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Piaggio P180 Avanti II (FlightFX) Startup Checklist
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Piaggio P180 Avanti II (FlightFX)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 192 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check winds aloft, tropopause and icing through the climb. Recommended climb speed is 160 KIAS up to 30,000 ft, reducing 1 KIAS per 1,000 ft above that. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Jet A. Two Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6A-66 or PT6A-66B, 850 shp each. | |
| 04 | Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSNOTE: MTOW 11,550 lbs (5,239 kg), or up to 12,100 lbs (5,489 kg) depending on configuration. MLW 10,945 lbs or up to 11,500 lbs. MZFW 9,800 lbs or 10,200 lbs. Empty weight around 7,500 lbs. | |
| 05 | Takeoff and Single-Engine PerformanceCALCULATEDNOTE: Approximate rotation speed is 108 to 115 KIAS. Use the Perf page for the actual figure. | |
| 06 | OxygenCHECKED | |
| 07 | Flight Plan / ChartsPREPAREDNOTE: Load the route into the FMS and set up the tablet before start. | |
| 08 | Payload and Fuel LoadSET ON THE TABLETNOTE: The V.A.M.S. tablet handles payload, fuel, doors, chocks and the cold and dark / ready for taxi / ready for takeoff states. |
PHS 2 - Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection16 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Control LocksREMOVED | |
| 03 | Battery SwitchBAT - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS | |
| 04 | Forward Wing and FlapsCHECK CONDITION AND TRAVELNOTE: The forward wing carries full-span flaps that move with the main flaps. It is a lifting surface, not a canard trimmer. | |
| 05 | Main Wing and FlapsCHECK CONDITIONNOTE: The main wing has outboard and inboard flaps plus outboard ailerons. | |
| 06 | Tailplane and Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECTNOTE: T-empennage in the tail cone. | |
| 07 | Fuel Quantity and CapsCHECK AND SECURE | |
| 08 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED - CHECK FOR WATER | |
| 09 | Engine Oil (both)CHECK QUANTITY | |
| 10 | Engine InletsCLEAR OF FOD BOTH SIDES | |
| 11 | Pusher PropellersCHECK BLADES BOTH SIDESNOTE: Hartzell, five blades each. | |
| 12 | De-Ice SystemsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 13 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECK STRUTS, DOORS, BRAKES | |
| 14 | Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITIONNOTE: Two-piece door on the left side with built-in steps. | |
| 15 | Pitot Tubes and Static PortsCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 16 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 - Before Start8 steps
| 01 | Entrance DoorSECURE | |
| 02 | Crew / Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 03 | SeatsADJUST | |
| 04 | SwitchesCHECK OFF | |
| 05 | Battery SwitchBAT | |
| 06 | Fuel QuantityCHECK | |
| 07 | Parking BrakeCHECK LOCKED | |
| 08 | Avionics Master SwitchCOM1 ONLY |
PHS 4 - Engine Start - Normal Start22 steps
| 01 | First Engine StartBATTERY OR GPU | |
| 02 | Anti-Collision LightGND | |
| 03 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 04 | Condition LeverCUT OFF | |
| 05 | Firewall Shut Off ValveCHECK OPEN | |
| 06 | Fuel PumpTEST AND CHECK MAIN | |
| 07 | Fuel Pressure LightCHECK OFF | |
| 08 | Bleed Air SwitchesCHECK OFF | |
| 09 | Ignition SwitchCHECK NORMNOTE: NORM lets the system fire the igniters automatically during start. IGN forces them on manually. | |
| 10 | PropellerCLEARWARNING: Pusher propellers. Confirm the area aft of the wing is clear before engaging a starter. | |
| 11 | Engine Start SwitchSTART | |
| 12 | Condition LeverGROUND IDLE AT 13 PERCENT NG | |
| 13 | ITTMONITORWARNING: 1,000 degC maximum for 5 seconds during start. Cut the fuel and keep motoring if it climbs toward the limit. | |
| 14 | Oil Pressure (EICAS)CHECK INCREASINGCAUTION: 200 PSI maximum during start. | |
| 15 | NG RPM (EICAS)CHECK INCREASING | |
| 16 | Engine Start SwitchCHECK OFF AT ABOUT 40 PERCENT NG | |
