Piper PA-24-250 Comanche User Manual

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Piper Comanche 250 (Early Model)
Section
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Normal Procedures
STARTING WITH EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
(For an aircraft that is not equipped with an auxiliary power receptacle.)
Master Switch Check Off
............................
All Electrical Equipment ...................... ......... ............................................. Check Off
Alternate Battery Terminals
...................... .. ................ Connect
External Power Cable
.................................... .... Connect to Battery
Initiate appropriate starting procedure
Throttle
........ Lowest Possible rpm
Oil Pressure
.......................................... .. ....................................................................... Check
External Power Cable
.. .................................... Disconnect From Battery
Throttle
........................................................................................................ Above 1200 rpm
Ammeter
......................................................................................... Check for Normal Charging
** NOTE ** Do not attempt flight if generator and battery are not charging properly.
BEFORE TAXIING
Rotating Beacon .................... ...... ..................................................................................... On
Flaps
...................................................................... ....................................................... Retract
. .
Flap Selector ........................................................................................... Center "Off' Pos~t~on
Primer
...................................................................................................... Check In and Locked
Landing Gear Indicator Light
............................................................................. Check Green
. .
Avlon~cs Master (Or Radios) ............................................................................................... On
Radio Transfer Switches
....................................................................................... As Required
Flight Instruments:
Artificial Horizon
................... ... .......................................................... Check Erect and Set
Rate-of-Climb Indicator
.......................................................................................... Check Zero
Altimeter
.............................................................. Adjust to Local Barometric Setting and Verify
Field Elevation Reading is Within Acceptable Limits
Clock
.............................. .. ................................................................................ Wind and Set
** NOTE ** If flight plan anticipates instrument meteorological conditions:
Pitot Heat
................................................................... On (Check Ammeter Discharge) Then Off
TAXIING
Taxi Area ........................................................................................................................... Clear
Throttle
............................................................................................................... Apply Slowly
Brakes
...................... .. ................................................................................................... Check
Steering
................... .. ..................................................................................................... Check
Copyright: 1993
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Piper PA-24-250 Comanche Specifications

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Brand	Piper
Model	PA-24-250 Comanche
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English