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NOTE
During very hot weather, if there is an
indication of vapor in the fuel system
(fluctuating fuel flow) or anytime when
climbing above 12,000 feet, turn the aux-
iliary fuel pumps ON until cruising altitude
has been obtained and the system is purged
(usually 5 to 15 minutes after establishing
cruising flight).
It is recommended that
the mixture remain at the climb mixture
setting for approximately
5
minutes after
establishing cruising flight before leaning
is initiated.
CRUISING
(1)
Cruise Power - 15 to 24.5 inches Hg. and 2100
to 2500 RPM
(2)
Mixtures - LEAN for desired cruise fuel flow as
determined from your power computer.
Recheck
mixtures if power, altitude or OAT changes.
(3)
Cowl Flaps - AS REQUIRED.
(4)
Fuel Selectors - Left Engine - LEFT MAIN (feel for
detent).
Right Engine - RIGHT MAIN (feel
for detent).
(a)
If optional 40 gallon auxiliary tanks are
installed, fuel selectors - MAIN TANKS for
60 minutes.
(b)
If optional 63 gallon auxiliary tanks are
installed, fuel selectors - MAIN TANKS for
90 minutes.
(c)
Usable auxiliary fuel quantity is based on
level flight.
(d)
If wing locker tanks are installed, fuel
selectors - MAIN TANKS or, after wing locker
tanks are transferred and main tank quantity
is less than 180 pounds each - AUXILIARY
TANKS.
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