DeHavilland DHC3 Turbo Otter PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Caravan Amphibian Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To... Press...
Display/hide 2D Panel in use SHIFT+1
Display/hideRadio Stack SHIFT+2
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+3
Display/hide KLN90 SHIFT+4
Display/hide VOR1 SHIFT+5
Display/hide DME SHIFT+6

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
[ ] Landing Gear Handle
 
DOWN (on land) or UP (on water)
(press G as necessary)
[ ] Water Rudders


 
DOWN for taxiing on water or UP for taxiing on land
(press Shift W as necessary)
[ ] Danger Areas Clear
[ ] All Doors
 
Closed & Secure
(press CTRL+E, CTRL+E2 keys)
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] All Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector FRONT or REAR (use CTR for Reserve)
[ ] Power Lever
 
IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 
MAX (fully forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever
 
CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Battery Switch ON
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch ON
[ ] "Fuel Press Low" Light OFF
[ ] Generator Switch (ALT) ON
[ ] Starter Switch

 
START
(click switch and hold until engine starts)
[ ] Engine Oil Pressure CHECK for indication
[ ] Ng STABLE (52% minimum)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
LOW IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Flow CHECK for 80 to 110 pph
[ ] ITT Monitor (1090 degrees C max)
[ ] Ng 52% MINIMUM
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Avionics (Radios) Switch ON
[ ] Navigation Lights and Flashing Beacon ON as required
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Radios
 
AS REQUIRED
(press SHIFT+4 to display radio stack)
   
TAXIING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
Cruise
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Engine Instruments Monitor
[ ] Brakes OFF
[ ] Rudder Pedals CHECK
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Doors & Windows Check Closed
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Seatbelts Fastened & Adjusted
[ ] Elevator Trim Controls

 
SET FOR TAKEOFF (+6 DEG)
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or
Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Rudder Trim Controls

 
SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 0 or
Num Pad ENTER as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector RECHECK
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 
ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Quantity RECHECK
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Power Lever
 
IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Avionics
 
CHECK and SET
(press SHIFT+4 to display radio stack)
[ ] GPS/NAV Switch SET
[ ] Strobe Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Annunciators EXTINGUISHED or considered
[ ] Brakes
 
RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
TAKEOFF ON WATER  
[ ] Landing Gear
 
UP
(press G if necessary)
[ ] Landing Gear Blue Indicator Lights CHECK ILLUMINATED
[ ] Wing Flaps

 
TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Control Wheel HOLD AFT
[ ] Power
 
SET FOR TAKEOFF (1900 RPM)
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Annunciators CHECK
[ ] Water Rudders UP
[ ] Control Wheel
 
APPLY LIGHT BACK-PRESSURE to lift off.
[ ] Climb Speed
 
85-95 KIAS (with obstacles ahead, climb at 80 KIAS)
[ ] Wing Flaps RETRACT after reaching 90 KIAS
   
TAKEOFF ON LAND  
[ ] Water Rudders UP
[ ] Wing Flaps

 
TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 
SET FOR TAKEOFF (1900 RPM)
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Annunciators CHECK
[ ] Rotate 65-70 KIAS
[ ] Climb Speed
 
80-95 KIAS (with obstacles ahead, climb at 80 KIAS)
[ ] Wing Flaps RETRACT after reaching 90 KIAS
[ ] Landing Gear
 
RETRACT
(press G)
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
CRUISE CLIMB  
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 
ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Airspeed 110-120 KIAS
[ ] Propeller

 
1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Torque AS DESIRED
   
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 
ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Propeller

 
1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 
AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
BEFORE LANDING ON WATER  
[ ] Landing Gear
 
UP
(press G if necessary)
[ ] Landing Gear Blue Indicator Lights CHECK ILLUMINATED
[ ] Water Rudders

 
UP
(press SHIFT+4 to display throttle quadrant)
[ ] Fuel Selector BOTH
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 
MAX (fully forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps



 
AS DESIRED (flaps down preferred)
0-10 degrees <175 KIAS
10-20 degrees <150 KIAS
20-30 degrees <125 KIAS

(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS (flaps FULL DOWN)
   
BEFORE LANDING ON LAND  
[ ] Landing Gear
 
UP
(press G if necessary)
[ ] Landing Gear Amber Indicator Lights CHECK ILLUMINATED
[ ] Water Rudders

 
UP
(press SHIFT+4 to display throttle quadrant)
[ ] Fuel Selector BOTH
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 
MAX (full forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps



 
AS DESIRED (flaps down preferred)
0-10 degrees <175 KIAS
10-20 degrees <150 KIAS
20-30 degrees <125 KIAS
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS (flaps FULL DOWN)
   
LANDING ON WATER  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
FULL DOWN
(press F7 until DOWN)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS
[ ] Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
[ ] Control Wheel
 
HOLD AFT as amphibian decelerates to taxi speed
[ ] Power Lever

 
BETA range after TOUCHDOWN, if desired, for faster deceleration
(press F2 as necessary)
   
LANDING ON LAND  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
FULL DOWN
(press F7 until DOWN)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS
[ ] Touchdown SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
[ ] Control Wheel
 
EASE FORWARD to lower bow wheels gently to runway.
[ ] Power Lever
 
BETA range after TOUCHDOWN
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Braking
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
BALKED LANDING (GO-AROUND)
   
[ ] Power Lever
 

 
ADVANCE for takeoff power (1900 RPM)
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
RETRACT to 20 degrees
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Climb Speed
 
80 KIAS MINIMUM until obstacles are cleared
[ ] Wing Flaps

 
RETRACT after reaching safe altitude and airspeed
(press F6 as necessary)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Water Rudders

 
DOWN (except on land)
(press SHIFT+4 to display throttle quadrant)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
LOW IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
[ ] Ice Protection Equipment OFF
[ ] Strobe Lights OFF
[ ] Landing and Taxi Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
LOW IDLE when clear of the runway
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
SHUTDOWN AND SECURING AIRPLANE
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Avionics Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch OFF
[ ] Power Lever
 
IDLE
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] ITT
 
STABILIZED at minimum temperature for one minute
[ ] Propeller Control Lever

 
FEATHER
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Lighting Switches OFF
[ ] Battery Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector LEFT OFF or RIGHT OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.