Robin DR401 CDI 155

Normal Operation Checklist for X-PLANE

FOR SIMULATION ONLY!

NOT FOR REAL OPERATION!
PREFLIGHT BEFORE TAKEOFF TAKE-OFF
AFTER ENGINE START
Canopy Closed and locked Parking brake SET Flaps (1st notch) takeoff position
Electrical fuel pump OFF
Parking brake Locked Canopy CLOSED Thrust Lever Full power
Flight controls Checked Flight controls Free and correct Engine instr Checked
FADEC BACKUP BATTERY TEST:
Elevator trim Check travel Flight and navigation instr Check and Set Before rotation
a) Alternator OFF, engine must
Battery switch ON operate normally Fuel selector ON Lift-off speed (61 KIAS) 113 km/h
ALT switch ON b) Battery OFF, for min. 10 Fuel quantity Verified Initial climb speed (68 KIAS) 126 km/h
Alarm panel Test seconds; Elevator trim Set for takeoff Crosswind takeoff
All electrical switches Engine must operate normally, the red FADEC lamps Flaps (1st notch) take-off position
and avionics OFF must not be illuminated.
FADEC self-check: Ailerons into the wind
c) Battery ON Demonstrated crosswind capability (22 KIAS) 40 km/h
a) Thrust Lever IDLE (both FADEC
d) Alternator ON lamps should be OFF)
▲ WARNING: It must be ensured that both battery and b) FADEC test button PRESS and HOLD
STARTING ENGINE alternator are ON! button for entire test CLIMB
c) Both FADEC lamps ON, RPM increases
Canopy Closed
Avionics power switch ON Normal climb (flaps up)
Strobe light ON
COM / NAV, navigation instr ON, set Note: Best rate of climb:
Fuel level Check
ALT light Check OFF If the FADEC test does not start, verify if the thrust lever 145 km/h (78 KIAS) from 0 to 9 500 ft
Fuel selector ON
Voltmeter Check in green range is in IDLE position. If not, set to IDLE position and try 139 km/h (75 KIAS) up to 11 500 ft
Alternate induction air Closed again to start FADEC test
Altimeter Set 133 km/h (72 KIAS) above.
Electric pump ON ▲ WARNING: If the FADEC lamps do not come on at
Horizon / Directional gyro Check A climb at higher speed, when best rate is not required,
Thrust Lever IDLE this point, it means that the test procedure has failed will provide for more forward visibility.
Propeller area Clear and takeoff should not be attempted.
Thrust Lever Full forward
Master Engine switch ON
FADEC lights Check OFF FADEC test button RELEASE
TAXI CRUISE
PREHEATING light Wait until OFF
Starter ON Thrust Lever IDLE
Lights As required
Engine instr and Voltmeter CHECK Power Maximum load 100 % (maximum
Parking brakes Unlocked continuous power)
Note: Release when engine starts, leave Thrust Flaps Full down, then back
Brakes Test Recommended: 85 % or less
Lever in idle position. to takeoff position
Do not exceed 1400 RPM when EIS shows yellow LED Elevator trim ADJUST
Electrical fuel pump ON
for oil temperature Compliance with limits for oil pressure, oil temperature
Check Oil pressure / Idle RPM 890 Radios and avionics ON, set
During taxi / turns: Fuel quantity MONITOR
CAUTION: Brakes RELEASE
Standby compass Check
If after 3 seconds the minimum oil pressure of 1 bar
is not indicated, shut down the engine immediately!

ALT light Check OFF

FADEC lights Check OFF
DESCENT / APPROACH LANDING
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Power As required to maintain the Short landing
desired descent path Parking brake SET
Flaps (2nd notch) landing position
Thrust Lever IDLE
Approach speed, with Thrust Lever setting (63 KIAS) 117
Approach or down wind km/h Wing flaps DOWN
Electric fuel pump ON After touchdown, brake heavily keeping nose up with Avionics OFF
Flaps Below (92 KIAS) 170 km/h elevator and retracting the flaps. Engine Master switch OFF
(1st notch) in takeoff position
Speed (81 KIAS) 150 km/h Overshoot procedure After the engine stops
Elevator trim SET Thrust Lever Full power (push) Battery OFF
Final Speed (67 KIAS) 125 km/h
Flaps Below (81 KIAS) 150 km/h Progressively raise flaps to the "takeoff position"
(2nd notch) landing position (1st notch), then establish normal climb speed
Approach speed (65 KIAS) 120 km/h (78 KIAS) 145 km/h
Note:
The approach speed may be increased to 70 KIAS (130
km/h) to improve maneuverability. This can increase the
landing distance. AFTER LANDING
Elevator trim SET
Electric fuel pump OFF
Wing flaps UP

FOR SIMULATION ONLY!

NOT FOR REAL OPERATION!