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Check List for your CH701
N701SZ Checklists
Pre-flight q Key is Off q Turn Master ON q Verify Fuel level q Verify Voltage level q Check position lights, strobe lights, landing and taxi lights q Turn Master OFF q Note Hobbs time in flight log q Check interior for neatness q Check fuel line connection points q Fuel Selector on proper fuel tanks q Underneath airplane for oil or fuel leaks q Left wing condition, and flaperon/slat security q Left main tire, brakes, gear q Left fuselage for condition q Stabilizer condition and security q Elevator condition, hinges, trim tab, and turnbuckle security q Rudder condition, hinges, position light, and turnbuckle security q Right fuselage for condition q Right main tire, brakes, and gear q Right wing condition, and flaperon/slat security q Nose wheel condition q Propeller condition q Remove cowling top q Remove Oil filler cap q Rotate propeller counter clockwise as facing airplane from front, continue rotating until gurgling sound is heard from oil reservoir q Remove oil dipstick from reservoir to check oil level, add if necessary and note in log q Ensure coolant expansion reservoir is approximately half full q Engine and components for general condition and loose hardware q Replace cowling q Add or remove duct tape from oil/water cooler depending on expected temperatures q Check Fuel at drain points for debris and water
Startup q Baggage is stowed q Seat belts are fastened q Check fuel selector is in proper position for fuel tanks q MASTER ON q ALT ON q START POWER ON q CLEAR PROP (check propwash area) q CHOKE (if cold) q Turn Key fully clockwise until propeller is turning q Engine starts, release tension on key q Check engine gauges (oil pressure, voltage, indicators) q If choke is used, slowly remove choke q Warm engine @ 2500 RPM q Program GPS while engine warms q Taxi when oil temperature gauge shows some temperature Taxi q Check brakes q Make sure taxi area is clear q Call for taxi clearance or announce intentions q Taxi to run-up area Run-up q Set engine to 4000 RPM q Verify engine gauges q Check left and right magnetos (no more than 150 RPM drop with 50 RPM D q Check idle+ q Set Altimeter q Ensure oil temp >120 q Check fuel selector is set on proper tanks Take off q Position lights q Strobe lights q Transponder ALT 1200 q Clearance from tower or Call intentions q Check for traffic and take active runway (if clear)
Climb out q Set climb 55 MPH Vy (no obstacles) q Set climb 45 MPH Vx (clear obstacles) q Scan instruments regularly for o Airspeed o Oil pressure o Oil temp o Water temp Cruise q Every 15 minutes o Oil pressure o Oil temp o Water temp o Voltage o Fuel level o Indicator lights o Fuel selector Pre-landing q Check fuel selector is on tanks with most fuel q Set pattern speed to 80mph q Taxi/Landing lights (if necessary) Clear runway q Strobes off q Nav lights off q Transponder off q Contact Ground control or notify clear of runway Engine shut down q Taxi/Landing lights off q Avionics switch off q Pull throttle all the way idle q Turn key slowly mag 1 off, mag 2 off, key off q Turn off start power, Alt, Master
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