4.4. TAXIING
1. Brakes: check
2. Flight instruments: check altimeter.
4.5. PRIOR TO TAKEOFF
1. Parking brake: brake pedal press, ON
2. Engine instruments: Check:
• Oil temperature: 50-130 °C
• Cylinder heads temperature: Max. 135 °C
• Oil pressure: 12 – 102 psi
• Fuel pressure: minimum 2.2 psi
3. ALT OUT caution: OFF (check)
4. Electric Fuel pump: ON
5. Fuel selector valve: select the fullest tank
6. Fuel pressure: check
7. Throttle speed: advance throttle to 1640 rpm
a. Ignition key test: select LEFT, check speed drop within 130 pro-
peller rpm;
b. Select BOTH: check propeller speed 1640 rpm;
c. Select RIGHT: check speed drop within 130 propeller rpm,
d. Maximum difference of speed between LEFT and RIGHT 50 rpm,
e. Select BOTH: check propeller speed 1640 rpm .
8. Carburettor heat test:
a. Pull selector fully OUT
b. Throttle speed: check 100 rpm drop
c. Push selector fully IN
d. Throttle speed: check 1640 rpm
9. Flaps: set T/O (15°)
10. Pitch trim: check neutral
11. Flight controls: check free
12. Seat belts: checked fastened
13. Doors: check closed and locked.
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