SEMINOLE
PA44-180
BEFORE ENGINE START
seat belts/doorSECURE
gear selector DOWN
cross-feedCHECK
flight controlsCHECK
all electricalOFF
circuit breakersIN
baggageSECURE
passengersBRIEF
brakeSET
throttles CLOSED
mixtures IDLE
props FORWARD
carb heat OFF
cowl flaps OPEN
START ENGINE NORMAL
fuel valvesON
master switchON
alternators2 ON
gear lightsGREEN
throttle CRACK
mixtureFORWARD
propsFORWARD
boost pumps2 ON
beaconON
magnetosALL ON
brakesHOLD
propellerCLEAR!
primer/starterENGAGE
throttle1000rpm
oil pressureGREEN
ammeterCHECK
suctionALIVE
radiosON
transponderSTBY
boost pumps OFF
flapsUP
mixtureLEAN 1”
gyros SLAVE
lights AS REQ.
autopilot TRIM off/test
electric trim CHECK/SET
ATISOBTAIN
clearanceOBTAIN
crossfeed X-feed
areaCLEAR
brakesTEST
INSTRUMENTSTAXI CHECK
RUN UP
brakesHOLD
flight controlsCHECK
trimSET
fuel valveON
mixtureRICH
throttles1500rpm
props FEATHER chk
throttles 2000 rpm
magnetosL/R chk
175 mx, 50 df
propsCYCLE 3x
300 drop max
suction4.8 to 5.2
oil pres/tempGREEN
carb heatCHECK
alternatorCHECK
annunciators chk/OUT
throttle IDLE chk
throttle1000rpm
navaidsSET
altimeterSET
heading ind.SET
radiosGRD TWR
areaCLEAR
INSTRUMENTSTAXI CHECK
BEFORE TAKEOFF
INSTRUMENTSCHECK
cowl flapsOPEN
fuel valvesON
crossfeedOFF
flapsSET
mixturesRICH
propsFORWARD
carb heatOFF
trimSET
radiosTWR / DEP
fuel pumpsON
BLT or lights/camera/action
ENGINE SHUT DOWN
brakesHOLD
heater COOL 2 min, off
fuelCALL (130.80)
radios/navOFF
transponderOFF
elec switchesOFF
beaconOFF
mixture/mags/master
SEMINOLE
Flight
BEFORE TAKEOFF
INSTRUMENTSCHECK
cowl flapsOPEN
fuel valvesON
crossfeedOFF
flapsSET
mixturesRICH
propsFORWARD
carb heatOFF
trimSET
radiosTWR / DEP
fuel pumpsON
windowCLOSED
lightsON
transponder ALT
CLIMB
PUFF:
gear/flapsUP
cowl flaps CLOSED
speedBLUE LINE
1000 AGL
MP/props25"/2500
boost pumpsOFF
manifoldRAISE w/alt
mixtureLEAN
CRUISE
boost pumpOFF
landing lightOFF
cowl flaps CLOSED
power24"/2200
(table)
mixtureLEAN
heading ind.SET
fuel/oil/suc/ammCHECK
DESCENT
ATISobtain
altimeterset
heading ind.SET
mixturerich
carb heatas needed
poweras needed
APPROACH SETUP
boost pumpON
mixtureRICH
power20”/2400
gearDOWN blw 140
carb heatAS REQ.
BEFORE LANDING
GUMPSGUMPS
cowl flapsAS REQ.
