Flight Deck and Electrical Checks 1External Checks

Left Wing 2Nose section 2Right Wing 3Tail section 3Transit Checks 4

Flight Deck Checks 5Engine Start 6After Start Checks 7Cross-Tie Check 7Before Taxi Checks 8Taxi Checks 8Radio Checks 8Power Checks 9Pre-Takeoff Checks 10

Check ListN400UK

Columbia 400 (LC41-550FG)

Cockpit and Electrical System Checks1. Pitot cover, tie-downs removed, stowed2. Cabin, rudder wells check for loose objects3. Park brake SET4. Documents A-R-R-O-W, Insurance, VAT5. Magneto Switch OFF

6.Switches (2 panels, fan, Oxyg)

all OFF

7. Flaps UP8. Controls full and free, sense9. Internal lights OFF10. Circuit breakers all IN11. Battery switches both sides ON

12. Fuel gaugescheck fuel level, indicators (2x)

13. Flaps LANDING in stages14. Trim system check, set to neutral

15. Oxygen systemON, check quantity and flow, OFF

16. Panel and internal lights ON, check, then OFF17. Pitot heat, external lights 5 x ON

Outside

16. Left flap check link

18.Wing tip, landing & taxi lights,

check

19. Stall warning check20. Pitot head check warm21. Wing tip lights check22. Right flap check link

back on flight deck

23. Pitot heat, external lights 5 x OFF24. Flaps RETRACT in stages25. Battery switches both sides OFF

26.Fire extinguisher, first aid, axe

full, check dates, stowed

1 – Flight Deck and Electrical Checks

2 – External Checks

Left Wing – Rear to Tip1. Fuel strainer present2. Flap attachments

3. Aileronhinges, movement, tab, ctrl. rod

4. Static wicks (2) serviceable5. Wing tip serviceable

Left Wing - Front1. Leading edge check edge, tape, e-vade2. Fuel vent clear3. Speed brake check flush with wing4. Landing light secure5. Fuel cap check quantity, secure6. Stall warning vane free movement, straight

7. Undercarriagecheck strut, tire, remove chocks

8. Aerials secure9. Fuel drain contamination check10. Gascolator drain contamination check

11.Gascolator door, access panels

secure

Nose Section1. Exhaust serviceable, secure

2. Front undercarriagestrut 3”-4”, tire, remove chocks

3. Left windscreen, cowl clean, serviceable4. Engine oil 6-8 quarts5. Oil filler cap and door Secure

6. Propeller and spinnerServiceable, boots undamaged

7. Alternator belt condition, tension8. Right windscreen, cowl clean, serviceable9. Cabin air inlet clear10. Exhaust serviceable, secure

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2”

3”

4”

5”

6”

3 – External Checks (continued)

Tail Section1. Bottom aerials secure2. Static port clear3. Leading edge attachment, condition4. Fin and aerials serviceable

5. Rudderserviceable, movement, cables

6. Elevatorserviceable, movement, clearance

7. Elevator trim tab check neutral position

8. Ventral finsecure, no lower edge damage

9. Static wicks (5) Serviceable10. Leading edge / e-vade attachment, condition

Right Wing - Front1. Main fuel drain contamination check

2. Main gear check strut, tire, remove chocks

3. Leading edge check edge, tape, e-vade4. Fuel cap check quantity, secure 5. Speed brake check flush with wing5. Fuel vent clear 6. Pitot tube clear

Right Wing – Tip and Rear1. Wing tip serviceable2. Static wicks (2) serviceable

3. Aileronhinges, movement, tab, ctrl. rod

4. Flap attachment

Aft Fuselage

1. Baggage door closed an locked

4 – Transit Checks

Walk-Around Tail – Right – Front - Left1. Tail section general condition2. Static port clear3. Right wing general condition4. Pitot tube clear5. Right fuel tank check fuel level

6. Right undercarriagecheck strut, tire, remove chocks

7. Nose section general condition

8. Nose undercarriagestrut 3”-4”, tire, remove chocks

9. Propeller and spinnerserviceable, boots undamaged

10. Engine oil 6-8 quarts11. Oil filler cap secure

12. Left undercarriagecheck strut, tire, remove chocks

13. Left winggeneral condition, undercarriage

14. Baggage door closed and locked

Cabin

1. Cabin check for loose objects

2. Rudder wells clear

3. Park brake SET

4. Controls full and free, sense

5.Switches (2 panels, fan, Oxyg)

all off

6. Flaps UP

7. Battery switches ON

8. Fuel quantity check9. Battery switches OFF

5 – Flight Deck Checks

Flight Deck Checks1. Parking brake check ON2. NAV/COM bypass ON (if startup clearance req.)3. Doors closed / lever in detent4. Seat and seat backs correct position5. Fresh air vents closed for unoccupied seats6. Passengers briefed7. Seat belts check all occupants8. Oxygen and cannulas prepared

