| Tie-downs / Chocks / Covers | REMOVED |
|---|---|
| Fuel Quantity | CHECK VISUALLY (Drain samples from both wings, 72 gal total, 68 gal usable with tip
tanks) 100LL only - no auto fuel due to turbo system |
| Fuel Caps | SECURED |
| Oil Level | CHECK (8 quarts, min 6 quarts, max 12 quarts) Use oil with turbo-rated additives (Aeroshell W100 Plus or equivalent) |
| Oil Cap / Dipstick | SECURED |
| Turbocharger / Exhaust | VISUAL CHECK (No cracks in exhaust manifold, turbo secure, no oil leaks) Check for "sooting" around exhaust indicating leaks
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| Intercooler (if equipped) | CHECK (Fins clear of debris, no damage) |
| Landing Gear | DOWN & VISUAL CHECK (Struts properly inflated, tires 24 psi mains, 36 psi nose) |
| Gear Doors | CHECK (No damage, secure, no hydraulic leaks) |
| Control Surfaces | FREE & CORRECT (Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder, Flaps, Trim tabs) |
| Pitot Tube Cover | REMOVED |
| Static Ports | CLEAR |
| Tires / Brakes | CHECK (Condition / Inflation, tread depth > 1/16") |
| Propeller | CHECK (No nicks, secure, spinner secure) |
| Master Switch | OFF during walk-around |
| Parking Brake | SET |
|---|---|
| Battery / Alternator | OFF |
| Avionics Master | OFF |
| Mixture | IDLE CUTOFF |
| Throttle | FULL OPEN (For start - turbo engine procedure) |
| Propeller Control | FULL FORWARD (High RPM) |
| Turbo Controller | CHECK (Full forward for takeoff, verify free movement) Controls wastegate - not a throttle! |
| Carb Heat | OFF |
| Fuel Selector | BOTH (Or fullest tank) |
| Fuel Pump | OFF |
| Gear Lever | DOWN (Verify 3 green lights during battery check) |
| Flaps | UP |
| Trim | TAKEOFF (Neutral or 2 divisions nose up) |
| Cowl Flaps | OPEN (For ground ops and takeoff) |
| Circuit Breakers | IN |
| Seat / Rudder Pedals | ADJUSTED & LOCKED |
| Shoulder Harnesses | CHECK (Properly stowed) |
| Turbo Gauges | CHECK RANGE (MP gauge functional, CHT/EGT indications normal) |
| Area | CLEAR (Prop area, shout "Clear!") |
|---|---|
| Master Switch | ON (Check gear lights: 3 green) |
| Fuel Pump | ON (Prime: Cold engine 5-8 seconds, Hot engine 2-3 seconds) |
| Mixture | RICH |
| Throttle | 1/4 INCH |
| Ignition | START (Release at 800-1000 RPM, avoid continuous cranking > 30 sec) |
| Oil Pressure | CHECK (Within 30 seconds, 25-100 psi, green arc 60-90 psi) Turbo bearings require immediate oil pressure
|
| Fuel Pump | OFF after start confirmed |
| Alternator | ON / CHECK (Ammeter shows charge, low voltage light out) |
| Engine Gauges | MONITOR (CHT 150-400°F, Oil Temp 100-245°F, EGT normal) |
| Turbo System | CHECK (Listen for normal turbo sounds, no unusual whine or grinding) |
| Location | RUN-UP AREA (Pointed into wind, 50 ft clear of obstructions) |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Flight Controls | FREE & CORRECT (Full deflection each direction) |
| Engine Instruments | CHECK GREEN (Oil pressure 60-90 psi, Oil temp rising into green, CHT < 400°F) |
| Turbo Controller Check | TEST (Advance controller, watch MP increase without throttle movement) MP should increase smoothly with controller advance |
| Propeller Control | CYCLE (2300 RPM to 2000 RPM, check smooth RPM drop and recovery) |
| Magnetos | CHECK (BOTH → L → BOTH → R → BOTH) Max drop: 175 RPM Difference L/R: < 50 RPM No mag drop on BOTH |
| Carb Heat | CHECK (ON: expect 75-125 RPM drop, then OFF) |
| Vacuum System | CHECK (4.5-5.5 inHg for primary instruments) |
| Amps / Volts | CHECK (Ammeter charging +10 to +60 amps, voltmeter 13.5-14.5V) |
| Fuel Flow | CHECK (Steady, no fluctuations at run-up RPM) |
| Gear System | CHECK (Warning horn when throttle reduced to idle with gear up) |
| Flaps | OPERATE (Cycle to 25° and retract, check indicator) |
| CHT/EGT Monitoring | CHECK (All cylinders within 50°F of each other at run-up RPM) |
| Throttle | 1000–1200 RPM (After checks) |
