4-8 NORMAL PROCEDURES / TAXIING
ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2
CHAPTER 4
4.6 TAXIING
CAUTION: Extended periods of idle taxiing can cause
engine coolant temperature to exceed limits.
Best cooling on the ground is achieved with
engine set 3000-4000 rpm.
4.6.1 LAND
1. Parking Brake—RELEASE
2. Brakes—CHECK
3. Steering—CHECK
4.6.2 WATER
1. Landing Gear—UP, or as required
2. Flaps—UP (0°)
3. Water Rudder—DOWN, or as required for improved authority
4.7 ENGINE RUN-UP
1. Throttle—ADVANCE TO 4000 RPM
2. Ignition Switch—B (pause until LAND AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE
lights illuminate)
3. Ignition Switch—A (pause 6 seconds)
a. RPM: 180 max drop from original
b. FUEL PRESSURE Annunciator—OUT
4. Ignition Switch—B (pause 6 seconds)
a. RPM—180 max drop from original
b. FUEL PRESSURE Annunciator—OUT
5. Ignition Switch—BOTH
6. Annunciator Panel—ALL LIGHTS OUT
7. Engine Instruments—CHECK
8. Throttle—RETARD to idle
NOTE: During the ignition check, the RPM may
increase when operating on a single lane.
This is normal; the original RPM will be
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