NORMAL CHECKLIST
Piper Super Cub PA18
HB-OYB
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PREFLIGHT CHECK
CABIN
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Aircraft Log & Aircraft Papers -----------------------------Control Lock ---------------------------------------------------Ignition Switch -------------------------------------------------Battery Switch & Alternator Switch -----------------------Avionics ---------------------------------------------------------Fuel Quantity L & R ------------------------------------------Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------Ski L & R (if mounted) -----------------------------------------
CHECKED
REMOVED
OFF & KEY REMOVED
OFF
OFF
CHECKED (Endurance!)
FULL DOWN
POSITION UP / DOWN
OUTSIDE
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Outside Check ------------------------------------------------- ACCORDING AFM
Ski L & R (if mounted) ----------------------------------------- SECURED
PREFLIGHT CHECK COMPLETED
CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START
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Cabin Doors & Windows -----------------------------------Seats & Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses -------------Parking Brake -------------------------------------------------Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------------Battery Switch & Alternator Switch -----------------------Circuit Breakers -----------------------------------------------Mixture ----------------------------------------------------------Carburetor Heater --------------------------------------------Throttle -----------------------------------------------------------
CLOSED
ADJUSTED & SECURED
CHECK OFF
UP
PROPER TANK
ON (Red Light)
CHECKED
RICH
COLD
OPEN 1cm
CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START COMPLETED
STARTING ENGINE & AFTER ENGINE START CHECK
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Primer (cold engine only , winter: see winter checklist)---Brakes ----------------------------------------------------------Propeller Area & Zone behind Aircraft ------------------Ignition Switch -------------------------------------------------Throttle ----------------------------------------------------------Oil Pressure (af
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ermax30”) --------------------------------Ammeter --------------------------------------------------------Ventilation, Heater, Defroster -----------------------------Avionics ---------------------------------------------------------Engine Warm Up ----------------------------------------------
1- 3 STROKES
PUSH
CLEAR
START
1000 RPM
WITHIN GREEN ARC.
CHECKED
AS REQUIRED
SET AS REQUIRED
AS REQUIRED (CHT !)
STARTING ENGINE COMPLETED, READY TO TAXI
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TAXI CHECK
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Brakes & Steering --------------------------------------------- CHECKED
Gyro Instruments & Magnetic Compass ----------------- CHECKED
TAXI CHECK COMPLETED
RUN UP
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Brakes -----------------------------------------------------------Oil Temperature & Oil Pressure & Cyl. Head Temp -Zone behind Aircraft ----------------------------------------Throttle ----------------------------------------------------------Carburetor Heater --------------------------------------------Mixture ----------------------------------------------------------Magnetos (L –B –R –B) -----------------------------------
PUSH
WITHIN GREEN ARC
CLEAR
1800 RPM
CHECK OPERATION
CHECK OPERATION (EGT)
CHECKED
(MAX.100/=DIFF.MAX.50RPM)
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Ammeter --------------------------------------------------------- CHECKED
Throttle ----------------------------------------------------------- IDLE (Min. 600 –Max. 700 RPM)
Throttle ----------------------------------------------------------- 1000 RPM
RUN UP COMPLETED
CHECK BEFORE DEPARTURE
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Seats & Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses (PAX) ----Cabin Doors & Windows -----------------------------------Fuel Quantity L & R-------------------------------------------Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------------Mixture ----------------------------------------------------------Carburetor Heater --------------------------------------------Stabilo Trim ----------------------------------------------------Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------Flight Instruments --------------------------------------------Engine Instruments ------------------------------------------Primer -----------------------------------------------------------Magnetos -------------------------------------------------------Circuit Breakers -----------------------------------------------Battery Switch & Alternator Switch -----------------------Flight Controls -------------------------------------------------Departure & Emergency Briefing --------------------------
RECHECKED
CLOSED
CHECKED (Endurance !)
PROPER TANK
RICH / AS REQUIRED
COLD
SET FOR TAKE OFF
AS REQUIRED
CHECKED & SET
CHECKED
IN & LOCKED
BOTH
CHECKED
ON (Red Light)
FREE & CORRECT
COMPLETED
CHECK BEFORE DEPARTURE COMPLETED, READY FOR LINE UP
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LINE UP CHECK
1 Approach Sector & Runway -------------------------------2 Navigation Lights ---------------------------------------------3 Wind ------------------------------------------------------------4 Runway ---------------------------------------------------------5 Transponder ---------------------------------------------------6 Time -------------------------------------------------------------LINE UP CHECK COMPLETED
CLIMB CHECK
1 Climb Power ---------------------------------------------------2 Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------CLIMB CHECK COMPLETED
CRUISE CHECK
1 Altimeter --------------------------------------------------------2 Cruise Power --------------------------------------------------3 Mixture ---------------------------------------------------------4 Fuel Quantity L & R-------------------------------------------5 Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------------6 Engine Instruments ------------------------------------------CRUISE CHECK COMPLETED
DESCENT CHECK
1 ATIS (if available) ----------------------------------------------2 Approach Briefing --------------------------------------------3 Avionics ---------------------------------------------------------4 Mixture -----------------------------------------------------------5 Cabin & PAX --------------------------------------------------DESCENT CHECK COMPLETED
APPROACH CHECK
1 Altimeter --------------------------------------------------------2 Carburetor Heater --------------------------------------------3 Mixture ----------------------------------------------------------4 Fuel Quantity L & R-------------------------------------------5 Fuel Selector --------------------------------------------------6 Ski L & R (if mounted) ----------------------------------------APPROACH CHECK COMPLETED
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FREE
AS REQUIRED
CHECKED
IDENTIFIED
ALT (7000)
NOTED
FULL POWER
UP
SET AS REQUIRED
SET (ACCORDING AFM)
LEANED
CHECKED (Endurance !)
