Piper Turbo Saratoga PA-32-301T Pilot's Manual page 92

SECTION 4
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
NORMAL PROCEDURES PA-32-301T,
TURBO SARATOGA
After the engine
has started, reduce
power
to the lowest
possible
RPM to reduce
sparking,
and disconnect the
jumper
cable from the aircraft. Turn the master switch ON and check the
alternator
ammeter
for
an
indication
of
output.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT FL1GHT
IF THERE
IS
NO INDICATION
OF
ALTERNATOR OUTPUT.
NOTE
For all normal operations
using
the PEP
jumper
cables, the
master
switch should
be
OFF, but it is possible
to
use
the ship's battery
in parallel
by
turning
the
master
switch ON.
This will give longer cranking
capabilities,
but
will not
increase
the amperage.
CAUTION
Care should be exercised because if the ship's
battery has been depleted, the external
power
supply can be reduced
to
the level of the ship's
battery.
This
can
be tested by turning the
master
switch
ON
momentarily while the
starter
is engaged. If
cranking
speed increases,
the ship's battery is
at a
higher level than the
external power supply.
When
the
engine
is firing evenly, advance
the throttle to 800 RPM. If oil
pressure
is
not
indicated
within thirty seconds,
stop
the engine
and
determine
the trouble. In cold weather it will
take
a few seconds longer to get
an
oil
pressure
indication.
If the engine has failed to start,
refer to the
Lycoming Operating
Handbook, Engine Troubles and Their Remedies.
Starter
manufacturers
recommend
cranking
periods
be
limited
to
thirty
seconds with a two minute
rest
between
cranking periods,
Longer
cranking periods will shorten the life of the starter.
REPORT:
VB-1070
ISSUED:
JANUARY 10, 1980
4-20
REVISED:
AUGUST 3,
1981