Comanche Checklist

COMANCHE N84VK
CHECK LIST
Pre-Flight .................................................................................................. 3
COCKPIT ...3
RIGHT WING ...................................................................................................3
NOSE
...4
LEFT WING ......................................................................................................4
EMPENNAGE ....................................................................................................4
Starting and Taxi....................................................................................... 5
BEFORE ENGINE START ...................................................................................5
ENGINE START .................................................................................................6
BEFORE TAXI...................................................................................................7
Run Up 8
POWER CHECKS ..............................................................................................8
Vital Actions .............................................................................................. 9
BEFORE TAKEOFF ...........................................................................................9
Takeoff, Climb Out, Cruise...................................................................... 10
NORMAL TAKEOFF ........................................................................................10
SHORT FIELD .................................................................................................10
SOFT FIELD....................................................................................................10
CLIMB .10
CRUISE .10
Approach and Landing............................................................................ 11
BEFORE LANDING ..........................................................................................11
5 Miles out ...............................................................................................11
Down Wind ..............................................................................................11
NORMAL LANDING ........................................................................................11
Base
11
Final
11
Piper Comanche N84VK

SHORT FIELD LANDING .................................................................................11
AFTER LANDING ............................................................................................12
ENGINE SHUTDOWN.......................................................................................12
Emergencies........................................................................................... 13
GEAR FAILURE ..............................................................................................13
ENGINE FAILURE ...........................................................................................13
POWER OFF LANDING ....................................................................................13
ENGINE FIRE .................................................................................................14
ELECTRICAL FIRE .........................................................................................14
Airspeeds................................................................................................ 15
Power Table Lycoming 540A .................................................................. 16
Light Signals & Quadrantal Rule............................................................. 17
Marshalling Signals................................................................................. 18
S-Tec System 50 Pre-Flight Procedures................................................. 18
S-Tec System 50 Pre-Flight Procedures................................................. 19
RADIO CHECK ...............................................................................................19
Microflo Test and Pre-Flight Procedures................................................. 20
PREFLIGHT & DIAGNOSTIC CHECK ..................................................20
NO FUEL ADDED ............................................................................21
SET FULL FUEL TANKS.................................................................21
PARTIAL FUEL ADDED .................................................................21
CORRECTING FUEL ON BOARD ENTRY ERROR......................21
Morse Alphabet....................................................................................... 22
Fuel System............................................................................................ 22
Page 2 of 22
This checklist must not be taken as authoritative. It should only be used to
supplement the pilots operating handbook. The author CANNOT
be held responsible for any inaccuracies herein

Pre-Flight 1 of 2
Cockpit
1. Maintenance Records - Check and Complete
2. Weather, NOTAMS, Performance, W&B Check
3. Documents Cert. of Registration, Cert. of Airworthiness,
Insurance, Radio License, Intercept rules, VAT Cert.
4. Control Wheel Lock Remove
5. Ignition Switch / Key - Verify OFF / OUT
6. Avionics / Electrical Switches OFF
7. Gear Switch - DOWN
8. Flaps Fully Down
9. Trim - Set for Takeoff
10. Master Switch ON
11. Lights - OFF / Check (Night)
12. Fuel Gauges Check Tips and Main
13. Beacon & Strobe / Nav / Pitot / Landing lights ON
14. Right Wing Nav Light Check
15. Right Landing Light Check
16. Left Stall Warning Check
17. Pitot Remove Cover Check Heat
18. Left Landing Light Check
19. Left Wing Nav light Check
20. Beacon, Strobe and Rear Nav Check
21. Beacon & Strobe / Nav / Pitot / Landing / Master OFF
Right Wing
1. Flap / Aileron Check
2. Tip Tank - Dip - Cap Secure
3. Leading Edge Check
4. Tie Down Remove
5. Wing Fuel Tank - Dip - Cap Secure
6. Fuel Tank Vents Check
7. Main Gear, Tyre, Brake Check 42 psi 2 3/4 Inflation
8. Fuel Sump Select each tank in turn - Drain & Check
9. Cabin Air Intake Secure
Page 3 of 22

