MOONEY
M20V ACCLAIM ULTRA
SECTION IV
NORMAL PROCEDURES
4 - 10
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
ORIGINAL ISSUE - 03-16-2017
EXTREME COLD WEATHER ENGINE START
Refer to Continental Motors Engine Operating Manual OI- 18 Section 7.5.1 for extreme cold
weather starting procedures.
For engine operation at outside air temperatures below - 25
C (- 13
F), the engine
and engine oil should be preheated to at least - 25
C (- 13
F) before the engine is
started.
-CAUTION-
-NOTE-
“START POWER” warning light should illuminate when Magneto/Starter switch is
in “START” position.
-NOTE-
Cranking should be limited to 30 seconds, and several minutes allowed between
cranking periods to permit the starter to cool. Never engage starter while the
propeller is still turning.
AFTER ENGINE START
Throttle Control
ADJUST IDLE (900 to 1000 RPM)
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Oil Pressure
CHECK for 30 TO 100 PSI
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Alternator field switch
ON
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Ammeter
CHECK (Verify annunciator alternator light is OFF and the system is charging)
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Position and Anti- collision Lights
SET AS REQUIRED
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Radios and Required Avionics
SET AS REQUIRED
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BEFORE TAXI
Engine Start Checklist
Completed
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Elevator Trim Switch
ON
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Internal/External Lights
As Desired
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PFD/MFD
Check Normal Operation
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Comm/Nav Radios
Checked and Set
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Altimeter
Set
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Fuel Selector
Switch Tanks, verify engine runs on other tank
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Cabin Heat
As Desired
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Defroster
As Desired
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Cabin Vent
As Desired
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Do not load a new arrival or departure procedure in the flight plan if one currently
exists without first removing the existing arrival or departure procedure. Failing to
observe this limitation can cause erroneous course deviation indications, loss of
GPS navigation information, and other display anomalies.
-WARNING-
-NOTE-
If display anomalies are noted after editing the flight plan, perform either a direct
to or activate leg operation as appropriate on the flight plan to ensure correct
flight plan sequencing and guidance.
Flight Plan
As Desired
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Optional Equipment Checks
Reference Section IX
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TAXI
Before Taxi Checklist
Completed
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Rudder Trim
As Desired
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