SA 160
AIRCRAFTA I R C R A F T
Symphony
AIRCRAFT
4-23
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Feb 25, 2005
(d) Starting Hot Engine (4.5d)
Set the brakes and turn on the alternator and the strobe light. At
night, turn on the instrument and map lights. They should be
switched on to check the engine parameters on the VM 1000 display
duringstart. Check the carburetor heat is OFF.
Open the throttle lever approximately 6 mm (1/4 in.). The MIXTURE
levermustbeinFULLRICHposition.
After ascertaining that the propeller area is clear of people (6 meters),
engage the starter by rotating the ignition switch clockwise. As soon
as the engine fires, release ignition switch, and move the throttle to
attain 1000 - 1200 RPM. If the engine does not fire within 5 - 10
seconds, disengage the starter and repeat starting procedure after
approx.2 minutes.
The oil pressure immediately after starting should at least be 25 psi.
Otherwise, shutdownengine. At night turn ON the NAVlight.
(e) Engine Start With External Power Source (4.5e)
The voltmeter indication on the VM 1000 display will show the
proper connection of the external power source. If necessary the
external power may be electrical disconnected from aircraft by
turning “BAT” off.
After the engine has started according to (b) and (c) or (b) and (d),
reduce power to idle and disconnect the external power source
from the aircraft by an assistant.
After removing the external power source, increase the engine
power to 1000 - 1200 RPM and check that the ammeter indicates an
alternator output.
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