Pre-Flight 2 of 2
Nose
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Windshield & Cowling Check

Right Engine Compartment - Check Fuel/Oil leaks
Propeller / Spinner / Piston Check
Induction - Not Obstructed
Nose Gear Tyre Check 27 psi - Inflation 2 3/4
Oil 9 to 10 Quarts
Left Engine Compartment - Check Fuel/Oil leaks
Brake Fluid Check Level
Chocks - Remove
Left Wing
1. Cabin Air Intake Secure
2. Main Gear, Tyre, Brake Check 42 psi 2 3/4 Inflation
3. Fuel Tank Vents Check
4. Wing Fuel Tank - Dip - Cap Secure
5. Leading Edge Check
6. Pitot Tube Clear
7. Tie Down Remove
8. Tip Tank - Dip - Cap Secure
9. Flap / Aileron Check
Empennage
1. Rivets / Skin / Antennas Check
2. Left Static - Clear
3. Elevator Check
4. Rudder Check
5. Trim (Servo) Check
6. Right Static - Clear
7. Baggage Door Secure
8. Walk round Final
Page 4 of 22

Starting and Taxi 1 of 3
Before Engine Start
1. Pre-flight Complete
2. Passengers Briefed
3. Seats, Harnesses, Hatches SECURE
4. All Electrical Switches OFF
5. Heater, Air Vents CLOSED
6. Controls Full free movement, correct sense
7. Trims Exercise set to neutral
8. Flaps Symmetrical retraction
9. Instruments
a. Glasses unbroken function check
b. Manifold Pressure approximately QFE
c. CHT approximately OAT
10. Circuit Breakers ALL IN
11. Fuel Selector Lowest MAIN Tank
12. Brakes - Test and Apply
13. Gear Switch - Down
14. Com 2, Auto - Select
15. Ground Clearance Switch ON
a. ATIS, Start & Radio Check OFF
Page 5 of 22

Engine Start
1. Master Switch ON
2. Key IN
3. Magnetos OFF
4. Gear Lights GREEN
5. Pre Oil ON - Check pressure OFF
6. Fuel Pump ON - Check pressure OFF
7. Beacon & Strobe ON
8. Magnetos BOTH
9. Throttle Full and free movement set to open
10. Propeller - Full and free movement set to MAX RPM
11. Mixture - Full and free movement set to RICH
12. Carburettor Heat Full & Free - OFF
13. Primer
a. Cold 5 - 7 and LOCK
b. Hot Exercise throttle only
14. Propeller Area- Check Clear!
15. Ignition Switch Engage
a. (Release if compression holds prop, then reengage)
16. Throttle - Adjust 1100 RPM
17. Starter Disengaged
18. Oil Pressure Check
19. Suction - > 4
20. Fuel Pressure Check
21. Alternator Positive charge
22. Voltage High /Low Check
Page 6 of 22

Before Taxi
1. Avionics Master ON
2. Turn Coordinator - ON
3. Check 530 test reading with HSI
4. Fuel Gauges
a. Set to Tips Check against Dip
b. Set to Mains Check against Dip
5. Set SHADIN if fuel has been uplifted Check Dip
6. Radios - On and Set
7. Auto Pilot
a. Set to TEST on panel All lights cycle (1-2 mins)
b. Set to ON on panel RDY light on S-Tec remains on
c. Press ON/OFF on S-Tec STB shows
d. Rotate turn knob Control column turns respectively
e. Centre turn knob
f. Set HSI with HDG bug under lubber line
g. Push turn knob HDG shows
h. Rotate HDG bug Control column turns respectively
i. Set Auto Pilot OFF on S-Tec
8. Mixture Lean for taxi
9. Clearances Radio Check & Taxi - Com 2
10. Transponder Standby
11. Landing Lights as Necessary
12. Navigation Lights and Interior Lights as Desired
13. Brakes - Test on Initial Roll
14. Rudder / Nose wheel Check deflection correct sense
15. Flight Instruments Turn Left - Slip Right, Steady Erect,
Heading Decreasing Visa Versa
Page 7 of 22

