ENGINE RUNUP - TM-1-1510-223-MTF0055

TM 1-1510-223-MTF

PROCEDURE

TROUBLESHOOTING

REFERENCE

* 3.

Nosewheel steering - Check for no turning

tendency while taxiing straight ahead with the

same RPM on both engines, with no braking and

no rudder applied to either side. (This check must

be performed with minimum cross wind.) Check

freedom of movement and ability to turn aircraft

using rudder pedals, engines and brakes. Note any

indication of nosewheel vibration or shimmy during

takeoff or landing.

* 4.

Magnetic compass - Check for freedom of

movement.

ENGINE RUNUP

Nose wheel - Center.

* 2.

PARKING BRAKE - Set. The parking brake must

lock without undue pressure on the brake pedals

and release cleanly when PARKING BRAKE

handle is reset.

CAUTION

Monitor oil temperature closely during ground operation with

PROP levers in FEATHER due to lack of air flow over oil

cooler.

* 3.

Engine low idle speed - Check 60 to62% N1,

with propellers feathered.

* 4.

Propeller feathering - Check as follows:

CONDITION lever - HIGH IDLE.

Left PROP lever - FEATHER. Check that propeller feathers

with no hesitation.

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