TM 1-1510-218-10 8A-17 5.   Lights – As required. 6.   CONDITION levers – HIGH IDLE. 7.   POWER – Stabilized 27% minimum. 8A-33.  TAKEOFF. To    aid    in    planning    the    takeoff    and    obtain maximum  aircraft  performance,  make  full  use  of  the information affecting takeoff shown in Chapter 7.  The data  shown  was  achieved  by  setting  brakes,  setting takeoff power, and releasing  brakes.  The takeoff will be   accomplished   in   accordance   with   the   Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). 8A-34.  AFTER TAKEOFF. Immediately  after  takeoff,  the  pilot  flying the aircraft should avoid adjusting controls located  on  the  aft  portion  of  the  extended pedestal    to    preclude    inducing    spatial disorientation. 1.   GEAR – UP. 2.   FLAPS (105 KIAS) – UP. 3.   LANDING/TAXI lights – OFF. 4.   Climb power – Set. 8A-35.  CLIMB. a.    Cruise Climb.  Cruise climb is performed at a  speed  that  is  the  best  combination  of  climb,  fuel burn-off,   and   distance   covered.      Set   propellers   at 1900 RPM   and   torque   at   maximum   allowable   (or maximum   climb   ITT,   monitor   N₁).      Adhere   to   the following   airspeed   schedule   as   closely   as   possible unless a V_y climb is required. SL to 10,000 feet....……..…………155 KIAS 10,000 to 20,000 feet……………...135 KIAS 20,000 to 25,000 feet……………...125 KIAS 25,000 to 31,000 feet.……………..115 KIAS b.    Climb – Maximum Rate.  Maximum rate of climb performance is obtained by setting propellers at 2000    RPM,    torque    at    maximum    allowable    (or maximum climb ITT/TGT, monitor N₁), and maintaining V_y.  Refer to Chapter 7 for V_y for specific weights. c.    Climb Checklist.  Complete as follows. 1.   YAW DAMP – As required. 2.   Cabin  pressurization  –  Check.    Adjust  rate control   knob   so   that   cabin   rate-of-climb equals one third of aircraft rate-of-climb. 3.   AUTOFEATHER switch– As required. 4.   BRAKE DEICE switch – As required. NOTE Turn  the  windshield  heat  on  to  NORMAL when  passing  10,000  feet  MSL  or  prior  to entering    the    freezing    level,    whichever comes   first.      Leave   on   until   no   longer required during descent for landing.  HIGH temperature  may  be  selected  as  required after    a    minimum    warmup    period    of 15 minutes. 5.   WSHLD ANTI-ICE – As required. 6.   Wings and nacelles – Check. 7.   TCAS – Set range. 8A-36.  CRUISE. 1.   POWER  –  Set.    Refer  to  the  cruise  power graphs contained in Chapter 7. NOTE A new engine operated at the torque value presented  in  the  cruise  power  charts  will show    an    ITT/TGT    margin    below    the maximum  cruise  limit  for  the  torque  value presented  in  the  charts.    With  ice  vanes retracted (ICE VANES OFF), if cruise torque settings shown on the power charts cannot be   obtained   without   exceeding   ITT/TGT limits, the engine should be inspected. 2.   ICE   &   RAIN    switches    –    As    required. Ensure    anti-ice    equipment    is    activated before entering icing conditions. 3.   CABIN SIGNS switch – As required. 4.   Auxiliary fuel gauges – Monitor.  Ensure fuel is   being   transferred   from   auxiliary   tanks. (Chapter 2, Section IV). 5.   Altimeters    –    Check.        Verify    altimeter settings are correct. 6.   Engine     instruments     –     Check.          Note indications. 7.   RECOG lights – As required. 8.   TCAS – Set for enroute. 8A-37.  DESCENT – ARRIVAL. Perform  the  following  checks  prior  to  the  final descent for landing. WARNING