After Annual ...

There was a very good article in Aviation Safety magazine's July 2005 issue.
Here's the checklist they had in a sidebar but you should subscribe and/or
get a copy of the article. Pretty much a regular checklist (at least like
mine) with a couple more items.

Test-Flight Checklist
In addition to spending some time with the paperwork checklist on the
previous page, once you get ready to test-fly the airplane, you'll want to
conduct a very thorough inspection. The checklist below is adapted from one
I created for picking up a Baron from a paint and interior shop, with some
additional work done during the downtime. Use it as a template for writing
your own post-maintenance checklists.

Before Take-Off
.. With master switch on, check electric gyro erection.
.. With any smoke or burning odor, shut off master and investigate.
.. Proceed to avionics master, repeat.
.. Execute normal start and note any discrepancies.
.. Check engine, electrical and pneumatic indications after starting.
.. Free and correct movement of the flight controls.
.. Correct movement of the fuel selector valves.
.. Proper operation of fl aps, brakes and nosewheel steering.
.. Free, proper and unrestricted movement of the trim in all axes.
.. All switches on the pilot's control yoke.
.. Operation of all anti- and deicing equipment.
.. All electrical equipment and avionics.
.. Lack of "noise" on a Stormscope/Strike Finder, if present.
.. All circuit breakers remain "in."
.. Verify proper engine oil and temperatures before takeoff .

Test Flying
.. All engines must develop full power for takeoff .
.. Takeoff performance must be as predicted/per POH.
.. Check all engine operating indications, especially temperatures.
.. Electrical and avionics operation.
.. Operation of landing gear, wing fl aps and cowl fl aps.
.. Correct autopilot and trim operation.
.. If possible, proper operation of the weather radar/Stormscope.
.. If possible, fly an ILS to test glideslope reception.
.. Note any GPS anomalies/discrepancies.
.. Ask ATC to verify transponder and Mode C operation.
.. Correct "feel"-does the aircraft properly respond?

Post-Flight Checks
.. Investigate any squawks resulting from the acceptance fl ight.
.. Fully open engine cowlings for leak inspection.
.. Check for any loose fairings, inspection covers.
.. Any other operational or business items.



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Finally picking up my airplane tomorrow after a 2-month annual. Just
bought it in April. It is a '61, and despite logbook entries that SAY
annuals have been done every year, it was pretty clear the majority of
stuff under the cowl hadn't been touched in a LONG time. Picking it up
tomorrow. Along with the usual, thorough preflight routine, I plan to do
one or two landings at that airport, come back, shut down and have
another look at everything before leaving to bring the airplane to my
home airport.

Have a few hundred more hours to go before a major engine overhaul, but
just about every part was taken out, scrutinized, cleaned, overhauled,
and replaced. Any tips/advice on that first test flight after that kind
of maintenance, other than the obvious?



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