9. Compassserviceable, check deviation card

10. Instruments glasses, static check

11.Switches (2 panels, fan, Oxyg)

all OFF

12. Circuit breakers all set

13.Battery master (left and right)

ON

14. Annunciator panel check L/R ALT OFF indication15. PFD AHRS aligning16. Fuel selector set LOWEST tank

ATIS, Start-up Clearance (can be performed out of sequence)

1. NAV/COM bypass ON2. COM 1 check ATIS

3. Altimeters (2x)set QNH, elevation and x-check

4. COM 1 request start5. NAV/COM bypass OFF

6 – Engine Start

Starting Cold Engine

1. Mixture rich

2. Prop full forward

3. Vapor suppression OFF

4. Induction heated air OFF

5. Throttle close, then open 1”

6. Primer switch prime approx. 5 seconds

7. Throttle close, then open ¼”

8. Strobe lights ON

9. Avionics master check OFF

10. Propeller area check clear

11. Ignition switch START

12. Throttle set 900-1000 RPM

13. Oil pressure rising – 30-60 psi

Starting Hot Engine

1. Mixture IDLE CUT/OFF

2. Prop full forward

3. Throttle closed

4. Induction heated air off

5. Vapor suppressionON for 30-60 seconds, then OFF

6. Mixture rich

7. Primer switch prime approx. 3 seconds

8. Throttle close, then open ¼”

9. Strobe lights ON

10. Avionics master check OFF

11. Propeller area check clear

12. Ignition switch START

13. Throttle set 900-1000 RPM

14. Oil pressure rising – 30-60 psi

7 – After Start and Crosstie Checks

After Start Checks1. Strobes OFF

2.Alternator switches (L and R)

ON

3. Annunciator panelcheck L/R ALT OFF not indicated

4. Amperemeter L/R batteries charging5. Engine instruments check indications6. Avionics master ON7. Intercom check operation8. Transponder check GND, pressure altitude

