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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Normal Checklists

RedStar Pilots Association

Nanchang CJ-6A
Pilots Checklist
Version 1.0 August 2003

Introduction:
This Checklist is intended to promote safety and standardization within the RedStar
Pilots Association membership. The checklists contained here in are only one
suggested method. The pilot alone is responsible for determining the accuracy and
applicability of this checklist for use in his/her aircraft, as many aircraft are different. The
Red Star Pilots Association assumes no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or use
of this checklist.
Normal Checklists: The Normal Checklists are to be used as a check-list.
Emergency and Abnormal Checklists: The Emergency Checklists contain time critical
action items, whereas the Abnormal Checklists cover less critical malfunctions. The
Emergency and Abnormal Checklists are used as do-lists, with the exception of items
printed in bold. Boldface items are time-critical items that should be committed to, and
performed from memory. Thereafter, use the appropriate checklist to verify all boldface
items are complete. Any other checklist steps are performed by referring to the
appropriate Emergency or Abnormal Checklist.

Table of Contents........................................................Page i
Preflight .......................................................................Pages 1-3
Before Start .................................................................Page 4
Engine Start.................................................................Page 4
After Start ....................................................................Page 4
Taxi .............................................................................Page 5
Engine Run-up ............................................................Page 5
Before Takeoff ............................................................Page 5
Climb ...........................................................................Page 6
Cruise..........................................................................Page 6
Descent .......................................................................Page 6
Approach.....................................................................Page 6
Before Landing............................................................Page 6
After Landing...............................................................Page 7
Engine Shutdown ........................................................Page 7
Securing Aircraft .........................................................Page 7
Operating Limitations Summary..................................Page 8

Emergency Checklists
Wheel Brakes Failure..................................................Page E-1
Engine Fire on the Ground..........................................Page E-1
Engine Fire In Flight ....................................................Page E-1
Bailout .........................................................................Page E-1
Forced Landing ...........................................................Page E-1
Engine Failure In Flight ...............................................Page E-2
Electrical Fire/Smoke In Flight ....................................Page E-2

Abnormal Checklists
Generator Warning Light Illuminated ..........................Page A-1
Fuel System Imbalance...............................................Page A-1
Landing Gear Retraction Failure .................................Page A-2
Wing Flap Retraction Failure ......................................Page A-2
Landing Gear Extension Failure..................................Page A-3
Wing Flap Extension Failure .......................................Page A-4
Main Air Pressure Low ................................................Page A-5
Emergency Air System Activation ...............................Page A-5

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PREFLIGHT

PREFLIGHT (cont.)

Aft Cockpit

Right Fuselage

Control Locks ........................................ Removed

Flap Handle ........................................... Neutral/Detent
Elevator Trim......................................... Neutral (Visually)
Landing Gear Handle ............................ Neutral/Locked
Magneto Switch..................................... Off (0 Position)
Magneto Override Switch ...................... Forward
Electrical Switches ................................ Off

Forward Cockpit
Control Locks ........................................ Removed
Landing Gear Handle ............................ Down/Locked
Flap Handle ........................................... Neutral
Main Air Valve ....................................... Open-Check PSI/Closed
Brakes ................................................... Set
Gill Shutters........................................... Open
Magneto Switch..................................... Off (0 Position)
Battery................................................... On/Check Volts
Engine Instrument Switch...................... On
Fuel Quantity......................................... Check Left and Right
Battery/Electrical Switches .................... Off
Oil Cooler Door ..................................... Open
Emergency Air Valve ............................. Closed/Check PSI
Aircraft Documents................................ On Board
(Oil Quantity .......................................... Check)
(Nose Gear Position Indicator ............... Check Tight)

Left Fuselage
Inspection/Access Panels...................... Secure
APU Power Receptacle ......................... Check
Air Bottle Service Port ........................... Check
Elevator Access Panel .......................... Check/Secure

