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AIRCRAFT FAMILIARIZATION
Note: If this information is not provided in the aircraft’s flight manual give it your best guess.
Some questions may not apply to the aircraft you are flying.
Make___________________
Model____________________
Note: all questions, unless otherwise specified, reference this airport’s elevation and standard conditions
SPEEDS: KTS / MPH / CAS?
Vso ___________
Airspeed Limitations
Vs ____________
White Arc _________
Vr ____________
Green Arc
Vx ____________
Yellow Arc ________
Vy __________
Red Line
_________
_________
Best glide speed ________
Vfe 10°___________ Vfe 40°
Va (gross wt) _________ Give an example of when you would you reduce speed to
Va?
Vo____________
What is the definition of Vo?
Vno ___________
Vne ___________
What is the aircraft’s Best Glide Speed with no wind? _________
How far will this aircraft glide if you are 3000’ AGL? __________
What is the stall speed in a 60-degree bank with no flaps? _____
What is the approach to landing speed with no flaps? _________
What is the approach to landing speed with full flaps? _________
What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component? ______
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AIRCRAFT WEIGHT & BALANCE
What is the aircraft’s basic empty weight? __________________
What is the maximum weight (payload) you can carry in the aircraft assuming full fuel? ____ lbs
What is the aircraft’s maximum takeoff weight? ______________
What is the maximum allowable weight the aircraft can carry in its baggage compartment?
Please complete the following weight and balance problem on a separate sheet of paper: (See
attached weight & balance data sheet for Basic Empty Wt.): Yourself and a 170-pound passenger in the
front seats, 15 pounds in baggage compartment, full fuel, OR if unable to carry full fuel —how many gallons
can you carry and remain within weight and balance limitations?
Determine how much fuel can be carried without exceeding max takeoff weight:
Weight (lb)
Arm (in)
Moment (in-lb)/
Basic Empty Weight
848.8
132.986
111,708
Pilot
Passenger
Baggage
Fuel @ 6 lbs/gal
Ramp Weight
Taxi Fuel Allowance
Takeoff Weight
CG Location
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AIRCRAFT CHECKOUT QUESTIONAIRE
Aircraft Systems:
What is the maximum cruise HP at 4000 feet in standard
Temp?
Problem:
What is the maximum number of gals of fuel you can carry with
yourself and a 170 lb. flight instructor and still be within the
proper weight and balance limits?
What is the meaning of MIN/TO on the inside Fuel Sight Gage?
Approximately how many gallons of fuel are in the fuel tanks
when the float style ball GRND Level indicator reads; MIN/TO?
Approximately how many gals of fuel are in the fuel tanks when
the “LVL FLT” indicator reads ¼ fuel?
While climbing out after takeoff your notice the GRND level
indicator reads MIN/TO. But you had confirmed prior to
TAKEOFF that the GRND indicator read ½. Should you be
concerned? Why/Why Not?
List the location, and capacity of fuel tank(s):
Location
. Total Gallons
, Total Usable in each tank
How many fuel sumps are there? _______
What type of engine Oil? ________ (summer) or_____________ winter (if different)
What is the minimum and maximum oil capacity for the aircraft’s engine?
Min oil___________
Max oil__________
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Describe the process for checking that the movement of the ailerons is full, free, and correct during
the preflight and how to correct an over-centered aileron condition?
PASSENGER BRIEFING SLSA: What must you advise your passengers of when briefing them
before engine start, which is not required in a Normal Category Aircraft?
Are the two interior door latches on each door required to be locked before flight?
Can you taxi with the doors open?
Operations in wind conditions above _____ Kts are not recommended.
PERFORMANCE PLANNING: OAT 85F, PA 4500, max gross weight, 5 knots headwind,
level/hard runway answer the following questions:
What is the takeoff ground roll? ________________
What is the total takeoff distance to clear a 50’ obstacle? ___________
What is the expected rate of climb performance? ________________
What is the landing ground roll distance? __________________
What is the total distance to land over a 50’ obstacle? _________
PERFORMANCE PLANNING CRUISE
How much fuel is estimated to burn during a climb to 5000 feet (standard temperature) including taxi
and takeoff allowance?
At 4500 feet, 20C above standard temp, and 2550 RPM (mixture leaned) what is the estimated TAS
and fuel burn?
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What number in the above diagram is the Fuel Shut Off Valve?
Can the PFD be operated without the MFD?
What actions should you take if the PFD fails during flight?
Does the avionics (AVN) master switch need to be on for the electric trim to work?
Is the PFD required to be operating for VFR Day Flight?
Is there a backup battery for the PFD?
PARKING AND SECURING AIRCRAFT: When parking and securing the aircraft, in
what position should the flaps be placed (POH Sec. 7)?
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AIRCRAFT CHECKOUT QUESTIONAIRE
N60574—C162
You must be able to perform the following functions using the G300 Displays and Garmin
SL-40 Com radio:
! Verify that the GPS database.
! Select the Satellite Status page.
! Before takeoff, load and acknowledge the Creswell airport identifier using the Direct-To
function.
! Find KEUG using the Nearest Airport Soft Key, then activate Direct To KEUG.
! G300: Input a flight plan and activate it.
! G300: Select the Engine Page.
In flight
! G300: Use the Direct To and Nearest functions.
! G300: Cancel a Direct To using the PFD.
! Garmin SL-40 COM Listen to Eugene ATIS using the “Monitor” function
! Garmin SL-40 COM: Place 119.6 in the standby frequency slot then move it to the active.
! G300: Cancel a flight plan.
OTHER AIRCRAFT NOTES (THESES WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING YOUR CHECK-OUT)
Pilot’s signature ___________________________________
Instructor’s signature ________________________________
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