Crosstie Operation Check

1. Left master switch OFF

2. Annunciator panel L BUS OFF illuminated

3. Amperemeter check loads

4. Crosstie switch ON

5. Amperemeter check loads

6. Annunciator panel L BUS OFF extinguished

7. Crosstie Switch OFF

8. Left master switch ON

1. Right master switch OFF

2. Annunciator panel L BUS OFF illuminated

3. Amperemeter check loads

4. Crosstie switch ON

5. Amperemeter check loads

6. Annunciator panel L BUS OFF extinguished

7. Crosstie Switch OFF

8. Right master switch ON

8 – Before Tax, Taxi, and Radio Checks

Before Taxi Checks

1. PFD AHRS aligned

2. HSI-compass aligned

3. Backup AI erected

4. NAV/COM/GPS 1 check database, GPS position

5. NAV/COM/GPS 2 check database, GPS position

6. MFD check database, set initial fuel

7. MFD select airport diagram

8. Engine instruments check indications

9. Taxi light as required

10. COM 1 request taxi

Radio Checks

1. NAV 1 VOR function checks

2. NAV 2 VOR function checks

3. Transponder check pressure altitude

4. Nav and radio set-up completed

Taxi Checks

1. Brakes check P1 and P2

2. Trapezoid – AI – Backup AI indications

3. EHSI – Compass indications

9 – Power Checks, ATC Clearance

Power Checks

1. Aircraft direction into wind

2. Parking brake SET

3. Fuel selector set out of detent

4. Annunciator panel visual and aural warning

5. Acknowledge switch PRESS, aural warning stop

6. Fuel selector select fullest (other) tank

7. Cabin doors Closed, levers in detent

8. Passenger side lock UNLOCKED

9. Engine Oil Temp 100F or above

10. Propeller full forward

11. Mixture rich

12. Throttle 1700 RPM

13. Magnetoscheck (25-150, max diff 50, EGT)

14. Propeller cycle (300-500 RPM, 2-3x)

15.Engine instruments, ammeter

normal

16. Batteries charging, < 10 amps

17. Throttle closed 500-700 RPM

18. Throttle 900-1000 RPM

ATC Clearance

1. SID and re-landing charts available

2.Route and destination charts

available

3. MFD load SID chart

4. ATIS check latest

5. ATC clearance obtained6. Transponder code set7. Departure briefing completed8. Nav aids / comms set

Before Takeoff Checks

1. Cabin doors closed, lever in detent

2. Annunciator panel test lights; all indicators off

3. Autopilot switch as desired

4. HSI, compass aligned

5. Altimeters QNH

6. Left and right bus ON

7. Crosstie OFF

8. Magnetos BOTH

9. Trim set for take off

10. Speedbrakes check

11. Flaps T/O

12. OxygenON, cannulas/masks worn, check

13. Controls full and free movement

14. Prop full forward

15. Mixture rich

16. Door seal ON

17. Backup fuel pump ARMED

18. Ready for departure Report

10 – Before Takeoff Checks

Entering RunwayA Alignment HSI, runway directionT Tansponder code set, ALTP Pitot heat ON

LLights – Landing Light, Strobes

ON

Mass Vr Vr 50ft Alt Vx Vy C/C2,900 75 58 75 SL 82 110 115+3,300 75 62 79 5,000 84 110 115+3,600 75 65 82 10,000 86 110 115+

Flaps T/O Flaps T/ONormal Short field Climb

flaps retracted

1. A HSI-compass Aligned, RWY heading

2. T Transponder ALT

3. P Pitot heat ON

4. L Landing light, Strobes ON

5. Throttle 2000 RPM, check Ps & Ts

6. Brake release throttle 35.5” max

7. M.Press, RPM & fuel flow full power available

8. Airspeed rising, 60kt - cross-check

Takeoff

Mass Vr Vr 50ft Alt Vx Vy C/C2,900 75 58 75 SL 82 110 115+3,300 75 62 79 5,000 84 110 115+3,600 75 65 82 10,000 86 110 115+

Flaps T/O Flaps T/ONormal Short field Climb

flaps retracted

1

2

1. Flaps - 95kt / 400ft RETRACT

2. Climb power 85% 2500 RPM / 31.5” / 1650

3. Navigation aids Identify - bearings

4. Airframe/engine icing check

5. Altimeter No. 1 (pilot’s) QNH or 1013.2 as reqd

No.2. aerodrome QNH

8. Backup fuel pump >1000' OFF, check pressure

9. Landing/Taxi lights OFF

10. SID/SAFETY/MSA altitudes achieved

11. Pressures & temps check

12. Above FL180 Vapor suppression ON

After Take-off And Climb Checks

Cruise Power Settings

Press ISA Press

Alt. °C FF TAS FF TAS FF TAS FF TAS FF TAS Alt.SL 15 23.0 182 19.8 175 16.4 164 14.0 154 11.6 143 SL2,000 11 23.0 185 19.8 178 16.4 167 14.0 157 11.6 145 2,0004,000 7 23.0 189 19.8 181 16.4 170 14.0 160 11.6 148 4,0006,000 3 23.0 192 19.8 185 16.4 173 14.0 163 11.6 151 6,0008,000 -1 23.8 199 20.6 191 16.6 178 14.3 168 11.9 155 8,000

10,000 -5 23.8 204 20.6 195 16.6 182 14.3 171 11.9 159 10,00012,000 -9 23.8 207 20.6 198 16.6 185 14.3 174 11.9 162 12,00014,000 -13 24.0 212 20.9 204 16.9 191 14.3 179 11.9 165 14,00016,000 -17 24.0 216 20.9 208 16.9 196 14.3 184 11.9 171 16,00018,000 -21 25.1 219 20.9 212 18.0 201 15.1 191 12.9 180 18,00020,000 -25 24.6 222 21.1 215 17.4 204 15.1 195 12.9 184 20,00022,000 -29 24.6 228 21.1 220 17.4 209 15.1 200 12.9 189 22,00024,000 -33 24.6 232 21.1 226 17.4 215 15.1 206 12.9 194 24,00025,000 -35 24.6 235 21.1 228 17.4 218 15.1 208 12.9 196 25,000

2400/20"

Add 1% MP for each 6° above ISA. Subtract 1% MP for each 6° below ISA.Table applies for mixture set to best power, max 1650 F TIT

Best economy: Max 76%, 50 F LOP, recover power with MP, max 29"

85% 76% 64% 55% 45%2500/31.5" 2400/30.0" 2400/26" 2400/23"

