Elite PI-121 - Aircraft Checklist

ELITE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Aircraft Checklist
Before Starting Engine:
Brakes TEST and SET
Electrical Equipment OFF
Avionics Power Switch OFF
Cowl Flaps OPEN
Fuel Selector Valve BOTH
Starting Engine (With Battery):
Throttle 1/4 in. open
Propeller HIGH RPM
Mixture IDLE CUT OFF
Propeller Area CLEAR
Master Switch ON
Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch ON
Mixture ADVANCE to full rich
for 3-4 seconds, then
return to IDLE CUT
OFF position.
Ignition Switch START
Mixture Advance smoothly to
RICH hen engine fi res.
NOTE: If engine fl oods, turn off auxiliary fuel pump, place
mixture in idle cut off, open throttle 1/2 to full, and crank
engine. When engine fi res, advance to full rich and retard
throttle promptly.
Oil Pressure CHECK
Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF
Flashing Beacon Nav Lights ON as required
Avionics Power Switch ON
Radios ON