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7.
Range switches (radar control panel) - Select 50 NM or greater.
8.
LSS mode selector switch - CLR TST.
9.
EHSI - Verify that a white lightning rate symbol appears
at approximately 25 NM at 45 degrees right of center
and a magenta lightning alert symbol is displayed at
maximum selected range at 45 degrees right of center.
10.
LSS mode selector switch - SBY or as required.
NOTE
While the aircraft's weight is on the wheels,
the weather radar system is forced into the
standby mode. This is a safety feature that
prevents the radar from transmitting on the
ground, to eliminate the microwave radiation
hazard.
DEPARTURE BRIEFING
1.
ATC clearance - Review.
a.
Routing.
b.
Initial altitude.
2.
Departure procedure - Review.
3.
Copilot duties - Review.
a.
Adjust static power.
b.
Monitor engine instruments.
c.
Ensure AUTOFEATHER lights illuminated at 65
knots.
d.
Call V1, ROTATE.
e.
Call out engine malfunctions.
f.
Tune/identify all nav/comm radios.
g.
Make all radio calls.
h.
Adjust transponder and radar as required.
i.
Complete flight log during flight. Note altitudes
and headings. Note departure time.
4.
PPC - Review.
a.
Static power.
b.
V1.
C.
Vr.
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