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