4.4.
TAXIING
1.
Brakes: check
2.
Steering: check
3.
Flight parameters: check operation
4.5.
PRIOR TO TAKE-OFF
1.
Parking brake: ON, brake pedal press / brake lever pull
2.
Engine parameters: Check within limits
Oil pressure: 2-5 bar (above 3500 rpm); 0.8 bar (below 3500 rpm)
3.
Ammeter check: “green”.
4.
Electric Fuel pump: ON
5.
Fuel valve: select the fullest tank
6.
Fuel pressure: check
7.
Throttle lever: advance to 4000 rpm
a.
Ignition magnetos test: select LEFT, check RPM drop within 315 rpm;
b.
Select BOTH: check propeller speed 4000 rpm;
c.
Select RIGHT: check RPM drop within 315 rpm;
d.
Maximum difference of speed between LEFT and RIGHT 120 rpm,
e.
Select BOTH: check engine 4000 rpm.
8.
Flaps: set T/O (15°)
9.
Pitch trim: check neutral
10.
Flight controls: check free
11.
Seat belts: checked fastened
12.
Doors: check closed and locked