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Section 2 Part B
02 ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES
The assignment of the first officer to PF duties is SCD and preferably done during pre-
flight preparation and with the intention that he fulfills these duties for the whole flight.
03 CHANGING OVER CONTROLS
Should the captain wish to take over control ,or the PF wish to resume controls he will
clearly state: “MY CONTROLS'.
Should the PF wish to hand over control he will clearly state: 'YOURCONTROLS'.
This transfer of control shall be acknowledged.
04 NORMAL OPERATION
Operating procedures have been developed to achieve the optimum use of both pilots.
Many duties may be carried out by either pilot depending on which one at the particular
time is more readily available. However, system handling by the PF shall never interfere
with his main task of flying the aircraft. For that reason the following basic rules shall be
complied with:
– The Normal Checklist will be read by the PNF, while both pilots must be at their
flightstations.
– When the aircraft is on blocks, actions in response to the checklist must as far as
possible be completed by the PF. The PNF shall ascertain the correct checking and
setting of the systems and must check the given answer to be correct.
– When the aircraft is off blocks, the PNF must read and complete the relevant
checklists.
– Reading and response must always be done aloud, regardless which pilot completes
the necessary action.
All actions related to the handling of the aircraft shall be made by the PNF upon command
of the PF. Before making the selection the PNF will convince himself that operating
limitations and flight procedures allow the configuration or power change; if not, he will
inform the PF accordingly. Commands of which completion requires some time (gear and
power selections), shall be repeated by the PNF and acknowledged as soon as the
desired position or action has been obtained or completed.
05 PUSH BACK/TOW PROCEDURES
At many airfields push-back procedures are in force and local regulations should be
checked to determine whether a push-back or towing will occur before or after engine
starting.
If a push-back/tow procedure occurs the following applies:
The Catalina is normally towed with its own special towbar that fits onto the axle of the
nose wheel. Before towing the aircraft in this manner, the scissors bolt must be
removed.This enables the nose wheel to caster beyond the maximum 30° limit. If the bolt
is not removed and the wheel is turned beyond the limit, damage results. It is the
responsibility of the captain to see that the scissors bolt is removed before towing and
replaced before taxiing.
The "Before Taxi" checklist must always be completed.
Rev No: 00 Stichting Catalina PH-PBY
Page: 4 18 May, 2004