PROPER TANK
WITHIN GREEN ARC
NOTED
COMPLETED
SET
SET AS REQUIRED
SECURED
SET QNH
AS REQUIRED
RICH / AS REQUIRED
CHECKED (Endurance !)
PROPER TANK
POSITION UP / DOWN
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FINAL CHECK
1 Carburetor Heater --------------------------------------------2 Mixture ----------------------------------------------------------3 Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------4 Ski L & R (if mounted)----------------------------------------FINAL CHECK COMPLETED
AFTER LANDING CHECK
1 Transponder ---------------------------------------------------2 Navigation Lights ---------------------------------------------3 Flaps -------------------------------------------------------------4 Stabilo Trim ---------------------------------------------------AFTER LANDING CHECK COMPLETED
PARKING & ENGINE SHUT DOWN
1 Brakes -----------------------------------------------------------2 Throttle ----------------------------------------------------------3 Com --------------------------------------------------------------4 Avionics & Transponder ------------------------------------5 All Electrical Consumers ------------------------------------6 Mixture ----------------------------------------------------------7 Ignition Switch -------------------------------------------------8 Battery Switch & Alternator Switch -----------------------9 Flight Data & Aircraft Log -----------------------------------PARKING CHECK COMPLETED
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COLD
RICH / AS REQUIRED
SET FOR LANDING
POSITION UP/DOWN
STBY (7000)
OFF
UP
SET FOR TAKE OFF
PUSH
1000 RPM !
MONITOR 121.50
OFF
OFF
CUT OFF
OFF & KEY REMOVED
OFF
NOTED
Important data for Piper Super Cub PA18 (according AFM) CHECK TKO PERFORMANCE ACCORDING AFM
Speeds IAS [mph] @ MTOW (1750lbs)
VR (Rotating speed) --------------- 40 mph
VX (Best angle of climb speed) ---- 55 mph
VY (Best rate of climb speed) ------ 60 mph
VA (Maneuvering speed) ---------- 96 mph
VG (Best glide speed) ------------ 60 mph
VNO (Max.struct.cruising speed) -121 mph
VNE (Never exceed speed) -------153 mph
VFE (Max.Flaps ext. speed) -------- 85 mph
VS (Stalling speed clean config.) -- 47 mph
VS0 (Stalling speed landing config.) 43 mph
VInitial -------------------------- 80 mph
VIntermediate -------------------- 70 mph
VFinal --------------------------- 60 mph
VSki UP (Max.speed ski UP)-------- 80 mph
VSki DOWN (Max.speed ski DOWN) 100 mph
Max. Crosswind ----------- 10 kts
Service Ceiling
19000ft
Weights
MTOW ------------ 1750 lbs (794kg)
Without Ski mounted !
Empty weight --- 1185 lbs (538kg)
Max. useful load 565 lbs (256kg)
With Ski mounted !
Empty weight --- 1264 lbs (574kg)
Max. useful load - 486 lbs (220kg)
Fuel (AVGAS 100LL)
Max. capacity 36.0 USG (136ltr) Circuit (Speed,Power,Configuration)
Usable fuel --- 34.0 USG (129ltr)
Fuel flow ------- 9.3 USG (35ltr/h)
Flaps 1
1800 - 2000 rpm
70 mph
Flaps 1
80 mph
Oil (15W50)
Max. capacity (Total) - 8 Quarts
Min. quantity ----------- 4 Quarts
Tire pressure
Main wheel --1.7 bar (25psi)
Ski operation:
- For long distance flight or flight in rough air, set ski down position.
- Any malfunction, land on concrete RWY, if possible
Engine: Avco Lycoming O-320-B2B (160 HP @ 2700 RPM)
Electrical system: Delco Remy 14V / 20A
Battery: 12V
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Power settings
(Mixture leaned / Temp. ISA)
Pressure Alt.
65% BHP
75%BHP
2000 ft ----------- 2400 RPM ------------ 2500 RPM
4000 ft ----------- 2450 RPM ------------ 2550 RPM
6000 ft ----------- 2500 RPM ------------ 2550 RPM
8000 ft ----------- 2600 RPM ------------ 2650 RPM
10000 ft ----------- 2600 RPM ------------ 2600 RPM
12000 ft------------ 2550 RPM ------------ xxxx RPM
Flaps 2
60 mph
Ski UP/DOWN
FULL POWER
VR 40 mph
FULL POWER
60 mph
FULL POWER
55 mph –Flaps 1
60 mph –Faps UP
Glissade: With max. Flaps 1 !
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