Run Up
Power Checks
1. Aircraft Position Into Wind
2. Brakes - Apply and Hold
3. Throttle Set 1100 RPM
4. Fuel Selector
a. ONLY IF TIP TANKS ARE NOT EMPTY
i. Select LH Tip ONLY Check Flow
ii. Select RH Tip ONLY Check Flow
b. IF TIP TANKS ARE EMPTY
i. Select RH Main ONLY Check Flow
ii. Select LH Main ONLY Check Flow
c. Select fullest MAIN TANK ONLY
5. Ts and Ps - In Green
6. Magnetos Check Right - Both - Left BOTH
7. Brakes - Cover
8. Throttle (Clear Behind) Set 1700 RPM
9. Suction - 5" +/- 1
10. Carburettor Heat On - Check RPM Drop and Carburettor
temp rising Select OFF
11. Propeller Check Oil Temp Green Cycle 3 times
a. Max 350 RPM drop - Oil Pressure fluctuates
12. Ammeter Charging
13. Magnetos - Check Right - Both - Left BOTH
a. Max. Drop 125 RPM, Max. Diff 50 RPM
14. Slow Running 600 to 800 RPM
15. Throttle Reset 1100 RPM
16. Circuits Breakers Check all in
Page 8 of 22

Vital Actions
Before Takeoff
1. Window, Harnesses, Hatches Secure
2. Flight Instruments Gyros Set
3. Trims Elevator and Rudder set for takeoff
4. Primer LOCKED
5. Carburettor Heat OFF
6. Mixture RICH
7. Propeller MAX RPM
8. Magnetos - BOTH
9. Pitot Heat - As Desired
10. Beacon & Strobe ON
11. Fuel Pump - ON
12. Flaps 9 Set
13. Fuel Selector MAIN tank (NO TIP TANK SELECTED)!
14. Floor check Unobstructed gear lever travel
15. Auto Pilot DISCONNECTED
16. Flight Controls - Full free movement, correct sense
17. Radios Set, Com 1 / Takeoff Clearance
18. Transponder - On Altitude
19. Note Time Off
20. Brakes Release
Page 9 of 22

Takeoff, Climb Out, Cruise
Normal Takeoff
1. Flaps - 9
2. Brakes Release
3. Full Throttle Slow increase
a. Manifold Pressure reads QFE less 1 to 2
4. Rotate at - 65 MPH
5. Touch Brakes / Gear Up then Flaps Up at 500ft Pos Rate
6. MP 24 - RPM 2400 Lean Mixture 60 Ltrs/Hr Cyl Temp
7. Climb Speed 100 MPH
Short Field
1. Flaps - 9
2. Brakes - Apply & Hold, Full Throttle
3. Brakes Release
4. Pull Back @ 65 MPH
5. Gear Up
7. Flaps - Retract, Slowly accelerate to 95 MPH
Soft Field
1. Flaps - 9
2. Full back elevator pressure
3. Slowly Increase to Full Throttle
4. Lift Nose as soon as possible
5. Accelerate in ground effect
6. Gear Up / Flaps Up
Climb
1. Normal - 24MP, 2400 RPM, 60 LPH
2. Best Cooling - Full Throttle, 2500 RPM, and Mixture Rich
3. Electric Fuel Pump - OFF at 1000 feet AGL - Check Pressure
4. Best Rate 95 MPH
5. Best Angle 81 MPH
6. En route 130 MPH
Cruise
1. Power - Set to power table and Lean Mixture
a. 22, 2250 RPM, 45 LPH @ 3000 feet
2. Landing Light - OFF
Page 10 of 22

