Cessna C310R Checklist Page1
Cessna C310R Checklist Page1
Cessna C310R Checklist Page1
1. FLIGHT PLANNING Autopilot SET Wing Flaps DOWN 15° Mixtures ADJUST for smooth operation with
Route WAYPOINTS, AIRWAYS, Weather Radar ON Brakes SET gradual enrichment as altitude is
FLIGHTLEVEL, ALTERNATE Transponder SET Power FULL THROTTLE lost
Airports PROCEDURES, RUNWAYS Heading Bug SET RWY HDG Mixtures LEAN for field elevation Altimeter SET
Frequencies AIRPORTS, ENROUTE, ATIS, ILS Wing Flaps UP Brakes RELEASE Descents should be initiated far enough in advance of estimated
Transition PLAN TA/TL Lights AS REQUIRED Power CHECK 2700 RPM landing to allow a gradual rate of descent. Approximately 500 fpm
Brakes RELEASE Nosewheel RAISE at 70 KIAS for passenger comfort, using enough power, to keep the engines
Fuel Calculation PLAN TRIP FUEL + RESERVE
Lift-Off 82 KIAS at 5500 LB warm, to prevent undesirable low cylinder head temperatures.
Weather DEP, ARR, WINDS ALOFT, ICING
Final Briefing ROUTE, EXP DEP PROC, DEP RWY, 6. TAXIING
Throttles AS REQUIRED 10. AFTER TAKEOFF 14. BEFORE LANDING
ENROUTE ATC, TA, TL, WINDS
Brakes CHECK Brakes APPLY MOMENTARILY Maximum landing weight is 5400 LB.
ALOFT, ICING, CALLSIGN, ARR
Flight Instruments CHECK TURN AND SLIP INDICATOR Landing Gear RETRACT and CHECK RED LIGHT Alternate Air Controls CHECK IN
PROC, ARR RWY
CHECK HEADING INDICATOR OFF Wing Flaps DOWN 15° below 158 KIAS
While Oil is cold, do not exceed 1000 RPM. Do not operate engines On long runways, the landing gear should be retracted at the point Landing Gear DOWN below 138 KIAS
2. SIM START
at high RPM when taxiing over gravel or loose material. over the runway where a wheels down forced landing would become
Teamspeak RC2 START with admin rights Landing Gear Position CHECK DOWN LIGHTS ON
impractical.
ASCA START and CHECK theme Indicator Lights CHECK UNLOCKED LIGHT OFF
7. RUNUP Wing Flaps UP AFTER OBSTACLES ARE
installed Mixtures FULL RICH
Parking Brake SET CLEARED
ASP4 START, CHECK live real time Propellers FULL FORWARD
Taxi Light OFF (TO AVOID BLINDING) Best Angle-of-Climb Speed if obstacle clearance is a consideration:
mode and ENTER flight plan Wing Flaps DOWN 35° below 138 KIAS
Flight Controls CHECK FREE & CORRECT 85 KIAS. Best Rate-of-Climb Speed: 107 KIAS at 5500 LB.
ENVSHADE START and CHECK SET Minimum Multi-Engine 94 KIAS at 5400 LB
Throttles 1700 RPM Auxiliary Fuel Pumps OFF
P3D START Approach speed
Alternators CHECK Throttles 24.5 IN.HG
Payload SET FUEL and PAYLOAD NORMAL LANDING
Vacuum System CHECK 4.75 – 5.25 IN. HG Propellers 2500 RPM
Power reduction will vary according to the requirements of the traffic Landings are performed with 35° flaps and 93 KIAS during the
Magnetos CHECK 150 RPM max drop with approach, using as little power as possible. A normal flare-out is
3. BEFORE STARTING ENGINES pattern, surrounding terrain, etc. However, a normal takeoff power
max differential 50 RPM
Cabin Door LATCHED and SECURE setting is 2500 RPM and 24.5 inHg manifold pressure. made and power should cautiously be eased off. After touchdown
Propellers CHECK FEATHERING TO 1200 RPM
Parking Brake SET the remaining engine power should be cut immediately.
During propeller feathering checks, do not allow the propeller RPM
Fuel Selector SET BOTH MAIN 11. CLIMB SOFT/ROUGH SURFACE LANDING
to fall below 1000 RPM, as this may damage the hub mechanism.
