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Forum: Tech Log

7th Nov 2007, 15:55

Replies: 21

PT6

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Posted By boofhead

My mechanic says the E90 (and a couple others)...

My mechanic says the E90 (and a couple others) has the capability of starting with the generator on line. Also that it has a lead-acid battery which allows for a faster recovery. So far it has...

Forum: Tech Log

6th Nov 2007, 16:01

Replies: 21

PT6

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Posted By boofhead

Thanks for that; it will help me a lot to develop...

Thanks for that; it will help me a lot to develop operating procedures and tips. I now have to teach the airplane, as well as fly it single pilot and I need this information to keep me honest.
I...

Forum: Tech Log

3rd Nov 2007, 06:59

Replies: 21

PT6

Views: 6,027

Posted By boofhead

Usually by the time it gets that cold there is no...

Usually by the time it gets that cold there is no ice problem, even on the windscreen. I was surprised to see ice form. I have flown airplanes with heated windscreens previously and they usually...

Forum: Tech Log

2nd Nov 2007, 17:13

Replies: 21

PT6

Views: 6,027

Posted By boofhead

So far it has not been hot enough outside to have...

So far it has not been hot enough outside to have any temp problem. On start I usually see 500 ITT and at idle less than 400. Only above 16,000 do I see the ITT approaching the limit, although I...

Forum: Tech Log

1st Nov 2007, 15:44

Replies: 21

PT6

Views: 6,027

Posted By boofhead

To all practical purposes, I am the operator. I...

To all practical purposes, I am the operator. I have the POH and some training materials but each airplane is different. For example some have generator restrictions and each has a different model...

Forum: Tech Log

31st Oct 2007, 17:20

Replies: 21

PT6

Views: 6,027

Posted By boofhead

I started in Aus, have a UK ATPL (and others),...

I started in Aus, have a UK ATPL (and others), have flown most places and on various airplanes from homebuilts to B744, and maybe just maybe I might know a bit more than you do about what is safe. ...

Forum: Tech Log

31st Oct 2007, 15:44

Replies: 21

PT6

Views: 6,027

Posted By boofhead

Cardinal is right. Scary, yes... I am getting...

Cardinal is right. Scary, yes...
I am getting some time before going to the formal training, only flying with a line pilot due to insurance. Don't have access to good manuals or training materials...

Forum: Tech Log

30th Oct 2007, 17:54

Replies: 21

PT6

Views: 6,027

Posted By boofhead

PT6

New to the PT6-28 (in a Kingair). Would appreciate advice.
How do I determine if the battery is ready for the second engine start? Do I use the generator when starting the second engine? How do...

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