Checklists - Jabiru 170C

Question 1

What is the pre-start checklist?

Answer 1

Sufficient fuel
Pedal adjustment and backrest (cushion)
Seat Belts
Doors
Controls - full and free
Fuel Valve - on
Trim - neutral
Brakes - engaged
Circuit breakers - in
Throttle - closed (idle)

Mag 1 & 2 - on
Master - on
Fuel Pump - on/off
Carb Heat - off
Cabin Heat - off
Throttle - hold
Clearance Call - “Clear Prop”
Starter - on
Oil Pressure - confirm rising
Avionics - on
Strobe - on

Question 2

What is the pre-take off checklist?

Answer 2

Ts & Ps - in the Green (dont forget to wait for CHT in green)
Throttle - set 1600 RPM
Mag Switches - Check 1 & 2 ok
Throttle - idle (1050 RPM)
Voltage Gauge - check 14V
Altimeter - set for aerodrome elevation
Flaps - set for halfway (first stage)
Fuel Pump - on
Fuel sufficient
Ensure radios set to corrrect frequencies (YSD uses Pearce CTS 118.3)
Make radio call to advise traffic taxiing for runway 09 or 27 or other intentions
Taxi

Question 3

What is the take off checklist?

Answer 3

Gradually Increase to Full Power - 3100 RPM
Keep A/C Straight - apply RIGHT pedal as required
Raise Nose - to horizon (approx 70 KIAS)

ABORT - if full power not achieved

Question 4

What is the post take off checklist?

Answer 4

Fuel Pump - off
Flaps - Up
Trim A/C for climb

Question 5

What is the pre-landing checklist conducted downwind?

Answer 5

BUMFHI

B - Brakes off
U - Undercarriage (fixed)
M - Mixture Rich (auto)
F - Fuel Sufficient, Fuel Pump on
H - Hatches and Harnesses
I - Ignition Mag Switches on

Question 6

What is the after landing checklist?

Answer 6

Fuel Pump - off
Flaps - Up
Trim - neutral

Question 7

What is the shut down checklist?

Answer 7

A/C into wind
Throttle - idle (1050 RPM)
Park Brakes - On
Ts & Ps - in the Green
Fuel Pump - confirm off
Avionics - off
Strobe - off
Mag Switches - 1 (off/on) > 2 off > 1 off
Throttle - low idle (below 1050 RPM)
CDIs - off
Master - off

Question 8

What configuration should the Jabiru 170C be placed in at late downwind (just prior base turn) in preparation for landing?

Answer 8

PATF

Throttle - Idle
Raise nose to horizon - 65-70 KIAS
Trim for horizon
Extend full flaps once in white arc

Lower the nose / adjust pitch for airspeed - 65-70 KIAS
Reapply power as needed