TM 1-1510-224-MTF
9.
Allow conditions to stabilize for one minute, then record the
following for each engine being tested.
*(a) Pressure altitude.
*(b) Propeller RPM.
*(c) FAT.
*(d) Torque.
*(e) Fuel flow.
*(f)
KIAS.
*(g) TGT.
*(h) N1.
10.
Indicated fuel flow must be within +21 and -25 lb/hr of chart
value for Jet-A-fuel.
11.
If observed TGT exceeds chart value, conduct the Engine
Performance at Maximum Cruise Power check.
12.
Repeat steps 2 through 11 for opposite engine if required.
*ENGINE PERFORMANCE AT MAXIMUM CONTINUOS POWER
1.
Record the following:
*(a) Engine serial number.
*(b) Engine hours since new.
*(c) Engine hours since overhaul.
2.
Altitude - Establish level flight at 16,000 feet pressure altitude.
3.
PROP levers - Set 1700 RPM.
4.
Adjust the opposite engine to maintain 160 KIAS.
5.
Ice vanes - Retracted.
*6.
FAT - Determine and record.
7.
Power setting - Read torque for the recorded FAT from figure 5.
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