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I am curious about the preflight item in the cockpit section of the checklist you referenced.
Fuel guages -------- off
Why ?
I also note the mixture control is not tested on the runup. I always lean with carb heat on at runup RPM. You should see a rise as the overrich mixture caused by the carb heat is leaned back to best power and then a drop as the mixture goes too lean when you continue to slowly pull the mixture knob out. A very usefull check that the carb is working correctly
I am curious about the preflight item in the cockpit section of the checklist you referenced.
Fuel guages -------- off
Why ?
I also note the mixture control is not tested on the runup. I always lean with carb heat on at runup RPM. You should see a rise as the overrich mixture caused by the carb heat is leaned back to best power and then a drop as the mixture goes too lean when you continue to slowly pull the mixture knob out. A very usefull check that the carb is working correctly
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I also note the mixture control is not tested on the runup. I always lean with carb heat on at runup RPM. You should see a rise as the overrich mixture caused by the carb heat is leaned back to best power and then a drop as the mixture goes too lean when you continue to slowly pull the mixture knob out. A very usefull check that the carb is working correctly
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BPF - Oops, got to be careful not to mislead you. I used that checklist as a basis for style not content. It's the format I use. The content on mine is pure Cessna POH for my aircraft normal and emergency procedures with some additions for the toys I have on board.
1. I didn't understand the gauges item either. My list has a dip check in the walkaround and a check of what the EDM700 thinks is in the tank.
2. Carb heat - I also check carb heat on runup. Essential I agree.
3. Don't disagree with Skyhawk on the parrot checklisting concerns either. One should never the disengage the brain!
1. I didn't understand the gauges item either. My list has a dip check in the walkaround and a check of what the EDM700 thinks is in the tank.
2. Carb heat - I also check carb heat on runup. Essential I agree.
3. Don't disagree with Skyhawk on the parrot checklisting concerns either. One should never the disengage the brain!