Section 4 – Normal procedures
Checklists
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(b) Warm engine
1. Engine throttle: IDLE
2. Fuel selector valve: select the tank with less fuel
3. Electric fuel pump: ON
4. Propeller area: check for area clear of persons / objects
Check to insure no person or object is present in the area close to the propel-
ler. 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 se-
conds. 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.
5. Ignition key: BOTH
6. Ignition key: START
7. Mixture: rapidly to FULL RICH
8. Throttle: set 1000 – 1200 RPM
9. Check oil pressure rises within 10 sec.
10. Electric fuel pump: OFF
11. Check fuel pressure within limits
12. Generator switch: ON
13. Voltmeter: increase and check within green arc
14. ALT FAIL caution: extinguished
15. Engine instruments: check within green arc
16. Check G1000 for warning / caution messages
Avoid idling operations on the ground for optimum engine operation, maintain 1000-
1200 RPM, do not exceed 2200 RPM on the ground.
5.3. BEFORE TAXIING
1. Flight instruments and avionics: set, TEST functions
2. Altimeter: set
3. Pitot Heat: ON, test for ammeter indication, then OFF
4. Parking brake: OFF
When taxiing at close range to other aircraft, or during night flight in clouds,
fog or haze, the strobe lights should be switched OFF. The NAV lights must
always be switched ON during night procedures.
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