Section 4
Columbia 400 (LC41-550FG) Normal Procedures
Initial Issue of Manual: December 9, 2005 RC050005
Latest Revision Level/Date: C/10-10-2006 4-1
Section 4
Normal Procedures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 4-3
Indicated Airspeeds for Normal Operations.......................................................................... 4-3
NORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLISTS...................................................................................4-4
Preflight Inspection................................................................................................................4-4
Before Starting Engine ..........................................................................................................4-6
Starting Cold Engine..............................................................................................................4-7
Starting Hot Engine ...............................................................................................................4-7
Starting Engine with Ground Power Cart.............................................................................. 4-8
After Engine Start ..................................................................................................................4-8
Crosstie Operation .................................................................................................................4-9
SpeedBrake™ Ground Operations ........................................................................................4-9
Autopilot Autotrim Operations.............................................................................................. 4-9
Ground Operation of Air Conditioning ...............................................................................4-10
Before Taxi ..........................................................................................................................4-10
Taxiing .................................................................................................................................4-10
Before Takeoff .....................................................................................................................4-10
Minor Spark Plug Fouling ...................................................................................................4-11
Normal Takeoff....................................................................................................................4-12
Short Field Takeoff..............................................................................................................4-12
Crosswind Operations.......................................................................................................... 4-12
Normal Climb ......................................................................................................................4-12
Maximum Performance Climb ............................................................................................4-12
Cruise ...................................................................................................................................4-13
Descent.................................................................................................................................4-13
Expedited Descent ...............................................................................................................4-14
Approach..............................................................................................................................4-14
Before Landing ....................................................................................................................4-14
Normal Landing...................................................................................................................4-14
Short Field Landing .............................................................................................................4-14
Balked Landing....................................................................................................................4-15
After Landing..................................................................................................................
.....4-15
Shutdown .............................................................................................................................4-15
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................4-16
Preflight Inspection..............................................................................................................4-16
Wing Flaps..................................................................................................................4-16
Aileron Servo Tab.......................................................................................................4-16
Fuel Drains..................................................................................................................4-16
Stall Warning Vane.....................................................................................................4-16
Fuel Vents ...................................................................................................................4-16
Fuel Selector ........................................................................................................................4-17
Fuel Quantity .......................................................................................................................4-17
Static Wicks .........................................................................................................................4-17
Before Starting Engine ........................................................................................................4-18
Fresh Air Vents...........................................................................................................4-18
Three Point Restraints (Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses).....................................4-18
Child Restraints ..........................................................................................................4-18