CESSNA 414A PROCEDURES
Note that most
actions can be performed using the mouse.
This check list has been modified to suit the PAD C414A model but some items on the list may not be modelled.
AUTOMIXTURE
Correct management of the fuel mixture control is essential for best fuel consumption and performance.
The fuel mixture control can be operated by using the mixture levers but, unless you are fully conversant with
how fuel mixture should be adjusted for altitude, we recommend use of the "auto mixture" function in FS9 and FSX aircraft settings.
| To... | Press... |
| Display/hide yoke (FS9) | SHIFT+W |
| Display/hide Yoke (FSX) | Ctrl + W |
| BEFORE STARTING | |
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[ ] Parking Brake |
SET (press CTRL+PERIOD key) |
| [ ] All Avionics | OFF |
|
[ ] Landing Gear
Handle |
DOWN (press G to toggle) |
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[ ] Fuel Selectors |
CHECK ON |
| [ ] All Switches and Equipment Controls | CHECK |
| [ ] Battery and Alternator Switches | ON |
| [ ] Fuel Quantity Indicators | CHECK QUANTITY |
| [ ] Landing Gear Position Lights | CHECK |
| STARTING | |
| Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or: | |
| LEFT ENGINE: | |
|
(press E, then 1 to move focus to left engine) |
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[ ] Mixture
Control |
FULL RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Propeller Control |
HIGH RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Throttle |
FULL OPEN (press F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Throttle |
CLOSE; THEN OPEN APPROX. 1/2
INCH (press F3 until fully in, then press F2 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Start Switch |
Operate |
| [ ] Throttle | 900 to 1000 RPM after start |
| [ ] Oil Pressure | 10 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS |
| [ ] Warm-up | 900 to 1000 RPM |
| [ ] Alternator Switch | ON |
| [ ] Loadmeters and Voltmeter | CHECK FOR BATTERY CHARGE |
| RIGHT ENGINE: | |
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(press E, then 2 to move focus to right engine) |
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|
[ ] Mixture
Control |
FULL RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward) |
|
[ ] Propeller Control |
HIGH RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully forward) |
|
[ ] Throttle |
FULL OPEN (press F3 until fully forward) |
|
[ ] Throttle |
CLOSE; THEN OPEN APPROX. 1/2
INCH (press F3 until fully in, then press F2 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Start Switch |
Operate |
| [ ] Throttle | 900 to 1000 RPM after start |
| [ ] Oil Pressure | 10 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS |
| [ ] Warm-up | 900 to 1000 RPM |
| [ ] Alternator Switch | ON |
| [ ] Loadmeters and Voltmeter | CHECK FOR BATTERY CHARGE |
| (press E, then 1, then 2 to move focus to both engines) | |
| AFTER STARTING AND TAXI | |
|
[ ] Avionics |
ON, AS REQUIRED (press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack) |
| [ ] Exterior Lights | AS REQUIRED |
|
[ ] Brakes |
RELEASE AND CHECK (press PERIOD key) |
| BEFORE TAKEOFF | |
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[ ] Parking Brake |
SET (press CTRL+PERIOD key) |
| [ ] All Instruments | CHECKED |
| [ ] Fuel Indicators | CHECK QUANTITY INDICATED |
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[ ] Mixture |
ADJUST AS REQUIRED BY FIELD ELEVATION WHEN SETTING FULL POWER FOR TAKEOFF |
| [ ] Fuel Selectors | CHECK ON |
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[ ] Throttles |
2200 RPM (press F2 and F3 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Propellers |
EXERCISE (to obtain 200-300 RPM
drop, then return to high RPM) (press CTRL+F2 and CTRL+F3 as necessary) |
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[ ] Throttles |
1700 RPM (press F2 and F3 as necessary) |
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[ ] Magnetos |
CHECK <150 RPM drop on each; <50 RPM drop between (Press M+MINUS SIGN and M+PLUS SIGN to L, R, L, Both) |
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[ ] Throttles |
1500 RPM (press F2 and F3 as necessary) |
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[ ] Propellers |
FEATHERING CHECK (Do not allow an RPM drop of more than 300 RPM) |
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[ ] Throttles |
IDLE (note RPM) (press F2 as necessary) |
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[ ] Throttles |
900 to 1000 RPM (press F2 and F3 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Trim |
AS REQUIRED FOR TAKEOFF (with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 and Num Pad 7 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Flaps |