autopilotOFF
flapsAS NEEDED
landing lightON
APPROACH: 15, Full, Flaps, 95
MP15”-17”
propsFORWARD
GO AROUND
PUFF
mix/props/pwrFULL
carb heatOFF
climbPOSITIVE
flaps - gear - flaps - flaps
CLEARED OFF RUNWAY
flapsUP
carb heatOFF
cowl flapsOPEN
fuel pumpsOFF
transponderOFF
landing lightOFF
mixtureLEAN 1 INCH
radiosGRD
taxi clearanceOBTAIN
pitot/wind heatOFF
flight planCLOSE
INST APPROACHSix T’s
ATISTurn
AltimeterTime
ApproachTwist
AvionicsThrottle
AirspeedTalk
AlignmentTrack
SEMINOLE
PROBLEMS
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER LIFTOFF, no runway left
Mix/props/MPFORWARD
flapsUP
landing gearUP
airspeedBLUE LINE
IDENTIFY-VERIFY-FEATHER
bank3º, 1/2 ball
climbVYSE = 88
trim3º rudder, VYSE
SECURE INOP
cowl flap CLOSE
alternatorOFF
magsOFF
fuel pumpOFF
fuel valveOFF
RETURN FORLANDING
SINGLE ENGINE LANDING
GOOD ENGINE:
Boost pumpON
Carb heatAS NEEDED
GasON
(CrossfeedOFF)
UndercarriageAUTO/HAND
MixtureRICH
PropFORWARD
Cowl flapAS REQ
Seat beltSECURE
airspeed 95 until landing sure
altitude HIGH until ldg sure
flaps when landing sure
CROSSFEED ENGAGE
fuel select, good engine X-feed
fuel select, bad engine OFF
boost fuel pumps OFF
fuel pressure CHECK
CROSSFEED DISENGAGE
fuel select, good engine ON
fuel select, bad engine OFF
boost pumps OFF
fuel pressure CHK
ENGINE OUT
ENGINE OUT
1. mixtureRICH
2. propsFORWARD
3. manifoldFULL
4. flapsUP
5. landing gearUP
airspeedBLUE LINE
bank3º, 1/2 ball
IF 3000 AGL:
boost pumpsON
carb heatON
fuelCHECK
oil/fuel gaugesNORMAL
magsON
ID-VERIFY-FEATHER
identifyDEAD FOOT
verifyTHROTTLE
featherPROP BACK
mixtureIDLE CUT OFF
SECURE
cowl flapCLOSED
alternator OFF
magsOFF
fuel pumpOFF
fuel selectOFF
electric loadCHECK/REDUCE
crossfeedSET
power25/25 good engine
LANDASAP
UNFEATHERING aka RESTART
fuel selectsBOTH ON
magsON
fuel pumpON
propFORWARD
mixtureRICH
(primethrottle 2 strokes)
throttleOPEN 1/4"
(speedINCREASE)
or
(starterENGAGE)
warm engine10" few minutes
alternatorON
fuel pumpOFF
powerUP
Seminole
EMERGENCY
BOTH ENGINES OUT
airspeedMAINTAIN
propsFEATHER
mixturesCUTOFF
fuel valvesOFF
magsOFF
squawk7700
radioMAYDAY
seatbeltsON
gearDOWN
masterOFF
doorsOPEN
EMERGENCY DESCENT
throttlesRETARD
propsFORWARD
airspeedVNO /VA (rough)
bank60º
ICING
pitot heatON
deicing equipON
alternate staticAS NEEDED
heat/defrostMAX
headingRETREAT?
altitudeCHANGE
powerINCREASE
landFASTER usual
SPIN RECOVERY
throttlesIDLE
rudderFULL OPP.
yokeNEUTRAL
aileronsNEUTRAL
attitudeRECOVER
MANUAL LANDING GEAR
CHECK:
nav lightsOFF
circuit breakersCHECK
master/alternatorsON
EXTEND:
airspeed below 100 kts gear selector DOWN
emer. gear ext knob PULL
gear lights3 GREEN
emer. gear ext knob leave out
FIRE
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
fuel selectorOFF
throttle IDLE
propFEATHER
mixtureIDLE CUTOFF
cowl flap OPEN
fuel pumpOFF
power24/24 good engine
flaps/gearUP
alternatorOFF
magsOFF
electric loadREDUCE
IF FIRE PERSISTS
attempt to blow out DIVE
engineSECURE
LANDASAP
ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND
fuel valveOFF
fuel pumpOFF
throttleMAX
mixtureIDLE CUTOFF
