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Piaggio P180 Avanti II (FlightFX) Startup Checklist
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Piaggio P180 Avanti II (FlightFX)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 146 steps · 15 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: The Avanti operates at jet altitudes up to FL410. Check winds aloft, tropopause and icing through the climb. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Jet A. 2,802 lbs usable. The Avanti burns roughly turbofan-light fuel for near-jet speed. | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: MTOW 12,100 lbs. The three-surface layout gives an unusual CG envelope - calculate, do not estimate. | |
| 05 | Takeoff and Single-Engine PerformanceCALCULATEDWARNING: Compute V1, Vr, V2 and the single-engine climb gradient for the actual weight and conditions. | |
| 06 | OxygenCHECKEDCAUTION: Backup for a pressurisation failure at FL410. | |
| 07 | Flight Plan / ChartsPREPAREDNOTE: Load the route into the FMS and set up the EFB before start. | |
| 08 | Payload and Fuel LoadSET ON THE EFB |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection16 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Control LocksREMOVED | |
| 03 | Battery MasterON - CHECK FUEL AND LIGHTS | |
| 04 | Forward Wing and FlapsCHECK CONDITION AND TRAVELNOTE: The front wing carries its own flap surface that moves with the main flaps. It is a lifting surface, not a canard trim device. | |
| 05 | Main Wing and FlapsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 06 | Tailplane and Control SurfacesFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 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 SIDESWARNING: Turbines ingest anything left in the inlet. | |
| 11 | Pusher PropellersCHECK BLADES BOTH SIDESCAUTION: The propellers sit behind the wing, close to the cabin door path. Keep ground crew forward during start. | |
| 12 | De-Ice SystemsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 13 | Landing Gear and TyresCHECK STRUTS, DOORS, BRAKES | |
| 14 | Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 15 | Pitot Tubes and Static PortsCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 16 | Chocks and Tie-DownsREMOVED |
PHS 3 — Before Start12 steps
| 01 | Seats, Belts, HarnessesADJUSTED AND SECURE | |
| 02 | Cabin DoorCLOSED AND LATCHEDWARNING: Confirm the latch and seal indication before pressurising. | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Power LeversBOTH IDLE | |
| 07 | Propeller LeversBOTH FULL FORWARD | |
| 08 | Condition LeversBOTH CUTOFF | |
| 09 | Landing Gear HandleDOWN | |
| 10 | Fuel PanelSET - TRANSFER AND CROSSFEED AS REQUIRED | |
| 11 | Pressurisation ControllerSET FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 12 | Ice ProtectionOFF FOR START |
PHS 4 — Engine Start14 steps
| 01 | BatteryON - CHECK VOLTAGECAUTION: Use ground power where available. Two PT6A-66Bs draw heavily from the battery. | |
| 02 | Beacon LightON | |
| 03 | Boost PumpsON - CHECK FUEL PRESSURE | |
| 04 | Propeller AreaCLEAR - CALL CLEAR PROPWARNING: Pusher propellers. Confirm the area aft of the wing is clear before engaging a starter. | |
| 05 | Right StarterENGAGE | |
| 06 | Right NgSTABILISE AT 13% MINIMUMCAUTION: Do not introduce fuel below 13% Ng or the start will run hot. | |
| 07 | Right Condition LeverLOW IDLE (INTRODUCE FUEL) | |
| 08 | Right ITTMONITOR START LIMITWARNING: If ITT climbs toward 1,000 degC, cut the fuel and keep motoring the engine. | |
| 09 | Right Oil PressureRISING | |
| 10 | Right StarterOFF AT 52% Ng | |
| 11 | Right GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 12 | Left EngineREPEAT START SEQUENCE | |
| 13 | Left GeneratorON - CHECK CHARGING | |
| 14 | Both EnginesSTABILISED AT IDLE |
PHS 5 — Cockpit Setup11 steps
| 01 | Avionics MasterON | |
| 02 | EFIS DisplaysCONFIGURED | |
| 03 | FMSROUTE, PERFORMANCE AND V-SPEEDS ENTERED | |
| 04 | RadiosTUNED AND SET | |
| 05 | TransponderSTANDBY - CODE SET | |
| 06 | AltimetersSET TO FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsTORQUE, ITT, Ng, PROP RPM, OIL BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | Annunciator PanelTEST - NO WARNINGS | |
| 09 | Bleed Air and EnvironmentalSET | |
| 10 | Autopilot and Flight DirectorTEST AND SET | |
| 11 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF |
PHS 6 — Taxi8 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 03 | Power LeversADVANCE SLIGHTLY | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 05 | Beta / ReverseCHECK OPERATION BOTH SIDES | |
| 06 | Nosewheel SteeringCHECK | |
| 07 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 08 | Taxi SpeedWALKING PACECAUTION: The pusher props sit close to the ground behind the wing. Avoid loose surfaces and debris. |
PHS 7 — Before Takeoff11 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET FOR CHECKS | |
| 02 | Propeller Feather CheckCHECK EACH SIDE | |
