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AFTER ENTERING COCKPIT Unlock surface controls Check landing gear handle in the "DOWN" position Check flaps handle in the "UP" position Check emergency hydraulic hand pump. Note increase in system on gage Check operation of flight controls and trim tabs through complete range Unlock brakes and check for action. Reset parking brake Check the instruments for clean glasses. Set the altimeter Check gun switch is "OFF" Check that airplane ignition switch is "OFF" Turn master battery "ON" Test all warning lights Check quantity of fuel Note reading of oxygen system pressure gage Check operation of intercoolers and oil-cooler doors through complete range. Set at "NEUTRAL" If battery has been "ON" turn to "OFF" when check is completed Check propeller governor full forward "INCREASE RPM". In addition, on airplanes with Curtiss Electric Propeller, check selector switch is "AUTOMATIC" Place fuel booster pump rheostat, on main switch box, to "START and ALTITUDE" 2. STARTING ENGINE Set fuel selector valve to "MAIN" "Crack" throttle open approximately one inch Supercharger control full aft Check mixture control handle in "IDLE CUT-OFF" On electric propeller installations, propeller switch in "AUTOMATIC" Propeller governor control "INCREASE RPM" (full forward) Fuel booster pump rheostat set to "START and ALTITUDE" Air filter set "ON" if dust conditions so indicate Prime two to four strokes f hot and four to six if cold Master battery switch "ON" Set ignition switch to "BOTH" Flick starter switch to "ENGAGE" and immediately return to "OFF" "ENERGIZE" for not more than 20 seconds and switch to "ENGAGE" for maximum period of 30 seconds If engine fails to start, let starter to cool for at least one minute before repeating procedure When engine starts, move mixture control to "AUTO-RICH" and throttle to 900 RPM 3. ENGINE WARM-UP AND ACCESORY CHECK Check oil pressure at once. If not 25 psi in 30 seconds, shut off engine Oil pressure should raise to about 150 to 200 psi. Do not exceed 1000 RPM until oil pressure drops to normal Run at 800 to 1000 RPM until oil pressure is normal and oil temperature is 40C. In cold weather, close oil shutters during warm-up. During warm weather, leave oil shutters at "NEUTRAL". Always keep cowl flaps open on ground 4. ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES OPERATION GROUND TEST When warm and with propeller control set for "INCRESE RPM" check magnetos Airplane with Curtiss Electric Propeller: Turn propeller selector to "AUTOMATIC" Open throttle to 2000 RPM, 30 in. Hg. and test each magneto. Drop in RPM should not exceed 50

on either magneto. Airplane with Hamilton Standard Propeller: Open throttle to 2000 RPM, 30 in. Hg. and test each magneto. Drop in RPM should not exceed 100 on either magneto. Check proper functioning of propeller by operating governor control several times. Check manual operation of Curtiss Electric Propeller by operating selector switch Check for generator charge on ammeter Check oil pressure and temperature Check fuel pressure Check water pressure: 30 to 32 psi at 2000 RPM on ground Check gage for correct hydraulic pressure Operate engine from each fuel tank 5. TAKE-OFF FINAL CHECK: Trim tabs set for take-off. If auxiliary tank is full, set elevator tab 1/4 inch forward of white mark Mixture control "AUTO-RICH" Propeller control "INCREASE RPM" Fuel selector "MAIN TANK" Flaps "UP" Cowl flaps "OPEN" Canopy open Run engine up to 1400 RPM. Check for operation of the generator TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE: "LOCK" tail wheel Push throttle to approximately 30 in. Hg. while holding airplane with the brakes. Release breaks and with firm and even pressure open throttle to take off stop As soon as the airplane is off the ground, move safety latch and raise landing gear leaver to "UP". Leave lever at "UP" until it is desired to lower the landing gear. 6. CLIMB Best climbing speed is 150 to 165 MPH Keep cowl flaps "OPEN", check cylinder head temperature frequently. If over 260C, increase airspeed. Check oil temperature 95C and carburetor air temperature 35C 7. APPROACH AND LANDING APPROACH: Check for sufficient fuel for landing Reduce speed to 140 to 150 MPH Mixture control "AUTO-RICH" Electric propeller "AUTOMATIC" Engine 2550 RPM Engine controls Interconnected Cowl flaps "CLOSED" Move landing gear handle "DOWN" when airplane slows to 200 MPH. The landing gear warning light will go out when gear is locked Landing flaps "DOWN" under 195 MPH. Check their position by observation from cockpit. If partial flaps are desired, return handle to "NEUT" when desired angle is achieved Normal approach speeds 115 to 120 MPH (engine on), 120 to 130 MPH (engine off) LANDING: Tail wheel "LOCKED"

8. STOPPING ENGINE Apply toe brakes and set parking brake leaver When cold weather is anticipated, dilute oil as follows: Operate engine to 1000 to 12000 RPM Maintain oil temperature below 50C and oil pressure above 15 psi Hold oil dilution switch "ON" as required by ground temperatures: 4C to -12C - 3 minutes -12C to -29C - 8 minutes Operate boost control at least 14 complete cycles during last 2 minutes of dilution period When Hydrometic propeller is installed, place lever full rear and increase RPM at least 4 times during dilution period Open engine to 1000 RPM and place mixture control in "IDLE CUT-OFF", holding the dilution switch "ON" until the engine stops After propeller stops rotating turn ignition switch "OFF" 9. BEFORE LEAVING COCKPIT Fuel selector valve "OFF" All cockpit light switches, pitot heat, master battery etc. "OFF" If windy, lock flight controls to prevent damage 10. MISC FUEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: Take off on "MAIN" Use "EXTERNAL" next Run "AUXILIARY" down to safe reserve of 10 US gallons Land on "MAIN" WARM-UP: 800 - 900 RPM OIL PRESS 75 - 85 PSI OIL TEMP 50C FUEL PRESS 22 - 24 CYL. HEAD TEMP 100 - 260C TAKE OFF: 2700 RPM OIL PRESS 70 - 95 PSI OIL TEMP 40 - 95C FUEL PRESS 22 - 24 PSI MANIFOLD PRESS - 52 in. Hg AIRSPEED 95 - 120 MPH BEST CLIMB: 2550 RPM MANIFOLD PRESS 42.5 in. Hg AIRSPEED 140 - 150 MPH CYL. HEAD TEMP 100 - 260C LANDING: 2550 RPM

AIRSPEED 115 - 130 MPH CYL HEAD TEMP 100 - 260C