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Section 4 Lightning LS-1
Normal Procedures Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Page 4-16 Issue B
BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Brakes..............................................CHECK and SET
2. Canopy...................................CLOSED and LATCHED
3. Flight Controls.............................FREE and CORRECT
4. Flight Instruments and Avionics...........................SET
5. Fuel Selector Valve...........................ON Fullest Tank
6. Elevator Trim.............................................NEUTRAL
7. Wing Flaps...........................SET 10  (normal takeoff)
Engine Run-Up
1. Throttle.....................................................1800 RPM
2. Ignition..................CHECK MAGS (R- BOTH, L-BOTH)
a. Normal drop 10-30 RPM
b. If drop exceeds 100 RPM, inspect ignition system
prior to flight.
3. Carburetor Heat and Idle Check
a. Throttle..............................................1800 RPM
b. Carburetor Heat................................PULL to ON
c. Engine Speed..........................................CHECK
for RPM drop.
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NOTE: If no ice is present, there will be
little or no drop in rpm. See Section 7.8 for
more information on Carb Heat system.