| 03 | AutofeatherARMED | |
| 04 | FlapsTAKEOFF POSITIONNOTE: The forward wing flap moves with the main flap. Expect the trim change as they deploy together. | |
| 05 | TrimSET (PITCH, ROLL, YAW) | |
| 06 | Fuel PanelSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 07 | Ice ProtectionTESTED, SET AS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | PressurisationARMED - CRUISE ALTITUDE SET | |
| 09 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETEWARNING: Brief V1, Vr, V2, the single-engine acceleration altitude and the return plan. | |
| 10 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 11 | TransponderALT / TA-RA |
PHS 8 — Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 02 | Power LeversADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO TAKEOFF TORQUEWARNING: Set torque against the limit, then check ITT. Whichever reaches its limit first governs. | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersTORQUE AND ITT MATCHED BOTH SIDES | |
| 04 | Airspeed AliveCHECK | |
| 05 | V1CALL - COMMITTED TO FLY | |
| 06 | RotateAT Vr - SMOOTH ROTATION | |
| 07 | Landing GearUP - POSITIVE RATE | |
| 08 | V2 / Climb SpeedMAINTAIN TO ACCELERATION ALTITUDE | |
| 09 | FlapsUP ON SCHEDULENOTE: Both the main and forward wing flaps retract together. Retrim as they travel. |
PHS 9 — Climb9 steps
| 01 | Climb PowerSET CLIMB TORQUE / ITT | |
| 02 | PropellersSET CLIMB RPM | |
| 03 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | PressurisationCHECK CABIN CLIMBINGNOTE: Max differential 9.0 psi keeps a low cabin altitude even at FL410. | |
| 05 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Turn on before entering visible moisture below +5 degC. | |
| 06 | Climb SpeedOBSERVE Vmo 260 KIAS / Mmo 0.70 | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR ITT AND TORQUE BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | Transition AltitudeSET STANDARD PRESSURE | |
| 09 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR BOTH SIDES |
PHS 10 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | PowerSET CRUISE TORQUE BOTH ENGINES | |
| 03 | PropellersSET CRUISE RPM AND SYNCHRONISENOTE: Reducing prop RPM in cruise cuts cabin noise noticeably. | |
| 04 | Cruise SpeedUP TO 402 KTAS AT FL310NOTE: The Avanti is the fastest certified civil turboprop in level flight. | |
| 05 | Cabin DifferentialCHECK WITHIN 9.0 PSI | |
| 06 | Fuel ManagementBALANCE AS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | Ice ProtectionAS REQUIRED |
PHS 11 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Pressurisation ControllerSET DESTINATION FIELD ELEVATION | |
| 03 | Descent Planning3:1 RULENOTE: From FL410 allow around 135 nm plus deceleration. The Avanti is very clean and slow to lose speed. | |
| 04 | PowerREDUCE GRADUALLYNOTE: Keep torque on to avoid thermal cycling the hot sections. | |
| 05 | AltimetersSET TO LOCAL QNH AT TRANSITION | |
| 06 | Descent SpeedOBSERVE Vmo 260 KIAS / Mmo 0.70 | |
| 07 | Cabin DifferentialMONITOR APPROACHING ZERO | |
| 08 | Approach BriefCOMPLETE |
PHS 12 — Before Landing9 steps
| 01 | Seat BeltsSECURE | |
| 02 | PressurisationCABIN DEPRESSURISED BEFORE LANDINGWARNING: Landing with residual differential can damage the structure and jam the door. | |
| 03 | Boost PumpsON | |
| 04 | PropellersBOTH FULL FORWARD | |
| 05 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENWARNING: Confirm three green before the threshold. | |
| 06 | FlapsAPPROACH THEN LANDINGCAUTION: Retrim through each flap selection - the forward wing flap changes the pitch balance. | |
| 07 | AutofeatherARMED | |
| 08 | Landing LightON | |
| 09 | AutopilotDISENGAGE BY MINIMUMS |
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Final Approach SpeedVref PER WEIGHT | |
| 02 | Landing GearRECHECK 3 GREENWARNING: Final gear check before the threshold. | |
| 03 | ThresholdPOWER TO FLIGHT IDLE | |
| 04 | FlareTOUCH DOWN ON MAIN WHEELS | |
| 05 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 06 | ReverseAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Come out of reverse by 40 kts. Pusher props sit low and will pick up debris. | |
| 07 | BrakingAS REQUIRED |
PHS 14 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Ice ProtectionOFF | |
| 04 | Boost PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | PressurisationOFF | |
| 06 | Landing Light and StrobesOFF | |
| 07 | TransponderSTANDBY |
PHS 15 — Shutdown / Securing9 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Power LeversBOTH IDLE | |
| 03 | Engine Cool-DownIDLE 1-2 MINUTES BOTH ENGINESWARNING: Both hot sections need a stabilised idle before fuel cutoff. | |
| 04 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 05 | Condition LeversBOTH CUTOFF | |
| 06 | PropellersCONFIRM WINDING DOWN | |
| 07 | Generators and BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | External LightsOFF | |
| 09 | Control Locks, Chocks, CoversINSTALLED |