TB20 TRINIDAD
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
Revision 02-22-2013
DISPATCH CHECK1. Weather & Notams & Squawks.
2. Inspections - 50/100 Hourly, Annual, ELT, Transponder, Pitot Static, VOR, Database.
ARRIVAL
1. Baggage Door – Open.
2. Tiedowns, Chocks, Covers – Removed.
3. Fuel and Oil Level – Check at arrival.
INTERIOR PREFLIGHT
1. Avionics Units – Off (look from outside).
2. Magnetos/Ignition Switch – OFF.
3. Alternate Static – Operable.
4. Mixture – Idle cut off .
5. Main – On (reach into cabin).
6. Pitot Heat/Landing/Taxi/Nav Lights, Stall Bell - Check (& enter cabin).
7. Switches & Switch Breakers – All OFF except Strobe.
8. Annunciators – Test.
9. Fuel Guages/Voltmeter- Check Reading.
10. Landing Gear – Down & Indicated/Test
11. Flaps -Takeoff .
12. Main – Main Off.
11. Control Lock – Remove.
12. Flight Controls – Free, full, correct travel.
13. Emergency Gear Control – Secured
14. Circuit Breakers –All in.
15. Cabin Lights – Set as desired.
16. Compass Card – Installed.
17. Fire Extinguisher – Check integrity.
18. Fuel Selector – Set to least full.
19. Friction lock- Set desired.
20. Heating and Cooling Vents – Set desired.
21. Hobbsmeter, Tachometer – Record.
22. Documentation – Check AR(R)OW.
23. Passengers– Brief cards & sick sacks.
EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT
1. Cabin Roof – Antennas inspect.
2. Left Main Landing Gear – Inspect rear. -----view. (Tread, inflation)
3. Left Fuel Vent – Clear.
4. Left Wing Electrical Cables - Inspect.
5. Left Flap – Hinges secure. Has play.
6. Left Wing Tie Down Untie (Check pitot ------drain).
7. Left Aileron – Secure. Free & correct ------travel. (Actuator has play. Tabs folded. No ------Left/Right, back and forth play.)
8. Left Wing Tip – Undamaged & secured.
9. Left Wing Surface, Lead edge, Stall warning Vane – Rivets, Undamaged.
10. Pitot Tube – Inspect.
11. Underside – Panels closed, Screws flush.
12. Main Landing Gear – Tread, Inflation, Brake pads, Hydraulics, Absorber Microswitches, Brace, Spring, Gear Doors.
13. Belly fixtures – Inspect.
14. Crank Case Oil Breather Intake – Clear.
15. Underside Cowl Gaps – Clear.
16. Front Landing Gear – Inspect.
17. Left Cowl Hardware - Inspect.
18. Left Cabin Intake – Inspect.
19. Engine Cooling Intakes – Clear.
20. Propeller – Inspect.
21. Spinner – Inspect.
22. Air Induction Intake – Clear.
23. Right Cowl Hardware – Inspect.
24. Right Cabin Intake - Inspect.
25. Transponder Antenna – Inspect.
26. Nose Landing Gear – Inspect.
27. Right Fuel Drain, Tank, Cap, Main ------Landing Gear, Wing Surface, Lead edge -----Underside, Wingtip , Aileron, Flap, Tie ------Down, Electrical Cables, Fuel Vent – ------Same as per left side.
28. Underside - Antennas & strakes inspect.
29. Right Fuselage – Inspect.
30. Right Static Port – Clear.
31. Vertical Stabilizer- Secured.
32. Tail Cabin Intake – Clear.
33. Rudder – Undamaged. Has play.
34. Tail - Cone screws secure. Untie.
35. Stabilator – Free travel, undamaged.
------Recess unobstructed.
36. Stabilator Tab- Secure. (Has up and down play, no side to side, or back and forth play.)
37. Left Fuselage – Inspect.
38. Left Static Port – Clear.
39. Windshield – Cleaning? (Use Pledge & diaper ------rags).
40. Shock Struts – Cleaning? (Use LPS & shop ------towels. Oil cans & shop towels in Trash Box Only.)
PREFLIGHT COMPLETION
1. Wing & Belly Fuel Drains – Sump/inspect.
2. Fuel Quantities – Confirmed.
3. Fuel Caps – Secured.
4. Oil Level – Confirmed at 9 to 10 Qts.
5. (Wash hands after handling fuel, oil, or LPS!)
