Columbia 400 - Starting Cold Engine; Starting Hot Engine

Section 4
Columbia 400 (LC41-550FG) Normal Procedures
Initial Issue of Manual: December 9, 2005 RC050005
Latest Revision Level/Date: C/10-10-2006 4-7
8. Circuit Breakers ⎯ CHECK IN
9.
Oxygen Masks and Cannulas ⎯ CHECK (Kinks in hose, rips or tears.)
10. Passenger Briefing Card ⎯ ADVISE PASSENGERS TO REVIEW
CAUTION
There is a significant amount of electric current required to start the
engine. For this reason, the avionics master switch must be set to the OFF
position during starting to prevent possible serious damage to the
avionics equipment.
STARTING COLD ENGINE
1. Mixture ⎯ RICH
2.
Propeller ⎯ HIGH RPM
3.
Vapor Suppression ⎯ OFF
4. Induction Heated Air ⎯ OFF
5.
Throttle ⎯ CLOSED, THEN OPEN APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH
6.
Left and Right Battery Switches ⎯ ON
7. Anti-Collision/Position Lights ⎯ ON AS REQUIRED
8.
Primer Switch ⎯ PUSH IN (Approximately 5 seconds)
9.
Throttle ⎯ CLOSED, THEN OPEN 1/8 INCH to 1/4 INCH
10.
Check Propeller Area ⎯ CLEAR (Ensure people/equipment are not in the propeller area.)
11.
Ignition Switch ⎯ START
12.
Throttle ⎯ ADJUST IDLE (900 to 1000 RPM)
13. Oil Pressure ⎯ CHECK (Ensure the oil pressure gauge reads between 30 to 60 psi.)
CAUTION
If no oil pressure is noted within 30 seconds, shut down the engine and investigate
the cause. Operating the engine without oil pressure may result in engine
malfunction or stoppage.
14. Left and Right Alternator Switches ⎯ ON
STARTING HOT ENGINE
1. Mixture ⎯ IDLE CUTOFF
2.
Propeller ⎯ HIGH RPM
3. Throttle ⎯ CLOSED
4.
Induction Heated Air ⎯ OFF
5.
Left and Right Battery Switches ⎯ ON
6. Anti-Collision/Position Lights ⎯ ON AS REQUIRED
7.
Vapor Suppression ⎯ ON FOR 30 TO 60 SECONDS, THEN OFF
8.
Mixture ⎯ RICH
9. Primer Switch ⎯ PUSH IN (Approximately 3 seconds.)
10.
Throttle ⎯ CLOSED, THEN OPEN APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH
11.
Check Propeller Area ⎯ CLEAR (Ensure people/equipment are not in the propeller area.)
12. Ignition Switch ⎯ START
NOTE
It may be necessary to leave the vapor suppression on during starting
(steps 7 – 10) and turn it off approximately one minute after engine start.
NOTE
If the engine is only moderately warm it may be necessary to push the
primer switch for a few seconds before starting.