Pilot Operating Handbook
Section 4
TL-2000
Sting
Normal Procedures
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The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.
31 December 09 / Chg 5_____________________________________________10
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If left open for in bright sunlight, the excellent canopy optics are
capable of focusing the sunlight off of the interior curved surface
and causing burns in the cabin upholstery.
The canopy mechanism may be damaged by over extension if the
canopy remains unattended, unlocked, open in the wind or during
taxi operations.
2.
Harnesses -- ADJUST and FASTEN
3.
Headsets -- ON and ADJUST
4.
All Switches -- OFF
5.
Fuel Valve -- ON
6.
Throttle -- IDLE
7.
Main Switch -- ON
8.
Aux Fuel Pump -- MOMENTARILY ON
9.
Aux Fuel Pump -- OFF
10.
Ignition Switches -- ON
11.
Check area visually and Call Out -- “CLEAR PROP!”
Call out “CLEAR PROP!” through the canopy vent window. Also
use a visual signal by rotating your hand vertically with an index
finger up to indicate propeller movement. This step is intentionally
some steps ahead of the starter engagement to allow time for the
nearby personnel to clear the propeller movement area.
12.
Brakes -- HOLD
13.
Choke -- AS REQUIRED
14.
Starter -- ENGAGE
15.
Throttle -- 2000 RPM
16.
Oil Pressure -- CHECK
17.
Choke -- CLOSED as engine warms
18.
Instrument Switch -- ON
19.
Strobe Lights -- ON
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