Tail Section
Control Locks ........................................ Removed
Control Surfaces.................................... Check
Trim Tabs .............................................. Check
Position Light......................................... Check

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Inspection/Access Panels.......................Secure

Right Wing
Oil Cooler Outlet.....................................Check
Flap ........................................................Check
Brake Line ..............................................Check
Inspection/Access Panels.......................Secure
Aileron ....................................................Check
Position Light..........................................Check
Pitot Cover .............................................Remove
Pitot Tube...............................................Check
Fuel Quantity..........................................Check/Cap Secure
Gear Position Indicator...........................Check/Tight
Wheel Well.............................................Check
Uplock Hook .....................................Check
Air Lines/Fittings ...............................Check
Tire ...................................................Check
Strut Extension .................................Check
Door and Side Brace ........................Check
Oil Cooler Inlet .......................................Check

Nose Section
Inspection/Access Panels.......................Secure
Nose Wheel Well ...................................Check
Uplock Hook .....................................Check
Air Lines/Fittings ...............................Check
Brace ................................................Check
Strut Extension .................................Check
Tire ...................................................Check
Exhaust System .....................................Check
Engine General Condition/Leaks............Check
Engine Cowl Attach Pins/Latches...........Secure
Gill Shutters............................................Check
Propeller.................................................Check/Pull Through
Firewall Fuel Quick Drain (If installed) .......Check

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PREFLIGHT (cont.)
Center Section
Fuselage Tank Sump ............................ Drain/Secure
Fuel Sump Access Panel ...................... Secure
Inspection/Access Panels...................... Secure
Transponder Antenna............................ Check

Left Wing
Wheel Well............................................ Check
Uplock Hook .................................... Check
Air Lines/Fittings .............................. Check
Tire .................................................. Check
Strut Extension ................................ Check
Door and Side Brace ....................... Check
Gear Position Indicator .......................... Check/Tight
Landing Light......................................... Check
Fuel Quantity......................................... Check/Cap Secure
Position Light......................................... Check
Aileron ................................................... Check
Inspection/Access Panels...................... Secure
Brake Line ............................................. Check
Flap ....................................................... Check

Aft Cockpit
Passenger Briefing ................................ Complete
Seat, Seat Belt and Harnesses ............. Secure
Loose Items........................................... Stowed
Magneto Switch..................................... 1+2 Position
Magneto Override Switch ...................... Forward
Electrical Switches ................................ Off
If Solo:
Canopy.............................................. Secure
Seat Belts, Parachute, Harness ........ Secure

BEFORE START
Brakes ....................................................Set
Propeller.................................................Pulled Through
Prime......................................................As Required
Seat and Rudder Bar..............................Adjust
Seat Belts/Harnesses.............................Fastened
Main Air Valve ........................................Open
Main Air Pressure...................................Check
Mixture ...................................................Rich (AFT)
Throttle ...................................................Cracked 3/4
Prop .......................................................High RPM (FWD)
Carb Heat...............................................Closed (AFT)
Emergency Fuel Shutoff .........................Open (FWD)
Gill Shutters............................................As Required
Oil Cooler Door ......................................As Required
Emergency Air Valve..............................Closed/Chk Pressure
Loose Items (Both Cockpits) ..................Secure

ENGINE START
Battery Switch ........................................On
Generator ...............................................On
Start Switch (Shower of Sparks).............On
Landing Gear Lights Switch....................On/Check Indicators
Engine Instruments Switch .....................On/Check Instruments
Manifold Pressure ..................................Note Ambient Pressure
Fuel Quantity..........................................Check Indicators
Fuel Wobble Pump.................................Operate/Check Fuel PSI
Magneto Switch......................................1+2 Position
Starter Button .........................................Press
Oil Pressure ...........................................Check (Min 1.5)

AFTER START
Engine Instruments ................................Check
Main Air Valve ........................................Confirm Open
Main Air Pressure...................................Check
Mixture ...................................................Lean as Required
Gill Shutters............................................As Required
Volts and Amps ......................................Check
Electrical Switches .................................As Required
Oil Cooler Door ......................................As Required
Primer ....................................................Down and Locked

