Aeropro CZ - A220 taildragger - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
March 21, 2020
6.9.5 Engine shut-down
- power cool down the engine at 2000 RPM as necessary
- engine instruments CHECK
- avionics and other switches OFF
- ignition (mag) switches OFF
- master switch OFF
- main fuel valve CLOSED
- BRS safety pin BRS SAFETY PIN REINSTALLED (if optional BRS is installed)
- secure the aircraft chocks and tie-down ropes or other ways to prevent the aircraft
from unintended movement, lock the controls (using seat belts)
During normal operation, the engine is usually sufficiently cooled during the approach and landing. Make
sure that all avionics and other instruments are switched off before the engine is shut down.
Do not rely on only parking brake to hold unattended aircraft.
6.9.6 Post-flight check
- check - check fuel system, check for fuel leakage
- check oil system, check for oil leakage
- check cooling circuit, check for liquid leakage
- check of aircraft exterior - fuselage
- wings, flaperons and tail unit
- landing gear
- fiberglass fairings and covers
- wash the aircraft as necessary and cover the cockpit with a protective cover if available.
6.10 Short field take-off procedure
The standard take-off procedure should be followed. The only difference is that the full throttle is applied
with brakes on. Brakes are released when the maximum RPM is achieved by the engine.
6.11 Aborted landing procedures
- power full throttle, maximum RPM
- airspeed 75 MPH
- engine instruments CHECK
- wing flaps TAKE-OFF
- trimming TRIM as necessary
- wing flaps RETRACT AT A HEIGHT OF 150 FT
- trimming TRIM as necessary
Information on stalls, spins and any other useful pilot information:
XAerobatics and Spins are prohibited.
6.11.1 Rain
When flying in light rain, no additional steps are required. Aircraft qualities and performance are not substantially
changed. Avoid flying in heavy rain where visibility could be reduced to less than VFR minimums and safety.
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