Climb - Piper AZTEC D PA-23-250 Owner's Handbook Manual

SECTION II THE PIPER AZTEC "D"
Lazy eights and chandelles may be performed provided a
60° angle of bank or a 30° angle of pitch is not exceeded.
CLIMB
The best rate of climb is obtained at 120 MPH, but to give
a high forward speed as well as a good rate of climb, a cruising
climb speed of 135 MPH is recommended. Turn the electric fuel
pump off after climb out.
CRU1SIHG
The new cruise power concept introduced with the Aztec ''D ''
permits more efficient use of the available horsepower with no de-
crease in warranty. Simplified power management allows a more
constant manifold pressure and eliminates continual reference to
power charts. The following cruise settings are recommended:
Normal
Intermediate
Economy
Long Range
MP RPM Altitude Speed
26 2400 4000 210
24 2400 6000 208
24 2200 6400 204
20 2200 10,200 195
Refer to Power and Performance charts for other power
settings. Do not exceed 27 inches
of
manifold pressure below
2300 RPM or 25 inches
of
manifold pressure below 2000 RPM.
To INCREASE power, first increase RPM; then increase
manifold pressure.
To DECREASE power, first decrease manifold pressure;
then decrease RPM.
To obtain the desired cruise, set the manifold pressure and
RPM according to the power setting table.
For information on leaning procedure see Avco Lycoming
Operator's Manual.
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