Section 4 Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Normal Procedures EXTRA 500
4.7.c Before Starting Engine (with External Power)
If starting engine with external power, an assisting person
outside the aircraft should connect the external power supply
plug by opening the external power supply access panel at right
side of the engine cowling. After the external power supply plug
is connected and the external power unit is switched on, the
green EXTERNAL POWER light on the annunciator panel
illuminates.
If using external power for engine start up, proceed as follows:
GEN; Check OFF
AVIONICS; Check OFF
ENV AIR; Check OFF
PRESS; ON
Pressure Controller; Set to field elevation
Cabin Rate of Climb; Set
AIR CON; OFF
STROBE; Check ON
PARKING BRAKE; Re-check set
Condition Lever; FUEL OFF
Power Lever; GRD IDLE
External Power Device (28 V DC); Check connected
External Power Device; Request on
EXTERNAL POWER; Check illumination
EXT PWR; ON
BATT; ON
Voltmeter; Check reading
Instrument Lights; As required
Start up Clearance; Obtain
After engine start is completed:
EXT PWR; OFF
External Power Supply Plug; Disconnect
EXTERNAL POWER; Check extinguished
External Power Access Panel; Check close and secured
4-32 26. January 2011
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