other engineSHUT DOWN
EVACUATE, EXTINGUISH
ELECTRICAL FIRE
master switchOFF
alternators OFF
elec switchesOFF
radio master OFF
ventsCLOSE
cabin heat OFF
circuit breakersCHECK, PULL
fire extinguisherUSE
WHEN FIRE OUT
masterON
ventsOPEN
switches & CBsONE AT A TIME
CABIN FIRE
ventsCLOSE
fire extinguisherUSE
WHEN FIRE OUT
cabinVENTILATE
SEMINOLE
PREFLIGHT
weatherCHECKED
flight planFILED
documentsA.R.O.W
baggageSECURE
weight/balanceCHECK
charts/navABOARD
performanceCOMPUTED
hobbsRECORDED
control wheel RESTRAINTS
windshieldCLEAN
static systemDRAIN
alternate staticNORMAL
magsOFF
parking brakeSET
boost pumpsOFF
gear selectorDOWN
throttlesIDLE
mixturesIDLE CUT-OFF
cowl flapsOPEN
flight controlsCHECK
trimsNEUTRAL
fuel selectorsON
all electricalOFF
masterON
beaconCHECK
fuel gaugesCHECK
annunciators PRESS/CHECK
flapsLOWER
gear lights3 GREEN
pitot heatCHECK
VORCHECK
masterOFF
RIGHT WING:
fuel sumpsSAMPLE
surfaceCHECK
flapCHECK
aileronCHECK
wing tip/lightsCHECK
scupper drainCLEAR
fuel ventCLEAR
tie downREMOVE
fuel and capCHECK
oil6+ QUARTS
prop/spinnerCHECK
air inletsCLEAR
generator beltTIGHT
cowl flap areaCHECK
oleo strut~ 2.6"
tireCHECK
brake DISK/PADS/LEAKS
gear well/doorCHECK
chocksREMOVE
NOSE:
battery ventsCLEAR
landing lightsCHECK
heater air inletCHECK
gear well/doorCHECK
oleo strut~ 2.7"
tireCHECK
chocksREMOVE
LEFT WING:
surfaceCHECK
oleo strut~ 2.6"
tireCHECK
brake DISK/PADS/LEAKS
gear well/doorCHECK
chocksREMOVE
cowl flap areaCHECK
fuel and capCHECK
oil6+ QUARTS
prop/spinnerCHECK
air inletsCLEAR
generator beltTIGHT
scupper drainCLEAR
fuel ventCLEAR
tie downREMOVE
stall warningCHECK
pitot/static mastCHECK
wing tip/lightsCHECK
aileronCHECK
flapCHECK
LEFT FUSELAGE:
skin/bellyCHECK
emergency exit CHECK
antennasSECURE
air inlet CHECK
EMPENNAGE:
surfaceCHECK
elevator/rudderCHECK
lightsSECURE
tie downREMOVE
RIGHT FUSELAGE:
skinCHECK
baggage doorSECURE
Seminole quick reference
KIAS
VYSE= 88 (blue line)
VY= 88
VX= 82
VMC= 56 (red line)
VA=112 to 135
VS0= 55 (white arc)
VS1= 57 (green arc)
VNO=169 (green arc)
VNE=202 (yellow arc)
VFE=111 (white arc)
VLE=140
VLR=109
VXSE= 82
VSSE= 82
VR= 75
ENGINES
180 hp
air-cooled
2700 RPM max
Feather lock below 950 rpm
WEIGHT
852ND Basic empty: 2602.92
Ramp max: 3816
Takeoff/landing max: 3800
Baggage max: 200
Useful load: 1197
Full fuel payload: ~ 550
FUEL AND OIL
Fuel: 108 usable
Worst fuel use: ~ 12
gal/hr. each
Oil: 6-8 per engine
Heater: gasoline combustion,
uses ½ gallon per hour from the left tank
LANDING GEAR
hydraulic, pump-operated
Gear warning 14” MP
or 2notches flaps
ELECTRICAL
12V, 35 ampere-hour battery
Two 14V 60-amp alternators
WEIGHT AND BALANCE for 852ND:
Weight (lbs) / Arm / Moment (in-lbs)Basic empty weight / 2602.9 / 85.88 / 223538
Front seats / 80.5
Rear seats / 118.1
Fuel / 95.0
Baggage / 142.8
Ramp wt (3816 max)
TOTALS
CG limits:
Wtforwardrearward
280084.093.0
340085.093.0
380089.093.0
Max-performance takeoff
WtrotateVx climb
38007082
34006677
30006272
Accelerate-stop distance [(takeoff + landing)*2] ~ 3800 ft.
Max crosswind: 17 knots