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Aerosoft PBY Catalina 1.00 Manual
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Appendix A: Simplified checklist
Although the complete checklists in the real flight manual or the interactive checklist that is part of
the panel are the best way to go, we included a step-by-step guide here for your first flights. Start
with a cold and dark aircraft (that you can select using the interactive checklist/ configuration tab).
Power Up
• ................................................................................................ All Electrical Switches Off
o Check all electrical switches are off
o Check all bilge pump switches are off
o Check battery master switch is off
• ................................................................................................ Master Magneto and
Switches ...................................................................................... Off
o Check master magneto is pulled
o Check magneto switches are in off position
• ................................................................................................ Gear Lever Down
o Check gear lever is in down position and lock is in locked position
• ................................................................................................ Battery Master Switch On
• ................................................................................................ Battery Voltage
Check
o Minimum voltage 21 volts
• ................................................................................................ GPU (if avail) Connect
o Connect and start GPU
o Check voltage on GPU (26-28 V)
• ................................................................................................ Parking Brake Set
o Check Hydraulic pressure (Min 800 psi)
o Sit down in right hand seat and set parking brakes
• ................................................................................................ Cowl Gills Open
o Set cowl gills to full open position with spring-loaded switches
• ................................................................................................ Battery Master Switch Off
/On
o In case no GPU is available switch off battery master switch
o In case GPU is available leave battery master on to recharge the battery
• ................................................................................................ Avionics Check
o Check if VHF 1/NAV1 and VHF2/NAV2 and transponder are switched off
o Check if GPS is properly installed and switched off
• ................................................................................................ Hydraulic aux. Pump
Check
o Switch pump on and Check pump is momentarily on operation
• ................................................................................................ Clock Check
o Check if clock is running and showing right time
o Do not wind clock all the way tight
• ................................................................................................ Emergency Shut Off Valves
.................................................................................................... Open
o Check the two guards are closed