DeHavilland DHC2-MKIII Turbo Beaver PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Caravan Amphibian Aircraft Information articles in the Learning Center. For suggested speeds, see the Reference page of the Kneeboard. Note that most actions can also be performed using the mouse.
 

To... Press...
Display/hide radio stack SHIFT+4
Display/hide 2D Panel in use SHIFT+3
Display/hideRadio Stack SHIFT+4
Display/hide GPS SHIFT+5
Display/hide Timer SHIFT+6
Display/hide Airspeed Ind SHIFT+7
Display/hide Altimeter SHIFT+8
Display/hide VOR1 Ind SHIFT+9

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE  
[ ] Danger Areas Clear
[ ] All Doors
 
Closed & Secure
(press CTRL+E, CTRL+E2 keys)
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] All Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector FRONT or REAR (use CTR for Reserve)
[ ] Power Lever
 
IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 
MAX (fully forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever
 
CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 as necessary)
[ ] Battery Switch ON
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary)
   
ENGINE START  
   
Press CTRL+E to initiate engine autostart sequence, or:
   
[ ] Propeller Area CLEAR
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch ON
[ ] "Fuel Press Low" Light OFF
[ ] Generator Switch (ALT) ON
[ ] Starter Switch

 
START
(click switch and hold until engine starts)
[ ] Engine Oil Pressure CHECK for indication
[ ] Ng STABLE (52% minimum)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
LOW IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Flow CHECK for 80 to 110 pph
[ ] ITT Monitor (1090 degrees C max)
[ ] Ng 52% MINIMUM
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Avionics (Radios) Switch ON
[ ] Navigation Lights and Flashing Beacon ON as required
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Radios
 
AS REQUIRED
(press SHIFT+4 to display radio stack)
   
TAXIING  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
Cruise
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Engine Instruments Monitor
[ ] Brakes OFF
   
BEFORE TAKEOFF  
   
[ ] Doors & Windows Check Closed
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Seatbelts Fastened & Adjusted
[ ] Elevator Trim Controls

 
SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 1 or
Num Pad 7 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector RECHECK
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 
ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT
[ ] Flight Instruments CHECK and SET
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Quantity RECHECK
[ ] Elevator Trim Control

 
SET for takeoff
(with Num Lock off, press Num Pad 0 or
Num Pad ENTER as necessary)
[ ] Suction Gauge CHECK
[ ] Engine Instruments CHECK
[ ] Power Lever
 
IDLE
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Avionics
 
CHECK and SET
(press SHIFT+4 to display radio stack)
[ ] GPS/NAV Switch SET
[ ] Strobe Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Annunciators EXTINGUISHED or considered
[ ] Brakes
 
RELEASE
(press PERIOD key)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
TAKEOFF  
   
TAKEOFF ON LAND  
[ ] Wing Flaps

 
TAKEOFF
(press F7 or F6 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 
SET FOR TAKEOFF (1900 RPM)
(press F3 or F2 as necessary)
[ ] Annunciators CHECK
[ ] Rotate 65-70 KIAS
[ ] Climb Speed
 
80-95 KIAS (with obstacles ahead, climb at 80 KIAS)
[ ] Wing Flaps RETRACT after reaching 90 KIAS
   
EN ROUTE CLIMB  
   
CRUISE CLIMB  
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 
ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Airspeed 110-120 KIAS
[ ] Propeller

 
1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Torque AS DESIRED
   
   
CRUISE  
   
[ ] Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
[ ] Pitot/Static Heat
 
ON when OAT is below 4 degrees C
(40 degrees F)
[ ] Propeller

 
1600-1900 RPM
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Power
 
AS DESIRED
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
   
BEFORE LANDING  
   
BEFORE LANDING ON LAND  
[ ] Fuel Selector BOTH
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
HIGH IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Propeller Control Lever
 
MAX (full forward)
(press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Autopilot OFF
[ ] Wing Flaps



 
AS DESIRED (flaps down preferred)
0-15 degrees <140 KIAS
15-30 degrees <120 KIAS
30-50 degrees <100 KIAS
(press F7 as necessary)
[ ] Airspeed 80-95 KIAS (flaps as needed)
   
LANDING ON LAND  
   
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
LANDING
(press F7 until DOWN)
[ ] Airspeed 75-85 KIAS
[ ] Power Lever
 
BETA range after TOUCHDOWN
(press F2 as necessary)
[ ] Braking
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED
(press PERIOD key)
   
BALKED LANDING (GO-AROUND)
   
[ ] Power Lever
 

 
ADVANCE for takeoff power (1900 RPM)
(press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
RETRACT to 20 degrees
(press F6 as necessary)
[ ] Climb Speed
 
80 KIAS MINIMUM until obstacles are cleared
[ ] Wing Flaps

 
RETRACT after reaching safe altitude and airspeed
(press F6 as necessary)
   
AFTER LANDING  
   
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
LOW IDLE
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Wing Flaps
 
UP
(press F6 as necessary until UP)
[ ] Ice Protection Equipment OFF
[ ] Strobe Lights OFF
[ ] Landing and Taxi Lights AS REQUIRED
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
LOW IDLE when clear of the runway
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
   
SHUTDOWN AND SECURING AIRPLANE
   
[ ] Parking Brake
 
SET
(press CTRL+PERIOD key)
[ ] Avionics Switches OFF
[ ] Fuel Boost Switch OFF
[ ] Power Lever
 
IDLE
(press F2 or F3 as necessary)
[ ] ITT
 
STABILIZED at minimum temperature for one minute
[ ] Propeller Control Lever

 
FEATHER
(press CTRL+F2 or CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Fuel Condition Lever

 
CUTOFF
(press CTRL+SHIFT+F2 or CTRL+SHIFT+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Lighting Switches OFF
[ ] Battery Switch OFF
[ ] Fuel Tank Selector LEFT OFF or RIGHT OFF

NOTE: This aircraft's real-world checklists have been modified for use with Flight Simulator.

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