Before Takeoff Checklist; Take0Ff Checklist - Piper SEMINOLE 2013 Pilot Operating Handbook

SEcTION 4
NORMAL PROcEDURES
4.5f Ground check checklist (continued)
Carburetor heat should also be checked prior to takeoff to be sure the
control is operating properly and to purge any ice which may have formed
during taxiing. Avoid prolonged ground operation with carburetor heat ON
as the air is unfiltered.
4.5g Before Takeoff checklist
BEfORE TAkEOff
Flight Controls .........................................................FREE and CORRECT
Flight Instruments .......................................................................... CHECK
Engine Instruments ........................................................................ CHECK
FUEL QTY ........................................................................... SUFFICIENT
PROPELLERS .............................................................. FULL INCREASE
MIXTURES ............................................................................ FULL RICH
CARB HEAT ....................................................................................... OFF
COWL FLAPS .................................................................................. OPEN
FLAPS ................................................................................CHECK & SET
Stabilator and Rudder Trims .................................................................SET
FUEL Selectors ...................................................................................... ON
CAS Messages .................................................... Consider any illuminated
PFD Annunciations ............................................. Consider any illuminated
System Messages (MSG Softkey) ................................................ Consider
Transponder....................................................................... AS REQUIRED
FUEL PUMPS........................................................................................ ON
PITOT HEAT .................................................................... AS REQUIRED
STROBE LIGHTS ................................................................................. ON
Door.................................................... LATCHED (UPPER and LOWER)
PARK BRAKE .......................................................................... RELEASE
Prior to takeoff with autopilot on, verify that the
autopilot servos are disengaged and that flight
controls move freely.
4.5h Takeoff checklist
Fast taxi turns immediately prior to takeoff should
be avoided to prevent unporting fuel feed lines.
Adjust mixture prior to takeoff at high elevations.
Do not overheat engines. Adjust mixture only
enough to obtain smooth engine operation.
REPORT: VB-2307
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NOTE
REVISED: October 27, 2014
PA-44-180, SEMINOLE
ISSUED: June 5, 2013