Piper Meridian – PA-46-500TP Checklist

 
BEFORE ENGINE START  
PSGR BRIEFING Complete
 
DOORS Closed – 4 green
 
WARNING
 
Do not initiate any flight if all four door pin
indicators are not green and/or the DOOR
 
AJAR annunciatior is illuminated  
SEATS Adjust & Lock  
PARK BRAKE SET  
ELECT SWITCHES-ALL Verify OFF  
FUEL SHUTOFF Verify IN, Cvrd  
MIC SELECT SWITCH Verify BOOM  
BLEED AIR LEVER Verify OUT  
POWER LEVER IDLE  
CONDITON LEVER AFT/FEATHER  
MOR LEVER AFT, IN Detent BEFORE TAXI
ECS Switch to OFF AVIONICS ON
CABIN COMFORT Verify OFF Standby Altimeter ON
CB PANELS-Left/Right CHECKED–ALL IN BLEED AIR LEVER IN-(ON)
AVIONICS Verify OFF CABIN PRESSURE DIAL CHECK ALT
  ECS SWITCH NORMAL
PRESSURE CONTROL SET
ENGINE START CABIN COMFORT AS REQUIRED
IF CART START - Connected, volts 28 RADIOS & AVIONICS SET
BATTERY SWITCH ON GPS PROGRAMMING COMPLETE
VOLTAGE BATT - 24-26 VOLTS FLAPS UP
CART - 24-29 VOLTS AP MASTER SWITCH ON
FIRE DETECT TEST ANNUN ON ELECT TRIM VERIFIED
FUEL PUMP MANUAL–ANNUN ON TRIM CUT-OFF VERIFIED
PITCH TRIM SET
IGNITORS MANUAL–ANNUN ON
RUDDER TRIM SET 3R TO 5R
PROP AREA CLEAR
AP/FD/YD OFF
AUTO START switch LIFT COVER & PUSH
ALTIMETERS SET 3 TIMES
OIL PRESS CHECK RISING NAV & STROBE LIGHTS ON
Ng 13%+ STABLIZED TAXI LIGHT AS REQUIRED
CONDITION LEVER RUN PILOT/COPILOT AHRS VERIFIED
MONITOR ITT ROLL BACK <850: OK AHRS REVERSION MODE CKD L/R
ITT 850 AND RISING COND LEVER-OFF Transponders Primary ON-GND-SET
Transponder Backup ON-STBY-VFR
IF NO FLAME AFTER 10 SECS OF FUEL
 
CONDITION LEVER ……..CUTOFF/FEATHER
MAN/STOP SWITCH………………………..PUSH TAXI
DRY MOTOR … FOR 30 SEC TO CLEAR FUEL TAXI AREA CLEAR
POWER LEVER IDLE
Ng-56% STARTER AUTO OFF
PCL IDLE/BETA/IDLE as required to taxi
Ng Stable above 60%-OK
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
Np Stable @ 1200 RPMs-OK BRAKES VERIFY
IF POWER CART DISCONNECT & VERIFY
STEERING VERIFY
GEN ON FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
ALT ON
FUEL PUMP AUTO ATTITUDE INDICATORS OK-LEFT/RIGHT/STBY
IGNITORS OFF TURN COORDINATORS OK-LEFT/RIGHT
HEADING INDICATORS OK-LEFT/RIGHT/GPS
OIL PRESS AT LEAST 60PSI-OK
 