Approach and Landing
Before Landing
5 Miles out
1. 18 MP, 2400 RPM, 110 MPH
2. Fuel Selector - Fullest MAIN Tank
Down Wind
1. 18 MP, 2400 RPM
2. Harnesses Hatches SECURE
3. Electric Fuel Pump ON
4. Fuel Selector - Fullest MAIN Tank
5. Mixture RICH
6. Carburettor Heat ON - RPM drop/Heat rise - OFF
7. Landing Lights - ON
8. Gear Down Below 150 MPH (125 MPH Rec.)
9. BUMFICH Check
Normal Landing
Base
1. 90 MPH
2. Flaps 18
3. 12 to 15 MP
Final
4. Carburettor Heat - ON
5. Flaps 27
6. 85 - 90 MPH
7. Gear Mirror GEAR DOWN
8. Gear lever FULL VERTICAL
9. Gear light GREEN
10. Propeller MAX RPM
11. Mixture RICH
12. Carburettor Heat OFF
GREEN
BLUE
RED
OFF
Short Field Landing

1. Extend Downwind by 4-5 Seconds
2. Reduce Approach Speeds to 85 MPH, Add 2 MP
Page 11 of 22

After Landing
1. Flaps - Retract
2. Transponder - Standby
3. Landing Lights - OFF
4. Fuel Pump - OFF
5. Mixture - Lean for taxi
Engine Shutdown
1. Brakes - Apply and Hold
2. Lights - OFF
3. Throttle - 1800 RPM for 15 to 20 seconds
4. Magnetos - Check Right - Both - Left BOTH
5. Throttle - 1100 RPM
6. Turn Coordinator - OFF
7. Avionics Master - OFF
8. Mixture ICO Shut down
9. Magnetos OFF
10. Key - OUT
11. Beacon - OFF
12. Master Switch OFF
13. Fuel Selector Both sides in OFF position
14. Control Wheel Lock - ON
15. Insert Chocks, Fit Pitot Cover, Tie down
16. Brakes OFF
17. Complete paperwork / Close flight plan
18. Cover - ON
Page 12 of 22

Emergencies
Gear Failure
1. Gear Switch Down
2. Check Bulbs
3. Check Circuit Breaker
4. Master Switch On
5. Turn Panel Lights off
6. Manual Gear Extension
a. Lift cover off Manual Gear Extension box on floor
b. Follow the checklist on the back of the plate
c. Airspeed below 100 MPH
d. Disengage electric motor e. Push release arm forward
f. Extend emergency handle to full length
g. Push Handle full forward
h. Do not operate gear after manual operation
Engine Failure
1. Pitch / Trim for Best Glide - 90 / 105 MPH
2. Fuel Pump - ON
3. Switch Fuel Tanks
4. Magnetos - BOTH
5. Carburettor Heat - ON
6. Mixture - RICH
7. Prop - Full Forward
Power off Landing
If Engine will not restart
8. Select Landing Location
9. Prop - Full Back to extend glide
10. Gear Down? - Will take 7 seconds to extend.
11. Normal Radio Procedure
12. (Squawk 7700, Mayday on 121.5)
13. Normal Shutdown, Fuel Pump - OFF Mixture - OFF
14. Fuel Selector - OFF Magnetos - OFF
15. Before Landing Seat belts tight Door Open
16. Master switch - OFF
Page 13 of 22

Emergencies
Engine Fire
1. Firewall Air Vents (Heat, Defroster) - CLOSED
2. Mixture - ICO
3. Fuel Selector - OFF
4. Throttle - IDLE
5. Electric Fuel Pump - OFF
6. Descend rapidly (do not exceed VNE)
7. Prepare for power off landing
Electrical Fire
1. Master Switch - OFF
2. Cabin Vents - OPEN
3. Verify source of smoke out
4. Leave any tripped breakers off
5. Restore Electrical items one at a time
6. Land as soon as possible.
Page 14 of 22

