ICON A5, Pilot Operating Handbook

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4-9 NORMAL PROCEDURES / TAXIING
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4.6 TAXIING
4.6.1 LAND
1. Brakes—CHECK
2. Steering—CHECK
4.6.2 WATER
1. Steering—CHECK
2. Water Rudder—DOWN as necessary for improved authority
4.7 ENGINE RUN-UP
1. Throttle—ADVANCE TO 4000 RPM
2. Ignition Switch—B (pause until LAND AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE
lights illuminate)
3. Ignition Switch—A (pause 6 seconds)
a. RPM: 180 max drop from original
b. FUEL PRESSURE Annunciator—OUT
4. Ignition Switch—B (pause 6 seconds)
a. RPM—180 max drop from original
b. FUEL PRESSURE Annunciator—OUT
5. Ignition Switch—BOTH
6. Annunciator Panel—ALL LIGHTS OUT
7. Engine Instruments—CHECK
8. Throttle—RETARD to idle
NOTE
: During the ignition check, the RPM may
increase when operating on a single lane.
This is normal; the original RPM will be
restored after a short time operating on both
lanes.
4.8 BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Flight Controls—FREE and CORRECT