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CESSNA 185F
(N185TW)
FLOAT PLANE
FLIGHT CREW CHECKLIST
ELMENDORF AFB
AERO CLUB
Revised 05/14
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CESSNA 185F
CHECKLIST
DATA AND INFORMATION IN THIS
CHECKLIST IS OBTAINED FROM
SEVERAL DIFFERENT SOURCES
AND IS PRESENTED ONLY AS A
GUIDE.
THE PILOT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE
AIRCRAFT AND IT IS THE PILOT’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THE
ACCURACY OF THIS DATA.
THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST IS
PRESENTED AS RECOMMENDED
ACTIONS. SOME SITUATIONS MAY
REQUIRE THE PILOT TO DEVIATE
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY.
HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
CABIN .............................................................................................. 4
EMPENNAGE .................................................................................. 5
RIGHT WING .................................................................................. 5
NOSE ................................................................................................ 6
LEFT WING ..................................................................................... 6
PRE TAKE-OFF PREPARATION
CREW BRIEFING ........................................................................... 7
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE....................................................... 8
STARTING ENGINE ....................................................................... 9
AFTER ENGINE START ................................................................ 9
TAXIING ........................................................................................ 10
ENGINE RUN-UP .......................................................................... 10
BEFORE TAKE-OFF CHECK ...................................................... 11
NORMAL TAKE-OFF ................................................................... 12
ENROUTE, LANDING & SHUTDOWN
ENROUTE CLIMB ........................................................................ 13
LEVEL OFF/CRUISE .................................................................... 13
GEM 610 ENG ANALIZER LEANING PROCEDURES ............. 14
GEM 610 FLIGHT MODES ..................................................... 15-16
DESCENT ...................................................................................... 16
BEFORE LANDING ...................................................................... 17
NORMAL LANDING .................................................................... 17
BALKED LANDING ..................................................................... 17
AFTER LANDING......................................................................... 18
SHUTDOWN.................................................................................. 18
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
......................... 19-30
IN-FLIGHT GUIDE ............................................................. 31-36
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
CABIN

A
R
O
W
Legal Items - Check
Air Worthiness Certificate
Aircraft Registration
Owner’s Manual
Weight & Balance
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A
V
I
A
T
E
Annual Inspection
VOR
100-Hour Inspection
Altimeter
Transponder
ELT
Emergency Equipment - Check, as required
HOBBS Meter - RECORD (Flight Plan filed)
1. Control Wheel Lock ............................................. REMOVE
2. Ignition Switch ..............................................................OFF
3. Avionics Power Switch ..................................................OFF
4. Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
5. Master (RED) Switches .................................................. ON
6. Avionics Power Switch ................................................... ON
7. Avionics Cooling Fan ........................... CHECK AUDIBLY
8. Avionics Power Switch ..................................................OFF
9. Fuel Quantity Indicators .......................................... CHECK
10. Pitot Heat Switch ........................... ON (check for heat, then off)
11. Flaps ...................................................................... EXTEND
12. Interior Lights .................................. CHECK (for night flights)
..................................................................OFF (for day flights)
13. Exterior Lights ......................................................... CHECK
14. Master (RED) Switches .................................................OFF
15. Fuel Selector Valve .................................................... BOTH