Airspeeds
Airspeeds
Best Glide
90 MPH (Endurance)
Best Glide
105 MPH (Range)
VS0 (Stall Flaps/Gear out)
64 MPH
VS (Stall Clean)
70 MPH
VX (Best angle Climb)
81 MPH (Gear/Flaps Up)
VY (Best rate Climb)
95 MPH (Gear/Flaps Up)
VA (Manoeuvring Speed)
154 MPH @ Gross 3000 lbs
VFE (Maximum flap extension)
125 MPH (Rec. 100 MPH)
VLE (Maximum gear extension)
150 MPH (Rec. 125 MPH
VLO (Maximum gear operating
150 MPH (Rec. 125 MPH
VNE (Never exceed speed)
202 MPH
VNO (Normal operating speed
160 MPH
PA-24-250
Pounds
Approach Speed MPH
Approach Speed MPH
(0 FLAPS)
(FULL FLAPS)
Aircraft
Weight
Vs
1.3 Vs
1.4 Vs
Vso
1.3 Vso
1.4 Vso
2000
57
74
80
53
69
74
2100
59
76
82
54
71
76
2200
60
78
84
56
72
78
2300
61
80
86
57
74
80
2400
63
82
88
58
76
82
2500
64
83
90
59
77
83
2600
65
85
91
61
79
85
2700
67
87
93
62
80
86
2800
68
88
95
63
82
88
2900
69
90
97
64
83
90
Page 15 of 22

Power Table Lycoming 540A
Page 16 of 22

Light Signals & Quadrantal Rule
Light Signal
In Flight
On Aerodrome
STEADY GREEN
Authorised to land
if pilot satisfied no
collision risk exists
Authorised to
take-off if pilot
satisfied no
collision exists
STEADY RED
Give way to other

aircraft and
continue circling
Stop
Return, wait for

permission to land
Authorised to taxi
IF pilot satisfied
no risk exists
GREEN FLASHES
RED FLASHES
WHITE FLASHES
Do not land,
Aerodrome
not available
for landing
Land at this
aerodrome, after
receiving
continuous green
light
Uncontrolled Airspace
Transition Level FL245
Magnetic Track
Taxi clear of
landing area in
use
Return to starting
point on
aerodrome
Controlled Airspace
Magnetic Track
Page 17 of 22

Marshalling Signals
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S-Tec System 50 Pre-Flight Procedures
NOTE: There must be adequate aircraft DC voltage, (14 or 28VDC), to
perform these checks. Low voltage may adversely affect the
Functional Pre-flight Procedures.
1. Position Avionics Master Switch ON, then position A/P Master
Switch to ON.
2. Position the A/P Master Switch to Test. RDY, STB, HDG, NAV,
APR, and REV annunciators will illuminate. The lights remain on
until positioning the Test Switch ON or OFF.
3. Position the A/P Master Switch to ON after the Turn Coordinator
has reached its' rated RPM. Observe that the green Ready (RDY)
light is on.
4. Press the ON/OFF switch; the STB light illuminates. Rotate Turn
Knob left then right; observe that the control wheel moves
respectively. Centre the Turn Knob; control wheel stops.
5. Set HSI and place HDG bug under lubber line, push Turn Knob to
engage HDG mode. Observe HDG annunciator illuminates. Move
HDG bug left and right; observe that the control wheel follows.
6. Override Test: Grasp the control wheel; slowly override the roll
servo left then right to ensure proper clutch action.
CAUTION
Control Wheel movements should be smooth. If any unusual noise or
restriction occurs, have the system inspected for proper installation
and proper clutch setting, immediately. Do not operate the Autopilot
under these conditions.
Radio Check
1. Tune the NAV radio to a valid VOR signal. Press and release the
NAV Mode Switch the NAV lamp illuminates. Move VOR OBS so
the CDI needle moves left & right. The control wheel moves
respectively. Perform the same tests for the REV and APR
modes.
2. NOTE: In REV Mode, observe that the control wheel moves
opposite of the NAV needle and with more authority than in the
NAV Mode. In APR Mode, observe that the control wheel follows
the radio needle movement and with more authority than in the
NAV Mode.
3. Disconnect the A/P. Press and release the remote AP Disconnect
Switch on the control wheel.
Page 19 of 22

