Consumption: 22lb/min. on ground idle
At 5000' @93% 5,100lbs/hr.
At 30,000' @93% 2,500lbs/hr.
To dispose of drop tanks in flight use red button in front of throttle. THIS IS LIVE AT ALL TIMES
WHEN MASTER SWITCH IS ON.
Other methods: T shaped handle on left, near knee. It has about 3-4 inches of wire on
pull.
OR
Release as for bombs.
When Low Pressure filter gets dirty or iced up an amber light on panel comes on. ! gallon of
alcohol is used in 60 seconds if deicer is used. Use in not more than 15 second bursts. The
light and button are the port side.
Emergency fuel system.
Three position spring-loaded switch. OFF to rear; ALERT in centre; TEST forward.
Do not use below 80%
Testing; 1. Run up to 80% on brakes
2. Switch to ALERT
3. Run up to 100%; switch to TEST & emergency (simulated) takes over.
Stabilises between 91 and 96% within 3 seconds.
JPT
Important. For every 1°C lost = 7lbs of thrust.
Hydraulics
There are three separate systems.
Pressures on all Minimum 2700 lbs/ins2
Normal 3000 lbs/ins2
Maximum 3400 lbs/ins2
[ Normal Engine driven pump ] Ailerons and
[ Alternate Electric pump ] flying tail
[Utility Engine driven pump Brake booster
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