Section 4 – Normal procedures
Checklists
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5.2. ENGINE STARTING
(a) Cold engine
1. Engine throttle: 1cm (1/2 inch) above idle
2. Fuel selector valve: select the tank with less fuel
3. Electric fuel pump: ON
4. Mixture: full open for 3 – 5” (positive fuel flow indication) then CUT-OFF
5. Propeller area: check that area is clear of persons / objects
Check to insure no person or object is present in the area close to
the propeller. Forward lower sector visibility is not possible from
inside the cockpit.
Do not overheat the starter motor. Do not operate it for more than
10 seconds. After operating the starter motor, let it cool off for 20
seconds. After 6 attempts to start the engine, let the starter cool off
for half an hour.
6. Ignition key: BOTH
7. Ignition key: START
8. Mixture: rapidly move to FULL RICH
9. Throttle: set 1000 – 1200 RPM
10. Check oil pressure rises within 10 sec.
11. Check “OIL PRESSURE LOW”: extinguished
12. Electric fuel pump: OFF
13. Check fuel pressure: within limits
14. Generator switch: ON
15. Voltmeter: increase and check within green arc
16. ALT FAIL caution: extinguished
17. Nav. and taxi light: ON
Avoid idling operations on the ground for optimum engine operation, maintain 1000-
1200 RPM, do not exceed 2200 RPM on the ground.
18. Engine instruments: Check within limits
19. Check G1000 for warning / caution messages
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