| 17 | ITT at Ground Idle (EICAS)750 degC MAX | |
| 18 | Oil Pressure at Ground Idle (EICAS)60 PSI MIN | |
| 19 | Oil Temperature at Ground Idle (EICAS)110 degC MAX | |
| 20 | NG RPM at Ground Idle (EICAS)54 PERCENT MIN | |
| 21 | NP RPM at Ground Idle (EICAS)900 RPM MIN | |
| 22 | Second EngineREPEAT THE START SEQUENCE |
PHS 5 - Post-Start Checks5 steps
| 01 | Condition LeverADVANCE TO FLIGHT IDLE | |
| 02 | GPUDISCONNECTNOTE: Unless it is needed for the second engine start. | |
| 03 | GeneratorON | |
| 04 | AmmeterCHECKNOTE: Check below 160 A when cross-starting on one generator. | |
| 05 | Hydraulic Pump SwitchHYDNOTE: Check pressure, light OFF. |
PHS 6 - Before Taxi35 steps
| 01 | EPUTEST | |
| 02 | EPU SwitchARMNOTE: Emergency Power Unit, mounted behind the cabin. | |
| 03 | Avionics SwitchON | |
| 04 | Environmental TemperatureAUTO AND TEMP SELECT AS NECESSARY | |
| 05 | Bleed Air SwitchesSET TO L AND R POSITIONS | |
| 06 | Pressurization AUTO / MAN SwitchAUTO | |
| 07 | AUTO SCHED / CAB SEL SwitchAUTO SCHED | |
| 08 | Landing AltitudeSET | |
| 09 | Barometric CorrectionSET | |
| 10 | Rate SelectionSETNOTE: To the PIP mark. | |
| 11 | Engine Oil CoolersAS REQUIRED | |
| 12 | GyrosCHECK | |
| 13 | RadiosSET AND CHECK | |
| 14 | Air Data ComputerTESTNOTE: If installed. | |
| 15 | Overspeed WarningTEST | |
| 16 | Hydraulic SystemTEST | |
| 17 | Steering SystemTEST | |
| 18 | SteeringTAXI | |
| 19 | Pitot / Stall / Static HeatCHECK | |
| 20 | Stall WarningTEST | |
| 21 | Flap SystemTEST | |
| 22 | FlapsMIDCAUTION: Max flap operating speed is 170 KIAS up to MID and 150 KIAS from MID to DN. | |
| 23 | Trim SystemsSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 24 | Ice DetectorTEST | |
| 25 | Windshield HeatCHECK | |
| 26 | Engine Ice Vane / Oil Cooler IntakeCHECK | |
| 27 | Engine Inlet De-Ice BootsCHECK | |
| 28 | Anti-Ice Main WingTEST | |
| 29 | Anti-Ice Forward WingTEST | |
| 30 | EFISTESTNOTE: If installed. | |
| 31 | AutopilotTESTNOTE: If installed. | |
| 32 | Radio AltimeterTESTNOTE: If installed. | |
| 33 | Annunciator PanelTESTNOTE: Check the CAB DOOR warning light flashing. | |
| 34 | BAG DOOR and CAB DOOR Warning LightsCHECK OFF | |
| 35 | Parking BrakeRELEASE |
PHS 7 - Taxi7 steps
| 01 | BrakesCHECKNOTE: Avoid excessive use. | |
| 02 | Steering SystemOFF ON A LEVEL RUNWAY | |
| 03 | AirplaneCHECK NO TENDENCY TO YAW LEFT OR RIGHT | |
| 04 | Steering SystemTAXI | |
| 05 | Prop ReverseCHECK | |
| 06 | Prop FeatheringCHECK | |
| 07 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK |
PHS 8 - Engine Run-Up8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET LOCKED | |
| 02 | Condition LeversMAX RPM | |
| 03 | Power LeversADVANCE TO 2000 RPM | |
| 04 | Propeller OverspeedTEST | |
| 05 | Propeller GoverningCHECK TO MINIMUM RPM | |
| 06 | Autofeather SystemTEST | |
| 07 | Autofeather SwitchARM | |
| 08 | Parking BrakeRELEASE |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff22 steps
| 01 | Circuit BreakersCHECK IN | |
| 02 | Anti-Collision LightsAIR | |
| 03 | Windshield HeatAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Pitot / Stall / Static HeatON | |
| 05 | Seat Belts and No Smoking SignsON | |
| 06 | Flight InstrumentsSET AND CHECK | |
| 07 | Engine GaugesCHECK | |
| 08 | Warning and Caution LightsCHECK OFF | |
| 09 | TransponderSET | |
| 10 | Bleed Air SwitchesCHECK TO L AND R POSITIONS | |
| 11 | Fuel PumpsCHECK MAIN | |
| 12 | Condition LeversCHECK MAX RPM | |
| 13 | FlapsCHECK MID | |
| 14 | Longitudinal TrimCHECK TAKEOFF SET | |
| 15 | Aileron TrimCHECK NEUTRAL | |
| 16 | Rudder TrimCHECK NEUTRAL | |
| 17 | Flight ControlsCHECK FREE | |
| 18 | SteeringTAKEOFF | |
| 19 | Oil CoolerOFF | |
| 20 | Taxi / Landing LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 21 | Navigation LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 22 | Ice Protection SystemsAS REQUIRED |
PHS 10 - Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | Engine GaugesWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Takeoff limits: 850 shp, 2,230 torque at 2,000 RPM, 830 degC max observed ITT, 104.1 percent Ng, 2,000 Np, oil 90 to 135 PSIG. | |