6. Loose Baggage – Secured.
7. Baggage door – Locked shut.
8. WALK AROUND – chocks, tiedowns fuel and oil caps, cowl plugs, towbars.
TB20 TRINIDAD
REGULAR MEMORY ITEMS
REFERENCE CARD
Revision 02-22-2013
PASSENGER BRIEFING – As needed1. Seat belt operation.
2. Cabin Doors and Windows operation.
3. No smoking.
4. Moving Switches & Controls – Obtain Permission from PIC.
5. Passenger illness.
a. Sick sack location.
b. Informing crew early.
c. Air vent function.
6. Forced landing.
a. Seats back, glasses off.
b. Brace position.
c. Unlatch doors on PIC’s cue.
d. Exit 45 degrees to rear after landing.
7. Unnecessary conversion - Avoid during critical phases.
8. Passengers assist in locating traffic.
DEPARTURE ENGINE OUT BRIEF
*WITH RUNWAY – STOP.
*NO RUNWAY OR ALTITUDE – GLIDE AHEAD & SECURE.
*LOW ALTITUDE – TROUBLE SHOOT BEFORE SECURE.
*FIRST CHANCE TO TRY TO TURN BACK – RUNWAY VISIBLE ON WINGTIP.
WARM START (Normal Start Continued)
10. THROTTLE -Set open ¼ Inch.
11. FUEL PUMP– ON as prime with mixture, --then OFF.
12. MIXTURE– Short prime then idle cut off.
12. Prop Area – Visually/Verbally clear .
13. Magnetos – START.
15. Mixture – Smoothly enrich as engine catches.
Go to AFTER START CHECK
HOT / FLOODED START (Normal Continued)
10. THROTTLE –Half open if HOT, Full ------Open if FLOODED.
11. FUEL PUMP & MIXTURE– No Prime: -----Pump OFF & Mixture Idle cut off.
11. Prop Area – Visually/Verbally clear.
12. Magnetos – START.
13. MIXTURE – Enrich as engine catches.
14. THROTTLE – Retard as engine catches.
Go to AFTER START CHECK
AUTOPILOT CHECK
1. AP TRIM HORN - Test
2. AP MASTER – TEST to ON
3. GREEN RDY LIGHT ILLUMINATED – Self test Complete.
4. AP ON/OFF – ON. Shows “STB” Annunciation. Wing leveler engaged
5. BANK CONTROLLER – Check Operation
6. HDG MODE – Push in. Check Operation
7. ALT MODE – ON – Controls stiffen.
8. “HDG” & “ALT” - Annunciations
8. YOKE AP DISCONNECT – Depress------Controls Released. .
GOVERNOR CHECK
1. PROPELLOR – Reduce for 1900RPM.
2. MANIFOLD PRESSURE -
+1” MP, RPM holds. -2” MP, RPM holds.
3. PROPELLOR - Full forward.
STARTER LIMITS
1. First Through Third Attempt - Crank up to 10 seconds. Wait & cool 1 minute between attempts.
2. Thereafter - Cool for 15 minutes.
CRUISE POWER SCHEDULE
Approx. Fuel Flow rounded + to nearest .25GPH
DA in Feet / MP/RPM / %BHP / Best PowerGPH/
TAS / Best Econ GPH/
TAS
2,500 / 23.8/2400 / 75 / 15.9
154 kt / 75F ROP
4,500 / 23.2/2400 / 75 / 16
157 kt / 75F ROP
6,500 / 22.3/2300 / 70 / 15.25
155 kt / 75F ROP
8,500 / 20.7/2400 / 65 / 14.25
148 kt / 75F ROP
10,500 / 19/2300 / 60 / 13.5
151 kt / 75F ROP
TOUCH AND GO - Prohibited
GO AROUND
1. POWER – Full forward.
2. PITCH – Cruise climb 70 KT.
3. FLAPS - “Take off’ @ positive ROC.
4. PITCH – 75-85kts then flaps retracted.
SECURING THE AIRPLANE
1. PUSH BACK - Push on prop root ONLY or wing lead edge, NOT on spinner or cowling.
2. TOWBAR – Stowed.
3. COWL PLUGS, CABIN & PITOT COVERS – Install.
4. TIEDOWNS – Secure.
5. TIRE CONDITION – Verify.
6. AIRCRAFT –Latch cabin & cargo doors.
TB20 TRINIDAD
OPERATING CHECKLIST
Revision 02-22-2013
PRESTART1. Passenger & Emergency Briefings – As needed (See Regular Memory Items).
