Airplane Flight
Manual
Cessna F150L
Nr. 160
Converted with kit
NS402S with ROTAX 912 S3 and
Page:
4-7
HOFFMANN HO-V352F/170FQ+10
Revision 1
OPERATING DETAILS
STARTING THE ENGINE
Usually a warm engine is started with throttle control in for approx. 2 cm. without choke. A cold
engine is usually started with choke slightly on and throttle on idle position
Weak intermittent firing followed by puffs of black smoke from the exhaust stack indicates over
priming or flooding. Excess fuel can be cleared from the combustion chambers by the following
procedure: close choke, the throttle full open, and crank the engine through several revolutions
with the starter.
After starting, if the oil gage does not begin to show pressure within 10 seconds in the
summertime and about twice that long in very cold weather, stop the engine and investigate.
Lack of oil pressure can cause serious engine damage. After starting, avoid using carburetor
heating unless icing conditions prevail.
TAXING
When taxiing, it is important that speed and use of brakes be held to a minimum and that all
controls be utilized to maintain directional control and balance (see taxing diagram)
Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done at low engine speed to avoid abrasion and
stone damage to the propeller tips
The nose wheel is designed to automatically center straight ahead when the nose strut is fully
extended. In the event the nose strut is overinflated, and the airplane is loaded to a rearward
center of gravity position, it may be necessary to partially compress the strut to permit steering.
This can be accomplished prior to taxiing by depressing the airplane nose (by hand) or during
taxi by sharply applying brakes
BEFORE TAKE OFF
WARMING THE ENGINE
Most of the engine warn up will have been conducted during taxi, and additional warm-up
before takeoff should be restricted to the checklists procedures. Since the engine is closely
cowled for efficient in-flight cooling. Precautions should be taken to avoid overheating on the
ground
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