RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
13D-6
09/01/2013
TAXIING
Brakes - CHECK
BEFORE TAKEOFF
Cabin Doors - CLOSED OR SECURED
Parking Brake - SET
Flight Controls - FREE and Correct
Flight Instruments - SET
Elevator Trim - SET FOR TAKEOFF (center of indicator)
Fuel Selector Valve - ON
Fuel Quantity - CHECK
Throttle – 4000 RPM
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Magneto - CHECK (Magneto drop should not exceed 300
RPM on either Magneto and the differential between
magneto's should not be more than 120 RPM).
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Engine Instruments and Voltmeter- CHECK
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Carburetor heat – CHECK – RPM drop
Throttle – IDLE – adjust friction lock
Choke - OFF
Radios - SET
Fuel pump - ON
Wing flaps – SET for take off
Brakes - RELEASE