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CHECKLIST ERCOUPE PH-NCE ---Coert's
STARTING AFTER COMPLETING OUTSIDE INSPECTION
1 CHECK AVGAS AND OIL
2 FUEL VALVES ON
3 MIXTURE FULL RICH
4 CARBURATOR HEAT OFF
5 PRIME AS REQUIRED
6 THROTTLE ONE INCH OPEN
7 MASTER SWITCH ON
8 IGNITION ON - PULL STARTER
9 OIL PRESSURE CHECK
10 WARM UP 700 - 900 RPM
11 RADIOS ON
BEFORE TAKE-OFF
1 OIL TEMPERATURE 90O F MIN
2 ENGINE 1.800 RPM
3 OIL PRESSURE CHECK (35 LB/SQ.IN)
4 CARBURATOR HEAT CHECK
5 MAGNETOS CHECK (MAX 75 RPM DROP)
6 ENGINE IDLE
7 CONTROLS CHECK
CRUISING
1 ALL INSTRUMENTS IN THE GREEN ARC!
LANDING
1 MIXTURE RICH
2 CARBURATOR HEAT AS REQUIRED
3 APPROACH SPEED 60 TO 70 MPH
AFTER LANDING
1 ENGINE 1.000 RPM
2 MAGNETOS OFF
3 RADIOS & ELECTR. SYSTEMS OFF
4 MASTER SWITCH OFF
5 SECURE AIRCRAFT
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Dave Abram's Chedk List:
SIDE ONE
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Ercoupe 415C Pre-Flight Check List
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Preflight Inspection -- COMPLETE
2. Seats, Belts -- COMPLETE
3. Brakes -- TEST and SET
4. Electrical Equipment -- OFF
5. Radios -- OFF
6. Both Fuel Shutoff Valves -- ON
STARTING ENGINE
1. Amount of Gas & Oil -- CHECK
2. Mixture -- FULL RICH
3. Carb Heat -- FULL COLD (Off)
4. Prime -- 2 to 6 STROKES, LOCK
5. Throttle -- OPEN 1/8th INCH
6. Master Switch -- ON
7. Mag Switch -- BOTH
8. Propeller Area -- CLEAR
9. Starter -- ON
10. Throttle -- ADJUST for 700 - 900 RPM
11. Oil Pressure -- CHECK
BEFORE TAXIING
1. Radios -- ON
2. Transponder -- STANDBY
ENGINE RUNUP
1. Brakes -- SET
2. Throttle -- 1700 RPM
3. Magnetos -- CHECK (Drop not to
exceed 125 RPM/ 75 RPM differential)
4. Carb Heat -- CHECK (Leave cold)
5. Oil Temp -- 90 °F MIN
6. Oil Pressure -- 35 PSI MIN
7. Ampmeter -- CHECK
8. Throttle -- RESET 800 - 1000 RPM
9. Flight Instruments -- CHECK & SET
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Seats & Belts -- LOCKED
2. Fuel Quantity -- CHECK
3. Mixture -- FULL RICH
4. Flight Controls -- CHECK
5. Elevator Trim -- SET for TAKEOFF
6. Radios & Avionics -- SET
7. Transponder -- (1200 VFR)
SIDE TWO
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Ercoupe 415C Landing Check List
BEFORE LANDING
1. Mixture -- RICH
2. Carb Heat -- ON
AFTER LANDING
1. Carb Heat -- OFF
2. Transponder -- STANDBY
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
1. Radios & Avionics -- OFF
2. Mixture -- IDLE CUT OFF
3. Carb Heat -- OFF
4. Nav Lights -- OFF
5. Mag Switch -- OFF
6. Master Switch -- OFF
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ÿ ROTATE: 60 MPH ÿ
ÿ BEST ANGLE: 50 - 60 MPH ÿ
ÿ BEST RATE: 70 MPH @ SL, 60 MPH @ 10000 FT ÿ
ÿ NORMAL CLIMB: 75 MPH ÿ
ÿ CRUISE: 2300 - 2575 RPM ÿ
ÿ APPROACH: 60 - 70 MPH ÿ
ÿ OIL TEMP: 100 - 220 °F ÿ
ÿ OIL PRESS: 30 - 40 PSI ÿ
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ÿ ATIS: 126.75 TOWER: 120.00 ÿ
ÿ GRND: 124.30 VOR: 112.50 ÿ
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David Abrams
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http://ercoupe.com
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Percy Wood's Check List:
FLIGHT CHECKLIST
ERCOUPE 415-C
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Before Starting:
1. Amount of gas and oil - check fuel caps tight.
2. Remove pitot tube cover, check general condition.
3. All preflight gear - fuel tester, hat, etc., stowed.
4. Both fuel valves on.
5. Mixture - Full Rich at all times.
6. Carburetor - Air Heat off.
7. Prime 2 to 6 strokes - lock plunger.
8. Master switch - on.
9. Throttle - Crack one eighth inch.
10. Ignition on - Clear prop - Pull starter.
11. Warm up - 700 - 900 RPM.
Before Take Off:
1. Carburetor air heat off (use full heat in icing
conditions.)
2. Oil temperature - 90 degrees F. Minimum.
3. Oil pressure - 35 lb./sq. in. (above 1900 RPM)
4. Ignition check - maximum 75 RPM drop on either side.
5. Full throttle 2050 RPM approx. (2025 min., 85 hp
engine.)
In Flight:
1. Oil pressure - 30 to 40 lb./sq. in.
2. Oil temperature range 100 to 220 degrees F.
3. Adjust mixture control for best RPM (above 5000 ft.)
Landing:
1. Mixture control - Full Rich.
2. Open Throttle periodically in a glide to clear
cylinders.
For operating instructions in greater detail refer to Ercoupe
Instruction Manual.
Operating Speeds
58 mph - Stall Speed
60 mph - Best ANGLE (shortest distance over the ground)
65 mph - Best RATE (highest altitude increase)
75 mph - Final Approach Speed (1.3 * Stall)
108 mph - Maneuvering Speed
114 mph - Design Cruise Speed
144 mpn - DO NOT EXCEED Speed
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