The pilot should always use the procedures in the airplane’s AFM/POH shutdown checklist for shutting down the engine and securing the airplane. Important items may include:

1. Parking Brake—set to ON. 2. Throttle—set to IDLE or 1,000 rpm. 3. If turbocharged, observe the manufacturer’s spool down procedure. 4. Magneto Switch Test—momentarily check for proper grounding in the OFF position at idle rpm. 5. Propeller Control—set to HIGH rpm, if equipped. 6. Avionics—turn OFF. 7. Alternator—turn OFF. 8. Mixture—set to IDLE CUTOFF. 9. Magneto Switch—turn ignition switch to OFF when engine stops. 10. Install chocks (release parking brake in accordance with AFM/POH). 11. Master Switch—turn OFF. 12. Secure—install control locks and anti-theft security locks.