16. Fuel Shutoff Valve .......................................................... ON
17. Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve ..........................OFF
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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
EMPENNAGE
1. Left Float & Float Fairings ......... INSPECT (dents, cracks, etc)
2. Left Float Compartments ........ INSPECT (water accumulation)
3. Baggage Door .........................................................SECURE
4. Flight Control Surfaces........... CHECK (freedom of movement)
5. Water Rudders .......... CHECK (freedom of movement & security)
6. Trim Tab ...................................................... CHECK (secure)
7. Flashing Beacon .................................... CHECK (lens secure)
8. Tail Light ............................................... CHECK (lens secure)
9. Tail Tie-Down ..............................................DISCONNECT
10. Antennas .................................................................. CHECK
11. Right Float & Float Fairings....... INSPECT (dents, cracks, etc)
12. Right Float Compartments ..... INSPECT (water accumulation)
RIGHT WING
1. Fuel Sumps (1) ............. DRAIN (free of water, sediment, closed)
2. Wing Tie-Down/Ground ..............................DISCONNECT
3. Fuel Tank Vent Opening .................... CHECK for stoppage
4. Wing Flap ......................... CHECK (security, linkage, and track)
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5. Aileron ...................... CHECK (freedom of movement and secure)
6. Wing Tip and Navigation Light ............ CHECK (lens secure)
7. Fuel Quantity ......... CHECK VISUALLY & SECURE CAP
NOSE
1. Engine Oil Level..................... CHECK (Max: 12 qt / Min: 9qts)
2. Fuel Sumps (1) ....................... DRAIN (free of water, sediment)
3. Prop & Prop Spinner .................... CHECK (for nicks, security)
4. Engine Cowling ..................................... CHECK (for security)
5. Engine Cooling Inlets .............................................. CHECK
6. Air Filter ........................................... CHECK (for restrictions)
7. Landing/Taxi Light .................................................. CHECK
8. Static Source Opening on left side .... CHECK (no obstruction)
9. Windshield ..................................................... CHECK (clean)
LEFT WING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Fuel Quantity ......... CHECK VISUALLY & SECURE CAP
Wing Tie-Down/Ground ..............................DISCONNECT
Pitot Tube ........................................ CHECK (for obstructions)
Stall Warning Opening ........................ CHECK (for stoppage)
Fuel Vent Opening .............................. CHECK (for stoppage)
Wing Tip and Navigation Light ............ CHECK (lens secure)
Aileron ...................... CHECK (freedom of movement and secure)
Wing Flap ......................... CHECK (security, linkage, and track)
Fuel Sumps (1) ............. DRAIN (free of water, sediment, closed)
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CREW BRIEFING
 Flight Profile
 PIC
 Safety Pilot Duties: Clearing, Traffic Calls
 Transfer of Aircraft Control: AC 61.115
 Simulated Emergency Procedures
 Continue checklist actions until stopped
 Engine Failure - Throttle Only
 Engine Clearing – every 500 Feet
 Actual Emergencies
 CRM
 Sterile Cockpit:
 T/O to L/O
 Enter/In pattern for landing
 Who reads ground checklists?
 Who reads airborne checklists?
 Who sets radios?
 Who answers radios?
 Who navigates?
 Personal Minimums
 Altitude +
Feet
 Airspeed +
Knots
 Heading +
Degrees
 Simulated Instrument Approaches (If applicable)
 Fly until simulated breakout
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PRE TAKE-OFF PREPARATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Water Rudder Operation..................... CHECK VISUALLY
2. Water Rudders ........................................ DOWN (for Taxiing)
3. Ignition Key ........................................................INSERTED
4. Preflight Inspection .......................................... COMPLETE
5. Tie-Downs / Ground .......................................... REMOVED
6. Seat Belts and Harnesses .................................. FASTENED
7. Circuit Breakers ............................................. CHECKED IN
8. Avionics Power Switch ..................................................OFF
9. Fuel Selector Valve .................................................... BOTH
10. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
CAUTION
The avionics power must be OFF during engine start to prevent
damage to the avionics.
