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While Check Lists may vary, it is good to establish a guideline to help insure your bird is READY to FLY, keep flying, and get her down in almost any scenario. However, do I use checklists? Not often. Why, because I had memorized the really important stuff years ago and I have committed to memory almost anything that could happen that I have control over, and am confident that I can make the adjustments to procedure in a matter of seconds. Don't get me wrong, checklists have their place, but I can think back to at least half a dozen times that had I taken the time to read the checklist, it may have been too late. Make your own decision, keep checklists handy in your airplane, but I feel it important that you commit to memory as part of your soul what to do in case this or that occurs and you may not be afforded the time to react by reading a checklist. Use these checklists as guidelines only and commit them to memory. It is well worth that effort, so do it like homework and have someone test your knowledge. I have included checklists for the following Mooney models: M20C, M20F, M20K-252, M20R-Ovation2. You may garner knowledge from reading them all and applying what you've read to your particular make and model. With the exception of speed differences, you can apply most emergency operating procedures to any Mooney or many other aircraft in the same type. Should you wish to copy and print these check lists, print them out on the best quality your printer has, and then take them to your local copy place and have them covered in plastic for best longevity.
M20C Checklist (with exception to cruise speeds and lack of carb heat, can be applied to the M20E)
Preflight Check:
1. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
Master Switch -- ON to check outside lights, then OFF.
Fuel Selector Drain -- Selector handle on R; pull ring and hold
for 5 seconds. Repeat procedure with selector handle on L.
2. Instrument Static Port -- UNOBSTRUCTED.
Tail tie down -- REMOVE.
3. Empennage -- CHECK.
Remove ice, snow, or frost.
4. Tail Cone Access Door -- SECURE.
Instrument Static Ports -- UNOBSTRUCTED.
Static Drain System -- CHECK.
5. Wing Skins -- CHECK.
Flap and Attach Points -- CHECK.
Aileron and Attach Points -- CHECK.
Wing Tip and Navigation Light -- CHECK.
Remove ice, snow, or frost.
6. Left Wing Leading Edge -- CHECK.
Pitot Tube and Stall Switch Vane -- UNOBSTRUCTED.
Fuel Tank -- CHECK QUANTITY; SECURE CAP.
Chock and Tie down -- REMOVE.
Left Main Gear Shock Discs and Tire -- CHECK.
Fuel Tank Sump Drain --SAMPLE. Try not to use plastic probes. Pieces can get lodged in the small fuel door and cause it to lose its seal.
Pitot System Drain -- CHECK.
Tank Vent -- UNOBSTRUCTED.
Fuel Selector Drain Valve -- CLOSED. Don't rely on the spring. Push the plunger downward with your finger.
Windshields -- CLEAN.
Left Side Engine Cowl Fasteners -- SECURE.
7. Propeller -- CHECK for nicks and cracks.
Forward Engine Components -- CHECK Starter, alternator
belt, etc.
Induction Air Filter -- CHECK clean and sealed. E, F, and J models check the seal around the ram air door.
Landing Light -- CHECK.
Nose Gear -- CHECK Tire; check for towing damage to truss.
Shock Discs -- CHECK.
8. Right Side Engine Cowl Fasteners -- SECURE.
Engine Oil Level -- CHECK (Full for Extended Flight) do not over-tighten oil dipstick.
Windshield -- CLEAN.
Fuel Tank Sump Drain -- SAMPLE. Use up and down plunging action.
Tank Vent -- UNOBSTRUCTED.
Chock and Tie down -- REMOVE.
Right Main Gear Shock Discs and Tire -- CHECK.
Fuel Tank -- CHECK QUANTITY; SECURE CAP.
9. Right Wing Leading Edge -- CHECK.
Wing Skins -- CHECK.
Wing Tip and Navigation Light -- CHECK.
Aileron and Attach Points -- CHECK. Be sure to check the aileron actuator rod that there is a cotter pin installed.
Flap and Attach Points -- CHECK.
Remove ice, snow, or frost.