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1. OOxygen check quantity, flow

2. FFuel quantity HOWGOESIT, balance tanks

2. REn-route navigation aids set & identified

3. IAirframe/engine icing check

4. EMixture control peak or 100 rich (max 1650)

Temperature & pressures check

5. DHSI slaving - compass check

6. AVolmet/ATIS/QNH obtain QNH

Altimeter No. 1 (pilot’s) check set as reqd

Altimeter No. 2 update QNH

Minimum safe altitudes check

7. Descent anticipated descent checks

Cruise Checks

3

Descent Checks

1. Minimum safe altitude checked

2. ATIS or latest weather obtained / recorded

3. Aerodrome minima check / recorded

4. STARS & approach charts crew briefing

5. Throttle reduce M.P.

6. Speed brakes deploy as desired

7. Altimeter No. 2 set aerodrome QNH

Pilot’s1013.2 or QNH

8. Airframe/engine icing check

9. Fuel sufficient

10. Vapor suppression OFF below FL180

4

1. Approach procedure crew briefing

2. Approach/go-around aids set & identified

3. GPS, RAIM select procedure, check

4. Crew/passengers all secure

5. Landing light ON

6. Backup fuel pump ON

6. ! Fuel selector fullest tank selected

7. HSI - compass aligned

8. Altimeter No.2. check aerodrome QNH

Pilot’s1013.2 or QNH

9. Airframe/engine icing check / operate if reqd

10. Temperatures & pressures check

Approach Checks

5

1. Mixture full rich

2. Backup fuel pump OFF

3. Altimeters aerodrome QNH, x-check

4. HSI - compass aligned

5. Decision altitude checked - recorded

6. Final approach fix identify (DME / MKR etc.)

7. Flaps - below 127 kts as required

8. Approach speed 95 kt / flaps T/O

9. DME or OM or beacon altimeter check

10. “Reds, Blues & Greens” for landing

Pre-Landing Checks

6

Mass App 50ft App 50ft T/D Stall2,700 95 85 90 73 58 523,100 95 85 90 79 62 553,420 95 85 90 82 66 57

Landing Flaps Landing FlapsNormal Short field

1. PowerProp fine, MP 36”

2. Flaps retract

3. Positive rate of climb identified

4. Undercarriage below 110 kt UP

5. ! Adequate altitude gain set 32" 2500 rpm

6. A.T.C. report going around

7. Navigation aids identify - bearings

8. Airframe & engine Icing check / operate if reqd

9. SID/safety altitude achieved

10. Altimeter No. 1 (Pilot’s) QNH or 1013.2 as reqd

No.2 aerodrome QNH

11. !Electric fuel pump >1000' OFF

12. Landing Light OFF

13. Minimum Sector Altitude achieved

14. Pressures & Temps check

15. Prepare for Airfield Approach Checks

1. Throttle apply full power

2. Speed brakes check OFF

3. Backup fuel pump ARM

4. Flaps > 95 kt / 400ft retract

4. ! Adequate altitude gain set 85% climb power

2500 RPM / 31.5” / 1650

5. A.T.C. report going around

6. Navigation aids identify – bearings

7. Airframe & engine Icing check / operate if reqd

8. SID/safety altitude achieved

9. Altimeter No. 1 (Pilot’s) QNH or 1013.2 as reqd

No.2 aerodrome QNH

10. Backup fuel pump >1000' OFF

11. Landing Light OFF

12. Minimum Sector Altitude achieved

13. Pressures & Temps check

14. Prepare for Airfield Approach Checks

Go-Around Checks

7

8

1. Timer Start

2. Flaps retract

3. Speed brakes OFF

4. Prop heat, deicing OFF

5. Landing light, Strobes, taxi light OFF / as required

6. Pitot heat OFF

7. Door seal OFF

8. Backup fuel pump check OFF

9. Transponder verify GND mode

7. On stand (900 RPM)

- Autopilot OFF

- Trim set to neutral

- Oxygen OFF

- Timer 5 minute cooldown

- Avionics master OFF

- Mixture control I.C.O.