Microflo Test and Pre-Flight Procedures
NOTE:
Using the test function while the engine is running will cause the
computer to lose 17 seconds of fuel count. MICROFLO-L is a fuel
flow measuring system and NOT a quantity-sensing device. A visual
inspection and positive determination of the usable fuel in the fuel
tanks is a necessity. Therefore, it is imperative that the determined
available usable fuel be manually entered into the system.
PREFLIGHT & DIAGNOSTIC CHECK

1. Press ENTER/TEST until display shows checkerboard.
2. Release ENTER/TEST - display flashes 3 times.
a. Display filled with inverse checkerboard.
b. Display flashes 3 times.
c. On failing test BAD displayed with error code. In such
case unit is U/S.
d. On passing test GOOD displayed for 3 seconds.
e. K-factor setting (Pulses Per Gallon) and units of measure
(gallons, litres, pounds or kilograms) displayed.
f. LT ( ): Loran or GPS Type (No signal LOF displayed).
g. Distance to waypoint GPS to check data interface integrity.
(No signal LBD displayed).
h. Maximum usable fuel setting.
i. Software version.
3. Move USED/REM switch to USED.
a. Displays fuel used since last fuel entry/last reset.
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4. Move USED/REM switch to REM.
a. Displays fuel remaining. Pilot should CONFIRM with
actual on board.
5. NO FUEL ADDED
b. No action needed in updating fuel as info on previous
fuel levels stored, even when power down.
6. SET FULL FUEL TANKS
c. Move ADD/FULL switch to FULL and hold.
d. Press ENTER/TEST button.
e. Release ADD/FULL it returns to the centre position.
f. To verify, move USED/REM switch to REM. Total
usable fuel will be displayed.
7. PARTIAL FUEL ADDED
g. Move ADD/FULL to ADD and hold.
h. Move USED/REM to REM to increment fuel added
figure until amount of fuel added is reached.
i. Press ENTER/TEST button.
j. Release ADD/FULL it returns to the centre position.
The computer will add the added fuel remaining and
use the total as the current fuel remaining.
k. To verify, move USED/REM to REM. Total usable fuel
will be displayed.
7. CORRECTING FUEL ON BOARD ENTRY ERROR
This is used when an error has been made by exceeding the
correct amount when entering the total usable fuel.
l. Move USED/REM to USED simultaneously press and
hold ENTER/TEST.
i. The fuel remaining figure will appear and
pause in the display window for four (4)
seconds. The figure will decrement (the
longer you press, the faster it decrements).
m. Hold USED/REM in the USED position and use
ENTER/TEST to control the decrementing.
n. When the correct figure is reached, release both
USED/REM and ENTER/TEST.
Note: Adding or subtracting fuel by any method resets the
fuel used value to zero.
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Morse Alphabet
.B- . . .
C- . - .
D- . .
E.
F. . - .
G- - .
A
....
I. .
J. - - K- . L. - . .
M- N- .
H
--P. - - .
Q- - . R. - .
S. . .
TU. . _
O
...W. - X- . . Y- . - Z- - . .
V
Fuel System
Useable fuel per tip tank =

Useable fuel per main tank =
Total fuel
=
Total Useable Fuel
=
54 Litres
107 Litres
341 Litres
322 Litres
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VY (Best rate Climb)

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VFE (Maximum flap extension)

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VLE (Maximum gear extension)

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