11. Beacon Switch ................................................................. ON
12. Brakes ....................................................................... APPLY
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PRE TAKE-OFF PREPARATION
STARTING ENGINE
(Brief Engine Fire During Start Emergency Procedure)
1. Mixture ........................................................................ RICH
2. Propeller ............................................................ HIGH RPM
3. Throttle .................................................................. CLOSED
4. Master (RED) Switches .................................................. ON
5. Aux Fuel Pump ................................................................ ON
6. Throttle .............. Advance to 8-10 GPH then retard to IDLE
7. Aux Fuel Pump ...............................................................OFF
8. Propeller Area ........................................................... CLEAR
9. Ignition Switch ......................................................... START
10. Throttle ... Advance Slowly Until Engine Starts, Then IDLE
11. Oil Pressure ........................ CHECK, IN GREEN SECTOR
AFTER STARTING ENGINE
1. Avionics Power Switch ................ ON (Set and check volume)
2. Radios And Transponder ..................... SET and STANDBY
ATIS ...................................... 124.30
CTAF ..................................... 122.90
Elmendorf Tower................... 127.20
3. GPS ........ PRESS “ENT” (OK (3 times) / ACKNOWLEGE)
..................................................................... SET (as desired)
4. Suction ................................................................ IN GREEN
5. Flaps .................................................................... RETRACT
6. Mixture .............................................. LEAN (as appropriate)
7. ATIS/AWOS ...................................... CHECK (if applicable)
8. Radio Call ....................................................AS REQUIRED
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PRE TAKE-OFF PREPARATION
TAXIING
Single Pilot Rules
No Checklist while taxiing
1. Clear Area ................................ RADIO CALL (as necessary)
2. Flight Controls ........................................... SET FOR WIND
ENGINE RUN-UP
1. Seats / Seatbelts/Shoulder Harnesses .....................SECURE
2. Doors/Windows .................................... CLOSED/LOCKED
3. Flight Controls ................................... FREE and CORRECT
4. Flight Instruments ........................................ CHECK & SET
5. Fuel Quantity ........................................................... CHECK
6. Primer ........................................................ IN and LOCKED
7. Fuel Selector Valve ................................ RECHECK BOTH
8. Oil Pressure ............................................. GREEN SECTOR
9. Mixture ..................................... RICH (clear area behind plane)
10. Elevator Trim.................. TAKE-OFF (clear area behind plane)
11. Throttle ................................................................ 1700 RPM
a. Magnetos................... CHECK (150 max. drop; 50 differential)
b. Propeller ............................................................... CYCLE
c. Engine Instruments and Ammeter ....................... CHECK
d. Suction Gauge ............. IN GREEN SECTOR (4.5 to 5.4)
12. Throttle .....SLOWLY RETARD TO IDLE, THEN CHECK
13. Throttle ................................................................ 1000 RPM
14. Throttle Friction Lock ....................................... ADJUSTED
15. Autopilot .........................................................................OFF
16. Radios & Avionics ......................................................... SET
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PRE TAKE-OFF PREPARATION
BEFORE TAKE-OFF CHECK
1. Pre-Take-off Briefing:
 AIRSPEEDS
 DISTANCES
 DEPARTURE
 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
2. Seat Backs ............................ MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
3. Seatbelts/Shoulder Harnesses .................................SECURE
4. Doors/Windows .................................... CLOSED/LOCKED
5. Wing Flaps............................... SET FOR TAKE-OFF (200)
6. Engine Instruments ............................... CHECK IN GREEN
7. Navigation Instruments ................................ SET (if required)
8. GPS ........................ FLIGHT PLAN SELECTED (if required)
9. Autopilot .........................................................................OFF
10. Radio Call ....................................................AS REQUIRED
WHEN CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF
11. Transponder ...................................................... ON (“ALT”)
12. Landing Light .................................................................. ON
13. Pulselite Switch ............................................................... ON
14. Water Rudders .................................................................. UP
(For amplified take-off procedures, see pages 30-31.)
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TAKE-OFF
NORMAL TAKE-OFF
1. Cowl Flaps ........................................................................... OPEN
2. Wing Flaps...............................................20° (normal setting)
3. Heading Indicator ............................CHECK ALIGNMENT
4. Flight Controls ........................................... SET FOR WIND
5. Throttle ................................... FULL OPEN and 2850 PRM
6. Control Wheel - MOVE FORWARD (to attain planing attitude
[on step])
7. Airspeed Indicator ............................ CHECK for Indication
8. Rotate ............................................................... 45 - 55 KIAS
9. Climb Speed .................................................... 65 - 75 KIAS
10. Wing Flaps..................................... UP (after clearing obstacles)
NOTE
TO REDUCE TAKOFF WATER RUN, THE TECHNIQUE OF RAISING
ONE FLOAT OUT OF THE WATER MAY BE USED.
