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
ECS
CABIN COMFORT
CB PANELS-Left/Right
AVIONICS

AFT, IN Detent
Switch to OFF
Verify OFF
CHECKEDALL IN
Verify OFF

ENGINE START
IF CART START BATTERY SWITCH
VOLTAGE

Connected, volts 28
ON
BATT - 24-26 VOLTS
CART - 24-29 VOLTS
FIRE DETECT TEST
ANNUN ON
FUEL PUMP
MANUALANNUN ON
IGNITORS
MANUALANNUN ON
PROP AREA
CLEAR
AUTO START switch

OIL PRESS
Ng 13%+
CONDITION LEVER

MONITOR ITT
ITT 850 AND RISING

LIFT COVER & PUSH

CHECK RISING
STABLIZED
RUN
ROLL BACK <850: OK
COND LEVER-OFF

IF NO FLAME AFTER 10 SECS OF FUEL

CONDITION LEVER ..CUTOFF/FEATHER
MAN/STOP SWITCH..PUSH
DRY MOTOR FOR 30 SEC TO CLEAR FUEL
Ng-56%
Ng
Np
IF POWER CART

GEN
ALT
FUEL PUMP
IGNITORS
OIL PRESS

STARTER AUTO OFF

Stable above 60%-OK
Stable @ 1200 RPMs-OK
DISCONNECT & VERIFY

ON
ON
AUTO
OFF
AT LEAST 60PSI-OK

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BEFORE TAXI
AVIONICS
Standby Altimeter
BLEED AIR LEVER
CABIN PRESSURE DIAL
ECS SWITCH
PRESSURE CONTROL
CABIN COMFORT
RADIOS & AVIONICS
GPS PROGRAMMING
FLAPS
AP MASTER SWITCH
ELECT TRIM
TRIM CUT-OFF
PITCH TRIM
RUDDER TRIM
AP/FD/YD
ALTIMETERS
NAV & STROBE LIGHTS
TAXI LIGHT
PILOT/COPILOT AHRS
AHRS REVERSION MODE
Transponders
Primary
Transponder
Backup

ON
ON
IN-(ON)
CHECK ALT
NORMAL
SET
AS REQUIRED
SET
COMPLETE
UP
ON
VERIFIED
VERIFIED
SET
SET 3R TO 5R
OFF
SET 3 TIMES
ON
AS REQUIRED
VERIFIED
CKD L/R
ON-GND-SET
ON-STBY-VFR

TAXI
TAXI AREA
POWER LEVER
PCL IDLE/BETA/IDLE
PARKING BRAKE
BRAKES
STEERING
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

CLEAR
IDLE
as required to taxi
RELEASE
VERIFY
VERIFY

ATTITUDE INDICATORS
TURN COORDINATORS
HEADING INDICATORS

OK-LEFT/RIGHT/STBY
OK-LEFT/RIGHT
OK-LEFT/RIGHT/GPS

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ENGINE RUN-UP
PARK BRAKE
PCL
OVERSPEED GEN
NP
RELEASE SWITCH
ICE Equip
REVERSE LOCKOUT
PCL TO BETA
RELEASE LOCKOUT
PCL
ELECTRICAL CHECK
GENERATOR .
ALTERNATOR ..
GENERATOR ....
ALTERNATOR

CLIMB
SET
1900 RPMS
LIFT GUARD AND PRESS
OBSERVE 60 RPM DROP
RPM RETURNS TO 1900
check as required
PRESS & HOLD: 5+Seconds

LOCKED OUT verify

VERIFY BETA
IDLE
OFF - VERIFY ANNUN ON
VERIFY LOAD PICKUP
OFF - VERIFY ANNUN ON
. VERIFY LOW VOLTS ON
ON - ANNUN OFF
.. VERIFY LOW VOLT OFF
ON VERIFY ANNUN OFF

BEFORE TAKEOFF
Friction Lock
Seat Backs
Armrests
Belts/Harnesses
Generator/Alternator
Bleed Air Lever
ECS Switch
Pressure System
Flight Instruments
Engine Instruments
Radios/Avionics/GPS
Trim
Flaps
Flight Controls
Fuel Pumps
Ignitors
Windshield Heat
Pitot Heat
Nav & Strobe Lights
Landing Light
Recognition Lights
Annunciators

Set
Verify Upright
Verify Stowed
Check ON and Adjusted
Verify ON/ON
In (ON)
Normal
Verify Set
Verify Set
Verify All in GREEN
Set/Programmed
Verify Set-Elev & Rudder
Set for takeoff
Free and CORRECT
ON
ON
ON as required (LOW)
ON
Verify ON
Cleared for takeoff-ON
Cleared for takeoff-ON
Appropriate for conditions

TAKEOFF
Brakes
Power
Brakes
Rotate (Vr)
Initial Airspeed
Positive Rate of Climb
Flaps
Landing Light
Fuel Pumps
Ignitors

APPLY
Set (1275-1300 torque)
RELEASE
85 KIAS
Pitch for 100 KIAS
GEAR UP
UP & Verify
OFF
AUTO
AUTO

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Climb Power
Ice Protection
Recognition lights