| Parking Brake | RELEASED |
|---|---|
| Flight Controls | FREE & CORRECT (Final check before entering runway) |
| Fuel Selector | BOTH |
| Fuel Pump | ON (For takeoff and landing) |
| Mixture | FULL RICH (Below 75% power settings or below 10,000 ft density altitude) |
| Propeller | FULL FORWARD (High RPM, 2700) |
| Turbo Controller | FULL FORWARD (Takeoff position - controls maximum MP available) |
| Carb Heat | OFF |
| Flaps | AS DESIRED (0° normal, 25° short/soft field) With flaps 25°: Rotate 5 KIAS slower, climb at 75 KIAS gear down |
| Trim | TAKEOFF (2 divisions nose up from cruise) |
| Cowl Flaps | OPEN (For takeoff and climb) |
| Avionics / Radios | SET (COM/NAV frequencies, transponder ALT, autopilot OFF) |
| Altimeter | SET (To current altimeter setting) |
| Directional Gyro | SET (To magnetic compass, corrected for turning errors) |
| Clock | START (Note takeoff time) |
| Doors / Windows | CLOSED & LATCHED |
| Max Takeoff Power | 36" MP / 2700 RPM (Sea level, 5 min limit) Monitor CHT closely - keep below 420°F during takeoff
|
| Briefing | TAKEOFF / DEPARTURE / EMERGENCY Normal climb: 100 KIAS, Engine failure: Best glide 85 KIAS, Land straight ahead below 500' |
| Area | CLEAR (Final runway check left and right) |
|---|---|
| Throttle | SMOOTHLY TO FULL (36" MP, 2700 RPM) Avoid "jamming" throttle forward - smooth advance over 2-3 seconds
|
| Engine Instruments | MONITOR (Oil pressure 60-90 psi, CHT rising but < 420°F, EGT normal) |
| Airspeed | ALIVE at 40 KIAS, rotate at 65-75 KIAS (flaps 0°) |
| Lift-off | ESTABLISH POSITIVE RATE |
| Gear | UP (Positive rate, 300-500 ft AGL, < 87 KIAS) |
| Vy (Best Rate) | 88 KIAS (Gear up, flaps up) At high density altitudes: Use 100 KIAS for better cooling |
| Vx (Best Angle) | 73 KIAS (Gear up, flaps up) |
| Climb Power (Turbo) | 32" MP / 2500 RPM (75% power climb, maintain to altitude) |
| Gear | UP & VERIFIED (3 green lights out, gear handle UP) |
|---|---|
| Flaps | UP (If used, retract at safe altitude and airspeed) |
| Fuel Pump | OFF (Above 500 ft AGL, positive rate established) |
| Climb Power (Turbo) | 32" MP / 2500 RPM (75% power) Turbo maintains MP to critical altitude (approx 16,000 ft) |
| Climb Speed | 100 KIAS (Recommended cruise climb for cooling) Vy 88 KIAS but 100 KIAS improves engine cooling |
| Mixture | LEAN FOR CLIMB (Above 5000 ft for smooth operation) Enrich if roughness occurs. Monitor EGT for proper leaning. |
| Cowl Flaps | AS REQUIRED (Adjust to maintain CHT 300-380°F) Turbo engines run hotter - monitor CHT closely
|
| Engine Gauges | MONITOR CLOSELY (CHT ≤ 420°F, Oil Temp ≤ 245°F, Oil pressure 60-90 psi) Redline CHT is 500°F but avoid >420°F for longevity |
| Turbo Performance | MONITOR (MP should remain constant as altitude increases to critical altitude) |
| Optimum Altitude | 12,000-18,000 ft (Turbo efficiency range) Above 10,000 ft for best turbo performance |
|---|---|
| Power Setting | 28-30" MP / 2400-2500 RPM (65-75% power) Use turbo controller to maintain desired MP at altitude
|
| Mixture | LEAN CAREFULLY Best power: 100°F rich of peak EGT Best economy: 50°F lean of peak EGT Monitor all cylinders - max spread 50°F |
| True Airspeed | 155-165 KTAS (75% power at 16,000 ft) 40-50 knots faster than non-turbo at altitude |
| Fuel Flow | CHECK (12-14 GPH at 75% power, 10-12 GPH at 65% power) |
| Engine Gauges | MONITOR CLOSELY (CHT 320-380°F ideal, Oil Temp 180-220°F ideal) Turbo engines run 20-40°F hotter than normally aspirated
|
| Cowl Flaps | ADJUST (Usually partially closed in cruise, adjust for CHT) |
| Fuel Tanks | BALANCE (Switch tanks every 30 minutes if not using BOTH) |
| Oxygen (if >12,500 ft) | USE AS REQUIRED (FAR 91.211 requirements) |
| Performance Check | EVERY 30 MINUTES (Fuel remaining vs planned, groundspeed check, ETA update) |
| Power Reduction | GRADUAL (Reduce MP 2-3" at a time, allow CHT to stabilize) |