CHECK AND SET FOR TAKEOFF (press F6 and F7 as necessary) |
|
[ ] Flight
Controls |
CHECK PROPER DIRECTION AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT |
| [ ] Ice Protection Systems | AS REQUIRED |
|
[ ] Parking
Brake |
OFF (press PERIOD key) |
| TAKEOFF | |
| [ ] Minimum Takeoff Oil Temperature | 24 degrees C |
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[ ] Throttles |
FULL (press F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Propellers |
MAX RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Mixture |
FULL RICH (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Airspeed |
ACCELERATE TO
AND MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED SPEEDS (see Reference tab) |
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[ ] Landing Gear |
RETRACT (when positive rate of climb is established) (press G) |
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[ ] Airspeed |
ESTABLISH DESIRED CLIMB SPEED (when clear of obstacles) |
| CLIMB | |
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[ ] Throttles
|
FULL (press F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Propellers
|
2700 RPM (press CTRL+F3 and CTRL+F2 as necessary) |
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[ ] Mixture
|
LEAN AS REQUIRED (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 and CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary) |
| [ ] Airspeed | 145 KIAS |
| CRUISE CLIMB | |
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[ ] Throttles |
FULL (press F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Propellers |
2500 RPM (press CTRL+F3 and CTRL+F2 as necessary) |
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[ ] Mixture |
LEAN AS REQUIRED (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 and CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary) |
| [ ] Airspeed | 166 KIAS |
| [ ] Engine Temperatures | MONITOR |
| CRUISE | |
|
[ ] Power |
SET 75% (30 - 32 manifold) (press F2 and F3 as necessary) |
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[ ] Propellers |
2300 RPM (press CTRL+F3 and CTRL+F2 as necessary) |
| [ ] Mixtures | SET USING EGT (or use automixture) |
| DESCENT | |
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[ ] Altimeter |
SET (press B to autoset to current setting) |
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[ ] Mixture
|
ENRICH AS REQUIRED (press CTRL+SHIFT+F3 and CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary) |
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[ ] Flaps
|
AS REQUIRED (press F6 and F7 as necessary) |
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[ ] Power
|
AS REQUIRED (avoid prolonged
idle settings) (press F2 and F3 as necessary) |
| BEFORE LANDING | |
| [ ] Fuel Selector Valves | CHECK ON |
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[ ] Mixture Controls |
AS REQUIRED BY FIELD ELEVATION |
|
[ ] Flaps |
APPROACH (15 degrees; when
below 152 KIAS) (press F6 and F7 as necessary) |
| [ ] Landing Gear | DOWN (below 152 KIAS) |
|
[ ] Flaps |
FULL (30 degrees; when below 122 KIAS) |
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[ ] Airspeed |
ESTABLISH NORMAL APPROACH SPEED (approx. 95 KIAS, depending on weight) |
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[ ] Propellers |
HIGH RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully forward) |
| AFTER LANDING (CLEAR OF RUNWAY) | |
| [ ] Landing and Taxi Lights | AS REQUIRED |
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[ ] Flaps
|
UP (press F6 as necessary) |
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[ ] Trim Tabs
|
SET TO ZERO (with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 and Num Pad 7 as necessary) |
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SHUTDOWN |
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[ ] Parking Brake |
SET (press CTRL+PERIOD key) |
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[ ] Propellers |
HIGH RPM (press CTRL+F3 until fully forward) |
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[ ] Throttles |
1000 RPM (press F2 and F3 as necessary) |
| [ ] Electrical and Avionics Equipment | OFF |
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[ ] Mixture Controls |
IDLE CUT-OFF (press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 until fully back) |
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[ ] Magneto (Alternator) Switches |
OFF AFTER ENGINES STOP (press M+MINUS key to L, R, OFF) |
| [ ] Battery and Alternator Switches | OFF AFTER ENGINES STOP |
NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.