10. Baggage Door -- SECURE. Do not fly with this unlocked.
BEFORE STARTING:
1. Fuel Selector Handle -- SET for fuller tank.
2. Parking Brake -- PULL ON.
3. Ignition and Master Switches -- OFF.
4. Carburetor Heat -- OFF.
5. Landing Gear Switch -- DOWN.
6. Mixture Control -- IDLE CUTOFF.
7. Propeller -- HIGH RPM.
8. Throttle -- CLOSE.
9. Boost Pump -- OFF.
10. Anti-collision Light -- OFF.
11. Navigation Lights -- OFF.
12. Landing Light -- OFF.
13. Radios -- ALL OFF.
14. Cabin Heat -- OFF
15. Main Circuit Breaker Panel -- CHECK.
16. Auxiliary Circuit Breaker Panel -- CHECK.
STARTING CHECK:
1. Master Switch -- ON.
2. Fuel Selector Indicators -- CHECK for conformity to observed
quantity.
3. Annunciator Lights -- PRESS to TEST.
4. Landing GEAR DN Light -- GREEN.
5. Electric Fuel Pump -- ON.
6. Mixture Control -- OPEN to FULL RICH.
7. Throttle -- PUMP TWICE to prime engine; then open
approximately one-quarter inch.
8. Ignition-Starter Switch -- turn to START and PRESS forward.
When engine fires, release to BOTH.
9. Throttle -- Set for 1000 to 1200 RPM. Lean until you see about 100 rpm increase for taxi
10. Oil Pressure Gage -- 25 PSI MIN.
11. Carburetor Heat -- ON momentarily to check operation.
12. Fuel Pressure Gage -- GREEN ARC.
13. Lights -- As required.
14. Anti collision Light -- ON.
15. Pitot Heat -- CHECK and note ammeter deflection.
16. Radios -- ON and CHECK
17. Stabilizer Trim Indicator -- TAKEOFF.
18. Fuel Selector Handle -- CHECK right and left.
FLOODED ENGINE CLEARING
1. Throttle -- FULL OPEN.
2. Mixture Control -- IDLE CUTOFF.
3. Electric Fuel Pump -- on for 3 seconds and then OFF. This will pressurize the system for when you richen the mixture.
4. Ignition Starter Switch -- turn to START and PRESS forward.
5. Throttle -- RETARD when engine starts.
6. Mixture Control -- OPEN slowly to FULL RICH and then lean for taxi.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
HAND CRANKING see Owners Manual p. 3-9
BEFORE-TAKEOFF CHECK:
1. Flight Controls -- FREE AND CORRECT.
2. Fuel Selector Handle -- SET to fuller tank. (should not be done just before take off)
3. Altimeter -- SET to field elevation or field altimeter setting.
4. Directional Gyro -- SET to magnetic compass.
5. Flight Instruments -- CHECK.
6. Engine Instruments -- CHECK.
7. Clock -- SET and wind as needed.
8. Stabilizer Trim -- SET for TAKEOFF.
9. Propeller -- CYCLE and CHECK at 1700-2000 RPM.
10. Magnetos -- CHECK at 1700 RPM.
11. Wing Flaps -- SET for TAKEOFF or as desired. Just above take off mark for best results.
12. Seats -- LOCKED.
13. Seat Belts -- FASTENED.
14. Door and Pilot Window -- LATCHED CLOSED. Push on upper door to insure top latch is connected.
UPON TAKING RUNWAY:
15. Fuel Pump -- ON.
16. Transponder -- ALT 1200 or as assigned.
17. Mixture -- LEANED for Best Power (Higher altitudes only)
18. Propeller -- FULL INCREASE.
19. Flaps -- TAKEOFF or as desired.
20. Fuel Selector Handle -- FULLER TANK.
WARNING: Do not change fuel tanks immediately before takeoff.
TAKEOFF:
1. At 65-75 MPH increase back pressure, then relax slightly after A/C breaks ground to keep nose on the horizon. For crosswind takeoff, hold A/C on the ground to a higher speed, then pull up abruptly and make a coordinated turn into wind to correct for drift when clear of ground.
