Before Starting Engine; Before Takeoff - Cessna 206 Series Supplemental Manual

ISSUE DATE:
8/23/10
REVISION
TITLE:
DATE
SUBTITLE:
03/04/15

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

1. Landing Gear Handle – DOWN (amphibian on land), or UP
(amphibian on water)
2. Water Rudder Operation – CHECK VISUALLY
3. Water Rudders – DOWN FOR TAXIING ON WATER – UP FOR
TAXIING ON LAND
4. Water Rudders – CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT &
SECURITY

BEFORE TAKEOFF

It is up to the pilot to determine whether the floats have taken on
water, which could adversely affect CG. Pump both floats before
every flight.
TAKEOFF
TAKEOFF ON WATER
1. Landing Gear – UP
2. Landing Gear Blue Indicator Lights – CHECK ILLUMINATED
3. Water Rudders – UP (retraction handle aft)
4. Wing Flaps – 20 DEGREES" (second notch)
5. Control Wheel – HOLD FAR AFT INITIALLY
6. Power – FULL THROTTLE & MAX RPM (advance slowly)
7. Mixture – LEAN FOR HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE
8. Control Wheel – MOVE FORWARD TO ATTAIN PLANING
ATTITUDE
9. Control Wheel – APPLY LIGHT BACK PRESSURE TO LIFT OFF
10. Wing Flaps – UP AFTER OBSTACLES ARE CLEARED
Never attempt a takeoff without all blue indicator lamps illuminated –
any gear hanging down will drag the aircraft dangerously into an arc,
compromising takeoff distances, and endangering the occupants.
FAA Approved
INCORPORATED
Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
Cessna 206 on Model 3400 Floats
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FILE NO.
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