| 02 | SteeringOFFNOTE: Not over 60 KIAS. | |
| 03 | RotationAROUND 110 KTSNOTE: Use the Perf page. The speeds table gives 108 to 115 KIAS. | |
| 04 | AirspeedACCELERATE TO 120 KIAS UNTIL ABOVE 50 FT | |
| 05 | Taxi / Landing LightsOFF BELOW 160 KIAS | |
| 06 | GearUP BELOW 180 KIASCAUTION: Max landing gear operating speed is 180 KIAS. Max landing gear extended speed is 185 KIAS. | |
| 07 | AutofeatherOFF ABOVE 150 KIAS | |
| 08 | FlapsUP BELOW 170 KIAS |
PHS 11 - Climb5 steps
| 01 | Climb PowerSETCAUTION: Normal climb: 850 shp, 2,230 torque at 2,000 RPM, 820 degC max observed ITT, 104.1 percent Ng, oil 90 to 135 PSIG, oil temperature 0 to 104 degC. | |
| 02 | Airspeed165 KTSCAUTION: The manual's Climb checklist says 165 kts while its Airspeeds For Normal Operations table gives 160 KIAS up to 30,000 ft, reducing 1 KIAS per 1,000 ft above that. Vy is 154 KIAS and Vx is 133 KIAS. | |
| 03 | Seat Belts and No Smoking SignsAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | PressurizationCHECK | |
| 05 | Windshield HeatLO OR HI AS NECESSARY |
PHS 12 - Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Cruise PowerSETNOTE: Maximum cruise is 850 shp at 2,000 RPM, 806 shp at 1,900 RPM or 762 shp at 1,800 RPM. Cruise prop speed is 1,800 or 2,000 RPM. | |
| 02 | AirspeedREFER TO THE PERFORMANCE TABLESCAUTION: Max operating speed is 260 KIAS and MMO is M0.70. Rough air penetration is 195 KIAS at or below 25,000 ft, reducing 5 KIAS per 5,000 ft above that. | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsCHECKCAUTION: Max continuous / max cruise ITT is 830 degC observed. Oil temperature 20 to 104 degC in cruise. | |
| 04 | PressurizationCHECK | |
| 05 | Environmental Control SystemCHECK |
PHS 13 - Descent3 steps
| 01 | Windshield HeatAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | PressurizationCHECK | |
| 03 | Environmental Control SystemCHECK |
PHS 14 - Before Landing9 steps
| 01 | Seat Belts and No Smoking SignsON | |
| 02 | Condition LeversMAX RPM | |
| 03 | GearDN - CHECK 3 GREENNOTE: Below 180 KIAS. | |
| 04 | FlapsMIDNOTE: Below 170 KIAS. | |
| 05 | AutofeatherARM - CHECK LIGHTNOTE: Below 150 KIAS. | |
| 06 | Landing LightsAS REQUIREDNOTE: Below 160 KIAS. | |
| 07 | Flaps on FinalDNCAUTION: Max flap extended speed is 180 KIAS at flap MID and 175 KIAS at flap DN.NOTE: Below 150 KIAS. | |
| 08 | Autopilot / SteeringOFF | |
| 09 | Cabin Pressure Barometric ConditionCHECK |
PHS 15 - Landing10 steps
| 01 | Landing GearCHECK DNNOTE: Three green lights. | |
| 02 | FlapsCHECK DN | |
| 03 | Approach SpeedAROUND 115 KTSCAUTION: The manual's Landing checklist says around 115 kts (use the Perf page) while its Airspeeds table gives 129 KIAS at maximum landing weight with flap MID and 121 KIAS with flap DN. | |
| 04 | PowerAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Condition LeversCHECK MAX RPM | |
| 06 | BrakesAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | ReverseAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Max reverse limits are 760 degC ITT and 1,900 Np.NOTE: Engage reverse below 1,900 prop RPM or a 5 percent drop from the set value. | |
| 08 | ReverseAVOID USE BELOW 40 KIAS | |
| 09 | Condition LeversGROUND IDLE | |
| 10 | SteeringENGAGE TAKE OFFNOTE: If necessary. |
PHS 16 - After Landing10 steps
| 01 | Power LeversIDLE | |
| 02 | SteeringTAXINOTE: If necessary. | |
| 03 | FlapsUP | |
| 04 | RadarOFF | |
| 05 | TransponderOFF | |
| 06 | Anti-Collision LightsGROUND | |
| 07 | Taxi / Landing LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Ice Protection Equipment HeatOFFNOTE: If applicable. | |
| 09 | AutofeatherOFF | |
| 10 | Cabin Altitude / PressureCHECK LANDING FIELD / ZERO |
PHS 17 - Shutdown11 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Avionics SwitchOFF | |
| 03 | Bleed AirOFF | |
| 04 | Power LeverCHECK IDLE | |
| 05 | Condition LeverCHECK GROUND IDLE | |
| 06 | Hydraulic PumpOFF | |
| 07 | Condition LeverCUT OFF | |
| 08 | Fuel Pump SwitchesOFF | |
| 09 | All Electrical SwitchesOFF | |
| 10 | Battery SwitchOFF | |
| 11 | Passenger DoorOPEN |