2. Tap Brakes briefly and then Retract landing gear as soon as safely airborne and in good control.
3. Retract Flaps upon clearing obstacles and IAS of 80 to 90 MPH.
4. Reduce Throttle to 25 “MP w/i 2 minutes.
5. Turn off Fuel Pump at a safe altitude and then check fuel pressure.
6. Climb at 115-120 for visibility and cooling. Best rate of climb speed is 100 MPH at sea level, decreasing approx. 1 MPH per 1000 feet of altitude.
Maximum Angle of climb is about 80 MPH gear and flaps up.
IN FLIGHT RESTARTING:
1. Propeller -- HIGH RPM.
2. Fuel Selector -- Fuller Tank.
3. Mixture Control -- IDLE CUTOFF.
4. Boost Pump -- ON.
5. Throttle -- OPEN 1/4 travel.
6. Ignition Switch -- BOTH.
7. Mixture Control -- Move slowly and smoothly to FULL RICH.
8. Re-establish cruise power and RPM, then lean mixture.
DESCENT PRIOR TO LANDING:
1. Reduce Power gradually to avoid rapid engine cooling Try reducing Prop RPM as a means to slow down without shock cooling. 19.5 squared works well in this model.
2. Plan descent early.
3. GEAR and FLAP SPEED -- 120 MPH. DO NOT EXCEED!! Earlier models have a lower Flap speed so take heed and do not exceed flap speeds.
BEFORE LANDING CHECK:
1. Seat Belts -- FASTENED.
2. Fuel Selector Handle -- SET to fuller tank.
3. Electric Fuel Pump -- ON.
4. Mixture Control -- FULL RICH.
5. Carburetor Heat -- FULL ON if needed.
6. Airspeed -- REDUCE to 120 MPH.
7. Propeller -- FULL INCREASE.
8. Landing Gear -- DOWN and LOCKED; green annunciator
light ON and verify at window between the seats.
9. Flaps -- As required.
10. Trim -- As required.
AFTER LANDING AND TAXI CHECK:
1. Electric Fuel Pump -- OFF.
2. Carburetor Heat -- OFF.
3. Wing Flaps -- RETRACT.
4. Transponder -- STANDBY.
5. Stabilizer Trim -- TAKEOFF.
6. Throttle -- 1000 to 1200 RPM.
7. Lean for taxi.
SHUTDOWN CHECK:
1. Throttle -- IDLE at 1000 to 1200 RPM until CHT starts to
drop.
2. Radios -- OFF.
3. Electrical Switches -- OFF.
4. Mixture Control -- IDLE CUTOFF.
5. Throttle -- RETARD as engine stops firing.
6. Ignition Starter Switch -- OFF when propeller stops.
7. Trim -- TAKEOFF.
8. Flaps -- RETRACTED.
9. Master Switch -- OFF.
10. Overhead Air Scoop -- CLOSED.
11. Seat belts and equipment -- STOWED.
12. Wheel Chocks and Tie down -- As required.
Fuel Tank Measurements (to be used as a guideline but not absolute!)
Inches: Mark: Gallons:
0 None 4
2 1 5
2.5 2 6
3.75 4 8
4.5 5 9
5 6 10
5.5 7 11
6 8 12
6.125 9 13
7 .5 10 14
8.5 11 16
9.75 12 18
11 13 20
12.25 14 22
13.5 15 24
M20F Executive pre-201
Vs0 (Dirty) 54 Kts / 62 MPH
Vs1 (Clean) 59 Kts / 69 MPH
V
rotate 65 Kts / 75 MPHVfina
l (dirty) 70 Kts / 80 MPHVx 82 Kts / 94 MPH
BEST GLIDE 87 Kts / 100 MPH
V
y 94 Kts / 108 MPHV
lo 104 Kts / 120 MPHVfe
109 Kts / 125 MPHVa
117 Kts / 135 MPHVno
152 Kts / 175 MPHVne
174 Kts / 200 MPHIFR SPEEDS CLEAN
KIAS MP
Level
90 16”Level
110 20”Descent 1000 fpm
110 9”IFR SPEEDS GEAR DOWN
KIAS
MPLevel
90 20”Descent 500 fpm
90 14”BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Preflight Inspection COMPLETE
Seats, Seatbelts, Harness SECURE
Parking Brake SET
Circuit Breakers IN
Radio Master OFF
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK
Cowl Flaps OPEN
STARTING ENGINE
Master Switch ON
Gear Light
GREENFuel Pump (Check Pressure) ON
Propeller Full Forward
Throttle 1/2” OPEN
Mixture 5 SECOND RICH/CUTOFF
Area CLEAR
Beacon ON
Starter ENGAGE
Throttle 1000-1200 RPM When very cold outside, idle at minimum RPM until oil circulation is assured.