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ENROUTE
ENROUTE CLIMB
1. Airspeed ............................................................. 85-95 KIAS
If Maximum Rate of Climb is necessary:
Sea Level ...........................................................83 KIAS
10000’ ................................................................76 KIAS
2. Throttle .................................................................. 25 Inches
3. Propeller .............................................................. 2550 RPM
4. Cowl Flaps ................................................ OPEN as required
5. Mixture .................................................... LEAN as required
LEVEL OFF/CRUISE
1. Power .......................................................... SET as Required
15 – 23 inches, 2100-2400 RPM (less than 75% power)
2. Elevator and Rudder Trim ...................................... ADJUST
3. Mixture ..................................... LEAN AS APPROPRIATE
4. Cowl Flaps ............................................................. CLOSED
Engine should be leaned at any cruise altitude. Consult any IP for
procedures if you don’t know how.
WARNING
Improper leaning procedures will
greatly reduce endurance.
5. Engine Instruments .................................................. CHECK
6. Circuit Breakers ....................................................... CHECK
7. Lights ...........................................................AS REQUIRED
8. DG .................................................................................. SET
9. Flight Plan .................................... ACTIVATE (if required)
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GEM 610 ENGINE ANALYZER LEANING
PROCEDURES
1. Establish cruise altitude and cruise power. Make initial
trim adjustments, etc. as needed to establish cruise.
2. Perform a coarse leaning or preliminary leaning of the
engine until the EGT bars rise to a bar or two below the
normal cruise indication.
3. Pause for two minutes to allow the engine to stabilize
and cylinder head temperature to return to normal.
During this time you can make final trim adjustments to
the airplane, reset cowl flaps, etc.
4. Push and hold the GEM Reset Button for a second or
two to enter Lean Mode. When you have entered Lean
Mode, the EGT annunciator will begin blinking.
5. Slowly lean the mixture until one of the EGT columns
blinks. This final leaning should take about five seconds.
The blinking column of bars identifies the leanest
cylinder (the first to reach peak EGT). The mixture may
be slightly too lean depending upon how quickly the
pilot has reacted to annunciation of peak EGT. Push the
Reset Button briefly to stop the blinking.
6. Enrich the mixture as desired. Enriching the mixture
until EGT drops one bar will ensure that you are not on
the lean side of peak and will establish a best economy
mixture setting . To select the best power setting the
mixture should be enriched further to drop the EGT
three to four bars from peak EGT (75-100°F).
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GEM 610 Flight Modes
The GEM 610 has three modes of operation:
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•
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Monitor Mode
Normalize Mode
Lean Mode
1. A pilot will typically use Monitor Mode for ground
operations and most phases of flight. Lean Mode may be
selected to assist in adjusting fuel flow for cruise flight,
while Normalize Mode may be used to detect uncommanded temperature changes during cruise flight.
2. Monitor Mode is the default power-on operating mode.
All EGTs and CHTs are visible on the bar-graph, and
the temperature currently displayed in the digital
window is identified by the illuminated annunciator
(EGT, CHT, TIT, OAT, IAT). The selected EGT or
CHT cylinder number is indicated by the blanked
cylinder "Highlight Box". Momentarily push the
SELECT button to advance the selection (2, 3, 4, etc.).
Push and hold the SELECT button to reverse (4, 3, 2,
etc.). Monitor Mode can be used in any phase of flight.
3. Normalize Mode allows easy observation of any change
in EGT during cruise flight. Normalize Mode is entered
by pushing and holding the SELECT and RESET
buttons on the GEM 610 for two seconds. The GEM
will memorize the current EGT indications and
electronically adjust the bar graph display to align all
EGT columns with the "Reference Asterisk." Any
significant change in an EGT results in obvious
deviation from the "normalized" pattern. A single
lighted "Highlight Box" will annunciate the cylinder
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number for EGT or CHT digital display during
Normalize Mode operation. Monitor Mode may be reentered by pressing and holding the SELECT and
RESET buttons for two seconds. The pilot may switch
between Monitor and Normalize Mode as desired.
