Thorn bird, as someone pointed out a page ago.
To date, I have completed three special feature endorsments, I have passed my PPL and have had three AFRs...in all those assessments I have used a rote checklist. The aircraft I fly has a factory issued flight manual as well as a quick reference checklist...the manual is here...indicate...the quick ref check list is here...indicate. This is what you would say if you are DESCRIBING what you do and how your aircraft is equipped.
I have not studied the requirements for a kit built aircraft, I would understand there would have to be something on paper from the manufacturer as to the limitations placed on the aircraft by factory testing and design...same as section IV in all manuals. I would guess that anyone who builds their own aircraft would be creating a manual from derived data. The rote checklist would still stand.