 
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ENGINE RUN-UP CLIMB

PARK BRAKE SET Climb Power Set to MCP (1300 LBS Torque)
PCL 1900 RPMS Ice Protection As required
OVERSPEED GEN LIFT GUARD AND PRESS Recognition lights OFF
NP OBSERVE 60 RPM DROP Torque …….. 1313 ft lbs max
Monitor Engine
RELEASE SWITCH RPM RETURNS TO 1900 ITT ……………….. 770°C max
Instruments
ICE Equip check – as required Ng ……………… 101.7% max
REVERSE LOCKOUT PRESS & HOLD: 5+Seconds To FL200 …………… 145 KIAS
Airspeed
PCL TO BETA LOCKED OUT verify Above FL200 …….. 135 KIAS
RELEASE LOCKOUT VERIFY BETA Pressurization Set & Monitor
PCL IDLE 10,000 Climb Check – Repeat Above
ELECTRICAL CHECK Cabin Comfort Adjust as required for psgrs
GENERATOR …………. OFF - VERIFY ANNUN ON Windshield Defog On as required
……… VERIFY LOAD PICKUP Through FL180 Set Altimeters – 29.92
ALTERNATOR ……….. OFF - VERIFY ANNUN ON
………. VERIFY LOW VOLTS ON  
ON - ANNUN OFF
GENERATOR …….…...
ALTERNATOR ………… …….. VERIFY LOW VOLT OFF
CRUISE
ON – VERIFY ANNUN OFF Cruise Power Set per Tables
  Engine Instruments Monitor
Fuel Instruments Monitor
BEFORE TAKEOFF Pressurization Adjust as needed & Monitor
Friction Lock Set Cabin Comfort As required for psgrs
Seat Backs Verify Upright Flight Instruments CROSS CHECK Periodically
Armrests Verify Stowed  

Belts/Harnesses Check ON and Adjusted

Generator/Alternator Verify ON/ON DESCENT
Bleed Air Lever In (ON) ALT pre-select SET to next Altitude
ECS Switch Normal Windshield Defrost Verify ON
Pressure System Verify Set Windshield Heat Defog or DeIce as required
Flight Instruments Verify Set Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
Engine Instruments Verify All in GREEN Power Set (approx ½ cruise torque)
Radios/Avionics/GPS Set/Programmed Cabin Altitude Set to dest altitude MSL
Trim Verify Set-Elev & Rudder Cabin Rate Set for Comfort
Flaps Set for takeoff Set Altimeters per ATC
Through FL180
Flight Controls Free and CORRECT SET Cabin-(Field +500 ft)
Fuel Pumps ON
 

Ignitors ON APPROACH
Windshield Heat ON as required (LOW) Altimeters Set to field
Pitot Heat ON Flight Instruments Crosscheck & Verify
Nav & Strobe Lights Verify ON Pressure Check
Landing Light Cleared for takeoff-ON Fuel Pumps Manual/on
Recognition Lights Cleared for takeoff-ON Ignitors Manual/on
Annunciators Appropriate for conditions Fuel Quantity Check
 
Seats & Armrests Upright and Stowed
TAKEOFF Seatbelts Verify ON & Snug
Brakes APPLY FLAPS SET - 10° ≤ 168 kias
Power Set (1275-1300 torque) GEAR DOWN ≤ 168 kias
Brakes RELEASE
 

Rotate (Vr) 85 KIAS LANDING CHECK

Initial Airspeed Pitch for 100 KIAS GEAR THREE (3) GREEN
Positive Rate of Climb GEAR UP BRAKES VERIFY PRESSURE
Flaps UP & Verify FLAPS AS REQUIRED (135/118)
Landing Light OFF AUTOPILOT OFF
Fuel Pumps AUTO POWER AS REQUIRED
Ignitors AUTO FINAL AIRSPEED 85 KIAS – over threshold
 

 
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GO AROUND/MISSED APPROACH DRY MOTORING PROCEDURE

Initiate PRESS GA button Allow a minimum of 30 seconds of fuel draining before
Positive Pitch Attitude proceeding to this procedure
Pitch & Power
Set Power - 1300 ft lbs PCL IDLE
Climb Pitch for 85 KIAS Condition Lever Cutoff/Feather
FLAPS Set 10° Fuel Pump OFF
GEAR Positive rate of climb - Gear Up Ignitors OFF
Navigation Initial Climb as instructed Battery Master ON
Autopilot Engage as appropriate Start Mode MANUAL
GPS Guidance Unsuspend for MA guidance Manual Starter PUSH and HOLD – 15 seconds
Once stabilized Manual Starter Release
Refer to CLIMB CHECKLIST NOTE
  Observe Starter Motor Cooling Limits
(POH Section 2.9)
AFTER LANDING (clear of active runway)  