4. Lean Mode is the computer-assisted GEM function
which allows easy identification of peak EGT on the
leanest cylinder. The function can be entered from
Monitor or Normalize Modes. Lean Mode is entered by
holding the RESET button for two seconds. The GEM
will blink the current digital display annunciator (EGT,
CHT, TIT, etc...) to indicate Lean Mode operation. Lean
the mixture while watching the GEM. The leanest
cylinder's EGT column will blink when peak EGT is
reached. Momentarily depressing the RESET button will
cancel the blinking column and exit Lean Mode.
DESCENT, LANDING & SHUTDOWN
DESCENT
1. Fuel Selector Valve .................................................... BOTH
2. Mixture .............................................ENRICHEN as required
3. Power and Trim .............................................. AS DESIRED
4. Cowl Flaps ............................................................. CLOSED
5. Wing Flaps...................................................... AS DESIRED
Apply power every 1500 feet to avoid excess engine
cooling and spark plug fowling.
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DESCENT, LANDING & SHUTDOWN
(continued)
BEFORE LANDING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Seats/Seat Backs/Shoulder Harnesses ................. SECURED
Fuel Selector Valve .................................................... BOTH
Mixture .............................................................. ENRICHEN
Water Rudders .................................................................. UP
Propeller ............................................................ HIGH RPM
Landing/Taxi Lights ........................................................ ON
NORMAL LANDING
1. Wing Flaps........................................................................400
2. Final Approach Airspeed ................................... 60-70 KIAS
3. Touchdown ................................................Slightly Tail Low
4. Control Wheel ................................................. Hold Full Aft
.....................................(As floatplane decelerates to taxi speed)
BALKED LANDING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Throttle ................................... FULL OPEN and 2850 RPM
Flaps ....................................................... RETRACT TO 200
Climb Speed ............................................................60 KIAS
Flaps ..................RETRACT slowly after reaching 75 KIAS
Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
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DESCENT, LANDING & SHUTDOWN
(continued)
AFTER LANDING
1. Wing Flaps........................................................................ UP
2. Water Rudders .......................................................... DOWN
3. Cowl Flaps .................................................................. OPEN
4. Elevator Trim......................................................TAKE-OFF
5. Mixture ........................................................AS REQUIRED
6. Pulselite Switch .............................................................OFF
7. Lights ...........................................................AS REQUIRED
8. Transponder ................................................................. STBY
9. Flight Controls ................................................. SET for wind
10. Radio Call ....................................................AS REQUIRED
SHUTDOWN
1. All Lights except Beacon ...............................................OFF
2. Avionics Power Switch ..................................................OFF
3. Throttle ......................................................................... IDLE
4. Magnetos ............................................... GROUND CHECK
5. Throttle ................................................................ 1000 RPM
6. Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
7. Ignition Switch ................................ OFF/KEY REMOVED
8. Master (RED) Switches .................................................OFF
9. Fuel Selector Valve ..................... LEFT OR RIGHT TANK
10. Water Rudders .................................................................. UP
11. Control Lock ......................................................... INSTALL
12. Tied-Down/Locked/Pitot Cover ........................... INSTALL
FLIGHT PLAN CLOSED
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EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ......................... 20
ENGINE FIR DURING START ON GROUND ....................... 21
ENGINE FAILURES
DURING TAKE-OFF RUN ................................................. 21
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE-OFF ................................ 22
DURING FLIGHT ............................................................... 22
FORCED LANDINGS
WITH ENGINE POWER ..................................................... 23
WITHOUT ENGINE POWER............................................. 24
FIRES
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT ................................................. 25
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT ........................................ 25
CABIN FIRE ........................................................................ 26
WING FIRE.......................................................................... 26
ICING ......................................................................................... 27
STATIC SOURCE BLOCKAGE............................................... 27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE...................................... 28
LOW VOLTAGE ANNUNICATOR ................................... 28
INADVERTENT SPIN .............................................................. 29
NON EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
LOST COMMUNICATION .................................................30-31