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TAXI
Brakes ................................................... Check
Attitude Indicator ................................... Check
Turning Instruments .............................. Check

ENGINE RUN-UP
Note: Check Engine Instruments in Normal Range before exceeding
1400 RPM. (Minimums: CHT 120 C, Oil Temp 30 C)
Nose Wheel .......................................... Centered
Brakes ................................................... Set
Mixture .................................................. Rich (AFT)
Propeller................................................ High RPM
Throttle .................................................. 1860 RPM
Engine Instruments ............................... Check
Propeller................................................ Cycle
Magnetos .............................................. Check (Max Drop 60)
Carb Heat .............................................. Check
Throttle Close........................................ Check RPM (500 50 RPM)
Throttle .................................................. Set 1000-1200 RPM

BEFORE TAKEOFF
Flight Controls ....................................... Free and Correct
Main Air Valve ....................................... Confirm Open
Main Air Pressure.................................. Check (30 Min)
Flap Handle ........................................... Neutral
Flap ....................................................... Up/Check Indicator
Mixture .................................................. Rich (AFT)
Propeller................................................ High RPM
Carb Heat .............................................. Closed
Emergency Fuel Shutoff ........................ Open
Elevator Trim......................................... Neutral/Green Light
Gill Shutters........................................... As Required
Flight Instruments.................................. Check
Engine Instruments ............................... Check
Fuel Quantity......................................... Check
Oil Cooler Door ..................................... As Required
Primer ................................................... Down and Locked
Taking the Runway:
Transponder .................................... On/ALT
Strobe Lights ................................... On

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Landing Gear Handle ......................Up/Red Lts On
Landing Gear Handle ......................Neutral
Climb Power ...................................Set (750mm/2250RPM)
Mixture ............................................Lean As Required
Gill Shutters ....................................As Required
Oil Cooler Door ...............................As Required
Engine Instruments .........................Check
Main Air Pressure ...........................Check

CRUISE
Cruise Power ..................................Set
Mixture ............................................Lean As Required
Gill Shutters ....................................As Required
Oil Cooler Door ...............................As Required
Fuel Quantity...................................Check
Engine Instruments .........................Check
Main Air Pressure ...........................Check

DESCENT
Gill Shutters ....................................Close
Oil Cooler Door ...............................As Required
Mixture ............................................As Required
Engine Instruments .........................Check

APPROACH
Landing Gear and Flap Handles .....Up
Main Air Pressure ...........................Check
Flight and Nav Instruments .............Check and Set
Engine Instruments .........................Check

BEFORE LANDING
Landing Gear Handle ......................Down/Latch Engaged
Landing Gear Indications ................3 Green & 3 Poles
Propeller .........................................High RPM
Flap.................................................Down/Check Indicator
Main Air Pressure ...........................Check

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AFTER LANDING (Clear of Runway)

OPERATING LIMITATIONS SUMMARY

Flap Handle-Confirm Flap................. Up, then Neutral

Mixture .............................................. Lean as Required
Gill Shutters ...................................... As Required
Oil Cooler Door ................................. As Required
Strobe Lights..................................... Off
Transponder...................................... Stby/Off

Max RPM (5 Minutes)

2350 RPM
Max Continuous RPM
2250 RPM
Idle
500 50 RPM
T/O Power
2350 RPM/5 minutes Max

ENGINE SHUTDOWN
CHT................................................... 150 Max (OAT>25:165)
Throttle.............................................. 1900
Mixture .............................................. Lean for 15 Secs, Rich
Throttle.............................................. Idle
Magneto Switch................................. Off (0)
Throttle.............................................. Smoothly Full Open
AFTER ENGINE STOPS:
Throttle.............................................. Close
Electrical Switches (Both Cockpits)... Off
Battery............................................... Off
Main Air Valve................................... Closed
Chocks .............................................. In
Air Line Purge Valve ......................... Drain/Secure
Brake Line Purge Valve .................... Drain/Secure

