kneighbour Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I know that there is a software checklist system with the plane, but I like to print these things out and laminate them. I guess I can type in my own checklist, but before I do that, I was wondering if this has already been done? A POH would be even better, but so far have not been able to find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneighbour Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) deleted - updated file Edited July 1, 2015 by kneighbour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneighbour Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) A more up to date printable checklist - Sat 4 Jul 2015Checklist 340A.rar Edited July 4, 2015 by kneighbour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmerelles Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) A small observation on your checklist procedure, but quite important on real life. You never put both engines running and then disconnect the GPU, because the GPU connection is below and close to RIGHT engine prop and the ground personnel may get seriously hurt or killed during operation. You have to start Left engine first and its generator, monitor left gen is producing electricity and ready (takes a few seconds)You disconnect external power on the overhead panel to transfer the load to l-genYou notify ground personnel to disconnect the GPU (hands signal, un-check the gpu on the simulation)External power available light extinguishes on the overhead panelGround personnel make signals back to you it is safe and clear to initiate R engine startup procedure and you confirm. note:you may check real life procedure link below 04:22 L engine running, L gen reset/on, external power disconnect04:24 Disconnect hand signal to ground personnel04:31 external power available extinguishes (seems ground personnel disconnected the GPU)05:22 ground personnel cleared the wing and notifies pilot, pilot confirms R engine (2) startup procedure. hope this helps Edited July 2, 2015 by mmerelles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneighbour Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 You never put both engines running and then disconnect the GPUExcellent suggestions! Will amend my procedure/checklist. I have been trying to find details on many of the aircraft procedures, but so far no luck. Pretty much trial and error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadwild Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 kneighbour, Let us know when you have your document finished. I'm confused by all the posts going back and forth. Hopefully you're tracking with all these. I've never done a manual start, but would like to try once you have the "official" version done. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneighbour Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 kneighbour, Let us know when you have your document finished. I'm confused by all the posts going back and forth. Hopefully you're tracking with all these. I've never done a manual start, but would like to try once you have the "official" version done.I have a new version up there. Basically now start with the Left engine first. Starting manually is pretty easy (as long as it starts). You don't need to worry about fuel pumps or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneighbour Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 04:22 L engine running, L gen reset/on, external power disconnect04:24 Disconnect hand signal to ground personnelI have amended my checklist to reflect this order. I do have one small question, if I may? When you start the Left engine, then do the reset on the L gen but before you disconnect external power, how do you know that the L Gen is working? The generator only seems to come online AFTER you disconnect external power. The DC panel meter shows the generator output at 0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmerelles Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 yes the generator will not come online to take the load if the GPU is still active, this is by design, you should disengage the GPU from the overhead center panel to transfer the load to L GEN. You know the L GEN is working because once you fire it up no alarm is raised, otherwise a master alarm + sound + LGEN fail will illuminate. So 1. turn on left engine2. turn on/reset left gen, wait a few seconds3. disengage gpu for load transfer, disconnect gpu to clear the wing4. initiate right engine startup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneighbour Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 yes the generator will not come online to take the load if the GPU is still active, this is by design, you should disengage the GPU from the overhead center panel to transfer the load to L GEN.Thanks - good to know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graidia Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 A more up to date printable checklist - Sat 4 Jul 2015Thank you very much Kneighbour, i was looking for a printable checklist like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jailer Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 For what it's worth, I made this checklist based on the principle that less is more. It just covers critical items and is not an exhaustive flow list. The rest of the flow items I do from memory.Saab 340A Checklist.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timendainum Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Nice, I just picked up the SAAB over the weekend. It looks awesome. The online checklists are nice, but I'll want to go to paper ones as I learn the systems more. Thank you guys for preparing these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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