Robin DR400 Series Pilot Operating Handbook page 79

9) (FADEC self-check:
a) Thrust Lever ......................................... IDLE (both FADEC lamps
b) FADEC test button ............................... PRESS and HOLD button
c) Both FADEC lamps ........................................ ON, RPM increases
 Note:
▲ WARNING: If the FADEC lamps do not come on at this point, it
d) The FADEC automatically switches to B-component (only
FADEC B light is on).
e) The propeller control is excited, RPM decreases momentarily
f) The FADEC automatically switches to channel A (only FADEC A
light is ON)
g) The propeller control is excited, RPM decreases momentarily
h) FADEC A lamp goes off, RPM goes back to idle RPM, and the
test is completed.
i) FADEC test button ........................................................ RELEASE
▲ WARNING: If there are prolonged engine misfires or the engine
Issue 3 – July 2014
Supplement
DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP
If the FADEC test does not start, verify if the
thrust lever is in IDLE position. If not, set to IDLE position
and try again to start FADEC test
means that the test procedure has failed and takeoff
should not be attempted.
shuts down during the test, takeoff must not be
attempted.
POH DR400/120D,
should be OFF)
for entire test
DR400/140B,
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