Takeoff
Throttle full, pitch full fine, speed 78kts
After passing 1000’: 25”, 2500RPM 78kts
Cruise
23”, 2300RPM, 120kts
Climb
Throttle full, pitch full fine, speed 78kts
If above 1000’: 25”, 2500RPM 78kts
Descent
18”, 2300RPM, 110kts
Approach
18”, 2300RPM, 90kts
Blade angle limits
14 degrees full fine
29 degrees full coarse
What do we require every thousand feet of altitude gained?
1” manifold pressure added
What happens when the speeder spring fails?
The blades go to full coarse
What happens when there is a loss of oil pressure?
The blades go to full fine
How to increase power
7 UP:
Cowl Flaps
Mixture
Prop
Throttle
How to decrease power
7 DOWN:
Throttle
Prop
Mix
Cowl Flaps