2. Departure & Noise Abatement – Review.
2. Doors, Seat belts, Harnesses – Secured.
3. Departure CLEARANCE, Weather, ------Charts - Obtain/Review.
4. Radios and Navigation – Preset.
5. Squawk, Altimeter, HDG, OBS -Set.
6. Avionics Master – OFF.
7. Audio Panel – Configured.
NORMAL START
(Italicized/Underlined items required for Quick Start prior ground to ground repositioning.)
1. Ignition Key – Insert.
2. Parking Brake – Set as Desired.
3. Fuel Selector – Set to least full.
4. Trims – Elevator set to TAKE OFF. Rudder as needed.
5. Alternate Air – OFF.
6. Propellor – Forward.
7. Main Switch - ON .
8. Strobe – ON.
9. START UP TYPE:
COOL, COLD? Continue.
WARM, HOT? Use Reference card.
10. Throttle - Set open ¼
11. Fuel Pump - ON & annunciator illuminates.
12. Mixture – Prime - Rich until flow indicates (3-5 sec), then idle cut off.
13. Prop Area – Visually/Verbally clear.
14. Magnetos – START.
15. Mixture – Smoothly enrich as engine
catches.
AFTER START CHECK
1. Throttle -1000 RPM (cold) 1200(hot).
2. Mixture - Lean for taxi (1/2 travel?).
3. Oil Pressure – Green within 30 seconds.
4. Alternator Generation Warning Light – ON.
5. Alternator Switch – ON. Voltmeter Green,
Generation Warning Light OFF.
5. Avionics Masters – ON. Headsets on.
6. Autopilot Master – Set to TEST.
7.--Transponder – Standby.
8. Fuel Pump - OFF.. Annunciator Out.
9. Turn Coordinator- ON.
10. Landing, Taxi Lights – Cycle & check voltage.
11. Flaps - Cycle Landing, Retracted. Set Take Off.
12. Flight Instruments – Check.
13. Fuel Selector – Switch to fullest.
14. Radios – Check.
15. GPS – Set as desired.
16. Autopilot Check – First Flight of the day.
(See Regular Memory Items)
17. Timer – Start.
18. Parking Brake – OFF. Test Brakes.
19. Taxi Route – Cleared.
TAXI CHECK
1. LIGHTS – As needed.
2. WINGTIPS – Monitor clearance.
3. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS – Actuate.
4. RPM – As needed. 1000 at a stand still.
Max 2000 until oil temp green.
ENGINE RUNUP CHECK
1. Nosewheel – Straight.
2. Doors – Latched or secured.
3. Parking Brake – Set. (Press Toes to Set.)
4. Mixture - Rich.
5. Throttle – 2000 RPM.
6. Magneto Check – L/Both, R/Both.
(Max - 175 RPM drop/50 between)
7. Voltmeter, Engine Instruments, & Annunciator Panel – All systems green.
8. Prop – Three Cycles. (#1 RPM/MP fluctuation, #2 Oil Pressure Varies, #3 No Spray.)
9. Governor Check: First Flight of the day.
(See Regular Memory Items)
10. Alternate Air - ON/OFF, RPM falls/rises.
11. Throttle –Smoothly to idle. RPM steady.
12. Throttle – 1000 RPM.
13. Breakers – Still flush.
14. Flight Controls – Free.
15. Autopilot System - Check on first leg.
15. Parking Brake – Release.
16. Runway – Orientation confirmed.
17. Cabin Blower – OFF
18. PRETAKE OFF CHECK
CONTINUED
ON REVERSE SIDE
PRETAKE OFF CHECK
Min. items for repeat full stops highlighted yellow. Red highlighted items have not yet occurred.in a previous check.
1. FUEL SELECTOR – Fullest.
2. TRIM – As needed.
3. MIXTURE & PROP- Forward.
4. FLAPS – Take Off.
5. FUEL PUMP – ON.
6. LIGHTS – Strobe/Taxi ON. Landing at night.
7. TRANSPONDER - Altitude.
8. AUTOPILOT – “RDY”
9. NAVS & COMS – Set.
10. ENGINE INSTRUMENTS – Green.
11. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS -Altimeter, Hdg Bug,CDI, OBS.
12. MAGNETOS – Both.
13. DOORS, BELTS, & HARNESSES – Secure.
FLOW CHECK
PRE TAKE OFF CHECK – Repeat as visual memory item.
