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From the Private Pilot ACS on what checklist should be used (the appropriate checklist) for the preflight. Click on the image below for a larger view.

Here is the FAA's Safety Alert for Operators SAFO 17006 on why you need to use proper checklist

Here are proper checklist for WIFA aircraft

From the flight instructor PTS:
Applicant’s Use of Checklists: Throughout the practical test, the instructor applicant is evaluated on the use and teaching of an appropriate checklist. Proper use is dependent on the specific Task being evaluated. The situation may be such that the use of the checklist, while accomplishing elements of an Objective, would be either unsafe or impractical, especially in a single-pilot operation. In this case, a review of the checklist after the elements have been accomplished would be appropriate.

From the private pilot ACS:
Use of Checklists - Throughout the practical test, the applicant is evaluated on the use of an appropriate checklist.
Assessing proper checklist use depends upon the specific Task. In all cases, the evaluator should determine
whether the applicant appropriately divides attention and uses proper visual scanning. In some situations, reading
the actual checklist may be impractical or unsafe. In such cases, the evaluator should assess the applicant's
performance of published or recommended immediate action "memory" items along with his or her review of the
appropriate checklist once conditions permit. In a single-pilot airplane, the applicant should demonstrate the crew resource management (CRM) principles described as single-pilot resource management (SRM). Proper use is dependent on the specific Task being evaluated. The situation may be such that the use of the checklist while accomplishing elements of an Objective
would be either unsafe or impractical in a single-pilot operation. In this case, a review of the checklist after the
elements have been accomplished is appropriate.

From the FAA's AC 120-71B on modifying checklist:
Modifying OEM Procedures. Procedures and checklists published by the OEM are designed to reflect that manufacturer’s flight deck design and operating procedures. They promote optimum use of aircraft features as envisioned by the designers, but may be generic in their applicability. Potential factors which may drive changes to OEM procedures and checklists include new or modified equipment, changes to the operational environment, company mandated procedures, standardization among related fleets, observed operational problems, incidents, accidents, or airline mergers.

Click here for the full AC

From the FAA's Notice Number: NOTC3401:
Another important reason for this consistency is apparent during practical exams for a pilot certificate or rating. Designated pilot examiners may require an aircraft manufacturer’s procedure is demonstrated when testing applicants. Those who use a checklist that differs from the manufacturer may omit or incorrectly perform an important step, impacting their ability to successfully pass the exam.

Click here the notice issued Jan 30 2024

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