON
Fuel Booster PumpsON
03Starting Engines10 steps
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Right Engine PrimerON 5 SECONDS, THEN OFF
Master Ignition SwitchON
Right Engine MagnetoBOTH
Right Starter (Energiser)ON - WAIT
Right Engine MeshON - WAIT
Right Engine PrimerON AFTER 15 BLADES
Battery SwitchON
Ground Power SwitchOFF
Left EngineREPEAT THE SAME PROCEDURE
04Before Taxiing9 steps
Hydraulic Pressure675-925 PSI
RadiosON AND TUNED
AltimetersSET
ClockSET
GyrosSET AND UNCAGED
Flight ControlsFREE
Parking BrakeOFF
TailwheelUNLOCKED
TaxiTO RUN-UP AREA
05Engine Run-Up9 steps
Parking BrakeON
TailwheelLOCKED
Fuel Booster PumpsOFF
MixturesAUTO RICH
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Fuel SelectorsMAIN TANKS
PropellersTHROUGH FULL RANGE
MagnetosCHECK
Throttle FrictionTIGHTENED
06Before Takeoff6 steps
MixturesAUTO RICH
Cowl FlapsTRAIL
PropellersINCREASE RPM
GyrosSET AND UNCAGED
Fuel Booster PumpsON
TailwheelLOCKED WHEN LINED UP WITH RUNWAY
07Takeoff7 steps
ThrottlesADVANCE EVENLY OVER A FULL 5 SECONDS
Parking BrakeRELEASE
Directional ControlRUDDER, THEN THROTTLES IF NEEDED
TailCOMES UP BY ITSELF - ASSIST WITH SLIGHT FORWARD PRESSURE
Lift Off85-90 MPH
Short Field TechniqueHOLD BRAKES TO 25-30 IN HG
Safe Single Engine Speed110-120 MPH IAS
08After Takeoff (Climb)8 steps
Landing GearUP
WheelsSTOP ROTATION WITH BRAKES
Power ReductionsFIRST REDUCTION AT 120 MPH
Climb Power42 IN HG
Fuel Booster PumpsOFF
Cowl FlapsTRAIL OR CLOSED
MixturesAUTO LEAN
Cylinder Head TemperatureMAY EXCEED 232 degC IN CLIMB
09Cruise6 steps
Fuel Selector ValvesCRUISE TANKS
Power AdjustmentsAS ADVISED
High Blower SettingsPER TABLE IF SELECTED
Cylinder Head TemperatureAT OR BELOW 232 degC
Automatic PilotAS REQUIRED
AirspeedWITHIN LEVEL FLIGHT LIMIT
10Before Landing16 steps
Automatic PilotOFF
AltimetersSET
Fuel Selector ValvesLEFT TO LEFT MAIN, RIGHT TO RIGHT MAIN
MixturesAUTO RICH
Carburettor AirCOLD
Fuel Booster PumpsON
IgnitionCHECK
PropellersSET - 2,250 RPM ON DOWNWIND
Landing GearDOWN AND LATCHED, HANDLE NEUTRAL, GREEN LIGHT, WHEELS CHECKED
TailwheelLOCKED
De-IcersOFF
Parking BrakeOFF
FlapsAS DESIRED
Descent Rate300-400 FPM WITH GEAR EXTENDED
Base Leg Speed120 MPH
Approach Speed85-95 MPH
11Landing6 steps
Landing TypeTAIL-LOW (NORMAL)
Manifold PressureREDUCE TO MINIMUM DURING ROUND-OUT
TouchdownMAIN WHEELS, TAIL LOWERS ITSELF
Wheel Landing AlternativeCONTACT 10-15 MPH FASTER
Crosswind TechniqueCRAB PLUS LOWER UPWIND WING
Directional ControlRUDDER, UPWIND ENGINE POWER, BRAKES
12After Landing6 steps
FlapsUP
Cowl FlapsOPEN
Fuel Booster PumpsOFF
Elevator TrimNEUTRAL
PropellersFULL FORWARD, HIGH RPM
TailwheelUNLOCKED
13Parking and Shutdown10 steps
Parking BrakeON
Cowl FlapsAS DESIRED
TailwheelLOCKED
MixturesIDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel SelectorsOFF
IgnitionOFF
RadiosOFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Landing Gear HandleDOWN
Flap HandleUP
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