TM 55-1510-215-MTF
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINES (CONT)
*5.
Free air temperature gage - Note condition
of indicator and verify current reading.
6.
Fire detection test switch - OFF.
*7.
Power levers - IDLE.
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*8.
Propeller levers - HIGH RPM.
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Check
for
smoothness
and
binding
throughout travel from the HIGH RPM
(low pitch) stop back through low RPM
(high pitch) to feather, being sure to check
detent restrict- ing prop controls from
being moved into feather.
9.
Condition levers - FUEL CUTOFF.
10.
Flaps - UP.
*11. Flight controls - Check for excess friction
and obstructions through the full range of
travel of all controls. A visual check shall
be made to insure that the exterior
surfaces move in the proper direction with
a corresponding move of the controls.
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