Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 117

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P, MALIBU
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.7 AMPLIFIED NORMAL PROCEDURES (GENERAL)
The following paragraphs are provided to supply detailed information
and explanations of the normal procedures necessary for operation of the
airplane.
4.9 PREFLIGHT CHECK
The airplane should be given a thorough preflight and walk-around
check. The preflight should include a check of the airplane's operational
status. computation of weight and C.G. limits, takeoff distance and in-flight
performance. A weather briefing should be obtained for the intended flight
path, and any other factors relating to a safe flight should be checked before
takeoff.
COCKPIT
Upon entering the cockpit, release the seat belts securing the control
wheel. Set the parking brake by first depressing and holding the toe brake
pedals and then pull the parking brake knob.
Check t.hat the landing gear selector is in the DOWN position. Ensure
that all electrical switches and the magneto switches are OFF. Turn OFF all
avionics equipment (to save power and prevent wear on the units). The
mixture should be in idle cut-off. Turn ON the battery switch, check the fuel
quantity gauges for adequate supply and check that the annunciator panel
illuminates. If the supplemental oxygen system is installed and its annun-
ciator is lit, the expended canisters must be replaced if oxygen capability is
desired for the flight. Extend the flaps for the walk-around inspection. Turn
OFF the battery switch. Check the primary flight controls and flaps for
proper operation and set the trim to neutral. Open the static system drain to
remove any moisture that has accumulated in the lines. Check that the
emergency exit is in place and securely latched. Check the windows for
cleanliness and that the required papers are on board. Properly stow any
baggage and secure.
EMPENNAGE
Begin the walk-around at the left side of the aft fuselage. Check the
condition of any antennas located on the fuselage. All surfaces of the
empennage must b~ clear of ice, frost, snow or other extraneous substances.
Fairings and access covers should be attached properly. Ensure that the
primary airspeed system static ports on the left and right side of the aft fuse-
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REVISED: APRIL 30, 1984
REPORT: VB-1200
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