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Old 12th Jan 2024, 01:29
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Devil 49
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Originally Posted by albatross
Thank you Wrench 1. Just the information I was seeking.
Another minor piece of trivia about which a lot of folks are unaware: The left boost pump is hot wired to the Batt. so if you get a “Batt Warm/ Hot indication and wish to isolate the Battery not only do you have to place the “Batt” switch in the OFF position but you also have pull the left hand boost pump C/B in order to totally isolate Mr.Battery.
Gawd- some of the stuff you remember even 30 years later. Last time I had the pleasure of flying an L was 1992. Always liked that aircraft.
I had a couple days in the Gulf of Mexico in a straight 206L. Nice bird if you're empty, fast, for a 206, but weak to pathetic if you gotta carry anything.
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