Chief checklist

[jasluc]

Looking for checklist for 1946 Aeronca Chief. (85 HP)

[joea]

There was no checklist from the factory for the Chief or Champ that I know of.

Here is one that I found on the internet that appears to be a very good one. You might do a search on Google or other search engine and see what you come up with.

If you email me I can send this to you in a MS Word document that is very easy to work with.

JoeA

Preflight Inspection
1. Cabin
o Cabin Door - CHECK condition, security
o Door Latch, Open with slight inward pressure on door and move latch to down position, Close with slight pressure on door and move latch into locked-horizontal position
o Flight Controls - CHECK freedom of movement
o Trim tab - check for slight nose up position
o Magneto - OFF
o Fuel quantity Gauges - CHECK quantity
o Make a note of tach time and fuel quantity to determine endurance range
o Main Fuel Shut-off Valve - OPEN
o Aux Fuel Shut-off Valve – CLOSED
o Primer Closed and Locked
o Seat Belts - CHECK condition, secure belt and harness if not in use
o Emergency Locator Transmitter - ARMED
2. Right Wing
o Wing leading edge and tip free of damage
o Aileron - CHECK condition, freedom of movement, security, hinges secure
o Wing Tip - CHECK condition
o Inspect the front and rear lift struts for straightness, dents and other damage.
o CHECK strut drain holes to ensure that they are not plugged and the struts do not contain water.
o If either of the above conditions is found, contact an authorized aircraft mechanic to determine aircraft airworthiness.
o Tie-down - REMOVE
3. Right Main Gear
o Chocks - REMOVE
o Tires - CHECK condition, inflation
o Brakes - CHECK condition, clips install, hub clean, cable tight
o Oleo undamaged, no leak, exposed strut similar on both gear
o Gear attach bolts secure no looseness
4. Fuselage (Right Side)
o Aux Fuel - CHECK quantity, color, cap secure, vents free (cap and belly vent)
o Fabric - CHECK condition
o Windows - CHECK condition, cleanliness
5. Empennage
o Horizontal Stabilizer and Brace Wires - CHECK condition, security
o Vertical Stabilizer - CHECK condition
o Elevator, and Rudder - CHECK condition, freedom of movement, security, hinges lubricated and free safe
o Elevator Trim tab – check cable and pulley condition
o Rudder Trim tab – check for proper bend angle
o Tail Wheel - CHECK condition, inflation, security, lubrication, pivot bolt vertical alignment, main spring bolts and clamp secure, return springs secure
6. Fuselage (Left Side)
o Fabric - CHECK condition
o Windows - CHECK condition, cleanliness
o Aux Fuel Drain – Check for leaks and test for water
7. Left Wing
o Wing leading edge and tip free of damage
o Aileron - CHECK condition, freedom of movement, security, hinges secure
o Wing Tip - CHECK condition
o Inspect the front and rear lift struts for straightness, dents and other damage.
o CHECK strut drain holes to ensure that they are not plugged and the struts do not contain water.
o If either of the above conditions is found, contact an authorized aircraft mechanic to determine aircraft airworthiness.
o Tie-down - REMOVE
8. Left Main Gear
o Chocks - REMOVE
o Tires - CHECK condition, inflation
o Brakes - CHECK condition, clips install, hub clean, cable tight
o Oleo undamaged, no leak, exposed strut length similar on both gear
o Gear attach bolts secure no looseness
9. Nose Section
o Windshield - CHECK condition, cleanliness
o Oil - CHECK quantity level 3-1/2 Qts. Minimum, dip stick secure
o Fuel - DRAIN gascolator, CHECK for leakage
o Engine Compartment - CHECK condition, leakage, etc.
o Fuel quantity visual check, cap secure, vent clear
o Muffler pipes secure and tight
o McDowell Starter cable tight
o Cowling and Access Panel - CHECK condition, security
o Propeller and Spinner - CHECK condition, security
o Air Filter - CHECK condition.
ENGINE PRE START

1. Mags Off
2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve - OPEN
3. Prime (2 shots) or Not as required, then lock primer
4. Brakes check
5. Carb heat OFF
6. Throttle Cracked
7. Set Brakes or Tie down tail
8. Pull Prop through eight blades
9. Set prop to just prior to impulse firing

BEFORE STARTING (also see notes and warnings below)
1. Adjust seat
2. Brakes applied
3. Throttle Cracked ¼ or less
4. Carburetor Heat COLD (IN)
5. Visually Clear area, shout clear to warn others
6. Mags switch on both
7. Pull prop through with McDowell Starter
8. Check Oil pressure 20 lbs with 20 sec or shut down with mags off
9. Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness - FASTENED
10. Altimeter set to field elevation
11. Compass indication correct
12. Fuel gauge indication correct.
13. Controls free
14. Brakes - SET
15. Cabin Door – CLOSED Pull door closed slowly and position door handle to horizontal with door pulled tight shut, check latch secure with some pressure to try to push door open (windows open as desired)
WARNING
Do not attempt to turn over and/or start the engine by hand unless you have had proper instruction and experience. If pulling the propeller through by hand is necessary, be sure the master and magnetos are in the OFF position and the throttle closed. Have a pilot at the controls and chock/tie down the aircraft. When pulling the propeller through by hand, treat it as if the ignition switch is turned on. A loose or broken ground wire on either magneto could cause the engine to fire.
CAUTION
Do not over-prime or excessively pump the throttle (carburetor accelerator pump) due to the resulting fire hazard.
The use of the fuel primer will vary with each engine and temperature condition. If the engine is warm, little or no prime is required. During cold weather conditions, 4 to 6 priming strokes may be required.
During cold weather operation (below 20 degrees F) it is recommended that the engine be preheated by directing warm air through the opening in the bottom or front of the engine cowl. This practice will prolong the service life of the engine and starter.
In very cold weather, it is important to use the proper viscosity engine oil and to run the engine sufficiently long to bring the engine oil to the normal operating temperature.
During ground operation, the mixture should be FULL RICH and the carburetor/alternate air COLD to ensure good engine cooling and filtered air. Prolonged idle below 1000 RPM is not recommended due to plug fouling and insufficient cooling air when the aircraft is not in motion.
BEFORE TAXI

