(xi) Check fuel gauges and ensure that tank shows
full or that there is sufficient in tank for the
flight about to be carried out.
(xii) Test flying controls for freedom and correct
movement (elevators and aileron control only:
rudder to be tested when taxying).
21. Running Up
The engine is ready to be run up and tested after
4 minutes and when oil pressure is registering 35 lbs/sq.
in. minimum -
(i) Hold stick right back.
(ii) Open throttle to 1600 r.p.m. and test the mag-
netos independently ( the drop in r.p.m. must
not exceed 100).
(iii) Open throttle fully, r.p.m. should be 1825
minimum, normal 2100. Check oil pressure
40-45 lbs/sq. in.
(iv) Throtle back and check the slow running
adjustment it should be 550-600 r.p.m.
22. Taxying
(i) See that throttle friction nut is slackened.
(ii) Ensure that tail trimming lever is in fully
tail heavy position.
(iii) Avoid taxying or idling for prolonged periods
at low r.p.m.
23. Take Off
The setting of the controls during the drill of vital
Actions is as follows:-
(i) Elevator trim is netral (control position on
quadrant).
(ii) Tighten throttle friction nut.
(iii) Mixture control right back to fully rich
position.
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