Abbreviated checklist from my '79 POM.
STARTING
1. Airplane Preflight Inspection – COMPLETE.
2. Cabin Door – SECURED.
3. Seat Belts and Shoulder Harness – FASTENED and adjusted or STOWED.
4. Fuel Shut-Off Valve – ON.
5. Brakes – SET.
6. Propeller Control - FULL INCREASE (except Decathlon Standard)
7. Alternate Air – COLD.
8. Electrical and Radio Switches – OFF.
9. Master Switch – ON.
10. Engine Prime (as required).
11. Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF.
12. Throttle – ½ to 1 inch OPEN.
13. Magneto switches – BOTH ON.
14. Ensure propeller and blast area is CLEAR.
15. Starter – ENGAGE, release after engine fires.
16. Mixture – FULL RICH after engine fires.
17. Throttle – 1000 to 1200 RPM.
18. Oil pressure – CHECK, must indicate pressure within 30 seconds maximum.
19. Electrical and radio switches – AS DESIRED.
20. Brakes – release when ready to taxi.
BEFORE TAKE-OFF
1. Brakes – SET.
2. Flight Controls – CHECK freedom of movement, proper operation.
3. Elevator Trim – SET take-off position.
4. Flight Instruments/Radio – CHECK and SET.
5. Check Master Switch – ON.
6. Fuel Shutoff Valve – ON.
7. Mixture – FULL RICH (lean as required for high altitude).
8. Engine Instruments – CHECK normal indications.
9. Engine Run-up – 1800 RPM (Elevator Control – FULL BACK).
a. Magnetos – CHECK.
b. Propeller (except Decathlon Standard) - CHECK.
c. Alternate Air – CHECK operation.
d. Engine Instruments – within green arc.
10. Electric Fuel Pump – ON.
11. Cabin Door and Windows – CLOSED and LATCHED.
12. Seat Belts/Shoulder Harness – FASTENED and adjusted.
13. Brakes – release when ready to take off, check Park Brake full OFF.
Turn Electric Fuel Pump OFF after safe altitude has been obtained.
LANDING – NORMAL
1. Seat and Shoulder Harness – FASTENED.
2. Propeller - FULL increase.
3. Mixture – RICH.
4. Electric Fuel Pump – ON.
5. Brakes – CHECK FIRM (Park Brake – OFF).
6. Approach Airspeed - 65 to 70 KTS.
7. After Clear Runway – Electric Fuel Pump OFF.
SHUTDOWN
1. Brakes – SET.
2. Electrical Equipment – OFF.
3. Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF.
4. Magnetos/Master Switch – OFF after propeller stops.
5. Controls – SECURE with lap belt around forward control stick only.
6. Wheels – CHOCKED.
7. Wing/Tail-wheel Tie Downs – SECURE.