|---|---|
| Descent Power | 18-20" MP / 2000-2200 RPM (Initial descent) Keep power above 15" MP to prevent overcooling
|
| Cooling Rate Limit | < 50°F/min CHT decrease (Critical for turbo engine longevity) Shock cooling causes cylinder head cracks |
| Mixture | ENRICH (Below 10,000 ft MSL for smooth operation) |
| Carb Heat | AS REQUIRED (ON when RPM below green arc or in visible moisture) |
| Descent Speed | 120-140 KIAS (With 500-1000 FPM descent) Do not exceed 159 KIAS (Vne in smooth air) |
| Cowl Flaps | CLOSED (To prevent overcooling during descent) |
| Turbo Controller | FULL FORWARD (During descent to prevent wastegate cycling) |
| Fuel Pump | ON (Below 3000 ft AGL or when power < 15" MP) |
| Gear Speed | 140 KIAS MAX (Do not extend gear above this speed) |
| Before Landing Check | START (When within 10 NM of destination or 3000 ft AGL) |
| Fuel Selector | BOTH (Or fullest tank) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump | ON (Below 3000 ft AGL) |
| Mixture | FULL RICH (Below 5000 ft MSL) |
| Propeller | FULL FORWARD (High RPM) |
| Turbo Controller | FULL FORWARD (For landing) |
| Carb Heat | ON (Below green arc, typically < 2000 RPM) |
| Gear | DOWN (Below 140 KIAS, verify 3 green lights) Gear warning horn will sound if throttle reduced with gear up |
| Gear Horn Check | VERIFY (Reduce throttle to idle briefly, horn should sound if gear not down) |
| Seat Belts | SECURED (All occupants) |
| Shoulder Harnesses | SECURED |
| Flaps | AS DESIRED 10° on downwind: 85 KIAS 25° on base: 80 KIAS 40° on final: 75 KIAS |
| Approach Speed | 75-85 KIAS Flaps 0°: 85 KIAS Flaps 25°: 80 KIAS Flaps 40°: 75 KIAS Add 1/2 gust factor |
| Trim | SET for approach speed |
| Cowl Flaps | OPEN (For landing and ground cooling) |
| Landing Light | ON (If equipped, below 10,000 ft and within 10 NM of airport) |
| Final Approach | 75 KIAS (With full flaps, adjust for conditions) |
|---|---|
| Threshold Crossing | 70 KIAS (50 ft over threshold) |
| Flare | GENTLY (Power to idle at 10-20 ft, gradual back pressure) |
| Touchdown | MAIN WHEELS FIRST (Airspeed 60-65 KIAS) |
| After Touchdown | NOSE WHEEL DOWN (Gently, after aerodynamic braking) Hold full back pressure during rollout |
| Flaps | UP (After clearing runway, improves braking) |
| Carb Heat | OFF |
| Braking | AS REQUIRED (Differential braking for steering) |
| Flaps | UP |
|---|---|
| Transponder | STANDBY |
| Landing Light | OFF (If equipped) |
| Fuel Pump | OFF (Unless low fuel or rough ground) |
| Cowl Flaps | OPEN (For ground cooling - TURBO IMPORTANT!) |
| Mixture | AS REQUIRED (May need to lean for taxi at high elevation airports) Enrich if roughness occurs during taxi
|
| Engine Gauges | MONITOR (During taxi - ensure CHT stays in normal range) |
| Taxi Speed | WALKING PACE (Prop blast consideration) |
| Parking | INTO WIND (If possible, for cooling) |
| Cool-Down Period | 5 MINUTES MINIMUM (At 1000-1200 RPM) CRITICAL: Allows turbo bearings to cool before oil stops flowing
|
|---|---|
| CHT Check | < 300°F (Before shutdown - ideally below 250°F) |
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Avionics / Radios | OFF |
| Fuel Pump | OFF |
| Mixture | IDLE CUTOFF (Smoothly pull to full lean) |
| Ignition | OFF (After engine stops) |
| Master Switch | OFF |
| Cowl Flaps | CLOSED |
| Control Lock | INSTALL (If available) |
| Turbo Note | LISTEN (After shutdown, listen for turbo "tinging" sounds as it cools) Normal - indicates metal contraction during cooling |
| Control Lock | INSTALL (Prevents wind damage) |
|---|---|
| Pitot Cover | INSTALL |
| Static Port Covers | INSTALL (If available) |
| Tie-downs | SECURED (3-point minimum: nose, each wing) |
| Chocks | INSTALLED (Front of main wheels) |
| Fuel Selector | OFF |
| Baggage / Documents | REMOVED |
| Door | LOCKED |
| Logbook Entry | COMPLETE (Hobbs/Tach times, discrepancies, note any turbo anomalies) |