TM 55-1510-219-MTF
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
DESCENT AND LOW LEVEL CRUISE (CONT)
rate descent check as follows:
a. Power - 50 to 60% torque.
b. Propellers - Set 1900 RPM.
c. Pressure altitude - Above 18,000 feet.
d. Gear - UP.
e. Flaps - UP.
f. Airspeed - In accordance with figure 5.
Immediately reduce airspeed if any flutter, oscillation or
vibration is encountered.
*g. Flight controls - Check for any indication
of
flutter,
oscillation,
vibration
or
malfunction.
*h. Windows and doors - Check for wind
noise indicating air leaks.
i. Level off aircraft at 10,000 feet.
*2. Elevator trim - Nose down trim stops will be
set as follows:
a. Power levers - Set 100% torque. Do not
exceed N1 or TGT limits.
b. Propeller levers - Set 2000 RPM.
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