User manual

Section 2.2 Part B
Taxi Out
Brakes.............................................................................................. Check
– Check brakes and announce
Gyro’s and Instruments.................................................................... Check
– Check gyro’s in turn
– Check instruments
Carburetor Heat (First Flight Only)................................................ Check
– Open valves with spring-loaded switch and check light is on
– Close valves and check lights are out (wait 2 minutes before take off)
Run-Up
This Check may be done without checklist, PNF will do checklist after run-up
– Mixture……………………………………………………………..... Auto Rich
Check mixture in Auto-Rich position
– Temps &Pressures………………………………………………… Check
Check all temps and pressure gauges are indicating in the green
– RPM 1700…………………………………………………………… Set
– Feather Buttons…………………………………………………….. Checked
Push feather button individually and verify RPM drop with Ampere increase in the ampere
gauge. Do not let RPM drop below 1200 RPM
– Propellor lever………………………………………………………. Cycle
With warm oil, one cycle is sufficient, otherwise cycle 3 times to create a warm oil flow in
the propeller dome.
– Magnetos……………………………………………………………. Check
Check L/R magneto per engine
– Power lever………………………………………………………….. Idle
Verify idling RPM
– 1000 RPMr………………………………………………………….. Set
Before Take Off (land + sea)
Wing Floats...................................................................................... Check
– With water landing intended run floats all the way down and up
– With generators online (more than 1200 RPM)
Gear……………………………………………………………………… A/R
– Clearly state configuration
Hydraulic Pressure........................................................................... Check
_ Check pressure between 850-1050 +/- 50psi
Cabin................................................................................................ Ready & Warned
– Check if “cabin ready “is received
– Verbally through intercom Command: “cabin crew take your seats”
Briefing.......................................................................................... Complete
– Amend briefing on any changes relative to the planned departure
Transponder................................................................................... On
Rev No: 01 Stichting Catalina PH-PBY
Page: 6 25 May, 2005