Thrush Aircraft Inc
Model
S2R-T34
SECTION II
Albany, GA
NORMAL PROCEDURES
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
9.
Fuel Auxiliary Pump Switch – OFF
10.
Fuel Valve – OFF
11.
Battery Switch – OFF
12.
Allow a 5-minute cooling period for the starter before going any further with the starting
operation.
TAXI
The Beta Region of the throttle quadrant may be utilized for taxing. Push the stick full
forward to unlock the tailwheel.
BEFORE TAKE-OFF:
Before proceeding with a ground run-up, be sure that the propeller system is purged, by
feathering the propeller once or twice with the Power Lever in the Idle Position.
The following procedures should be used to check the Propeller Overspeed Governor:
1.
Place the propeller lever in full increase RPM (forward) position.
2.
Increase RPM with the power lever to at least 2100 RPM.
3.
Momentarily exercise the prop test switch and note a small decrease in the RPM
(2025 ± 20). This checks the prop overspeed governor.
CAUTION
HOLD the Elevator Control firmly FULL UP
during all high power ground operation to keep
the airplane from nosing over.
4.
Flight Controls – CHECK free and full travel.
5.
Elevator Tab – SET for take-off
6.
Flaps – As required
7.
Fuel Lever – HIGH IDLE / FLIGHT IDLE (check, 68% N
g
).
8.
Fuel Aux. Pump – ON
9.
Ignition Switch – ON
10.
Rear Seat Occupant – CONFIRM ready (Dual Cockpit Only)
11.
Prior to flights apply take off power and read the filter condition indicator. If the
needle enters the red arc, do not fly until the filter element has been cleaned.
TAKE-OFF:
1.
Brakes – RELEASE
2.
Power Lever – ADVANCE. Do not exceed engine operational limitations. (See the
Limitations Section)
FAA APPROVED: Apr. 10, 2007
Revision 3, SECTION II-7