1. Controls free
2. Clear area
3. Oil temp increasing
4. Oil pressure 30 psi minimum
5. Seat Adjusted and Belts secure
6. Test Brakes after shot roll under low power
7. Check wind and use proper control positions for safe taxi

RUNUP

1. Head into wind
2. Oil pressure 30 psi minimum
3. Oil temp 100 deg minimum
4. Brakes secure
5. Control stick full aft
6. Throttle 1700 RPM
7. Left mag (100 RPM drop max)
8. Right mag (100 RPM drop max)
9. Mags switch BOTH
10. Carb heat (75 RPM minimum drop)
11. Static RPM 2150 minimum
12. Idle RPM 800 maximum
13. Controls free
Take-Off - Normal
1. Controls - CHECK Free and Correct
2. Instruments - CHECK
3. Trim - SET for take-off
4. Main Fuel Valve - OPEN (IN)
5. Aux Fuel Valve - CLOSED
6. Altimeter - CHECK
7. Windows and Doors - CLOSED AND LATCHED
8. Seat Belts/Harness - FASTENED
9. CLEAR RUNWAY and TRAFFIC PATTERN
10. Take Off
11. Establish Climb Speed
Best Angle 50 MPH
Best Rate 0-5000 ft 68 MPH
Best Rate 5-10000 ft 58 MPH
Max Range MGP 60 MPH
Cruise (Gross Weight, Sea Level)
o Throttle - Set as Desired
o Trim - Set for level flight
o Get on Step for best cruise
o Airspeeds
Level flight or climb 95 MPH
Glide or dive 128 MPH
Maneuver 80 MPH
Stall 40 MPH
Glide 67 MPH
Most Miles Per Gal. 69 MPH
Most Flight Time per Gal. 48 MPH
Landing 44 MPH

Aircraft landing characteristics are conventional. Either wheel landings or full stalls (3 point) are permissible. During gusty wind conditions, increase airspeed approximately 5 MPH above normal, and perform a wheel landing.
Full stall (3 point) landings are recommended for soft or rough fields.
Crosswind approaches can best be accomplished by using the wing down, top rudder method followed by either a full stall or wheel landing technique. Keep the lower wing into the wind after touchdown. Do not drop the tail until airspeed is well below flying speed.
CAUTION
The use of wheel brakes is not recommended until after the tail wheel is in contact with the ground. For maximum braking, the control stick should be FULL AFT.
Descent should be made with enough power to maintain cylinder and oil temperatures in the green arc. If possible, avoid windmilling the engine with the propeller by reducing airspeed or increasing power.
Landing
o Brakes - CHECK firm, parking brake OFF
o Approach Speed - 60 - 70 MPH
o Landing 50, touch down at 40

Shutdown
o Brakes (Cool) SET
o Engine - AT IDLE RPM
o Magneto Switches OFF
o Fuel Valve Off
o Carb Heat (cold)
o Intercom and Headsets Off
o Throttle Closed
o Doors and Windows Closed
o Check for Oil leaks or and damage
o Tie Down or Hangar

EMERGENCY

1. Maintain level flight
2. Select landing site into wind
3. Turn on ELT
4. Check Seat Belts
5. Best glide 55 MPH
6. Fuel selector ON
7. Carb heat ON
8. Master switch ON
9. Primer locked
10. Attempt restart
11. Fly the airplane
12. Notify 121.5 of your location on the radio if turned on and available
13. When no Engine start is possible close fuel valve and throttle lock primer
14. Come in high at low speed and slip to a landing once assured

[nowlen]

gas, mags,controls, go. it's a simple plane lets not make it difficult. the 747 checklist is shorter than joea's ( don't take that personally) if it runs and the controls are free and you have gas what else is there ? bernie

[Mikek]

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quote="jasluc"]Looking for checklist for 1946 Aeronca Chief. (85 HP)

CIGARS

C - controls free
I - Instruments checked & set
G - Gas on
A - Aditude aircraft and pilot
R - Runup
S - Safety seat belts clear area

[s2d]

or
C-Controls
I- Instruments
G-Gas
A-Attitude
R-Runup

T- Time
I-Interior
P-Pattern

I've got a flight manual for the 11CC, I'll see if its got an authentic checklist

[roger a.]

Or:

C - controls
I - instruments
G - gas (verify on, quanity known, cap checked secure)
A - attitude (check for anyone behind you and into wind if needed before runup). Some also verify altimeter set with A.
R - runup

T - trim set
I - interior
P - prop (set for takeoff with constant speed). I use this for "pitot tube checked" since I tried to takeoff twice with a cover on in my Scarecoupe.

roger