Mooney M20TN - After Engine Start; Before Taxi; Taxi

MOONEY
M20TN
SECTION IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4--10
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
ORIGINAL ISSUE -- 12--22--2006
AFTER ENGINE START
Throttle Control ADJUST IDLE (900 to 1000 RPM)....................................
Oil Pressure CHECK for 30 TO 100 PSI.............................................
Alternator field switch ON..........................................................
Ammeter CHECK (Verify annunciator alternator light is OFF and the system is charging)...
Position and Anti--collision Lights SET AS REQUIRED.................................
Radios and Required Avionics SET AS REQUIRED...................................
BEFORE TAXI
Engine Start Checklist Completed..................................................
Elevator Trim Switch ON...........................................................
Internal/External Lights As Desired..................................................
PFD/MFD Check Normal Operation.................................................
Comm/Nav Radios Checked and Set................................................
Altimeter Set.....................................................................
Fuel Selector Switch Tanks, verify engine runs on other tank...........................
Cabin Heat As Desired............................................................
Defroster As Desired..............................................................
Cabin Vent As Desired............................................................
-WARNING-
Do not load a new arrival or departure procedure in the flight plan if one currently
exists without first removing the existing arrival or departure procedure. Failing
to observe this limitation can cause erroneous course deviation indications, loss
of GPS navigation information, and other display anomalies.
NOTE:
If display anomalies are noted after editing the f light plan, perform either a direct
to or activate leg operation as appropriate on the flight plan to ensure correct
flight plan sequencing and guidance.
Flight Plan As Desired.............................................................
Optional Equipment Checks Reference Section IX....................................
TAXI
Before Taxi Checklist Completed...................................................
Rudder Trim As Desired...........................................................
-- C A U T I O N --
With Rudder Trim in the full right position the aircraft will tend to steer to the right
during taxi.
Parking Brake Release.............................................................
Brakes Check during taxi...........................................................
Heading Indicator Proper Indication During Turns.....................................
PFD/MFD No Flags/Red X’s.......................................................
Throttle Minimum Power...........................................................
Propeller Full Forward (High RPM)..................................................
-- C A U T I O N --
To prevent battery depletion in prolonged taxi or holding position before takeoff,
increase RPM until the “AMPS” indication on the G1000 indicates a positive num-
ber.
-- WARNING--
Revision A -- 12-11-07