DA20-C1 Flight Manual
Normal Operating Procedures
Doc # DA202-C1 April 06, 2010 Page 4 - 10
Revision 25 DOT Approved
4.4.3. Starting Engine
A. Starting Engine Cold
NOTE
It is recommended that the engine be preheated if it has been cold
soaked for 2 hours or more at temperatures of -4º C (25º F) or
less.
1. Throttle IDLE
2. Mixture FULL RICH
3. Toe Brakes hold
4. Propeller Area clear
WARNING
ENSURE THAT PROPELLER AREA IS CLEAR!
CAUTION
DO NOT ENGAGE STARTER IF PROPELLER IS MOVING.
SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
NOTE
Steps 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are to be performed without delay
between steps.
NOTE
Colder ambient temperatures require longer priming.
5. Fuel Pump ON
6. Fuel Prime ON
7. Throttle FULL for prime (prime for 5 -10
seconds minimum before starting)
8. Throttle Full IDLE to ¼ inch OPEN
(adjust as required)
9. Ignition Switch START, hold until engine starts or
for 10 seconds maximum (if engine
does not start, release ignition key,
push throttle to full power for
3 seconds minimum for
more priming, then repeat from
Step 8)
10. Starter Warning Light illuminated while ignition is in
START position
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