4-Normal Procedures

Question 1

Normal takeoff climb out speed?

How about short field with 10 degree flaps at 50 feet?

Answer 1

Normal climb out:
75-85 KIAS

Short field with 10 degree flaps: 56 KIAS

Question 2

Normal enroute climb speed with flaps up?

Sea level?

10000 ft?

Answer 2

Sea level climb: 75-85 KIAS

10000 feet climb:

70-80 KIAS

Question 3

Best rate of climb? (Vy)

Best angle of climb? (Vx)

Answer 3

Best rate of climb (Vy) 74 KIAS

Best angle of climb (Vx) 62 KIAS

Question 4

Normal landing approach…

With flaps up ?

Flaps 30 degrees?

Answer 4

Normal landing approach…

with flaps up 65-75 KIAS

flaps 30 degrees?
60-70 KIAS

Question 5

Balked landing speed?

Answer 5

Maximum power with 20 degrees of flaps: 60 KIAS

Question 6

Maximum recommended turbulent air penetration speeds…

2550 lbs?

2200 lbs?

1900 lbs?

Answer 6

Maximum recommended turbulent air penetration speeds…

2550 lbs: 105 KIAS

2200 lbs: 98 KIAS

1900 lbs: 90 KIAS

Question 7

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity?

Answer 7

Takeoff or landing: 15 knots

Question 8

During preflight engine inspection, how much oil should you have?

Answer 8

Do not operate with less than five quarts. Fill to eight quarts for extended flight.

Question 9

What lights to light up and when?

BCN
LAND
TAXI
NAV
STROBE

Answer 9

BCN:
Before starting engine, then always on while engine on

LAND:
When cleared for takeoff, then when flying near airports during day or around birds, or whenever the extra visibility of yourself is useful in air. However, to extend the service life of the light, you can just use taxi light in most situations

TAXI:
When taxiing day or night

NAV:
Not required during day, mandatory at night

STRB:
Optional during day while flying. Day taxiing use may be overkill

So really, just the beacon is fine

Question 10

After starting, what should the oil pressure gauge show in cold and warm weather?

Answer 10

It should start to show pressure within 30 seconds for warm weather, and one minute in very cold weather.

If this isn’t the case, stop the engine and investigate lack of oil pressure

Question 11

When should you use the fuel injector?

Answer 11

The only time you don’t have to really is on warm days within 20-30 minutes of the last flight, as fuel will still be in fuel manifold and empty injector nozzle lines will fill before engine dies

Question 12

What is the recommended starter duty cycle?

Answer 12

You get 3 tries at:

Cranking starter for 10 seconds with 20 seconds cool downs inbetween

Then 10 minutes

3 more tries of 10 seconds with 20 seconds cool downs

Still doesn’t start? Initiate investigation

Question 13

What’s a good RPM for ground operations?

Answer 13

800-1000 RPM, and this can be leaned at 1200 RPM first.

Question 14

When taking of at high altitudes, what is prudent to do so that is uncommon at lower altitudes?

Answer 14

Lean the mixture for max RPM in full throttle during a static run up

Question 15

When is it a good idea to use 10 degrees of flaps for takeoff?

Answer 15

10 degrees of flaps during takeoff reduces the ground roll and provides a bit of extra lift while rolling. Therefore, it’s a good idea to use for short field and/or soft field takeoffs.

Question 16

How should you perform takeoffs into strong crosswinds?

Answer 16

Partially deflect ailerons into wind during ground roll and accelerate to a speed lightly higher than normal. Then lift off briskly to prevent possible settling back onto the runway while drifting. When clear of ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct for drift.

Question 17

How should you lean the mixture at or below 75% power?

Answer 17

Full rich, then rotate the knob counter clock wise to lean the mixture slowly.

Monitor EGT indicator. Keep going with the increase in EGT until a decrease is just detectable. Then slowly reverse in rich direction until an EGT decrease is again just detectable.

This is peak EGT, and you should mark it with the EGT index pointer. You may further richen it 50 degree turn to “recommended lean” mixture for best performance.

Any altitude or throttle changes will require peak EGT be redetermined.

The whole process should be done slowly and take about a minute.

Question 18

When is it recommended to use an external preheater and external power source to start the aircraft?

Answer 18

When air temperatures are below -6C the use of an external preheater and external power source are recommended.