DETIORATING WEATHER .................................................... 32
DIVERSION TO ALTERNATE ................................................ 32
REMAINING OVERNIGHT ..................................................... 33
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE OFF:
Wing Flaps Up .........................................................75 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down ....................................................70 KIAS
MANEUVERING SPEED:
3320 lbs .................................................................117 KIAS
2820 lbs .................................................................109 KIAS
2320 lbs ...................................................................99 KIAS
Maximum Glide Speed ........................... 75 KIAS @ 3320 Lbs
.................................................................. 69 KIAS @ 2820 Lbs
.................................................................. 63 KIAS @ 2320 Lbs
Precautionary Landing Speed ....................................65 KIAS
(With power available)
Landing Without Engine Power:
Wing Flaps Up .........................................................75 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down ....................................................70 KIAS
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FIRES

DURING START ON GROUND
1. Cranking .................................. CONTINUE, to get a start
IF ENGINE STARTS:
2. Power ...................................... 1700 RPM for a few minutes
3. Engine ....................... SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START:
4. Throttle .......................................................... FULL OPEN
5. Mixture .................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
6. Cranking ......................................................... CONTINUE
7. Fuel Selector Valve ...................................................... OFF
8. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch....................................... OFF
9. Engine ................................................................... SECURE:
Ignition Switch ...........................OFF
Master (RED) Switches .............OFF
10. Fire Extinguisher .................................................... OBTAIN
11. Airplane ........................................................... EVACUATE
12. Fire ................................................................. EXTINGUISH
13. Fire Damage .......................................................... INSPECT
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ENGINE FAILURES
DURING TAKE-OFF RUN/ABORTED TAKEOFF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Throttle ....................................................................... IDLE
Control Wheel .................................................... FULL AFT
Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
Ignition Switch ...............................................................OFF
Master (RED) Switches .................................................OFF
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE-OFF
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Airspeed ................................................................. 75 KIAS
Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Selector Valve ........................................................OFF
Ignition Switch ...............................................................OFF
Master (RED) Switches .................................................OFF
Wing Flaps ............... AS REQUIRED (40° Recommended)
Cabin Door ......................................................... UNLATCH
Land .................................................... STRAIGHT AHEAD
DURING FLIGHT
(Restart Procedure)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Airspeed ................................................................. 75 KIAS
Fuel Shutoff Valve ......................................................... ON
Fuel Selector Valve ........................................... ON BOTH
Mixture ...................................................................... RICH
Throttle ......................................................... CRACKED 1”
Primer ........................................................ IN and LOCKED
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Aux Fuel Pump .............................. ON (obtain 4-6 GPH then OFF)
Ignition Switch ......................... BOTH (Start if prop stopped)
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FORCED LANDINGS
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING (With/ POWER)
1. Airspeed ...................................................................75 KIAS
2. Wing Flaps........................................................................200
3. Selected Lake..................... FLY OVER (note terrain/obstacles)
4. Electrical Switches .........................................................OFF
5. Water Rudders .................................................................. UP
6. Wing Flaps......................................................... 400 (on Final)
7. Airspeed ...................................................................70 KIAS
8. Doors ................... UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
9. Avionics Power and Master Switches ............................OFF
10. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
11. Ignition Switch ...............................................................OFF
12. Controls .............................................................. FULL AFT
13. Water Rudders ..................................... DOWN (after landing)
NOTE:
If landing off airport, consider securing when landing is
assured.
a.
Fuel Selector Valve ................................................OFF
b.
Mixture ............................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
c.
