Engineering and Research Corporation Ercoupe 415-C, Pilot Operating Handbook, Page: 14 / 27

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COCKPIT CHECK LIST
STARTING
1. Check quantity of fuel and oil
2. Both fuel valves ON
3. Mixture—FULL RICH at all times
4. Carburetor Air heat OFF
5. Prime 2 to 6 strokes—Lock Plunger
6. Throttle - Crack 1/8 inch
7. Ignition on - Pull Starter
8. Warm up - 900 to 1200 RPM
BEFORE TAKE-OFF
1. Carburetor Air Heat Off (use full heat in icing conditions)
2. Oil temperature - 90⁰ F min
3. Oil pressure - >35 lb/sq inch (above 1900 RPM).
4. Full throttle - 2000 RPM approximately
5. Ignition Check - maximum 75 RPM drop on either magneto
and with Carb Heat
6. Check for good idle
FLIGHT
1. Oil pressure - >35 lbs
2. Oil temperature range 100
⁰
to 220
⁰
F
3. Adjust mixture control for best RPM (ABOVE 5000 FT.)
LANDING
1. Mixture control- FULL RICH.
2. Open throttle periodically in glide to clear cylinders