User manual

Part B Section 2.2
Stichting Catalina PH-PBY Rev No: 01
25 May, 2005 Page: 7
Carburetor Heat.............................................................................. Cold
– Check carburetor valve lights are out
– Check if 2 min. have passed since last movement of the valves before commencing
T/O
Cowl Gills...................................................................................... Trail
– Close cowl gills and open them to trail position
– Check generators on-line Above 1200 RPM
Magneto’s....................................................................................... Both
Landing and Strobe Lights............................................................. On
Pitot Heat........................................................................................ A/R
Mixtures......................................................................................... Auto Rich
Prop Levers.................................................................................... Full Fine
Trims and Tensions........................................................................ Set
– Check if Trims and Tensions are properly set for take off
Controls.......................................................................................... Check and Free
– Remove flight control lock if still attached (hold column before
– Removing the flight control lock)
– Remove rudder lock if still on
– Check flight controls through complete motion
Temps and Pressures......................................................................Check
– Check all temps and pressures are in the green bands
– Check cylinder head temp(C.H.T.) is between 120° and 200° C
Windows Doors and Hatches......................................................... Closed
Runway Heading............................................................................ Set
– Check runway heading against compass and directional gyro and adjust if necessary