SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Arcus M
Engine starting, run-up and taxiing
Apply wheel brake and proceed as shown in the following list:
POWER PLANT EXTENSION / STARTING PROCEDURE
ON THE GROUND:
O
Apply wheel brake, pull stick back
O
Check that propeller is clear
O
Power plant master switch
ON
O
OPEN
fuel shut-off valve
O
Set throttle to idle
O
Set speed to
95-100 km/h
(51-54kt, 59-62 mph)
O
Ignition
ON
O
Only in manual operation:
EXTEND
power plant
O
When power plant is fully extended (green signal):
Depress starter button
O
Set throttle as required
Ignition circuit check:
o
Warm up engine (CHT ca. 40°C / 104°F)
o
Set rev to 2500 through 3000 RPM
o
Check both ignition circuits – rev hast o drop by 50 to 100 RPM
o
After ignition circuits check engine has to reach primarily RPM
Redundancy system test (engine control):
o
Warm up engine (CHT ca. 40°C / 104°F)
o
Set rev to 4500 through 5000 RPM
o
Activate redundancy system with switch next to the engine control unit
MCU II
o
Test: engine must maintain operation despite a temporary drop in
speed. Otherwise the redundancy system is defective.
o
Switch back to normal engine opration
o
Set rev to normal idle speed
WARNING:
A ground start with the redundancy system is prohibited!
Oktober 2011
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