Oil Pressure CHECK
Fuel Pump OFF
Standby Vacuum Pump CHECK
Suction
GREENAmmeter CHECK
Mixture LEAN
Radio ON
Xponder STANDBY
Time NOTED
ENGINE RUN-UP
Parking Brake SET
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK
Mixture RICH / As Required
Throttle 1900 RPM
Magnetos
(max drop 175, diff 50) CHECKPropeller CYCLE
Suction GREEN
Ram Air CLOSED
Engine Instruments
GREENThrottle IDLE
BEFORE TAKEOFF & TAXI BACK
Ammeter/Annunciator CHECK
Flight Instruments SET
Wing Flaps Set For Takeoff
Trim Tab Set For Takeoff
Flight Controls Free And Correct
Radios SET
Door LATCHED
Seatbelts and Shoulder
Harness
FASTENED
Parking Brake OFF
RUNWAY ITEMS
Xponder
ALT - 1200Mixture
SETFuel Pump
ONStrobe Lights
ONClock / Timer
STARTWindow
CLOSEAFTER TAKEOFF
Tap brakes and Landing Gear RETRACT
Flaps UP
Power 26” MP, 2600 RPM
Fuel Pump OFF
CRUISE
Power 24” MP, 2400 RPM
Mixture LEAN
Cowl Flaps CLOSED
Ram Air OPEN above 5,000' and only in clean clear air. DO NOT USE RAM AIR IN IMC!
DESCENT
ATIS ACQUIRED
Mixture RICH
Fuel FULLEST TANK
Power AS REQUIRED
Altimeter SET
Ram Air CLOSED
BEFORE LANDING
B
ooster Pump ONU
ndercarriage FLAPS, GEAR, LANDING LIGHTSM
ixture RICHP
ropeller FULL FORWARDS
eatbelts FASTENEDAFTER LANDING
Wing Flaps UP (on all Mooney models, once up, I then adjust flaps for take off position for next time and to help discourage people from stepping on the flap.
Cowl Flaps OPEN
Mixture LEAN
Transponder STANDBY
Fuel Pump OFF
Lights AS REQUIRED
SHUTDOWN
Radio Master OFF
Mixture IDLE / CUTOFF
Magnetos OFF
Master Switch OFF
Interior Dome Light OFF
Time NOTED
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
ENGINE FAILURE TAKE-OFF ROLL
Throttle CLOSED
Brakes APPLY FULL Yoke full aft when below flying speed
Flaps RETRACT
Mixture IDLE-CUTOFF
Magnetos OFF
Master Switch OFF
ENGINE FAILURE AT TAKEOFF
Airspeed
(Flaps down) 70 Kts / 80 MPHMixture IDLE-CUTOFF
Magnetos OFF
Master Switch OFF
Door AJAR
ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT
A
irspeed BEST GLIDE 100 MPHB
est Field SELECTED AND HEADED FORC
hecklist EXECUTEFuel Pump
ON / IF NO RESTART / OFFMixture
RICHFuel Selector FULLEST TANK /
OTHERMagnetos ON /
BOTHTransponder
7700Radio
121.5, Mayday, Mayday, MaydayShutdown MIXTURE, MAG, MASTER, FUEL & PUMP
Seatbelts SECURE
Door AJAR
EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION
Landing Gear Circuit Breaker OFF
Landing Gear Switch DOWN
Handcrank Lever FORWARD TO
ENGAGE
Handcrank
* CRANK CLOCKWISE(approx. 40 turns)
Landing Gear Light
GREEN when LockedVisual Indicator ALIGNED
Handcrank Lever DISENGAGE
* DO NOT RETRACT MANUALLY
Mooney M20J-201
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Preflight .................................................................... COMPLETE
Baggage door ........................................................... LATCHED/LOCKED
Door .......................................................................... LATCHED/LOCKED
Seatbelts ................................................................... FASTENED
Passenger brief .....………….…….... [seatbelts/exits/smoking/talking/traffic]
Circuit breakers ........................................................ IN
Transponder ............................................................. set
Landing gear switch................................................... DOWN position
Clock ........................................................................ SET
Radio master ............................................................ OFF
Alternate Static ......................................................... OFF
Propeller ................................................................... HIGH
Ram air door.............................................................. CLOSED
Parking brake ........................................................... SET
Cowl Flaps ................................................................ OPEN
Fuel selector ............................................................. LOWEST tank
Fuel drain .................................................................. piddle drain, 5 seconds each side and then push plunger down.
