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jsherblon

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Hello Everyone,

I'm the new owner of an '72 8KCAB. Does anyone have any checklists they would be willing to share? I'd like to develop a custom checklist for my bird. Thanks!

 
Here is the one I use with my students. It probably is more detailed than you would use.

BEFORE START
SEAT BELTS-SHOULDER HARNESS FASTENED
FUEL VALVE ON
BRAKES SET
SWITCHES/RADIOS OFF
CABIN DOOR CLOSED
START
CARB HEAT COLD
MIXTURE FULL RICH
PRIME AS REQUIRED
MASTER SWITCH ON
MAG SWITCHES 2 ON
THROTTLE FULL RANGE THEN CRACKED ½-1”
PROP “CLEAR”
BRAKES CHECKED FIRM AND SET
STARTER ENGAGE
THROTTLE 1000-1200 RPM
OIL PRESSURE (WITHIN 30 SEC) CHECK
TAXI
LIGHTS/RADIOS/INTERCOM AS DESIRED
MIXTURE LEAN FOR TAXI
WIND SOCK CHECK
PARK BRAKE OFF
BRAKES ROLL FORWARD/CHECK
RUN UP/TAKE OFF
THROTTLE 1000-1200 RPM
PARKING BRAKE SET
CONTROLS CHECK
MIXTURE RICH
THROTTLE 1800 RPM
MAGS (MAX 200 DROP/50 DIFF) CHECK
CARB HEAT HOT
THROTTLE IDLE
CARB HEAT COLD
MAGS GROUNDING CHECK
THROTTLE 1000-1200 RPM
TRIM SET
INSTRUMENTS CHECK
TRANSPONDER/BEACON ON
LANDING
AREA CLEAR
MIXTURE RICH
CARB HEAT ON
THROTTLE AS REQUIRED
BRAKES CHECKED FIRM/P BRAKE OFF
SHUT DOWN
PARKING BRAKE SET
THROTTLE 1800 RPM FOR 1 MINUTE
RADIOS/TRANSPONDER/GPS OFF
THROTTLE 1000-1200 RPM TO STABILIZE TEMPS*
THROTTLE 1800 RPM FOR 15-20 SECONDS*
THROTTLE 1000-1200 RPM*
MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF
ELECTRICAL SWITCHES OFF
MAGS/MASTER SWITCH OFF

* Procedure from Lycoming Service Letter No.L185B
 
Dear Jim:

We have all the manuals for the Decathlon; see the catalog you received with your membership. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll send you a new copy.

Regards,
 
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