FLAPS UP FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING

Transponder Verify GRD or SBY NOTE: Flight into known icing conditions is approved
DeIce Equipment OFF only if the required ice protection systems are installed
Pitot Heat OFF and functioning properly. That equipment includes:
Landing Lights OFF Surface De-Ice System
Propeller Heat Anti-Ice System
Recognition Lights TO TAXI
Windshield Heat Anti-Ice System
Radar OFF Pitot Anti-Ice System
ECS Switch OFF Stall Warning Anti-Ice System
Bleed Air PULL OUT (OFF) Wing Ice Inspection Light
WARNING: Flight into known icing conditions is
Cabin Comfort AS REQUIRED
prohibited if there is known failure of any of the ice
Fuel Pump AUTO protection equipment OR if the Generator or Alternator
Ignitor OFF are failed or are inoperative.
Traffic System OFF WARNING: MAXIMUM FLAP extension with ANY
Standby Altimeter OFF accumulation of ice is 20°.
  PRIOR to entering known icing conditions the
SHUTDOWN following ice protection equipment MUST be
activated.
WARNING: If there is any evidence of fire within the
engine during shutdown, proceed IMMEDIATELY with DRY
Surface De-Ice ON
MOTORING Procedures Stall Heat ON
CAUTION: When the Condition Lever is moved aft to the Prop Heat ON
CUTOFF/FEATHER position, the prop should go into the
FEATHER position and quickly (20 to 30 seconds) come to a Pitot Heat verify ON
stop. If the prop continues to windmill (failed to feather) a Windshield Heat As required–Defog/Anti-Ice
feathering failure has occurred. Investigate and correct the
problem prior to the next flight. Ignition Manual
Parking Brake Set Windshield Defog ON
ECS Switch Verify OFF ECS HIGH
Cabin Controls OFF
Wing Leading Edges Monitor for continual shedding of
ALL Exterior Lights OFF ice
Avionics Master OFF Annunciator Panel Monitor for correct function of
Fuel Pump OFF ice protection systems
Ignitor Verify OFF WARNING: If any aircraft ice protection system fails
Generator OFF during flight in icing conditions, exit icing immediately
Alternator OFF and avoid any further known icing conditions.
Autopilot Master OFF Departing Icing conditions with residual and intercycle
airframe ice, leave all Ice Protection Systems ON
Condition Lever CUTOFF/FEATHER
Ignition Auto
Feather Annunciator Verify ON
After removal of residual and intercycle airframe ice
Battery Master OFF
Oxygen System OFF Surface De-Ice OFF
Parking Brake when chalked - Release Stall & Prop Heat OFF
HOBBS Note READING Windshield Heat As required–Defog/Anti-Ice
 

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE

AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS
CALCULATIONS
Vx (Best Angle) 95 FORMULA is Wgt X ARM = Moment
Vy (Best Rate) 125 Description Wgt Arm Moment
SL to FL200 145 Aircraft Empty Wgt
V–Cruise Climb-Normal FL200 to FL300 135
Flight Deck Wgt
Vo – Max Operating Maneuvering 127 135.50
Vno – Structural Cruise 168 Storage Cabinets
156.25
Vne – Never Exceed 188
Vg – Best Glide 100 Aft Facing Seats Wgt
177.00
GEAR AND FLAP SPEEDS Rear Seats Wgt
218.75
Vlo – Landing Gear Retract Max 129 Bag Stowage Wgt
Vle – Landing Fear Extend Max 168 248.23
(100 lbs max)
Vfe - 10° Flaps 10 Degree Max 168 Oil Storage Compart. 286.5
Vfe - 20° Flaps 20 Degree Max 135 Zero Fuel Weight
Vfe - 36° Flaps 36 Degree Max 118 (4850 lbs maximum)
Fuel
Critical Air Speeds (*use chart-page 6)
Vs – Stall Speed Gear & Flaps UP 79 Ramp Weight
(5134 lbs max)
Vso – Stall Speed Gear Down, Full Flaps 69 Minus
Vi - Minimum Ice Penetration Speed 140 Fuel for Start, Taxi, Run-up
Vbi - Max Boot Inflation Speed 178 Gross Takeoff Wgt
  (5092 lbs Max)
 