Controls .................................................................... FREE & CORRECT
STARTING ENGINE WHEN COLD
Mixture ...................................................................... FULL RICH
Throttle ..................................................................... 1/4 throttle
Master switch ........................................................... ON
Anti-collision ............................................................ ON
Boost pump .............................................................. 2-3 pumps of throttle when cold.
Propeller area ........................................................... CLEAR
Starter ....................................................................... engage
Throttle ..................................................................... 1000 RPM and then lean for taxi.
STARTING ENGINE WHEN WARM
Parking brake ........................................................... SET
Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT OFF
Throttle ..................................................................... 1/4 throttle
Master switch ........................................................... ON
Anti-collision ............................................................. ON
Boost pump................................................................ON for 3 seconds to establish fuel pressure behind mixture cutoff
Propeller area ........................................................... CLEAR
Starter ....................................................................... engage
Mixture ...................................................................... advance
Throttle ..................................................................... Small jiggles or pumps help keep it running after start and then 900-1000 RPM
STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED
Parking brake ........................................................... SET
Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT OFF
Throttle ..................................................................... open FULL
Boost pump .............................................................. On for 3 seconds
Master switch ........................................................... ON
Anti-collsion .............................................................. ON
Propeller area ........................................................... CLEAR
Starter ....................................................................... engage
Mixture ...................................................................... advance
Throttle ..................................................................... retard to 1000
WARM UP N222BH
Throttle ..................................................................... 900-1000 RPM
Mixture ...................................................................... Lean aggressively
Oil Press/Temp ......................................................... NORMAL
Fuel selector ............................................................. switch tanks to fullest
Radio Master ............................................................ ON
Electric Trim ............................................................. ON
TAXIING
Lights ........................................................................ as required
Clearance ................................................................. RECEIVED
Brakes ...................................................................... release, CHECK
Magnetic compass ...................................... swings freely to known headings
Attitude indicator .......................................... shows level attitude ±5
°Turn coordinator .......................................... shows correct turns/ball free
Directional gyro ............................................ moves with Magnetic compass
GROUND CHECK
Brakes ...................................................................... SET, hold
Trim .......................................................................... SET for TAKEOFF
Flaps ......................................................................... SET for TAKEOFF
Transponder ............................................................. ALT, correct code
Annunciators ............................................................ PRESS to test
Anti-collision/position lights ....................................... ON/as required
Mixture ...................................................................... SET
Throttle .................................................................... 2000 RPM
Propeller ..................…... cycle 1 (warm) to 3 (cold), leave HIGH
Throttle .................................................................... 1800-2000 RPM
Magnetos .................................................................. max drop 175 RPM
max diff. 50 RPM
Throttle .................................................................... 1000 RPM
Oil press/temp .......................................................... NORMAL
Flight instruments ..................................................... SET (DG/Alt)
BEFORE TAKE OFF
Door .......................................................................... LATCHED/LOCKED
Seat belts/harness .................................................... FASTENED
IFR? Pitot Heat ........................................................ ON
Speedbrakes ............................................................ RETRACTED
Clearance ................................................................. RECEIVED
Boost pump .............................................................. ON
TAKE-OFF, NORMAL N222BH
Accelerate to ............................................................ 62 to 70 kts
Airspeed ................................................................... (Vy), 90 kts
Landing gear ............................................................. tap brakes and then up before 109 kts or as soon as positive climb rate acheived.
