Cessna 1971 Super Skymaster - Page 6

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINES.
Pilot's Check List -- Review check list located in map compart-
ment.
(2) Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses -- Adjust and lock.
(3) Brakes -- Test and set.
(4) Master and Alternator Switches -- "ON."
(5) Voltage Regulator Selector Switch -- "REG 1" or "REG 2"
position (as desired).
(6) Landing Gear -- Handle down neutral and green down light on.
(7) Landing Gear Lights and Horn -- Push to test.
(8) Cowl Flaps -- "OPEN."
(9) Fuel Selectors - Front Engine -- "LEFT MAIN."
Rear Engine -- "RIGHT MAIN. II
Radios and Electrical Equipment -- "OFF."
STARTING ENGINES.
(I) Mixture -- Rich.
(2)
Propeller - - High RPM.
(3)
Throttle -- Cracked (one inch),
(4)
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- On "LOW."
(5) Ignition/Starter Switch -- "START" (when fuel flow is steady at
10 to 25 lbs/hr). Hold until engine starts but no longer than 30 sec-
onds.
(6) Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- Off (after engine runs smoothly).
NOTE
The engine should
start in two to three revolutions. If
it does not, increase the fuel flow by turning the auxiliary
fuel pump momentarily on "HI" and crank for two to four
additional revolutions. If it still does not start, turn the
auxiliary fuel pump off, set the mixture to idle cut-off,
and crank until the engine fires or for approximately 15
seconds. If still unsuccessful, start again using the nor-
mal starting procedure after allowing the starter to cool.
(7)
OU Pressure Gage -- Check in green arc range within 30 seconds.
BEFORE TAKE-OFF.
(I) Parking Brake -- Set.
(2) Cowl
Flaps -- "OPEN."
(3) Flight Controls -- Check for free and correct movement.
(4) Elevator and Rudder Trim -- Take-off settings.
(5) Throttle Settings -- 1800 RPM.
(6) Magnetos
-- Check (50 RPM maximum differential between
magnetos).
(7)
Propellers -- Check feathering to 1200 RPM; return to high RPM
(full
forward).
(8) Alternators -- Check.
(O) Engine Instruments -- Check.
(10) Suction Gage -- Check sources and suction (5. 0 to 5.4 inches of
mercury).
(11) Throttles -- Closed (check idle).
(12)
Flight Instruments and Radios -- Set.
(13) Optional Autopilot
-- "OFF."
(14) Cabin Door and Windows -- Closed and locked.
(15)
Parking Brake -- Release.
TAKE-OFF.
NORMAL TAKE-OFF.
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(I) Wing Flaps -- "UP" to "1/3" down.
(2) Power -- Full throttle and 2800 RPM.
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(3) Mixtures -- Lean for field elevation per fuel flow indicator pla-
card.
(4) Elevator Control -- Lift nose wheel at 75 to 80 MPH.
(5)
Brakes -- Apply momentarily when airborne.
(6) Landing Gear -- Retract in climb out.
(7) Climb Speed -- 110 to 120 MPH.
(8) Wing
Flaps -- Retract (if extended) after obstacles are cleared.
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MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFF.
(I) Wing Flaps -- "1/3" down.
(2) Brakes -- Apply.
(3)
Power -- Full throttle and 2800 RPM.
(4)
Mixtures -- Lean for field elevation per fuel flow indicator
placard.
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