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Lockheed P-38 Lightning - Starting Engines

Lockheed P-38 Lightning
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3. STARTING ENGINES
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NOTE: Engine fire extinguishers are NOT installed in this airplane. Strict
adherence to the following instructions as to the mixture control positions will
reduce the possibility of fire. If fire does occur, move the mixture control to idle
cut off, and shut off tank selector valve, electric fuel pump and ignition to the
effected engine. See pilot's check list.
Check for normal fuel pressure 16 to 18 lb/sq. in. with electric fuel pumps OFF.
Check for idling pressure of 9 lb/sq. in.
Set prop selector switch to FIXED PITCH, with 2300 RPM, 35 in Hg.
(10) Check magnetos, max. normal drop, 100 RPM after shifting from both to either left or
right magneto.
With RPM at 2300
1. Check propeller control levers DEC. RPM then INC RPM (full forward)
2. Check propeller selector switches DEC. RPM then INC RPM, then return to AUTOMATIC
CONSTANT SPEED.
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