TM 55-1510-215-MTF
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
BEFORE TAKEOFF (CONT)
2.
Auxiliary fuel pumps - ON.
3.
Annunciator panel - Test (check lights extinguished).
4.
Engine and flight instruments - Check.
5.
Propeller levers - Check HIGH RPM.
6.
Friction locks - Set.
7.
Flaps - As required.
Ensure that the autopilot has been
disengaged and check that the aircraft
manual trim indicator is set to the
takeoff
position
before
takeoff.
Operating the autopilot on the ground
may cause the autotrim to run because
of back force generated by the elevator
downsprings or pilot induced forces.
8.
Autopilot- Disengaged.
9.
Flight director- As required.
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