APPROACH & DEPARTURE – Clear.
ROLL CHECK (Memory Item)
1. MAX POWER CHECK – 2575 RPM.
2. BRAKES – Release.
3. VR @ 70 KT, Initial Pitch 80 KT
4. Obstacles Cleared, No Runway – Brakes -----applied & Gear Retracted, Transit Light Out
500 AGL CHECK (Memory Item)
1. FLAPS – Retract.
2. FUEL PUMP – OFF & check Pressure.
3. PITCH - VY @ 95KT or Cruise Climb.
(Max Climb Cruise climb set for shorter pilot.)
CRUISE CHECK
1. 500 AGL CHECK – complete.
2. RPM/MANIFOLD/MIXTURE – Set per AFM Section 5 schedules.
3. TRIM/Lights – Set as needed.
4. SYSTEM INSTRUMENTS - Monitor green.
5. FUEL TANKS – Switch every 30 minutes.
INRANGE CHECK (+86kts)
1. AUTO WEATHER/RADIO – Check & Set.
2. ALTIMETER – Reset.
3. CDI, OBS – Selected and set.
4. Lights – ON as needed
5. System Instruments & Annunciators – All Green, No Red.
6. Magnetos – BOTH.
7. Circuit Breakers – In.
8. Seat belts, Harnesses, Loose Items – Secure.
9. Mixture – Enrich as needed.
10. FUEL SELECTOR – Fullest.
DESCENT CHECK (Memory Item)
1. AUTOPILOT – OFF.
2. FUEL PUMP – On.
3. MIXTURE – Rich.
4. PROP - 2500 RPM
5. GEAR - Extended Below 129 KT.
6. 3 GREEN, NO RED - Checked.
PRELANDING CHECK (Memory Item)
1. PROPELLER – Full Forward.
2. APPROACH – 75 - 95 KT as needed.
3. FLAPS – As needed.
4. GEAR – Rechecked & Triple Checked
AFTERLANDING CHECK
1. MIXTURE – lean for taxi.
2. FLAPS – retract to take off.
3. Fuel Pump – OFF.
5. Landing & Taxi Light(s)- As needed.
6. Trim – Set for take off.
7. WINGTIPS - Monitor clearance.
SHUT DOWN CHECK
(Underlined items required for ground to ground repositioning.)
1. Landing & Taxi Lights - OFF
2. Parking Brake – Set if to be unchocked, surface not level, vehicle refueling anticipated.
3. Turn Coordinator – OFF.
4. ELT – 121.5 Quiet.
5. ALL Avionics Units – OFF.
6. Power – Idle.
7. Magnetos – Check grounding (last leg).
8. Power – 1200 RPM.
9. Mixture – Idle cut off.
10. Main & Alternator Switches – OFF.
11. Magnetos – OFF & key out.
12. Fuel Selector- OFF.
13. Cabin Panel & Overhead lights – OFF.
14. Hobbs, & Tachometer times – Record.
15. Squawks – Record.
16. Control Lock – installed.
17. Flight Plan – CLOSED.
SECURE THE AIRPLANE
(See Memory Items Reference Card)
TB20 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Revision 11-05-2012
ENGINE PROBLEMS______ENGINE FAILURE ON THE ROLL
1. BRAKES – Max.
2. MIXTURE – Idle cut OFF.
3. MAGNETOS- OFF.
4. MAIN SWITCH – OFF.
5. FUEL SELECTOR –OFF.
ENGINE FAILURE JUST AFTER TAKE OFF
1. SPEED – 70/76 kts, gentle banks only.
2. MIXTURE- Rich.
3. FUEL SELECTOR – Switch tank.
4. FUEL PUMP – ON.
If engine does not start:
5. MIX - Idle Cut OFF.
6. FUEL SELECTOR & PUMP – OFF.
7. MAGNETOS & MAIN SWITCH – OFF.
8. Land – Ahead. Landing Gear as needed.
ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT
1. SPEED – 92 kts.
2. Troubleshoot
a. MIXTURE – Rich.
b. FUEL PUMP – ON.
c. FUEL GAGES – Check.
d. FUEL SELECTOR – Switch tank.
e. Alternate Air – On if in icing conditions.
f. MAGNETOS – Both.
3. If engine does not start
a. MIXTURE – Idle cut off.
b. THROTTLE – Open.
c. STARTER – Engage.
d. MIXTURE – Enrich if engine catches.
4. If engine does not start go to Forced Landing, Engine Out procedure.