Pilot Operating Handbook KP-5 ASA
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-It is prohibited to step in or out of the cockpit while the engine is on!
1.
Fuel gauges – fuel amount check
2.
Transciever - off
3.
Fuel cock – open fuel tank with greater quantity of fuel
4.
Fuel stop cock – open (if installed)
5.
Throttle – idle (for cool engine, 1/3 for warm engine)
6.
Choke – according to engine temperature
7.
Area around propeller - free
8.
Magnetoes – both circuits (A+B)
9.
Fuel pump – turn on
10.
Press the starter
11.
Engine speed after start up - 2500
1
/min
12.
Oil pressure, fuel pressure – check
13.
Segmental switches – switch them on (transciever, beacon, …)
14.
Fuel pump – turn off
Warning:
Max. time period for engine start up is 10 sec. It is possible
to repeat starting up process with 2min. delay for starting
gear cooling. Oil pressure must rise within 10 sec. of start.
When oil pressure is steady above 2 bars, it is possible to
increase engine speed.
Electric fuel pump may not be switched on with empty fuel tanks
and closed fuel cock!
6.4 Engine warm up and engine check
1.
Brake the airplane (hand brake, chocks)
2.
Control stick and pedals in neutral position
3.
Engine speed - 2000 rpm and let run about 2 min., then warm up
engine at 2500 rpm until oil temperature reaches 50
°
C
4.
Gradually increase engine speed to maximum, hold about 5 sec.,
gradually back to idle, repeat twice or 3 times
5.
Engine speed 4000 rpm, check alternately both magnetoes, engine
speed should descend with one magneto off to max. 300 rpm.
Difference between both magnetoes max. 120 rpm.
