Taxi - Sirius Satellite Radio TL-3000 Pilot Operating Handbook

Pilot Operating Handbook
TL3000
Sirius
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The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.

TAXI

1. Area -- CLEAR
2. Brakes -- CHECK and APPLY AS NEEDED
3. Steering -- CHECK
4. Compass -- CHECK
5. Attitude reference / Track Display -- CHECK
6. Turn Coordinator -- CHECK (in turns)
Before releasing the brakes for taxi, ensure the area in front of and
behind the airplane is clear of obstructions. If taxiing over loose
gravel, pavement pebbles, or soft surfaces, use lowest engine RPM
possible in order to minimize pulling debris into the propeller.
As much as five minutes may elapse prior to correct digital
track indications in some GPS attitude reference avionics.
When taxiing, use minimal braking to slow the aircraft. However,
the aircraft gains speed even while idling. To prevent a fast taxi,
smoothly apply the brakes to slow the airplane's speed to
approximately that of a brisk walk, and then release them. Do not,
at any time ―r ide‖ the brakes. Doing so (even if you don't think you
are pushing on the brake pedals) will cause the brake pads to glaze
and the brake caliper to chatter with each brake application.
Be sure to maintain positive control of the control yoke while
taxiing. This will prevent the elevator from jolting up and down
when taxiing over bumps or dips. Ensure the compass heading is
swinging and in the proper direction. When in taxi turns, observe
the turn coordinator. The display should indicate the direction of
the turn and the slip ball should be free to move in the race. The
heading display on any GPS will not be correct until the GPS
system is able to track the movement of the aircraft. GPS heading
may not be accurate after a turn if no forward movement occurs.
ENGINE RUN-UP
1. Brakes -- HOLD
2. Oil Temperature -- 120°F min.
3. Oil Pressure -- 29 – 73 PSI
4. Cylinder Head Temperature -- 120º F min.
5. Throttle -- 4000 RPM
6. Ignition Switches -- 300 RPM DROP (max), 120 RPM DIFF (max)
7. Throttle -- IDLE
8. Fuel Pressure -- CHECK
1 Feb 11, Ch 4
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Section 4
Normal Procedures
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