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Good
checklists. Thanks, Harry!
I found
the hard way that birds love nesting in aircraft engine compartments. To prevent this, I took two old pair of
polyester dress pants and tied one leg of one to one leg of the other. These pants could easily be jammed in
the main cowl opening. I’d wrap
one pair of pants around the knot to make a ball big enough to block the bigger
opening. (I also let the engine
cool a little before inserting the “bird guard” to be sure the guard wouldn’t
melt.)
It seemed
necessary to have the two lumps of fabric tied together in case I ever totally
forgot to remove it. Then the
turning prop would whip the pants out of the opening.
Still, I’d
suggest adding “Remove bird guard from cowl” to your list.
Ed
Burkhead
http://edburkhead.com/
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HERE ARE SEVERAL FROM THE LIST:
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
========
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 Lawrence Control Frequencies ÿ
ÿ
ÿ
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
XXX
Percy Wood's Check List:
FLIGHT CHECKLIST
ERCOUPE 415-C
N_______
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
XXX
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