SOCATA TB20/21 TRINIDAD PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Cessna Skylane 182S 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 GPS SHIFT+2
Display/hide Radio Stack SHIFT+3
Display/hide Control Yoke SHIFT+4
Display/hide Engine Cluster SHIFT+5
Display/hide DME SHIFT+6
Display/hide Taxispeed Gauge SHIFT+7
Display/hide VOR 2 SHIFT+8
Display/hide Airspeed Indicator SHIFT+9

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
   
[ ] Brakes
 
TEST AND SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
[ ] Avionics Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve LEFT
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Throttle
 
OPEN 1/4 INCH
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Master Switch ON
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ON
[ ] Ignition Switch
 
START (release when engine starts)
(press M+PLUS key to R, L, Both, Start)
   
Then:  
   
[ ] Oil Pressure CHECK
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF
[ ] Flashing Beacon and Nav Lights ON as required
[ ] Avionics Master Switch ON
[ ] Flaps
 
RETRACT
(press F6 until Up)
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Fuel Quantity CHECK
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully in)
[ ] Prop Pitch
 
FULL
(press CTRL+F3 until full forward)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve RECHECK LEFT
[ ] Elevator Trim


 
SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 
1800 RPM
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Magnetos




 
CHECK
<150 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between
(press M+MINUS key, then press M+PLUS key to
L, R, L, Both)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments and Ammeter CHECK
[ ] Annunciator Panel
 
CHECK
(press Annun Icon to display window)
[ ] Throttle
 
1000 RPM or less
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Strobe Lights AS DESIRED
[ ] Radios and Avionics
 
SET
(press SHIFT+3 or Radio Icon to display radio stack)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
SET for takeoff (0-15 degrees)
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Brakes
 
RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
0-15 degrees
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Throttle
 
FULL OPEN
(press F3 until fully in)
[ ] Mixture


 
RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)

(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL (at 68 KIAS)
[ ] Landing Gear
 
UP
(press G to retract)
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
[ ] Airspeed Throttle back to 95-105 KIAS
[ ] Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Prop Pitch
 
Reduce
(press CTRL+F2 as desired)
[ ] Mixture


 
RICH (above 3000 feet, LEAN to obtain
maximum RPM)

(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 or CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Power
 
As Required
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve Switch LEFT or RIGHT every 30 min
[ ] Prop Pitch
 
Adjust to 2200-2500 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or F3 as desired)
[ ] Elevator Trim


 
ADJUST
desc (with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or Num Pad 7
as necessary)
[ ] Mixture

 
LEAN
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
DESCENT  
   
[ ] Power
 
AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] Prop Pitch
 
FULL
(press CTRL+F3 until full forward)
[ ] Mixture

 
ADJUST for smooth operation (Full Rich for idle power)
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve LEFT or RIGHT
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve LEFT or RIGHT
[ ] Prop Pitch
 
FULL
(press CTRL+F3 until full forward)
[ ] Mixture
 
RICH
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Landing/Taxi Lights ON
[ ] Autopilot
 
OFF
(press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
   
LANDING  
   
[ ] Airspeed 120 KIAS (flaps UP - MP to 18")
[ ] Wing Flaps


 
AS DESIRED
0-15 degrees <120 KIAS
15-35 degrees <90 KIAS
(press F6 or F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 85 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
[ ] Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
[ ] Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY
[ ] Braking
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
SECURING AIRPLANE  
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD)
[ ] Avionics Master Switch, Electrical Equipment, Autopilot OFF
 
[ ] Mixture
 
IDLE CUT OFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully out)
[ ] Ignition Switch
 
OFF
(press M+MINUS key until Off)
[ ] Master Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Selector Valve
 
LEFT or RIGHT to prevent
crossfeeding

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

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