BURDEKIN AERO CLUB INC

START UP CHECK LIST AA-5B

The checklist is located on the last two pages of the Pilot Operating Handbook

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Before we start we need to carry out an internal check!

1. Internal Check:
   On entering the aircraft, check flaps up, turn off the fuel, then adjust the seats and seat belts and check the passengers do likewise. Turn the master switch on and check all electrical instruments and required lighting is operational. Check the instrument panel from left to right making sure the radios are off, the controls are free, trim operative and set neutral. Check circuit breakers in.
2. START UP
   Brakes......ON mixture Full rich
   Carburettor Heat......OFF
   Fuel......ON
   Prime......As required
   Master/Altemator Switch . ON
   Flaps......UP
   Auxiliary Fuel Pump.....ON check pressure OFF
   Propeller......Clear
   Ignition......ON LEFT
   Throttle......Open '/4" travel approximately
   Starter Button...Press, release when engine starts
   Ignition......ON BOTH
   Oil Pressure......Check, if no pressure within 30 seconds - shut down Auxillory fuelpump off engine
   Engine......Warm up at 1 000 to 1200 RPM
   Avoid prolonged idling on the Ground, Lean Mixture while Taxi.
3. PRE TAKE OFF CHECKS
   On reaching the holding bay, turn the aircraft much as possible into wind, or at least 45'
   into wind across the taxiway.
   B - Brakes ON
   U - Undercarriage Locked Down
   T - Trim Set for take off
   Throttle Set 1000 RPM
   M - Mixture Rich
   Master ON
   F - Fuel On fullest tank
   Fuel pump On check for pressure then OFF
   Flaps: Check then set UP
   I - Instruments Check and set (flight instruments)
   C - Controls ................ Free, full movement
   Carb- Heat Cold
   H - Harness Secure
   Hatches Locked
   E - Engine Run up to 1800 RPM Check engine
   instruments and gauges , magnetos (1 75 max, 50 between) Carby heat check.
   Return engine to 1 000 RPM. Check all switches ON . Obtain take - off clearance transponder ON if required
4. TAKEOFF
   Normal take off
   Auxiliary Fuel Pump ON
   Anti Collision Beacon ON
   Transponder ON If requied
   Check RPM for take-off airspeed
   CROSSWIND Take off
   As above but before commencing Takeoff check wind direction and start initial takeoff with aileron into wind.