PDA

View Full Version : Mixture leaning and EGT gauge


Tiddles
7th Feb 2003, 17:10
Can someone advise me on how to use the EGT gauge to ensure that the engine is correctly leaned (mixture not degree of bank!).

There is a 'red' indicator on the EGT gauge that can be manually rotated - I have forgotten how to use this!

Current method is to pull out the mixture knob until the RPM starts to drop and then move it in a fraction to restore the original cruise RPM.

Also at what height should you lean the mixture for most economical flying. I tend to do it above 3000'.

The aircraft in question is a Piper Cherokee 180C.

Thanks