POH / AFM
AQUILA AT01-100A
Section 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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FM-AT01-1010-101
A.09
A.08 (25.05.2020)
03.03.2021
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4.5.8
Cruise
1.
Throttle
AS REQUIRED (Ref. to Section 5,
Page 5-11)
2.
Propeller control lever
SET 1650 to 2260 RPM
CAUTION
Continuous operation with throttle wide open and propeller revolution below 2140 RPM should
be avoided to prevent engine damage in particular at pressure altitudes below 3000ft and at
high CHT (see SL-912-016)
NOTE
For best manifold pressure/propeller speed combinations: Refer to Section 5, page 5-11
3.
Flaps switch
UP
4.
Fuel Pump
switch
OFF
5.
Trim switch
SET as required
6.
P/S Heat
switch
(if installed)
as required, OFF at OAT >59°F
(15°C)
7.
Engine instruments
CHECK if in green range
8.
Carburetor temperature indicator (if installed) MONITOR
CAUTION
During flights above a pressure altitude of 6000 ft, the fuel pressure warning light must be
monitored closely. If the FUEL warning light goes ON, the Fuel Pump must be switched ON to
prevent fuel vapor formation in the fuel system.
4.5.9 Descent
1.
Throttle
First decrease AS REQUIRED
2.
Propeller control lever
Second SET above 2000 RPM
3.
Carburetor heat
AS REQUIRED
4.
Carburetor temperature indicator (if installed) MONITOR
CAUTION
For a rapid descent proceed as follows:
Throttle
First IDLE
Propeller control lever
Second START
Carburetor heat
PULL (ON)
Flaps
UP
Airspeed
130 KIAS
Oil and cylinder head temperature
maintain in green range
