Page Date: 19. February 2014
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Section 4
Normal Procedures
Pilot´s Operating Handbook US
EXTRA 330LX
4.5
TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE
4.5.1
BEFORE TAKE-OFF
Before you line up at the runway for take-off:
Oil pressure and oil temperature
CHECK
Magnetos
CHECK as follows:
Engine RPM:
1800 min
-1
Pay attation to the three small LEDs in the "Status" area on the upper left corner of
the P-1000 face:
Ignition switch position:
LEFT
Status area:
Right red LED illuminates
Display:
shows RPM drop
Ignition switch position:
RIGHT
Status area:
Left red LED illuminates
Display:
shows RPM drop
Ignition switch position:
BOTH
Status area:
Right and left red LED remain off
The middle LED is not allowed to alert,
otherwise the difference is more than
permissible.
N O T E
During the short circuit (grounding) of a single magneto, the respective red LED must
illuminate. The maximum allowed RPM drop at 1800 min
-1
is 175 min
-1
. The
maximum difference between the magnetos shall not to be more than 50 RPM
(identify with the illuminated yellow LED).
Alternator Output
CHECK
Propeller control
MOVE through its complete range to
check operation and return to full
HIGH RPM position.
Boost pump
ON (check indicator movement on the fuel
flow gauge).
Flight Controls
CHECK free and correct
Trim
SET to appropriate takeoff position (half
way nose down)
4.5.2
TAKE-OFF
Set throttle smoothly to max and let the airspeed go up to 65-68 KIAS (120-126 km/h). A light
pressure on the stick lifts the tail to horizontal position. Rotate the aircraft at 68 KIAS
(126 km/h). On reaching climb speed of 110 KIAS (204 km/h) proceed with climb.
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