SECURING AIRCRAFT
Electrical Switches (Both Cockpits)... Off
Main Air Valve................................... Confirm Closed
Magneto Switch (Both Cockpits) ....... Off (0)
Landing Gear Handle ........................ Down/Locked
Gill Shutters ...................................... Closed
Oil Cooler Door ................................. Closed
Vents (Both Cockpits) ....................... Closed
Controls............................................. Locked
Canopies........................................... Closed
Covers/Tie Downs............................. Secure

Fuel Pressure
Normal
Minimum at Idle

Oil Pressure
Normal
Minimum at Idle

Oil Temperature
Minimum Engine Oil Inlet
Normal Engine Oil Inlet
Max Engine Oil Inlet (Continuous)
Max Engine Oil Inlet (15 minutes)
Max Engine Outlet

.2 - .5 kg/cm
2
.15 kg/cm
2

4-7 kg/cm
1.5 kg/cm2
30 C
50 - 65 C
75 C
85 C
125 C

CHT
Normal
Minimum
Max (Continuous)
Max (15 minutes)
Max (5 minutes)
Max at Shutdown
OAT below 25 C
OAT above 25 C

140 - 210 C
120 C
230 C
240 C
250 C
150 C
165 C

Generator
Normal Volts
Max Current

Air System
Minimum for T/O
Normal

27.5 1 V
54 Amps
2

30 kg/cm
2
40 kg/cm

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WHEEL BRAKES FAILURE

Brake Handles (Fwd and Aft) .......... Operate
If Unable to Brake/Maintain Directional Control:
Emergency Air Valve ....................... Open
Brake Handles (Fwd or Aft) ............. Operate
Magneto Switch (if unable to stop). Off
(End of Procedure)

ENGINE FIRE ON THE GROUND

Emergency Fuel Shutoff.................. Close (AFT)
Magneto Switch................................ Off (0)
Starter ............................................... Engaged
Attempt to suck fire into engine. If fire cant be controlled,
or after it is extinguished:
Starter ............................................... Release
Battery............................................... Off
Evacuation........................................ Execute

ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT

Airspeed ............................................150 km/hr (80 KIAS)
Landing Site ......................................Determine
Engine Instruments ..........................Check
Mixture ...............................................Rich (AFT)
Emergency Fuel Shutoff...................Open (FWD)
Carb Heat...........................................On
Magnetos ...........................................1, 2, 1+2
Fuel Wobble Pump ...........................Operate
Primer ................................................Down and Locked
IF ENGINE STARTS OR CONTINUES TO RUN:
Engine Instruments .............................Check
Land at Nearest Suitable Airport
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START:
Forced Landing Checklist ................Execute (below)
(End of Procedure)

(End of Procedure)

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

FORCED LANDING

Emergency Fuel Shutoff.................. Close (AFT)

Gill Shutters...................................... Open
Airspeed............................................ As Required
Increase Airspeed as required attempting to extinguish fire.
Once extinguished, establish Vglide of 150 km/hr (80 KIAS).

Airspeed ............................................150 km/hr (80 KIAS)

Propeller ............................................Low RPM (AFT)
Landing Site ......................................Determine
Radio Call (if possible) .....................Declare Emergency
Emergency Fuel Shutoff...................Close (AFT)
Magnetos ...........................................Off (0)
Seat Belt and Harness ......................Tight
Landing Gear.....................................As Required
Flap ....................................................Down
PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN:
Battery ...............................................Off
Canopy...............................................Full Open

IF FIRE IS UNCONTROLABLE- BAILOUT:

Radio Call (if possible) .................... Declare Emergency
Canopy.............................................. Open
Helmet/Headset ................................ Disconnect/Remove
Seat Belt and Harness ..................... Release
Bailout............................................... Execute
IF FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED:
Forced Landing Checklist ............... Execute (page E-2)

