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3.
Altitude alerter Check. Set as required.
4.
Transponder - As required.
5.
Engine auto ignition switches ARM.
6.
Lights - As required.
NOTE
Landing lights may be used for
takeoff to assist in avoiding bird
strikes and to make the aircraft more
visible while operating in congested
areas.
8-25. TAKEOFF.
To aid in planning the takeoff and to obtain maximum
aircraft performance, make full use of the information
affecting takeoff shown in Chapter 7. The data shown is
achieved by setting brakes, setting takeoff power and
then releasing brakes. The normal takeoff may be
modified by starting the takeoff roll prior to attaining
takeoff power. This will result in a smoother takeoff, but
will invalidate all subsequent field performance data.
a.
Normal Takeoff. After the LINE UP check is
complete,
smoothly
apply
power
to
the
setting
determined from the appropriate "Minimum Static
Takeoff Power at 1700 RPM" chart. Release brakes
and maintain directional control with nose wheel steering
and rudder, while maintaining wings level with ailerons.
The pilot should retain a light hold on the power levers
through the takeoff and be ready to initiate abort
procedures if required. The copilot should ensure that
the autofeather advisory lights are illuminated and
monitor engine torque during the takeoff roll. As the
aircraft accelerates, engine torque will increase, but
should not exceed engine limits, either torque or TGT.
As the copilot call "VI," the pilot will remove his hand
from the power levers. The copilot will call "Rotate" at
VI, and the pilot will commence a smooth, positive
aircraft rotation to an indicated pitch attitude of 10°.
When two positive climb indications are observed, the
landing gear will be retracted.
b.
Crosswind Takeoff. Position the aileron control
into the wind at the start of the takeoff roll to maintain a
wings level attitude. Under strong crosswind conditions,
leading with upwind power at the beginning of the
takeoff roll will assist in maintaining directional control.
As the nose wheel comes off the ground, the rudder is
used as necessary to prevent turning (crabbing) into the
wind. Rotate in a positive manner to keep from side-
skipping as weight is lifted from the shock struts. To
prevent damage to the landing gear, in the event that
the aircraft were to settle back onto the runway, remain
in "slipping" flight until well clear of the ground, then
crab into the wind to continue a straight flight path.
c.
Minimum Run Takeoff. Follow the procedure as
outlined for a normal takeoff, as described in Chapter 7.
d.
Obstacle Clearance Climb. Follow procedure as
outlined for a normal takeoff, as described in Chapter 7.
e.
Soft Field Takeoff. Not applicable.
8-26. AFTER TAKEOFF'.
WARNING
Immediately after takeoff, the pilot
flying
the
aircraft
should
avoid
adjusting controls located on the aft
portion of the extended pedestal to
preclude
inducing
spatial
disorientation. With both engines
operating, the aircraft will rapidly
accelerate through V2. Allow the
aircraft to continue accelerating to
the two engine climb speed, or the
cruise climb schedule, as applicable.
Retract
the
flaps
when
safely
airborne. The procedural steps are
as follows:
1.
Gear-UP.
2.
Flaps UP.
3.
Landing lights OFF.
4.
Climb power Set.
5.
Propeller synchronization As required.
6.
Yaw damper ON (required above 17,000 ft).
7.
Autofeather As required.
8.
Brake deice As required.
9.
Windshield anti-ice As required.
NOTE
Turn
windshield
anli-ice
on
to
normal when passing 10,000 feet
AGL or prior to entering the freezing
level (whichever comes first). Leave
on until no longer required during
descent
for
landing.
High
temperature may be selected as
required after a minimum warm-up
period of 15 minutes.
10.
Cabin pressurization Check, adjust rate control
knob so that cabin rate-of-climb equals one third of the
aircraft rate-of-climb.
11.
Wings and nacelles Check.
12.
Flare/chaff dispenser safety pin (electronic
module) Remove.
13.
Chaff function selector switch As required.
14.
APR-39 and APR44 As required.
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