Preflight Check; Before Starting Engine; Engine Start Checklists - Piper SEMINOLE PA-44-180 Information Manual

PA-44-180, SEMINOLE
4.5b Before Starting Engine Checklists (4.11)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (4.11)

Preflight Check ......................................................................COMPLETED
Flight Planning.......................................................................COMPLETED
Cabin Door....................................................................CLOSE & SECURE
Seats......................................................................ADJUSTED & LOCKED
Seatbelts and Harness......................................................FASTEN/ADJUST
Alternators................................................................................................ON
Parking Brake .........................................................................................SET
Gear Selector .........................................................................GEAR DOWN
Throttles ................................................................................................IDLE
Propeller Controls............................................................FULL FORWARD
Mixture ................................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
Friction Handle .......................................................................AS DESIRED
Carburetor Heat Controls........................................................................OFF
Cowl Flaps...........................................................................................OPEN
Trim.........................................................................................................SET
Fuel Selectors ...........................................................................................ON
Radio Master Switch ..............................................................................OFF
Electrical Switches .................................................................................OFF
Heater Switch .........................................................................................OFF
Circuit Breakers ..........................................................................CHECK IN
4.5c Engine Start Checklists (4.13)
ENGINE START - GENERAL (4.13)
When starting at ambient temperatures +20°F
and below, operate first engine started with
alternator ON (at max charging rate not to exceed
1500 RPM) for 5 minutes minimum before
initiating start on second engine.
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
REVISED: NOVEMBER 29, 1995
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CHECK INERTIA REEL
NOTE
SECTION 4
REPORT: VB-1616
4-7