(End of Procedure)

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ELECTRICAL FIRE/SMOKE IN FLIGHT

GENERATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Battery............................................... Off
Generator.......................................... Off
All Electrical Switches..................... Off
Cockpit: Ventilate ............................ (As Required)

Volts/Amps..........................................Check

IF FIRE IS UNCONTROLABLE- BAIL OUT:

Radio Call (if possible) .................... Declare Emergency
Canopy.............................................. Open
Helmet/Headset ................................ Disconnect/Remove
Seat Belt and Harness ..................... Release
Bailout............................................... Execute
IF FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED:
Land at Nearest Suitable Airport
(End of Procedure)

IF ELECTRICAL POWER IS ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY:

All Electrical Switches ........................ Confirm Off
Battery................................................ On
Volts/Amps......................................... Check
Essential Electrical Switches (only).... On/Check for Smoke
Wait a suitable time period (1 minute minimum) between activation
of each required switch to check for smoke.
(End of Procedure)

IF VOLTS AND AMPS ARE NORMAL:

(Note: Normal Indications are 27.5 1 V and no discharge)
Consider the light to be faulty. Consider landing as soon as
conditions permit.
IF VOLTS AND AMPS ARE NOT NORMAL:
All Electrical Switches.........................Off
Generator Switch ................................Off
Battery Switch .....................................Off
Before the next step, consider reducing engine RPM to reduce
the chance of damage to the generator.
Generator Switch ................................On
Battery Switch .....................................On
IF WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON:
Generator Switch ................................Off
Non-essential Electrical Switches .......Off
Electrical Power ..................................Conserve
Consider Landing at Nearest Suitable Airport
IF WARNING LIGHT REMAINS OUT:
Electrical Switches (one at a time) ......On
Volts/Amps..........................................Check
Consider Landing at Suitable Airport
(End of Procedure)

FUEL SYSTEM IMBALANCE

Note: Divert to the nearest suitable airport before fuel state
becomes critical. Land with at least 30 minutes fuel in the
lower tank (in case fuel is trapped in the higher tank.)
Wing with higher tank quantity ............Raise
Fly in a bank (using opposite rudder to maintain heading).
Monitor fuel tank quantities for indications that the higher
tank is feeding.
E-3

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LANDING GEAR RETRACTION FAILURE

Landing Gear Handles ....................... Check Fwd/Aft
Landing Gear Handle ......................... Down/3Green & Poles
Main Air Valve.................................... Check Open
Main Air Pressure............................... Check

LANDING GEAR EXTENSION FAILURE

IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE IS NORMAL:

Land with three gear down indications.

IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE IS LOW:

Continue and Monitor Pressure (fuel permitting). If Air
Pressure remains low, or decreases, refer to Main Air
Pressure Low checklist (p A-5).

IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE IS LOW:

Continue and Monitor Pressure (fuel permitting).
If Air Pressure remains low, or decreases, refer to Main Air
Pressure Low checklist (p A-5)
IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE INCREASES TO NORMAL:
Landing Gear Handle ......................... Up/Check Indications
Monitor Air System Pressure
IF LANDING GEAR STILL REMAINS DOWN:
Land with three gear down indications.
(End of Procedure)

WING FLAP RETRACTION FAILURE

Note: Do not Exceed Flap Limit Speed 200 km/hr (108 KIAS)
Flap Handles...................................... Check Fwd/Aft
Main Air Valve.................................... Check Open
Main Air Pressure............................... Check
Note: With Flap Handles in Up or Neutral, Flap should retract
IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE IS LOW:
Continue and Monitor Pressure (fuel permitting).
If Air Pressure remains low, or decreases, refer to Main Air
Pressure Low checklist (p A-5)
IF AIR PRESSURE IS NORMAL/INCREASES TO NORMAL:
Flap Handles...................................... Check Fwd/Aft
Flap Handle........................................ Recycle
IF FLAP REMAINS DOWN: Land as soon as conditions permit.
(End of Procedure)

