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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4.4 PRE TAKE-OFF CHECKS
Wind:
Check direction of wind for take-off.
Fuel pressure checks (914 only):
Switch OFF the left pump and verify
the fuel pressure is correct, switch it ON and switch OFF the right one to
verify the pressure. Switch ON the right again.
Keep both pumps ON during the whole flight.
Ignition check:
Apply parking brakes.
Increase the throttle to reach 3500 rpm. Select “R” then “L” at the ignition
switch, then back to “Both”. The maximum drop allowed in rpm is 300, and
the difference between “L” and “R” positions must not exceed 150 rpm.
(Max drop 300, difference 150).
Engine parameters:
Confirm engine parameters are ready for take-off.
4.5 ROTOR PRE-ROTATION
Alignment:
Runway alignment.
Engine:
Move the throttle until the engine speed reaches 2200 - 2500 rpm.
Brakes:
Disengage the wheels parking brake and hold the brake lever with
your left hand.
WARNING
Do not engage the pre-rotator with the wheels parking brake ON.
Hold the brake lever with your left hand. It is extremely dangerous to
start the take-off run if the parking brake is not disengaged!
