Checklist Starting Engine

Nr.	Left Item	Right Item
☰ 1	NOTE Extreme low temperatures require that the engine be preheated prior to engine start. Satisfactory engine starts have been demonstrated at -31ºF (-35ºC) OAT after a 2 hour preheat with the Tanis TAS100-27 preheat system.
☰ 2	Electric Fuel Pump	ON (noise of pump audible)
☰ 3	Fuel Pressure Warning Light	OFF
☰ 4	Throttle - Cold Start - Warm Engine	IDLE approximately 3/4 in (2 cm) forward
☰ 5	Choke - Cold Start - Warm Engine	ON, fully pulled and hold OFF
☰ 6	Toe Brakes	Hold
☰ 7	Propeller Area	Clear
☰ 8	Ignition Key	START
☰ 9	NOTE During extreme cold weather starts, hold the choke on until the engine starts to warm up.
☰ 10	Choke	OFF
☰ 11	Throttle	maximum 1500 RPM
☰ 12	Oil Pressure	within green range after maximum of 10 seconds
☰ 13	CAUTION If Oil Pressure is below 22 psi (1.5 bar) shut down engine immediately (max. 10 seconds delay)
☰ 14	NOTE Oil Pressure may advance to the yellow arc until Oil Temp. reaches normal operating temperatures
☰ 15	NOTE Activate starter for max. 10 sec. only, followed by a cooling period of 2 min
☰ 16	NOTE The Electronic Ignition requires a min. of 100 Propeller RPM to start engine
☰ 17	Generator Warning Light	OFF
☰ 18	Exterior Lights	as required
☰ 19	Electric Fuel Pump	OFF

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