SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.Sh Before Takeoff Checklist
BEFORE TA KEO FF
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BA TI MASTR Switch .......................................................... VERIFY ON
AL TR Switch ......................................................................... VERIFY ON
FUEL PUMP .......................................................................................... ON
LEFT/RlGHT MAG Switches ............................................... VERIFY ON
Flight Instruments .......................................................................... CHECK
Standby Flight Instruments ............................................................ CHECK
CAS Messages .................................. CONSIDER ANY ILLUMINATED
PFD Annunciations ........................... CONSIDER ANY ILLUMINATED
System Messages (Messages Softkey) ..................................... CONSIDER
FUEL Selector .................................................................. PROPER TANK
Engine Indications .......................................................................... CHECK
ALT AIR ......................................................................................... CLOSE
MIXTURE ............................................................................................. SET
Seat Backs ....................................................................................... ERECT
Seats ..................................... ADJUSTED AND LOCKED IN POSITION
Belts/Harness ............................................................. FASTENED/CHECK
Empty Seats ............................... SEAT BELTS SECURELY FASTENED
Flaps ...................................................................................................... SET
Stabilator and Rudder Trims ................................................................. SET
Controls ................................................................. FREE AND CORRECT
Door. .......................................................................................... LATCHED
Air Conditioner (if installed) ............................................................... OFF
NOTE
T AS aural alerts will be muted when GPS altitude
is lower than - 400 FT AGL.
Takeoff should not be attempted with ice, snow, or frost on the wings.
To achieve the takeoff perfonnance specified in Section 5, it is necessary
to set maximum power prior to brake release. Takeoff distances shown
in Section 5 will be increased by uphill runway gradient, soft, wet, rough
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or grassy runway surface, or poor pilot technique. As power is applied at
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the start of the takeoff, monjtor the engine instruments to verify that the
engine is operating properly and the airspeed indicator to confirm that it is
functioning. Full throttle should also be achieved without engine backfiring,
slcipping, faltering or a reduction in engine oil pressure.
REPORT: VB-2749
4-16
ISSUED: December 22, 2017
REVISED: July 15, 2020
