CHECKLIST PROCEDURES

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Preflight Inspection COMPLETE

Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harness ADJUST and LOCK
Brakes TEST and SET
Cowl Flaps OPEN (move lever out of locking
hole to reposition)
Avionics Power Switch, Electrical Equipment,
Autopilot (if installed) OFF

CAUTION

The avionics power switch must be OFF during engine start to prevent possible damage to avionics.

STARTING ENGINE

Mixture RICH
Propeller HIGH RPM.
Throttle Fuel Pump Switch -- ON
Throttle ADVANCE to obtain 50-60 lbs/hr
fuel flow,
then RETURN to IDLE POSITION.
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch OFF
Propeller Area CLEAR
Ignition Switch START
Throttle ADVANCE slowly
Ignition Switch RELEASE when engine starts.

NOTE
The engine should start in two or three revolutions.If it does not continue running, start again at step 3 above.If the engine
does not start, leave auxiliary fuel pumpswitch off, set mixture to idle cut-off, open throttle,and crank until engine fires or
for approximately 15 seconds. If still unseccessful, start again using the normal starting procedure after allowing the starter
motor to cool.

Throttle
RESET to desired idle speed.Oil
Pressure CHECK

BEFORE TAKEOFF

Parking Brake SET

Cabin Doors and Windows CLOSED and LOCKED
Cowl Flaps FULL OPEN
Flight Controls FREE and CORRECT
Flight Instruments CHECK
Fuel Selector Valve FULLER TANK
Mixture RICH (below 3000 feet)
Elevator and Rudder Trim TAKEOFF
Throttle 1700RPM

Magnetos CHECK (RPM drop should not

exceed 150 RPM on either magneto or 50
RPM differential between magnetos)

Propeller CYCLE from high to low rpm return

to high RPM (full Forward)
Engine Instrument and Ammeter CHECK
Suction Gauge CHECK in green arc.
Avionics Power Switch ON
Radios SET
Autopilot (if Installed) OFF
Flashing Beacon, Navigation
lights and /or Strobe lights ON as required
Throttle Friction Lock ADJUST
Parking Brake RELEASE

TAKEOFF

NORMAL TAKEOFF

Wing Flaps 0° 10° (10° preferred)

Power FULL TRHOTTLE and 2850 RPM.
Mixture RICH (lean for field elevation per
fuel flow placard above 3000 pies)
Elevator Control LIFT NOSE WHEEL at 60 to 70
KIAS.
NOTE
When the nose wheel is lifted the gear motor may run 2-3 seconds to restore hydraulic pressure.

Climb Speed 80-90 KIAS

Brakes APPLY momentarily when airbone.
Landing Gear RETRACT in climb out.
Wing Flaps RETRACT.

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Wing Flaps 10°

Brakes APPLY
Power FULL THROTTLE and 2850 RPM
Mixture RICH (lean for fioeld elevation per
fuel flowplacard above 300feet)
Brakes RELEASE
Elevator Control SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
Climb Speed 71 KIAS until all obstacles are
cleared.
Landing Gear RETRACT after obstacles are
cleared.
Wing Flaps RETRACT AFTER reaching 80 KIAS
NOTE
Do not reduce power until wing flaps and landing gear have been retracted.

ENROUTE CLIMB

NORMAL CLIMB

Airspeed 100-110 KIAS

Power 25 INCHES Hg and 2550 RPM
Mixture LEAN to 108 lbs/hr
Cowl Flaps OPEN as required.

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB

Airspeed 97 KIAS at sea level

to 90 KIAS at 10,000 feet.
Power FULL THROTTLE and 2700 RPM.
Mixture LEAN per fuel flow placard.
Cowl Flaps FULL OPEN.

CRUISE

Power 15-25 INCHES Hg. 2200-2550 RPM

(no more than 75%)
Elevator and rudder Trim ADJUST
Mixture LEAN
Cowl Flaps CLOSED (open if required)

DESCENT

Power AS DESIRED
Mixture ADJUST for smooth operation
(full rich for idle power)
Cowl Flaps CLOSED

BEFORE LANDING

Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses SECURE

Fuel Selector Valve FULLER TANK
Landing Gear EXTEND (below 140 KIAS)
Landing Gear CHECK
(observe main gear down
and green indicator light on)
Mixture RICH
Propeller HIGH RPM.
Wing Flaps AS DESIRED (0° to 10° below 150
KIAS, 10° to 30° below 115 KIAS)
Autopilot (if installed) OFF
Elevator trim ADJUST

LANDING

NORMAL LANDING

Airspeed 80-90 KIAS (Flaps UP)

Wing Flaps AS DESIRED (flaps down
preferred)
Airspeed 70-80 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
Elevator Trim ADJUST
Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY.
Braking MINIMUM REQUIRED.

SHORT FIELD LANDING

Wing Flaps FULL DOWN.

Airspeed 71 KIAS
Elevator Trim ADJUST
Power REDUCE to idle after clearing
obstacle.
Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST
Brakes APPLY HEAVILY
Wing Flaps RETRACT.
BALKED LANDING

Power FULL THROTTLE and 2850 RPM

Wing Flaps RETRACT to 20° (inmediately)
Climb Speed 70 KIAS (until obstacles are
cleared)
Mixture RICH (lean for field elevation per
fuel
flow placard above 3000 feet)
Wing Flaps RETRACT slowly (after reaching
safe altitude
and 75-80 KIAS)
Cowl Flaps OPEN

AFTER LANDING

Wing Flaps RETRACT

Cowl Flaps OPEN
Radar (if installed) OFF

SECURING AIRPLANE

Parking Brake SET

Avionics Power Switch,
Electrical Equipment OFF
Mixture IDLE CUT -OFF (pulled full out)
Ignition Switch OFF
Master Switch OFF
Control Lock INSTALL

Copyright© 2003 by Carenado // All Rights Reserved

Special thanks to Alfredo Desmadryl

Reference aircraft: Cessna Centurion II 210 M

Owner: Alfredo Desmadryl
Registration Number: CC-PHW
Airfield: Tobalaba (SCTB)
City: Santiago
Country: Chile
South America