PIPER PA-24-180, 250 & 260 COMANCHES CHECKLIST
For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that
most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
BEFORE
TAKEOFF |
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[ ] Cabin Doors |
CLOSED AND LOCKED |
[ ] Flight Controls |
FREE
AND CORRECT |
[ ]Flight Instruments |
CHECK AND SET |
[ ] Fuel Shutoff Valve |
ON |
[ ] Fuel Selector |
FULLEST TANK (Per Weight & Bal.) |
[ ] Fuel Quantity |
CHECK |
[ ] Mixture |
RICH |
[ ] Stabilizer Trim & Parking Brake |
SET |
[ ] Propeller |
HIGH RPM |
[ ] Throttle |
2000 RPM |
[ ] Magnetos |
LEFT, BOTH, RIGHT, BOTH |
[ ] Propeller |
CYCLE |
[ ] Engine Instruments |
CHECK |
[ ] Suction |
CHECK 4.6 - 5.4 In.Hg. |
[ ] Ammeter |
CHECK |
[ ] Throttle |
CLOSE, CHECK IDLE |
[ ] Lights |
AS REQUIRED |
[ ] Radios & Parking Brake |
SET AND RELEASE |
TAKEOFF
- NORMAL |
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[ ] Flaps |
CHECK UP NORMAL |
[ ] Power |
FULL and 2700 RPM |
[ ] Mixture |
LEAN FOR ELEVATION |
[ ] Elevator |
Vr = Rotation @ 85 MPH 75 Kts |
[ ] Climb Speed |
127 MPH 110 KIAS @ 22” Manifold |
[ ] Flaps & Landing Gear |
UP AFTER OBSTACLES CLEARED |
[ ] Stabilizer Trim |
AS REQUIRED |
TAKEOFF
-MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE |
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[ ] Flaps |
20 DEGREES |
[ ] Power |
FULL and 2700 RPM |
[ ] Mixture |
LEAN FOR ELEVATION |
[ ] Elevator |
FULL BACK UNTIL EFFECTIVE |
[ ] Climb Speed |
104 MPH 90 KIAS |
[ ] Flaps & Landing Gear |
UP AFTER OBSTACLES CLEARED |
[ ] Stabilizer Trim |
AS REQUIRED |
CRUISE |
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[ ] Power |
25 MP, 2200-2500 RPM |
[ ] Cruse Speed |
184 MPH 160 Kts |
[ ] Stabilizer Trim |
ADJUST |
[ ] Mixture |
LEAN |
DESCENT |
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[ ] Mixture |
ENRICHEN |
[ ] Power |
AS REQUIRED |
[ ] Descent Speed |
149 MPH 130 Kts @ 16” Manifold Pressure |
BEFORE
LANDING |
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[ ] Seats, Belts |
ADJUST and LOCK |
[ ] Fuel Selector |
FULLEST TANK |
[ ] Mixture |
RICH |
[ ] Initial Airspeed |
120 MPH 105 Kts @ 10-16” Manifold |
[ ] Propeller |
HIGH RPM |
[ ] Airspeed |
103-120 MPH 90-105 KIAS FLAPS 10-Deg. |
[ ] Flaps & Gear Down |
20
DEGREES 17” Manifold GEAR DOWN 21” Manifold |
[ ] Airspeed |
99 MPH 85 KIAS FLAPS FULL DOWN @ 18” Manifold Pressure |
[ ] Stabilizer Trim & Brakes |
ADJUST AND OFF |
AFTER
LANDING |
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[ ] Flaps |
UP |
[ ] Max Taxi Speed |
23 MPH 20 Kts |
[ ] Stabilizer Trim |
SET FOR TAKEOFF |
SECURING
AIRPLANE |
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[ ] Radios, Electric Equipment |
OFF |
[ ] Mixture |
IDLE CUT-OFF |
[ ] Ignition |
OFF |
[ ] Master |
OFF |
[ ]Control Lock |
INSTALLED |
NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.