Power/RPM @ 500 ft ................................................ 26"/2600 RPM
TAKE-OFF, SHORT FIELD/SOFT FIELD
SHORT FIELD/OBSTACLE SOFT FIELD
Accelerate to............ 62 kts Roll onto runway, Hold brakes, apply full throttle, release brakes.
Climb at .................. 66 kts (Vx) Yoke ...................
Gear ...........override UP Accelerate to ...... 90 kts in ground effect
Once clear accelerate to 90 kts (Vy) Gear ................... UP
Flaps ................................................................ ........ Retract once climb established climb established
CRUISE
Boost pump .............................................................. OFF
Flaps ......................................................................... UP
Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED, monitor temps.
Normal max. power .................................................. 75%
Best POWER .............................................. lean to: 100
° RICH of PEAKBest ECONOMY .......................................... lean to: PEAK (or LOP) Best combo of power and economy, lean to 50 ROP.
DESCENT
Ram air door.............................................................. CLOSED (do not operate in IMC or dirty air)
Mixture ...................................................................... ENRICHEN
Fuel selector ............................................................. FULLEST tank
APPROACH AND LANDING
Landing light ............................................................. as required
Landing Gear ............................................................ DOWN, 133 kts, 150mph max
Mixture ...................................................................... SET
Propeller ................................................................... HIGH but push slowly so as not to accidentally over speed the propeller.
Seat belts/harness .................................................... FASTENED
Seat backs ................................................................ ERECT
Power ....................................................................... 15"/12"
Airspeed ................................................................... Final 70-78 kts
Flaps ......................................................................... 115 kts max,
Final ...................................................... Check Gear down/Prop high and verify.
AFTER LANDING
Pitot Heat .................................................................. OFF
Flaps ......................................................................... UP
Cowl Flaps ................................................................ OPEN
Speedbrakes ............................................................ RETRACT (best not used in the pattern) Easy to forget gear when you have drag from speed brakes.
STOPPING ENGINE
Transponder ............................................................. 1200
Flaps ......................................................................... retract and then set for take off once slowed.
Trim .......................................................................... SET for takeoff (Important)
Lights ........................................................................ OFF
Electric Trim ............................................................. OFF
Radio Master ............................................................ OFF
Throttle ..................................................................... 900 RPM
Propeller ................................................................... HIGH
Mixture ...................................................................... IDLE CUT OFF
Master ...................................................................... OFF
Magnetos .................................................................. OFF
PARKING
Overhead Air Scoop ................................................. CLOSED
Control wheel .............................. If tied outside then SECURE with seatbelt when wind suspected
Door/luggage door .................................................... LOCKED
Tie downs ................................................................. SECURE
Flightplan .................................................................. CLOSED?
ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT
Airspeed ................................................................... best glide, 91 kts
Mixture ...................................................................... full RICH
Boost pump .............................................................. ON
Fuel selector ...................................................... tank WITH FUEL
Propeller ................................................................... LOW PITCH
Cowl Flaps ................................................................ CLOSED
FIRE IN FLIGHT
Source? Electrical (smoke in cabin), or Engine
ELECTRICAL ENGINE
Master switch OFF Mixture ................ IDLE CUT OFF
Vents OPEN Boost pump ........ OFF
Storm window ......... OPEN Throttle ............... CLOSED
Heat/defrost ............ OFF Fuel selector ...... OFF
Heat/defrost ....... OFF
SPEEDS
Vy (gear up) ............ 90 kts Vx (gear up) .............. 71 kts
Va .......................... 120 kts Vlo ...........................135 kts
Vfe .......................... 115 kts Vle ...........................133 kts
Glide (gear up) ........ 91 kts Gear up by ...............109 kts
Preflight Inspection
Cockpit/Cabin
Landing gear switch ................................... DOWN position
Radio Master ............................................... OFF
Master switch .............................................. ON
Landing gear light ...................................... "Gear Down"
Annunciator lights ...................................... press to test
Gyro ........................................................... listen, spooling?
