Avid Technology SPEEDWING MKIV - CHECKLISTS; Preflight and Startup Checks; Pre-Takeoff and Landing Checks; Post-Landing and Emergency Procedures

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4. CHECKLISTS
PREFLIGHT EXTERIOR CHECK
Check controls
Switches off
Check engine oil
Exhaust pipe covers removed
Check tire inflation and tread
Check wing pins installed and safetied
Fuel tank vent clear
Lift strut attach bolt tights and safetied.
Check flaperon hinges and linkages
Check removable panels (turtleback and baggage door)
Rudder cable bolted and safetied
Drain fuel tank and header tank
Pitot tube cover removed
Check propeller for nicks and cracks
Check mags & master switches off. Fuel on. Rotate propeller 5 turns.
BEFORE STARTUP
Logbook / Discrepancies
Radio antenna connected
Seat belts and shoulder straps secured
Flap up
Controls free
Check fuel quantity
Fuel valve OPEN
Master “ON”
Check Circuit Breakers
Throttle set to idle
Choke on (PULL) (if OAT below 5 degree C)
Both magneto switches on
BEFORE TAKEOFF
Check brakes
Engine run up
RPM to 1600
Mag check
RPM to 1000 – idle check
Altimeter set
Trim set for takeoff
Oil temp 60 deg. C
Strobe light “ON”
Seat belts fastened
Doors closed and locked
BEFORE LANDING
Carburetor heat on (out) as required
Altimeter set to area baro
meter pressure
AFTER LANDING
Flaps “UP”
Strobe “OFF
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Radio “OFF”
GPS “OFF”
Intercom “OFF”
Position lights “OFF”
Engine monitor “OFF”
Throttle set to idle
Carb heat “OFF” (in)
Check mags
Mags “OFF”
Master “OFF”
Fuel “OFF”
ENGINE OUT
Establish ## mph.
Determine landing area
Fuel “ON”
Carb heat “ON”
Mag. Switch left and right check
Setup for emergency landing if all else fails
Shut “OFF” fuel and master switch before touchdown
INFLIGHT FIRE OR FUEL LEAK
Shut “OFF” fuel
Declare an emergency
Shut “OFF” master if danger from fuel leak exists
Apply Fire Extinguisher located behind passenger seat (if possible)