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3.0
LASAR
®
OPERATION
Prior to all flights and following 100 hour, 500 hour and any other maintenance events, test the LASAR
®
system on the ground. The LASAR
®
must be operated in the automatic and default mode to initiate
hardware and software tests.
3.1
LASAR
®
SYSTEM PREFLIGHT CHECK
A.
Start the engine and let idle to operating temperatures according to the engine manufacturer’s
specifications.
B.
Select the left magneto and monitor engine operation. When the “LEFT” magneto is selected the
engine will automatically operate in backup operation. Engine RPM and engine performance
changes should fall within the manufacturer’s specifications. The cockpit enunciator light (if
equipped) should become illuminated.
C.
Select the right magneto and monitor engine operation. When the “RIGHT” magneto is selected
the engine will automatically operate in backup operation. Engine RPM and performance
changes should fall within the engine manufacturer’s specifications. The cockpit enunciator light
(if equipped) should remain illuminated.
D.
Select both magnetos and monitor engine operation. When “BOTH” magnetos are selected, the
engine will operate in backup operation for thirty seconds and then automatically shift to
automatic mode operation. The cockpit enunciator light (if equipped) will become extinguished.
E.
Proper functioning of the cockpit enunciator light should be confirmed each time a magneto
check is performed.
WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT FLIGHT IF A LASAR
®
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR
ENGINE PERFORMANCE FAILURE ARE DETECTED.
3.2
LASAR
®
SYSTEM POST-FLIGHT CHECK
A.
After completion of a flight and before shutting the engine down, let it idle to operating
temperatures according to the engine manufacturer’s specifications.
B.
Select the left magneto and monitor engine operation. When the “LEFT” magneto is selected the
engine will automatically operate in backup operation. Engine RPM and engine performance
changes should fall within the manufacturer’s specifications. The cockpit enunciator light (if
equipped) should become illuminated.
C.
Select the right magneto and monitor engine operation. When the “RIGHT” magneto is selected
the engine will automatically operate in backup operation. Engine RPM and performance
changes should fall within the engine manufacturer’s specifications. The cockpit enunciator light
(if equipped) should remain illuminated.
D.
Select both magnetos and monitor engine operation. When “BOTH” magnetos are selected, the
engine will operate in backup operation for thirty seconds and then automatically shift to
automatic mode operation. The cockpit enunciator light (if equipped) will become extinguished.
E.
Proper functioning of the cockpit enunciator light should be confirmed each time a magneto
check is performed.
WARNING:
DO NOT ATTEMPT FLIGHT IF A LASAR
®
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR
ENGINE PERFORMANCE FAILURE ARE DETECTED.