Ignition ...................................................................OFF
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FORCED LANDINGS (continued)
EMERGENCY LANDING W/O POWER (on WATER)
1. Airspeed .................................................. 75 KIAS (Flaps UP)
........................................................... 70 KIAS (Flaps DOWN)
2. Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
3. Fuel Shutoff Valve .........................................................OFF
4. Ignition Switch ...............................................................OFF
5. Master (RED) Switches ............. OFF (when landing assured)
6. Water Rudders .......................................................................... UP
7. Wing Flaps...................... AS REQUIRED (40° Recommended)
8. Doors ........................ UNLATCH PRIOR TO APPROACH
9. Touchdown .................................... SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
10. Controls .......................................... FULL AFT (after contact)
EMERGENCY SQUAWK: 7700
MAYDAY:
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FORCED LANDINGS (continued)
EMERGENCY LANDING W/O POWER (on LAND)
1. Airspeed .................................................. 75 KIAS (Flaps UP)
........................................................... 70 KIAS (Flaps DOWN)
2. Mixture ....................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
3. Fuel Shutoff Valve .........................................................OFF
4. Ignition Switch ...............................................................OFF
5. Master (RED) Switches ............. OFF (when landing assured)
6. Water Rudders .................................................................. UP
7. Wing Flaps...................... AS REQUIRED (40° Recommended)
8. Doors ........................ UNLATCH PRIOR TO APPROACH
9. Touchdown .......................................... LEVEL ATTITUDE
10. Controls .......................................... FULL AFT (after contact)
EMERGENCY SQUAWK: 7700
MAYDAY:
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FIRES
 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Airspeed ............................................................... 105 KIAS
(If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Mixture .................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF
Fuel Shutoff Valve ....................................................... OFF
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch....................................... OFF
Master (RED) Switches ............................................... OFF
Cabin Heat / Air........................ OFF, except overhead vents
PROCEED WITH FORCED LANDING w/o POWER
 ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Master (RED) Switchs ................................................. OFF
2. Avionics Power Switch ................................................ OFF
3. All Other Switches (except Ignition) .......................... OFF
4. Vents / Cabin Air / Heat ..................................... CLOSED
5. Fire Extinguisher ...................... ACTIVATE, If Required
If fire has been extinguished
6. Vents / Cabin Air / Heat ............................................. OPEN
7. Master (RED) Switches .................................................. ON
8. Circuit Breakers ....... CHECK for faulty circuit; do not reset
9. Avionics Power Switch ................................................... ON
10. Radio/Electrical Switches ................................................ ON
(One at a time with delay to locate short circuit)
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FIRES (continued)

CABIN FIRE
1. Master (RED) Switches ............................................... OFF
2. Vents, Cabin Air, Heat ....................................... CLOSED
3. Fire Extinguisher ............................................ ACTIVATE
WARNING
AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND THE
FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED, VENTILATE CABIN.
4. Vents / Cabin Air / Heat ................. OPEN to ventilate cabin
5. Window ...................................................................... OPEN
6. Land as soon as possible!

WING FIRE
1. Landing / Taxi Light Switches.................................... OFF
2. Navigation Light Switches .......................................... OFF
3. Strobe Light Switch ..................................................... OFF
4. Pitot Heat Switch ......................................................... OFF
NOTE
Perform a sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel tank
and cabin; land as soon as possible; using flaps only as
required for final approach and touchdown.
5. Land as soon as possible.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
STATIC SOURCE BLOCKAGE
1. Alternate Static Source Valve .............................. PULL ON
2. Windows ................................................................ CLOSED
3. Airspeed ............... CONSULT CALIBRATION TABLES
IN SECTION 5 OF POH
4. Fly an airspeed 1 to 2 knots higher than normal.
5. Altitude – Cruise 50 feet higher and approach 30 feet higher
than normal.
6. Land as soon as practical.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
MALFUNCTIONS
EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE ON AMMETER
1. Alternator ........................................................................OFF
CAUTION:
WITH ALTERNATOR OFF, COMPASS ERRORS AS MUCH AS 250
MAY OCCUR.
2. Alternator Circuit Breaker ........................................... PULL
3. Nonessential Electrical Equipment.................................OFF
4. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
LOW VOLTAGE ANNUNICATOR
(AMMETER INDICATES DISCHARGE)
1. Avionics Power Switch ..................................................OFF
2. Alternator Circuit Breaker .................................. CHECK IN
3. Master (RED) Switches .................................................OFF
4. Master (RED) Switches .................................................. ON
5. Low Voltage Annunciator ............................... CHECK OFF
6. Avionics Power Switch ................................................... ON
If low voltage light illuminates again:
7. Alternator ........................................................................OFF
8. Nonessential Electrical Equipment.................................OFF
9. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL.
