Starting With External Power Source - Piper SARATOGA II HP PA-32R-301 Pilot Operating Handbook

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SUPPLEMENT 19 PA-32R-301, SARATOGA II HP
SECTION 4- NORMAL PROCEDURES (continued)
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Starting With External Power Source
CAUTION
It is possible to use the ship's battery in parallel by turning
only the battery master switch ON. This will give longer
cranking capabilities, but will not increase the amperage.
Care should be exercised because if the ship's battery has
been depleted, the external power supply can be reduced to
the level of the ship's battery. This can be tested by turning
on the battery master switch momentarily while the starter
is engaged. If cranking speed increases, the ship's battery
is at a higher level than the external power supply.
NOTE
For all normal operations using external power, the battery
master and alternator switches should be OFF.
Battery Master Switch .................................................................................... OFF
Alternator Switch ............................................................................................ OFF
Magneto Switches ............................................................................................ ON
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All Electrical Equipment ................................................................................ OFF
External Power Plug ................................................................. .Insert in fuselage
Proceed with normal start checklist
Throttle .............................................................................. Lowest possible RPM
External Power Plug .................................................... Disconnect from fuselage
Battery Master Switch ...................................................................................... ON
Alternator Switch ................................................................ ON- check ammeter
Oil Pressure .............................................................................................. CHECK
SECTION 5 -PERFORMANCE
No change from basic Handbook.
SECTION 6 -WEIGHT AND BALANCE
No change from basic Handbook.
REPORT: VB-1669
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ISSUED: JUNE 30, 1997
REVISED: DECEMBER 12, 2005