Initial Checks

Question 1

APPROACHING THE AIRCRAFT CHECKS

Answer 1

1. General Position ….. Clear of obstacles, No significant tailwind, No leaks
2. Ground Fire Extinguisher ….. Available
3. Chocks ….. In
4. Control Locks ….. Removed
5. Aircraft Identity….. Check correct aircraft

Question 2

COCKPIT CHECKS

Answer 2

1. Canopy …. Condition, opens easily
2. Canopy Red Lock Lever ….. Telltale wire intact
3. Canopy Jettison Pins ….. Telltale wires intact
4. ALT STATIC ….. NORMAL, telltale wire intact
5. ELT ….. ARM
6. All switches ….. Down, except
   START SWITCH
   GEN
   PROP OVERSPEED TEST /
   INTAKE HEAT TEST … Central
   (20 Switches down, 3 Central)
7. Ventilation Levers … Exercise
8. ALL CBs & CAS Mute ….. In, 12 collars in place
9. FLARM CB (Far left) ….. Out if night flying
10. POWER Lever ….. FI
11. Condition Lever ….. CUT OFF / FEATHER
12. EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTEND Control ….. Turned CW to stop
13. Speaker ….. OFF
14. SD Card ….. Insert
15. USB Mission Plan ….. Upload as required
16. Aircraft Manual Stowage ….. Secure
17. Hydraulic Fluid Pressure ….. Within limits
18. Hydraulic Fluid Level ….. Above minimum level
19. Baggage Hold ….. Clear or items secure
20. First Aid Kit & Torch ….. Secure
21. Fire Extinguisher ….. Secure, pressure in green, telltale intact
22. Hammer ….. Secure, quick pin in
23. Loose Articles ….. None
24. Underseat Area ….. Clear.

Question 3

RIGHT WING CHECKS

Answer 3

1. Flap ….. Condition, linkages secure
2. Aileron & Tab ….. Condition, linkages secure
3. Static Dischargers (2) ….. Condition
4. Wing Tip & Winglet ….. Condition
5. Nav / Anti-Coll Light ….. Condition
6. Landing / Taxy Light ….. Condition
7. Fuel Filler Cap ….. Secure
8. Stall Warning Vane ….. Free to move
9. Wing Fuel Gauge ….. Check contents
10. Tyre ….. Check for creep & condition
11. Brake Line Connections ….. Check for leaks

Question 4

NOSE SECTION CHECKS

Answer 4

1. RH Engine Exhaust ….. Clear
2. RH Cowling ….. Secure
3. Engine Air Intakes (3) ….. Clear
4. Spinner ….. Check for cracks
5. Propeller ….. Condition
6. Oil Filter ….. Sight glass, red pin not visible
7. LH Cowling ….. Secure
8. LH Engine Exhaust ….. Clear
9. Underside Engine Cowling ….. Check for fluid leaks
10. Nose Gear Strut ….. Correct extension (approx 6 ins)
11. Tyre ….. Condition
12. Gear Down Light ….. Condition

Question 5

LEFT WING CHECKS

Answer 5

1. Tyre ….. Check for creep & condition
2. Brake Line Connections ….. Check for leaks
3. Wing Fuel Gauge ….. Check contents
4. OAT Probes ….. Condition
5. Pitot - Static Tube ….. Cover removed, check clear
6. Fuel Filler Cap ….. Secure
7. Landing / Taxy Light ….. Condition
8. Nav / Anti-Coll Light ….. Condition
9. Wing Tip & Winglet ….. Condition
10. Static Dischargers (2) ….. Condition
11. Aileron ….. Condition, linkages secure
12. Flap ….. Condition, linkages secure

Question 6

FUSELAGE / EMPENNAGE CHECKS

Answer 6

1. Antennas (5) ….. Condition
2. Fin & Control Surfaces ….. Condition
3. Mass Balances (4) ….. Condition#
4. Trim Tabs (3) ….. Condition
5. Nav Lights (2) ….. Condition
6. Static Dischargers (4)

Question 7

INTERNAL CHECKS

Answer 7

1. BUS TIE ….. ON
2. BATT ….. ON
3. Seats & Rudder Pedals ….. Adjusted, locked, cushion as required
4. Harnesses ….. Strap in
5. PARKING BRAKE ….. Set & applied
6. Chocks ….. Removed
7. Stall Warning System ….. Functional Check

After Right PFD / LEFT MFD self test complete:

8. Nav Database ….. Check date, press any key to start 2 min sensor acquisition
   9 LDG GEAR Selector ….. Check DN, 3 greens
9. BLEED ….. Fully in
10. FUEL Tank Selector ….. LEFT
11. Condition Lever ….. Exercise, set CUT OFF / FEATHER
12. POWER Lever ….. Exercise, set FI
13. FRICTION ….. Set
14. Trim Wheel ….. Exercise, set TAKE-OFF
15. Flying Controls ….. Full, free & correct movement

After 2-minute sensor acquisition period

17. Audio Warnings ….. Cancel
18. Right PFD Map display ….. Note OAT
19. Right PFD / Left MFD ….. < TO ESSNTL
20. Voltmeter ….. Min 24v
21. External Power ….. As required, max 28.0V if ON
22. P/S HEAT ….. ON functional check, then OFF
23. Right PFD …. Set Fuel TOTAL, Expand CAS if required
24. Canopy ….. As required
25. NAV LIGHT ….. ON
26. ATIS & Start Clearance ….. Obtain

Question 8

Starting Procedure

Answer 8

1. Condition Lever ….. CUT OFF / FEATHER
2. POWER Lever ….. FI
3. FUEL PUMP ….. ON, F PRESS OUT
   4 STBY FUEL PUMP ….. AUTO

Give start signal to ground crew. When clear:

If TOT above 150C, BLOW engine until below 150C then wait for N1 to decay between 1% and 4%. Note time at BLOW to ensure total starter time will not exceed 30 seconds, otherwise wait 1 minute for starter/generator cooling. A normal start cycle takes approx 15 seconds for starter to disengage at 58% N1.

5. TOT ….. <150C
6. START Switch ….. Trigger START, release OFF

When N1 accelerates through calculated speed:

7. Condition Lever ….. HIGH
8. TOT ….. Rising within 3 sec
9. Propeller ….. Turning by 25% N1, Unfeathering by time N1 stabilizes

When engine has stabilized at IDLE (60% N1 or above):

10. OIL LO PRESS ….. Caption Out
11. IGN ON ….. Caption Out
12. Oil Pressure ….. Within limits (>50 PSI)
13. N2 ….. Min 1220 RPM

If External Power used:
a. EXTERNAL POWER ….. OFF
b. POWER Lever ….. GI
c. External Power ….. Disconnected
d. POWER LEVER ….. FI

14. GEN ….. ON, voltages approx 28V
15. GEN Ammeter ….. Indicates +ve charge
16. N1 & TOT ….. Monitor
17. AVIONICS MASTER ….. ON
18. FLARM ….. Observe self-test unless night flying