ELA 10-Eclipse PILOT OPERATOR´S
HANDBOOK
Version: V10-05
Issue date: 26
th
July 2016.
Last modification: 04
th
February 2019.
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Rotax 914 engine: Warning and caution boost lights ON for a few seconds.
Electrical fuel pumps ……………………………… ON.
Verify correct fuel pressure.
Cold engine:
Use the choke and set throttle in idle position.
Warm engine:
Don’t use the choke. Throttle slightly open.
Verify the propeller is CLEAR!
Start:
Turn right the ignition switch to start the engine.
ONCE THE ENGINE STARTS
Oil Pressure:
Once the engine starts, make sure that the oil pressure rises
to a correct value.
WARNING
Never attempt to start the engine until the area around the engine is
completely clear of any persons or objects. Do not start the engine
while standing beside the aircraft as you will easily be struck by the
propeller in case of a brake failure or an operating error.
Note
If the starting is difficult, use the starter for a max of 10 seconds,
wait 1 minute in order to not damage the starting system and try
again.
CAUTION
If the oil pressure does not reach the minimum specified in 10
seconds, stop the engine immediately.
