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incorporated in the engine. Restricted pressure engine oil is
also circulated through the turbocharger bearing housing.
A separate engine scavenge pump returns the oil to the
engine sump. A bayonet-type oil quantity gauge (dipstick)
with graduated markings is part of the oil filler cap and is
accessible through the left fuel drain access door.
The total oil system has a capacity of 10 quarts. This
includes oil in the engine, oil filter, oil coolers, and oil lines.
The markings on the dipstick correspond to the engine
sump capacity (8 quarts) versus the total system capacity
(10 quarts).
Standard type gauges are provided for both the engine oil
temperature and oil pressure indications. Both gauges are
marked to provide visual engine operating limitations and
are located on the instrument panel.
2. Engine Controls
a. Throttle. A twist grip-type throttle is located on the
collective pitch control stick. The throttle is connected to
a mechanical throttle correlation device which
coordinates throttle control for changes in collective
pitch settings. The throttle correlation linkage is
connected to the fuel servo throttle valve on the engine.
A round-head rivet mounted on the forward end of the
twist grip is used for a start position index. A friction
control for the rotating throttle is located just aft of the
throttle grip. To increase the throttle friction, turn the
friction control counter-clockwise. To decrease throttle
friction, turn the friction control clockwise.
b. Mixture Control. A vernier mixture control knob is
provided on the instrument console. This vernier control
incorporates the features of a standard push-pull cable.
Full rich is in the “in” position. Full lean is in the “out”
position. The vernier feature allows a screw type of
adjustment to fine tune any preset mixture position.
c. Magneto Switch. The magneto switch is a key-operated
switch located on the left side of the switch
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