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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION NOSE SECTION

COCKPIT GENERAL CONDITION CHECK
ALL SWITCHES OFF RIGHT COWL OPEN–CHECK-SECURE
GEAR HANDLE DOWN INLET PLUGS REMOVE & STOW
ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN EXHAUST STACKS REMOVE COVER-CHECK
FLIGHT CONTROL LOCKS REMOVED AIR INLETS CLEAR
BATTERY MASTER ON RIGHT FUEL SUMPS DRAIN AND CHECK
FLAPS DOWN PROP SPINNER CHECK
FUEL TANKS NOTE QTY PROPELLER CHECK & ROTATE
HOBBS METER NOTE READING LANDING LIGHT CHECK
EXTERNAL LIGHTS VERIFY ALL NLG STRUT CHECK
LANDING GEAR LIGHTS THREE GREEN NLG TIRE CHECK
BATTERY MASTER OFF NLG GEAR DOORS CHECK
 
LEFT FUEL SUMPS CHECK
EMPENNAGE FWD UPPER COWL CHECK & SECURE
LEFT COWL DOOR OPEN – CHECK OIL LEVEL
STATIC PORTS – LEFT & CLEAR
RIGHT OIL FILLER CAP VERIFY FULLY CLOSED
STOWAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR SECURE ALT & AC COMP BELT CHECK TENSION & WEAR
BRAKE FLUID CAP VERIFY CLOSED
GPU PORT DOOR SECURE
LEFT COWL DOOR CLOSE & SECURE
ANTENNAS (TOP & BOTTOM) CHECK
 
SURFACE CONDITION UNCONTAMINATED
DEICE BOOTS CHECK LEFT WING
ELEVATOR & TRIM TAB CHECK SURFACE CONDITION UNCONTAMINATED
VORTEX GENERATORS CHECK DEICE BOOTS CHECK
Note: if more than 5 vortex generators are STALL WARNING VANE CHECK
damaged or missing, aircraft is not airworthy. PITOT HEAD REMOVE COVER & CK
 
TIE DOWNS & CHOCK REMOVE
EMPENNAGE (continued) GEAR DOOR CHECK
RUDDER & RUDDER TRIM CHECK TIRE CHECK
STATIC WICKS (11) CHECK BRAKE BLOCK & DISC CHECK
TIE DOWN REMOVED VORTEX GENERATORS CHECK
 
Note: if more than 5 vortex generators are
damaged or missing, aircraft is not airworthy
RIGHT WING STALL STRIPS CHECK
SURFACE CONDITION UNCONTAMINATED FUEL TANK VENT CHECK
FLAPS & HINGES CHECK WING TIP & LIGHTS CHECK
AILERON & HINGES CHECK STATIC WICKS (3) CHECK
STATIC WICKS (3) CHECK AILERON & HINGES CHECK
WING TIP & LIGHTS CHECK FLAPS & HINGES CHECK
FUEL TANK VENT CHECK ENTRY DOOR SEAL CHECK
DEICE BOOT CHECK
STALL STRIPS CHECK  
VORTEX GENERATORS CHECK  
Note: if more than 5 vortex generators are  
damaged or missing, aircraft is not airworthy.  
RADAR POD & STOWAGE CHECK & SECURE  
PITOT HEAD REMOVE COVER & CK  
TIE DOWNS & CHOCK REMOVE  
GEAR DOOR CHECK
 
TIRE CHECK
BRAKE BLOCK & DISC CHECK
 
 
 
 
 

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