Landing Gear Switch DOWN Engine Instruments CHECK GREEN ARC CRUISE CLIMB Same as a normal landing, except the nosewheel should be lowered
Mixtures FULL RICH Throttles 2100 RPM Power 2500 RPM AND 24.5 IN.HG at a lower speed, to prevent excessive nose gear loads.
Propellers FULL FORWARD It is important that the engine oil temperature be within the normal Airspeed 115 KIAS – 130 KIAS CROSSWIND LANDING
Throttles OPEN ONE INCH operating range prior to applying takeoff power. Mixtures ADJUST TO CLMB FUEL FLOW Performed by using the crab method. Use minimal flap setting for
All Switches OFF Governor CHECK Cowl Flaps OPEN OR AS REQ field length. Before touchdown, align the airplane should be aligned
Avionics Master Switch OFF Retard the propeller condition levers until noting a slight drop in Propellers SYNC MANUALLY with the flight path using down-wind rudder. The landing is made
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switches OFF RPM, then advance throttle und check for no increase in RPM. in nearly three-point attitude and the nosewheel is lowered to the
Battery and Alternators ON Propellers FULL FORWARD MAXIMUM CLIMB runway immediately after touchdown.
Cockpit Lighting AS REQUIRED Throttles 1000 RPM Power FULL THROTTLE AND 2700 RPM
Lights AS REQUIRED Airspeed 107 KIAS at sea level BALKED LANDING
Landing Gear Position Indicator CHECK ALL GREEN
99 KIAS at 10,000 feet Engine Speed 2700 RPM
Lights
8. BEFORE TAKEOFF Mixtures ADJUST FOR ALT AND POWER
All Warning Lights PRESS-TO-TEST Throttles FULL if necessary
Fuel Quantity CHECK Cowl Flaps OPEN AS REQ
Cowl Flaps FULL OPEN Balked Landing Transition 85 KIAS
Fuel Selectors CHECK BOTH ON MAIN If an obstruction requires a steep climb angle, the airplane should be
Fuel Quantity CHECK Speed
Alternate Air Controls IN flown at the all engines best angle-of-climb speed with flaps up and
Alternate Air Controls IN maximum power. This speed varies from 85 KIAS at sea level to 89 Landing Gear RETRACT during IFR go-around
Trim SET FOR TAKEOFF
External Lights AS REQUIRED KIAS at 15,000 feet. Retracting the gear during an operational VFR go-around, when an
Cowl Flaps FULL OPEN
immediate landing is contemplated is conducive to gear up landings.
Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED
4. ENGINE START 12. CRUISE Wing Flaps 15°
Cabin Doors and Windows CLOSED
Propellers CLEAR Warning Lights CLEAR Cruise Power 2100 to 2500 RPM and 15.0 to 24.5 Trim TRIM FOR CLIMB
Magneto Switches ON Auxiliary Fuel Pumps ON in. Hg Cowl Flaps OPEN
ENGINE START PROCEDURE (LEFT ENGINE FIRST) Upon lining up on runway Mixtures LEAN for desired cruise fuel flow Wing Flaps UP as soon as obstacles are cleared
Starter Button PRESS Transponder ON Cowl Flaps OPEN AS REQ and safe altitude and airspeed is
Primer Switch PRESS Runway VERIFY Propellers SYNC MANUALLY obtained.
Auxiliary Fuel Pumps LOW Lights AS REQUIRED Auxiliary Fuel Pumps MAIN TANKS – OFF or LOW
Throttle 800-1000 RPM Ice Protection Equipment AS REQUIRED SWITCHING TANKS – LOW 15. AFTER LANDING
Mixture FULL RICH AUXILIARY TANKS – OFF Auxiliary Fuel Pumps LOW during landing roll
Oil Pressure 10 PSI minimum in 30 SECONDS
CROSSFEEDING – LOW Cowl Flaps OPEN
in normal weather; 60 SECONDS
Fuel Selectors BOTH MAIN
in cold weather 9. TAKEOFF Wing Flaps UP
REPEAT FOR RIGHT ENGINE NORMAL TAKEOFF Transponder STANDBY
13. DESCENT
Alternators CHECK Power FULL THROTTLE and 2700 RPM Lights AS REQ
Fuel Selectors BOTH MAIN
Engine Instruments CHECK Ice Protection Equipment AS REQ
Auxiliary Fuel Pumps ON
5. BEFORE TAXI Nosewheel RAISE at 83 KIAS
Lift-Off 92 KIAS at 5500 LB Power AS REQ to keep engine temps in the
Avionics Master Switch ON green
Avionics SET