Set to MCP (1300 LBS Torque)

As required
OFF
Torque .. 1313 ft lbs max
Monitor Engine
ITT .. 770C max
Instruments
Ng 101.7% max
To FL200 145 KIAS
Airspeed
Above FL200 .. 135 KIAS
Pressurization
Set & Monitor
10,000 Climb Check Repeat Above
Cabin Comfort
Adjust as required for psgrs
Windshield Defog
On as required
Through FL180
Set Altimeters 29.92

CRUISE
Cruise Power
Engine Instruments
Fuel Instruments
Pressurization
Cabin Comfort
Flight Instruments

Set per Tables

Monitor
Monitor
Adjust as needed & Monitor

As required for psgrs

CROSS CHECK Periodically

DESCENT
ALT pre-select
Windshield Defrost
Windshield Heat
Ice Protection
Power
Cabin Altitude
Cabin Rate
Through FL180

SET to next Altitude

Verify ON
Defog or DeIce as required
AS REQUIRED
Set (approx cruise torque)
Set to dest altitude MSL
Set for Comfort
Set Altimeters per ATC
SET Cabin-(Field +500 ft)

APPROACH
Altimeters
Flight Instruments
Pressure
Fuel Pumps
Ignitors
Fuel Quantity
Seats & Armrests
Seatbelts
FLAPS
GEAR

Set to field
Crosscheck & Verify
Check
Manual/on
Manual/on
Check
Upright and Stowed
Verify ON & Snug
SET - 10 168 kias
DOWN 168 kias

LANDING CHECK
GEAR
BRAKES
FLAPS
AUTOPILOT
POWER
FINAL AIRSPEED

THREE (3) GREEN

VERIFY PRESSURE
AS REQUIRED (135/118)
OFF
AS REQUIRED
85 KIAS over threshold

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GO AROUND/MISSED APPROACH
PRESS GA button
Positive Pitch Attitude
Pitch & Power
Set Power - 1300 ft lbs
Climb
Pitch for 85 KIAS
FLAPS
Set 10
GEAR
Positive rate of climb - Gear Up
Navigation
Initial Climb as instructed
Autopilot
Engage as appropriate
GPS Guidance
Unsuspend for MA guidance
Once stabilized
Refer to CLIMB CHECKLIST

DRY MOTORING PROCEDURE

Initiate

Allow a minimum of 30 seconds of fuel draining before

proceeding to this procedure

PCL
Condition Lever
Fuel Pump
Ignitors
Battery Master
Start Mode
Manual Starter
Manual Starter

FLAPS
Transponder
DeIce Equipment
Pitot Heat
Landing Lights
Recognition Lights
Radar
ECS Switch
Bleed Air
Cabin Comfort
Fuel Pump
Ignitor
Traffic System
Standby Altimeter

UP
Verify GRD or SBY
OFF
OFF
OFF
TO TAXI
OFF
OFF
PULL OUT (OFF)
AS REQUIRED
AUTO
OFF
OFF
OFF

SHUTDOWN
WARNING: If there is any evidence of fire within the
engine during shutdown, proceed IMMEDIATELY with DRY
MOTORING Procedures

CAUTION: When the Condition Lever is moved aft to the

CUTOFF/FEATHER position, the prop should go into the
FEATHER position and quickly (20 to 30 seconds) come to a
stop. If the prop continues to windmill (failed to feather) a
feathering failure has occurred. Investigate and correct the
problem prior to the next flight.

Parking Brake
ECS Switch
Cabin Controls
ALL Exterior Lights
Avionics Master
Fuel Pump
Ignitor
Generator
Alternator
Autopilot Master
Condition Lever
Feather Annunciator
Battery Master
Oxygen System
Parking Brake
HOBBS

PUSH and HOLD 15 seconds

Release
NOTE

Observe Starter Motor Cooling Limits

(POH Section 2.9)

AFTER LANDING (clear of active runway)

IDLE
Cutoff/Feather
OFF
OFF
ON
MANUAL

FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING

NOTE: Flight into known icing conditions is approved
only if the required ice protection systems are installed
and functioning properly. That equipment includes:
Surface De-Ice System
Propeller Heat Anti-Ice System
Windshield Heat Anti-Ice System
Pitot Anti-Ice System
Stall Warning Anti-Ice System
Wing Ice Inspection Light

WARNING: Flight into known icing conditions is

prohibited if there is known failure of any of the ice
protection equipment OR if the Generator or Alternator
are failed or are inoperative.
WARNING: MAXIMUM FLAP extension with ANY
accumulation of ice is 20.
PRIOR to entering known icing conditions the
following ice protection equipment MUST be
activated.
Surface De-Ice
ON
Stall Heat

ON

Prop Heat
Pitot Heat
Windshield Heat
Ignition

ON
verify ON
As requiredDefog/Anti-Ice
Manual

Set
Verify OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Verify OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
CUTOFF/FEATHER
Verify ON
OFF
OFF