Fuel gauges .............................................. check, note quantity but never fully trust fuel gages
Master switch ............................................ OFF
Magnetos .................................................. OFF
Controls .................................................... FREE and CORRECT
Cabin ........................................................ Clean?
Outside
Airframe ............................................. ALL ice and snow removed
Wings ................................................ damage?, check flap and
aileron hinges for security,
wingtips for damage, pitot
drain clear, stall warn vane free,
all tiedowns removed.
Landing gear ...................................... Check tire condition/pressure,
check for hydraulic leaks,
check wheel wells, clean?
wheel chocks removed?
Fuel drains ......................................... 1 each wing
Fuel quantity ...................................... adequate? agree with gauges?
Windshield ......................................... secure? clean?
Fuselage ............................................ damage? antennas secure?
static drain free of moisture?
Empennage ....................................... damage? hinges secure?,
stabilizer free? rudder secure?
tie down removed?
Nose .................................................. cowl secure? oil (6+ qts),
alternator belt tight? air intakes clear?
Propeller ............................................ nicks, leaks, twist, spinner secure?
Electrical
Master .......................................................... ON
Nav lights ..................................................... ON
Anti-collision ................................................ ON
Landing light ............................................... ON
Pitot heat ..................................................... ON
Walk around the airplane and verify that all lights are lit and the pitot heat works.
Check the operation of the stall warning horn.
TURN OFF THE MASTER AND ALL ABOVE EQUIPMENT BEFORE
PROCEEDING
Fuel Consumption Approximations
75% Best Power 11.5 GPH 65% Best Power 10.5 GPH
75% Best Economy 10.0 GPH 65% Best Economy 9.5 GPH
Best power = 50
° C rich of peak EGT Best Economy = Peak EGT (or LOP)To maintain constant power, correct manifold pressure approximately 0.15" Hg for each 10
° variation in temperature fromstandard altitude temperature. ADD manifold pressure for air temperatures above standard; SUBTRACT manifold
pressure for temperatures below standard.
Mooney M20K-252
M20R Ovation 2
Preflight InspectionCabinA.R.R.O.W. Check Control Lock Remove Alternate Static Air Off Gear Selector Down Ignition Switch Off Master Switch On Fuel Quantity Check Battery Voltage Check Standby Vacuum Check Pitot Heat Check Trim Neutral Flaps Down/Check Master Switch Off Fire Extinguisher Charged/Secure Fuselage/TailSkin/Windows Check Antennas Check Beacon/Strobe Lights Check Access Panels Secure Static Ports Check Static Drain Valve Push Fresh Air Vent Check Elevator/Rudder Inspect Tiedown Remove
Left WingAileron/Flap Inspect Nav/Strobe/Recog Lights Check Pitot Tube Cover Check Pitot Tube Check Pitot Drain Valve Push Landing/Taxi Lights Check Stall Warning Vane Check Main Gear/Wheel Check Fuel Sumps Test Fuel Tank/Cap/Vent Check Wheel Chocks/Tie down Remove |
NoseAir Inlets Check Engine Oil/Cap Check Engine Cowl Secure Propeller/Spinner Check Air Intakes Check Exhaust Pipes Check Nose Gear/Wheel Check
