General Model G58
Section 1
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POWER TERMINOLOGY
ENGINE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS TERMI-
NOLOGY
Station
Pressure
Actual atmospheric pressure at field
elevation.
Wind The wind velocities recorded as variables
on the charts of this handbook are to be
understood as the headwind or tailwind
components of the reported winds.
Cruise Climb Power recommended for cruise climb.
Economy
Cruise
The lowest power setting for which cruise
power settings are presented.
Maximum
Cruise
The highest power settings recommended
for cruise.
Recommended
Cruise
Intermediate power settings for which cruise
power settings are presented.
Take-off and
Maximum
Continuous
Highest power rating not limited by time. To
be used only for conditions which warrant
the use of this rating.
EGT The Exhaust Gas Temperature Display is
used to identify the lean and best-power fuel
flow mixtures for various power settings
during cruise.
Manifold
Pressure
The regulated absolute air pressure in the
intake manifold of the engine located
between the throttle valve and the cylinders.
Manifold
Pressure
Display
Displays the absolute pressure in the intake
manifold of an engine, expressed in inches
of mercury (in. Hg).
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