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ALPHA Trainer LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook
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SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
6
Seats, Pedals, Seat Belts and Baggage
net
Adjust and Secure
7 Doors Closed and latched
CAUTION: Ensure seat belt harnesses are not twisted.
4.4.2 STARTING ENGINE
If the engine is warm, no choke is required. For the first start of the day and
in cold conditions, applying choke will be necessary.
If the airplane will be started using external power, keep all personnel and
power unit cables well clear of the propeller rotation plane.
1 Parking brake ENGAGE
2 Fuel Valve OPEN
3 Master BAT switch ON
4 Master GEN switch ON
5 Generator Fail Light CHECK ON
6 Choke As required
7 Propeller Area Clear
8 Throttle Lever Open 10 mm
9 Oil Pressure Indication Available
10 MAG L / MAG R Switches ON
11 Starter ENGAGE
CAUTION: Limit cranking to intervals of 20 seconds with a 20 second cool-
ing period between cranks. This will improve battery and contactor life.
12 Thottle Lever
Slowly increase, maintain 2000
RPM for two mins, then set 2500
RPM for warm up
13 Oil Pressure Check
14 Choke Slowly close
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