User manual

Section 2.2 Part B
Rev No: 01 Stichting Catalina PH-PBY
Page: 8 25 May, 2005
After Take Off
Gear and Floats………………………………………………….. Up
– In case of land take off check gear fully up and gear handle is locked
– Check if amber nose door closed light is on
– Check if red gear up and locked light is on
– In case of water take off check if floats are visually up
– Check that float motor stopped running
– Set float switch in neutral position
Power……………………………………………………………….. . . . .Set
– State required pwr and check
Temps and Pressures…………………………………………….. Check
– Check oil pressures
– Check oil temperatures
– Check carburetor temperatures
– Check cylinder head temperatures (C.H.T.)
Visual Engine Check…………………………………………….. Dry and Clean
– Each pilot checks his/hers side engine on condition
Mixture……………………………………………………………. A/R
– Set mixture lever to Auto Lean if C.H.T. is between 180°-200° C
Cowl Gills…………………………………………………………… A/R
– Set gills to keep C.H.T. between 180°-200° C
Carburetor heat……………………………………………………. A/R
– Use carburetor heat to keep carburetor inlet temperature above freezing
Generators………………………………………………………… Check
– Switch off one generator and check if load is taken over by other generator and switch
back on
– Same for other generator
Altimeters…………………………………………………………. . . . . Set
_ Mention QNH when cruise is at altitude and mention 1013 when
_ cruise is at level.
Fasten Seatbelts and No Smoking……………………………… A/R
Landing Lights……………………………………………………. A/R
Bilge Pumps………………………………………………………. A/R
– Check bilge lights if water is in the hull and operate concerning pump if necessary
– Check when lights are out if pumps are switched off