Lockheed P-38 Lightning - Page 26

reducing power on the approach and avoid being forced to apply excessive power at low
airspeeds.
P-38 PILOT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS- Page 12 -
(5) FEATHERING - PRACTICE.
(a) Close throttle.
(b) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF.
(c) Move propeller feathering switch to feathering position.
CAUTION:
On all airplanes, except F-5B, P-38L, and late P-38J airplanes which have a generator on each engine, shut
down the right-hand engine so that the generator which is on the left engine will remain in operation.
(6). UNFEATHERING IN FLIGHT
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