Supplement POH
Cessna 172 R&S
(FAA-Version)
Page 4-22
Issue 3
Revision 1, Jan. 2018
AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES
STARTING ENGINE
The TAE 125 is a direct Diesel injection engine with common-
rail technology and a turbocharger. It is controlled automatically
by the FADEC, which makes a proper performance of the
FADEC test important for safe flight operation.
All information relating to the engine are compiled in the CED
125 multifunction instrument.
Potentiometers within the Thrust Lever transmit the load value
selected by the pilot to the FADEC.
With the Engine Master (“IGN“ resp.) in position ON the glow
relay is triggered by the FADEC and the Glow Plugs are
supplied with electrical power, in position OFF the Injection
Valves are not supplied by the FADEC and stay closed.
The switch "Starter" controls the Starter.
EXTERNAL POWER
External power may be used to charge the battery or for
maintenance purposes. Refer to original instructions.
It is not allowed to start up the engine using external power. If
starting the engine is not possible using battery power, the
condition of the battery must be verified before flight.
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