Windshield Defog

Surface De-Ice

OFF

when chalked - Release

Stall & Prop Heat

OFF

Note READING

ECS

ON
HIGH

Wing Leading Edges

Monitor for continual shedding of

ice
Annunciator Panel
Monitor for correct function of
ice protection systems
WARNING: If any aircraft ice protection system fails
during flight in icing conditions, exit icing immediately
and avoid any further known icing conditions.
Departing Icing conditions with residual and intercycle
airframe ice, leave all Ice Protection Systems ON
Ignition
Auto
After removal of residual and intercycle airframe ice

Windshield Heat

As requiredDefog/Anti-Ice

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WEIGHT AND BALANCE

CALCULATIONS
FORMULA is
Wgt X ARM = Moment
Wgt
Arm
Moment
Description

AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS

Vx (Best Angle)
Vy (Best Rate)
VCruise Climb-Normal

SL to FL200
FL200 to FL300

Vo Max Operating Maneuvering

Vno Structural Cruise
Vne Never Exceed
Vg Best Glide

95
125
145
135
127
168
188
100

Aircraft Empty Wgt

Flight Deck Wgt
Storage Cabinets
Aft Facing Seats Wgt

GEAR AND FLAP SPEEDS

Vlo Landing Gear Retract Max
Vle Landing Fear Extend Max
Vfe - 10 Flaps 10 Degree Max
Vfe - 20 Flaps 20 Degree Max
Vfe - 36 Flaps 36 Degree Max

Rear Seats Wgt

129
168
168
135
118

Bag Stowage Wgt

(100 lbs max)
Oil Storage Compart.

156.25
177.00
218.75
248.23
286.5

Zero Fuel Weight

(4850 lbs maximum)

Fuel
(*use chart-page 6)
Ramp Weight
(5134 lbs max)
Minus

Critical Air Speeds

Vs Stall Speed Gear & Flaps UP
Vso Stall Speed Gear Down, Full Flaps
Vi - Minimum Ice Penetration Speed
Vbi - Max Boot Inflation Speed

135.50

79
69
140
178

Fuel for Start, Taxi, Run-up

Gross Takeoff Wgt

(5092 lbs Max)

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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
COCKPIT
ALL SWITCHES
GEAR HANDLE
ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FLIGHT CONTROL LOCKS
BATTERY MASTER
FLAPS
FUEL TANKS
HOBBS METER
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
LANDING GEAR LIGHTS
BATTERY MASTER

NOSE SECTION

OFF
DOWN
IN
REMOVED
ON
DOWN
NOTE QTY
NOTE READING
VERIFY ALL
THREE GREEN
OFF

EMPENNAGE
STATIC PORTS LEFT &
CLEAR
RIGHT
STOWAGE COMPARTMENT
DOOR SECURE
GPU PORT
DOOR SECURE
ANTENNAS (TOP & BOTTOM)
CHECK
SURFACE CONDITION
UNCONTAMINATED
DEICE BOOTS
CHECK
ELEVATOR & TRIM TAB
CHECK
VORTEX GENERATORS
CHECK
Note: if more than 5 vortex generators are
damaged or missing, aircraft is not airworthy.

EMPENNAGE (continued)
RUDDER & RUDDER TRIM
STATIC WICKS (11)
TIE DOWN

CHECK
CHECK
REMOVED

RIGHT WING
SURFACE CONDITION
UNCONTAMINATED
FLAPS & HINGES
CHECK
AILERON & HINGES
CHECK
STATIC WICKS (3)
CHECK
WING TIP & LIGHTS
CHECK
FUEL TANK VENT
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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GENERAL CONDITION
RIGHT COWL
INLET PLUGS
EXHAUST STACKS
AIR INLETS
RIGHT FUEL SUMPS
PROP SPINNER
PROPELLER
LANDING LIGHT
NLG STRUT
NLG TIRE
NLG GEAR DOORS
LEFT FUEL SUMPS
FWD UPPER COWL
LEFT COWL DOOR
OIL FILLER CAP
ALT & AC COMP BELT
BRAKE FLUID CAP
LEFT COWL DOOR

CHECK
OPENCHECK-SECURE
REMOVE & STOW
REMOVE COVER-CHECK
CLEAR
DRAIN AND CHECK
CHECK
CHECK & ROTATE
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK & SECURE
OPEN CHECK OIL LEVEL
VERIFY FULLY CLOSED
CHECK TENSION & WEAR
VERIFY CLOSED
CLOSE & SECURE

LEFT WING
SURFACE CONDITION
UNCONTAMINATED
DEICE BOOTS
CHECK
STALL WARNING VANE
CHECK
PITOT HEAD
REMOVE COVER & CK
TIE DOWNS & CHOCK
REMOVE
GEAR DOOR
CHECK
TIRE
CHECK
BRAKE BLOCK & DISC
CHECK
VORTEX GENERATORS
CHECK
Note: if more than 5 vortex generators are
damaged or missing, aircraft is not airworthy
STALL STRIPS
CHECK
FUEL TANK VENT
CHECK
WING TIP & LIGHTS
CHECK
STATIC WICKS (3)
CHECK
AILERON & HINGES
CHECK
FLAPS & HINGES
CHECK
ENTRY DOOR SEAL
CHECK

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