265 Shannon Lane
Priest River ID 83856
TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
A-10060
03/04/15
Cessna 206 on Model 3400 Floats
REVISION: D
FAA Approved
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Landing Gear Handle – DOWN (amphibian on land), or UP
(amphibian on water)
2. Water Rudder Operation – CHECK VISUALLY
3. Water Rudders – DOWN FOR TAXIING ON WATER – UP FOR
TAXIING ON LAND
4. Water Rudders – CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT &
SECURITY
BEFORE TAKEOFF
TAKEOFF
TAKEOFF ON WATER
1. Landing Gear – UP
2. Landing Gear Blue Indicator Lights – CHECK ILLUMINATED
3. Water Rudders – UP (retraction handle aft)
4. Wing Flaps – 20 DEGREES" (second notch)
5. Control Wheel – HOLD FAR AFT INITIALLY
6. Power – FULL THROTTLE & MAX RPM (advance slowly)
7. Mixture – LEAN FOR HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE
8. Control Wheel – MOVE FORWARD TO ATTAIN PLANING
ATTITUDE
9. Control Wheel – APPLY LIGHT BACK PRESSURE TO LIFT OFF
10. Wing Flaps – UP AFTER OBSTACLES ARE CLEARED
Never attempt a takeoff without all blue indicator lamps illuminated –
any gear hanging down will drag the aircraft dangerously into an arc,
compromising takeoff distances, and endangering the occupants.
It is up to the pilot to determine whether the floats have taken on
water, which could adversely affect CG. Pump both floats before
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