STARTING THE ENGINE.
(1) Mixture -- Rich.
(2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
(3) Primer --2 - 6 strokes as required
Close and lock primer.
(4) Throttle -- Open 1/8".
(5) Master Switch — "ON. "
(6) Propeller Area -- Clear.
(7} Ignition Switch -- "START" (release when engine starts).
(8) Oil Pressure -- Check.
BEFORE TAKE-OFF.
(1) Parking Brake -- Set.
(2) Flight Controls -- Check for free and correct movement.
(3) Fuel Selector Valve -- "BOTH."
(4) Elevator Trim Control Wheel -- "TAKE-OFF" setting.
(5) Throttle Setting -- 1700 RPM.
(6) Engine Instruments and Ammeter -- Check.
(7) Suction Gage -- Check (4. 6 to 5.4 inches of mercury).
(8) Magnetos -- Check (RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on
either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos).
(9) Carburetor Heat -- Check operation.
(10) Flight Instruments and Radios -- Set.
(11) Optional Autopilot or Wing Leveler -- Off.
(12) Cabin Doors and Window -- Closed and locked.
TAKE-OFF.
NORMAL TAKE-OFF.
(1) Wing Flaps -- 0°.
(2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
(3) Power -- Full throttle.
(4) Elevator Control -- Lift nose wheel at 60 MPH.
(5) Climb Speed -- 75 to 85 MPH.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFF.
(1) Wing Flaps -- 0°. 1-4
(2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
(3) Brakes -- Apply.
(4) Power -- Full throttle.
(5) Brakes -- Release.
(6) Airplane Attitude -- Slightly tail low.
(7) Climb Speed --68 MPH until all obstacles are cleared.
CLIMB.
(1) Airspeed -- 80 to 90 MPH.
NOTE
If a maximum performance climb is necessary, use
speeds shown in the Maximum Rate-Of-Climb Data
chart in Section VI.
(2) Power -- Full throttle.
(3) Mixture -- Full rich (mixture may be leaned above 3000 feet).
CRUISING.
(1) Power -- 2200 to 2700 RPM.
NOTE
Maximum cruise RPM varies with altitude. For details,
refer to Section IV.
(2) Elevator Trim Control Wheel -- Adjust.
(3) Mixture -- Lean for maximum RPM.
LET-DOWN.
(1) Mixture -- Rich.
(2) Power -- As desired.
(3) Carburetor Heat -- As required to prevent carburetor icing.
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