Before Starting Engine; Starting Engine Procedure; Visual Inspection - THRUSH S2R-T34 Airplane Flight Manual

Thrush Aircraft Inc
Albany, GA
51. Tail Tie-Down – REMOVE.
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52. Static Port Opening – CHECK, for blockage
53. Rear Cockpit – CHECK, cargo secure (Dual Cockpit Only)
54. Rear Cockpit Door – CHECK, closed and secure (Dual Cockpit Only)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:

1. Visual Inspection – COMPLETE
2. Seat – ADJUST
3. Rudder Pedals – ADJUST and LOCK
4. Seat Belt and Shoulder harness – ADJUST and LOCK
5. Altimeter – SET
6. Door Latches – CHECK
7. Parking Brake – SET
8. Propeller – CLEAR Area
9. Rear Cockpit Occupant – STRAPPED IN (Dual Cockpit Only)
STARTING ENGINE:
1. Battery Switch – ON
2. Power Lever – FORWARD IDLE STOP / BETA STOP
3. Propeller Lever – Anywhere in operating range, but normally feather.
4. Fuel Lever – CUT OFF
5. Fuel Valve – ON
6. Fuel Aux. Pump Switch – ON
7. Fuel Inlet pressure Indicator – CHECK, 5 PSIG Minimum
8. Engine Starter Switch – ON. The minimum speed to obtain a satisfactory light is N
12%.
9. After approximately 5 seconds of motoring at a stabilized gas generator speed above
12%:
a) MOVE Ignition Switch to On Position and,
b) MOVE the Fuel Condition Lever to the Low Idle / Ground Idle position.
10. Observe that the engine accelerates normally to idle RPM and that the maximum
allowable interturbine temperature starting limit is not exceeded.
FAA APPROVED: Apr. 10, 2007
Model S2R-T34
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
SECTION II
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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Revision 3, SECTION II-5