Before Takeoff - Sirius Satellite Radio TL-3000 Pilot Operating Handbook

Pilot Operating Handbook
TL3000
Sirius
Notice! The information contained in this document is for reference and information only.
The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.
Hold the brakes before beginning the engine run-up. Ensure that the oil
temperature, oil pressure, and cylinder head temperatures are within their
respective tolerances. The following process should be accomplished quickly
yet fluidly to avoid overheating the engine or possibly pulling debris into the
propeller.
The brakes may not hold the aircraft during high power settings. Therefore do
not taxi up to the runway hold line marker prior to ignition check. Remain
clear of the runway environment during the time that attention is diverted into
the cockpit for engine observations.
Smoothly apply adequate throttle to stabilize at 4000 RPM. Turn
off the first ignition switch and note the RPM on the EMS. Turn the
first ignition back on, and allow the RPM to return to the higher
setting. Immediately turn off the second ignition switch and note
the RPM on the EMS. Then turn the second ignition switch back
on. Smoothly throttle back down to Idle RPM. The single ignition
RPM drop should not have exceeded 300 RPM on either ignition
nor indicate more than a 120 RPM difference between the two.
If you inadvertently switch off both ignitions at high
RPM, do not turn the switches back on. Allow the
engine to come to a stop and restart the engine.
In the event that there is no indication of an RPM drop during ignition
checks, it may be caused by faulty grounding of one of the ignition
modules. Whatever the cause, the aircraft should not be flown and the
engine malfunction should be determined.

BEFORE TAKEOFF

1. Pitot Heat - AS REQUIRED
2. Lights - AS REQUIRED
3. Circuit Breakers - Check
4. Harnesses -- SECURE
5. Loose Items -- SECURE
6. Instruments -- CHECK and SET
1 Feb 11, Ch 4
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Section 4
Normal Procedures
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