Piper PA-24-250 Comanche User Manual

Aircraft Publicauons
P~pcr Comanche 250 (Early Model)
CRUISING
Secllon - 4
Normal Procedures
** NOTE ** Operation above Flight Level 220 is not approved.
Set Per Power Table in Section
5 (Performance)
1.) Leaning By Manual Method:
Move mixture control slowly aft until a loss of power is noted, then enrich mixture slightly
until engine runs smoothly.
2.) Leaning By EGT Method:
Adjust to 50 degrees Fahrenheit rich of peak EGT.
................................................................ Fuel Tanks .................... ...................
Rotate Each Hour
** WARNING **
Oxygen is recommended when operating aircraft above 10,000 feet MSL, and required above
12,500 feet MSL. No smoking with oxygen in use.
Engine Gauges
.............................. ......... ........................................................................ Monitor
DESCENT
Propeller
................... .. .... .. ................................................................................... Cruise rpm
Manifold Pressure
............. 15 to 17 in Hg
Airspeed rature in Green
Mixture
................... ... ........................................................................... E~ch With Descent
APPROACH AND LANDING
Seats .................................................................................................................................. Erect
Belts and Harness
................... .... ........................................................... Fasten and Adjust
Electric Fuel Pump
............................................................................................................ On
Fuel Selector
................... .... ......................................................................... Desired Tank
Area Around Landing Gear Manual Operating Lever
...................................................... Clear
Landing Gear Selector
.................................... Down Under 125 mph or 108 kt (Recommended)
Landing Gear Indicator
........................... ... ................................................................... Green
Flaps
........................ ... ................... As Required Under 100 mph or 87 kt (Recommended)
Trim Tab
................... ... ................................................................................ Set for Landing
Mixture
................... .. ..... .. ..................................................................... Enrich as Required
Propeller Control
................... .... .............................................. Full Forward - Increase rpm
GUMP Check ........................... ..... .......................................................................... On Final
V*p ........................... ... .................................................................................. 83 mph (72 kt)
** NOTE **
If crosswind component is above 12 kts, use partial or no flaps and above normal approach speed.
Copyright: 1993 Page 4-10

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche Specifications

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