- Magneto switch OFF

- Masters, el. panels (2x) all OFF

8. TimesrecordAfter Landing Checks

Emergency – Engine Fire

1. Mixture I.C.O.

2. Fuel selector off

3. Fuel pump off

4. Magnetos off

5. Throttle fully open

6. Cabin heat / defroster closed

7. Prop stop if possible

8. Emergency descent full flap, 112 kts

In-Flight Engine Fire

If fire stops:

14. Select landing area

15. Transponder 7700

16. ATC Mayday call

17. Passengers Brief

18. Seatbelts tight

19. Undercarriage UP for water, rough terrain

otherwise DOWN , 3 greens

20. Master switch OFF

9. Flaps retract

10. Undercarriage override ENGAGE

11. Airspeed 80 kts

12. Select landing area

13. Continue with Power Off Landing checklistIf fire persists:

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Emergency – Engine Failure

1. If after power reduction Lean until engine restartsMaintain EGT 1350 or above

2. Undercarriage override ENGAGE

3. Airspeed Convert into maintaining altitude

4. Best glide airspeed 80 kts

5. Select landing area

In-Flight Engine Failure

6. Electric fuel pump ON

7. Fuel selector select tank with fuel / switch

8. Magnetos check BOTH

9. Throttle cruise setting

10. Mixture rich

11. Alternate air OPEN

12. Magnetos check each magneto

13. Engine indications check fuel flow, MP, etc.

Attempt restart (unless after fire or catastrophic failure):

If unsuccessful, continue next page (Power Off Landing checklist)

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Emergency – Power Off Landing

1. Best glide airspeed 80 kts

2. Prop lowest RPM (fully back)

3. Transponder 7700

4. ATC Mayday call

5. Passengers Seat backsSeat beltsGlasses / false teethBrace

6. Seatbelts tight

7. Electric fuel pump OFF

8. Fuel selector OFF

9. Magnetos OFF

10. Throttle CLOSED

11. Mixture I.C.O.

12. Undercarriage UP for water, rough terrain

otherwise DOWN , 3 greens

13. Flaps set

14. Master switch OFF

Power Off Approach and Landing

12

Emergency – Electrical

1. Ammeter, ALT FAIL light cross-check2. ALT switch OFF3. Electrical load Reduce to minimum4. ALT circuit breaker check / reset if required5. ALT switch ON6. Ammeter, ALT FAIL light check7. If power not restored, advise ATC and land as soon as

practical

Alternator Failure

1. Master switch OFF2. Cabin wall vents OPEN3. Cabin heat, defrost CLOSED4. Electrical services all OFF5. Circuit breakers check6. Master switch ON, check no smoke7. One VHF radio ON8. ATC advise intentions9. Smoke / Fire ceases restore essential

servicesone by one

10. Land as soon as practical

Electrical Fire

1. ALT switch ON2. BAT switch OFF3. Ammeter Check load reduced4. If load not reduced:

BAT switch ON ALT switch OFF

5. Electrical load Reduce to minimum6. Land as soon as practical

Persistent Alternator Overload (> 5 minutes)

Emergency – Engine, Gear

1. Oil Pressure check2. Land at nearest airport. Prepare for possible engine

failure

High Oil Temperature

1. Oil Temperature check2. Land at nearest airport. Prepare for possible engine

failure3. If complete loss of oil suspected, consider off-airport

landing

Low Oil Pressure

1. Master switch check ON2. Circuit breakers CHECK3. Radio lights check OFF (in

daytime) / adjust4. Gear indicator bulbs CHECK5. Airspeed below 92 kts6. Undercarriage selector DOWN7. Emergency gear lever EMERGENCY DOWN8. Fishtail aeroplane

Manual Gear Extension

1. Manifold pressure check2. Throttle full3. Propeller control fine / full forward4. Mixture adjust as required5. Exhaust check for smoke (oil

leak)6. Land as soon as practical

Turbocharger Failure

1. Throttle retard – max 2700 RPM2. Airspeed reduce if required3. Oil pressure check4. Propeller control full decrease, check for

control5. Land as soon as practical

Prop Overspeed

9 – Mass and Balance

Weight (lbs)

Arm(in)

Moment (lbs x in)

Empty 2,342 80.53 188,595

Front Baggage 42.00

Seat Row 1 85.50

Seat Row 2 119.10

Seat Row 3 157.60

Rear Baggage 178.70

Fuel usg x 6 94.00

Total Ramp

Taxi fuel -17 94.00 -1,598

Total Take-Off

Trip fuel usg x 6 94.00

Total Landing

MTOW 3,600

Fuel 70 usg 420 94.00 39,480Fuel 102 usg 612 94.00 57,528

kg -> lbs x 2.2l -> lbs x 1.58l -> usg ÷ 3.785

Loading Station

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Mass and Balance Envelope

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Mass and Balance Schedule as of 31/03/2004