Continental Motors A Series Operator's Manual page 33

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SECTION IV
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
The charts in this section are provided as a reference for use in
establishing power conditions for takeoff, climb and cruise
operation. Refer to aircraft manufacturers flight manual for
tabular climb and cruise data.
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CRUISE CONTROL BY CHART.
To determine actual horsepower, employ the following procedure:
1. Locate RPM and manifold pressure on altitude chart (Point
"A").
2. Locate RPM and manifold pressure on sea level chart (Point
"B").
3. Transfer "E" to sea level on altitude chart (Point "C").
4. Draw a line from
"c"
through "A".
5. Locate Point "D" at pressure altitude and read horsepower.
6. Correct horsepower for inlet air temperature as follows:
a. Add,l% for each lOOP. below TS
b. Subtract 1% for each lOOp above TS
(Ts=Standard Altitude Temperature)
CA UTION . . .
When increasing power, enrich mixture, and
advance throttle in that order. When reducing power, retard
throttle, then adjust mixture.
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