Right WingWheel Chocks/Tie down Remove Fuel Sumps Test Fuel Tank/Cap/Vent Check Main Gear/Wheel Check Landing/Taxi Lights Check Nav/Strobe/Recog Lights Check Aileron/Flap Inspect Baggage Door Close/Lock
Before Starting EnginePreflight Inspection Completed Passengers Briefed Seatbelts Fastened Cabin Door Closed/Locked Parking Brake Set Fuel Selector Right Tank Gascolator Drain (5 Sec) Fuel Selector Left Tank Gascolator Drain (5 Sec) Gear Selector Down Circuit Breakers In Electrical Equipment Off Radio Master Switch Off Ignition Switch Off Alternate Air Off Propeller Full High Mixture Idle Cutoff Master Switch On Alternator On Rotating Beacon/strobes On |
Starting EnginesNormalThrottle Open 1/4” Prime (Omit If Hot) Mixture Full RichBoost Pump On (5 Sec) **Use High Boost If Cold Mixture Idle CutoffPropeller Area Clear Ignition Switch Both Starter Engage Mixture Enrich Throttle 1000 RPM
FloodedThrottle Full Open Mixture Idle Cutoff Propeller Area Clear Ignition Switch Both Starter Engage Throttle Reduce Mixture Enrich Throttle 1000 RPM
Before TaxiOil Pressure Check Mixture Lean Flaps Up Annunciator Panel Test ELT Arm Radio Master Switch On Transponder Standby Avionics Test/Set Clearance Obtain
TaxiParking Brake Release Nav/Taxi Lights As Required Brakes/Steering Check Flight Instruments Check |
Before TakeoffParking Brake Set Fuel Selector Fullest Tank Mixture Full Rich Throttle 2000 RPM Magnetos Check **Max Drop 175 RPM/Diff 50 RPM Propeller Cycle Vacuum/Ammeter Check Engine Gauges Check Annunciator Panel Check Throttle 1000 RPM Flight Instruments Set Flight Controls Free/Correct Trim/Flaps Set Takeoff Boost Pump On Strobe/Recog Lights On Landing Lights As Required Transponder On/Altitude Parking Brake Release
TakeoffNormalThrottle Full Open Rotate 67 KIAS Gear Selector Up Climb Speed 105 KIAS Flaps Up Boost Pump/Excess Lights Off
Short FieldBrakes Apply Throttle Full Open Rotate 67 KIAS Climb Speed 85 KIAS Obstacles Clear Gear Selector Up Climb Speed 105 KIAS Flaps Up Boost Pump/Excess Lights Off |
ClimbPower Max MP/2500 RPM Mixture 100° Rich EGT Climb Speed 120 KIAS Trim Set
CruisePower As Desired Mixture 50° Rich EGT Trim Set Fuel Selector Switch Tanks
DescentPower 20” MP/2000 RPM **Avoid 15” MP/1500-1950 RPM Mixture 25° Rich EGT Speed Brakes As Required Trim Set
Before LandingSeatbelts Fastened Fuel Selector Fullest Tank Parking Brake Released Propeller Full High Mixture Full Rich Flaps As Desired Approach Speed 90-100 KIAS Trim Set Boost Pump On Landing/Taxi Lights As Required
LandingNormalFlaps Down Gear Selector Down/Check Approach Speed 80 KIAS Trim Set Touchdown Main Wheels First Throttle Idle |
Short FieldFlaps Down Gear Selector Down/Check Speed Brakes Extended Approach Speed 75 KIAS Trim Set Touchdown Main Wheels First!!! Throttle Idle Brakes Apply Flaps Up
BalkedThrottle Full Open Positive Climb Rate Check Speed Brakes Retracted Flaps Set Takeoff Climb Speed 85 KIAS Obstacles Clear Gear Selector Up Climb Speed 105 KIAS Flaps Up
After LandingLanding/Strobe/Recog Lights Off Speed Brakes Retract Boost Pump Off Flaps Up Transponder Standby
Securing AircraftBrakes Apply ELT Disarm Electrical Equipment Off Throttle 1000 RPM Mixture Idle Cutoff Engine Shutdown Ignition Switch Off Master Switch Off Alternator Off
Locks/Chocks/Tiedowns Install
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So, there you have some basic checklists. Remember that a Mooney is a Mooney, and some of these figures are good for many models.
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Fly a lot, but most important is to
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