DA20-C1 Flight Manual
Normal Operating Procedures
Doc # DA202-C1 April 06, 2010 Page 4 - 11
NOTE
Activate starter for maximum of 30 seconds only, followed by a
cooling period of 3-5 minutes.
11. Throttle 800 to 1000 RPM
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE ABOVE 1000 RPM UNTIL AN OIL
TEMPERATURE INDICATION IS REGISTERED.
12. Fuel Prime OFF
13. Engine Instruments check
NOTE
Excessive priming can result in a flooded engine. To clear a
flooded engine, turn off fuel pump and fuel prime, open throttle 1/2
to 1 inch and engage starter. The engine should start for a short
period and then stop. Excess fuel has now been cleared and
engine start from item 1 can be performed.
CAUTION
IF OIL PRESSURE IS BELOW 10 PSI, SHUT DOWN ENGINE
IMMEDIATELY (MAXIMUM 30 SECONDS DELAY).
NOTE
Oil Pressure may advance above the green arc until Oil Temp.
reaches normal operating temperatures.
Regulate warm up RPM to maintain pressure below 100 psi limit.
At ambient temperatures below 32º F (0º C) DO NOT apply full
power if oil pressure is above 70 psi.
14. Starter Warning Light check OFF
B. Starting Engine Warm
1. Throttle IDLE
2. Mixture FULL RICH
3. Toe Brakes hold
4. Propeller Area clear
WARNING
ENSURE THAT PROPELLER AREA IS CLEAR!
Revision 25 DOT Approved