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IN-FLIGHT
GUIDE
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LOST COMMUNICATIONS
If radio failure is suspected, try the other radio. If this does not
work, proceed as follows:
1. Radio
Volume ................................................................. CHECK
Squelch ................................................................ ADJUST
Frequency .......................................... CHECK/RECYCLE
Speaker/Phone Switch .......................................... CHECK
2. Audio Select Panel
Microphone Selector Switch ................................ CHECK
Speaker Select Switch .............. CHECK (push for speaker)
Audio Select Buttons ................................... AS DESIRED
3. Microphone
Connections .......................................................... CHECK
Stuck Microphone ............. CHECK (look for “T” on radio)
4. Circuit Breakers ....................................................... CHECK
5. Master (RED) and Avionics Master Switches ................ ON
6. Attempt Contact..................... LAST GOOD FREQUENCY
7. Radio........ MONITOR TOWER & TRANSMIT IN BLIND
8. Transponder ................................................. NORDO (7600)
9. Navigation Aids .................................................. MONITOR
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DETERIORATING WEATHER
If weather is deteriorating:
1. Reverse course and return to better weather.
2. Alter route to avoid areas of bad weather.
3. Call FSS for updated weather and forecasts.
4. Land as soon as possible.
DIVERSION TO ALTERNATE
1. Select nearest suitable lake from your present position.
2. Compute new course and altitude; calculate wind correction,
actual distance, ETA, and fuel required from present
position to airfield.
3. Update flight plan with local FSS.
4. After landing, close your flight plan and contact the AERO
CLUB to advise of your intentions.
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REMAINING OVERNIGHT CHECKS
1. Before leaving on planned overnight trips:
a. Take extra engine oil.
b. Plan where you will obtain fuel.
c. Take a tie-down kit with you.
2. Before leaving the aircraft:
a. Install control locks and covers.
b. Ensure all switches are off.
c. Remove keys and lock all doors including baggage door.
d. Secure aircraft with proper tie-downs. (Use tie-down kit
if necessary)
3. Call FSS to close flight plan (1-800-WX BRIEF).
4. If a maintenance problem(s) exists with the aircraft, call for
guidance from the Elmendorf Aero Club
Club Phone Number: (907) 753-4167
(907) 552-5435
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TAKE-OFF/LANDING CROSSWIND LIMITS
Manufacturer Recommended/Locally Approved
Student
10 KT
185
15 KT
40
10
20
35
Headwind Component - Knots
30
30
40
25
50
60
20
15
70
10
80
5
90
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Crosswind Component - Knots
COMMUNICATION FREQUENCIES
Elmendorf ATIS
Elmendorf Tower
6 Mile Lake
124.30
127.20
122.90
NAVIGATION FREQUENCIES
EDF LOC
ANC Approach (N)
ANC Approach (S)
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110.30
119.1 / 118.6
126.40
VOT 111.00
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RPM
MP
STANDARD TEMP (2000’)
KTAS
GPH
130
127
124
120
16.4
15.5
14.6
13.8
2550
25
24
23
22
% BHP
78
74
70
66
2500
25
24
23
22
76
72
68
64
128
125
122
119
15.9
15.0
14.2
13.4
2400
25
24
23
22
71
67
63
60
125
122
118
115
14.9
14.1
13.3
12.6
2300
25
24
23
22
67
63
59
56
121
118
115
111
14.0
13.2
12.6
11.8
25
24
23
22
21
61
58
55
51
48
117
114
110
106
102
12.9
12.3
11.7
11.0
10.4
2200
Just in Case
Aero Club ......... 753-4167
552-5435
Base Ops .......... 552-2107
EDF Tower ....... 552-2728
Base WX .......... 552-4903
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