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Landing Gear Handles ........................Check Fwd/Aft

Main Air Valve.....................................Check Open
Main Air Pressure ...............................Check

IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE INCREASES TO NORMAL:

Landing Gear Handle ..........................Down
Landing Gear Indications .................... Check 3 Green/Poles
IF GEAR STILL FAILS TO EXTEND:
Landing Gear Handles ........................Check Fwd/Aft
Landing Gear Handle ..........................Recycle
Consider reducing airspeed, yawing the aircraft or using
G-loads to assist in gear extension.
IF GEAR STILL FAILS TO EXTEND:
Main Air Valve.....................................Close
Landing Gear Handle ..........................Neutral
Emergency Air Valve ..........................Open
Landing Gear Indications .................... Check 3 Green/Poles
Landing Gear Handle ..........................Down
IF GEAR EXTENDS:
Monitor Emergency Air System Pressure. Land as soon
as conditions permit.
IF GEAR FAILS TO EXTEND AFTER ALL EFFORTS:
Plan Normal Approach (with Flap Extended)
Seat Belt and Harness ........................Tight
Canopy................................................Open
Prior To Touchdown:
Emergency Fuel Shutoff .....................Close
Magnetos ............................................Off (0)
Battery and Generator Switches .........Off
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WING FLAP EXTENSION FAILURE

Flap Handles...................................... Check Fwd/Aft
Main Air Valve.................................... Check Open
Main Air Pressure............................... Check
IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE IS LOW:
Continue and Monitor Pressure (fuel permitting).
If Air Pressure remains low, or decreases, refer to Main Air
Pressure Low checklist (p A-5)
IF AIR PRESSURE IS NORMAL/INCREASES TO NORMAL:
Flap Handle........................................ Recycle
IF FLAP FAILS TO EXTEND WITH NORMAL PRESSURE:
Plan Flap Up landing adding 10 km/hr (5 KIAS) to approach
speeds. However, if flap is required for landing:
Landing Gear Handle ......................... Down
Landing Gear Indications ................... Check 3 Green/Poles
Main Air Valve.................................... Close
Emergency Air Valve.......................... Open
Flap Handle (when required).............. Down
Land as soon as conditions permit.
Note: Monitor Emergency Air System Pressure.
Wheel Brakes .................................... As Required
Brakes will utilize Emergency Air Pressure
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MAIN AIR PRESSURE LOW

WARNING:
With loss of main air pressure, normal gear and flap
extension is not possible and there will be no brakes.
Activation of the Emergency Air System is required.
Main Air Valve.....................................Check Open
Main Air Pressure ...............................Check
Landing Gear and Flap Handles .........Neutral, Fwd and
Aft
Rear Cockpit Brake Override Button ...Check
IF MAIN AIR PRESSURE IS LOW:
Continue and Monitor Pressure (fuel permitting). If main
air pressure increases to normal, continue while
monitoring pressure.
IF AIR PRESSURE REMAINS LOW OR IS
DECREASING:
Consider extending the landing gear to verify proper gage
operation and/or use remaining pressure. Consider
changing the position of the flap handles to troubleshoot
leak.
IF AIR PRESSURE STILL REMAINS LOW OR IS
DECREASING:
Accomplish Emergency Air System Activation Checklist
Below

EMERGENCY AIR SYSTEM ACTIVATION:

Main Air Valve.....................................Close
Landing Gear Handle ..........................Neutral
Emergency Air Valve ..........................Open
Landing Gear Indications .................... Check 3 Green/Poles
Landing Gear Handle ..........................Down
Land as soon as conditions permit.
Flap Handle (when required)...............Down
Note: Monitor Emergency Air System Pressure.

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Wheel Brakes .................................... As Required

(End of Procedure)

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