SF260 Marchetti Aircraft Getting Started

HOW TO START A SF260FH Marchetti Aircraft

1.   PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS

•  Exterior Inspection

        The pre-flight check starts before the pilot reaches the aircraft.  Survey the proposed taxiing routes for any possible obstruction and FOD.  At the aircraft, proceed with the pre-flight as outlined in the Flight Crew Checklist, and check for the general condition of the aircraft, security of access door and filler caps, and for hydraulic, oil, and fuel leaks.

•    Interior Inspection

            Walkways are provided in the wings. And to access to the cabin, unlock the canopy and slide rearward by grasping the side aid. Before operating the canopy, always call “canopy clear” and receive acknowledgment at all times.

CAUTION:

DO NOT USE THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER TUBE AS A HANDLE;

DO NOT STEP ON THE FLAPS;

BE CAREFUL NOT TO KICK ANYTHING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

PARACHUTES SHOULD BE WORN ON THE GROUND BEFORE    BOARDING.


The items in your Flight Crew Checklist are listed in order, and this system makes the necessary checks easy to accomplish and reduces the error probability.  All items must be considered as equal in importance.  If an item is overlooked, it is possible for a system to be damaged or rendered inoperative.  You must accomplish the interior check by referring directly to the Flight Crew Checklist.

2.   PROCEDURES AND GROUND OPERATIONS

•  Starting

While performing engine start procedures, glance outside occasionally to receive any signal from the fireguard or the assisting crew.

Upon starting, closely observe all engine instruments for proper indications; these instruments give you the first indication of a mechanical malfunction.

After starting check with the fireguard or assisting crew for proper disengagement of starting assembly.

• Before Taxiing

Accomplish Before Taxiing Checks, again by referring directly to the Flight Crew Checklist.  It is imperative that you know what is happening both in and around your aircraft at all times.

Insure that all communication and navigation equipment are operational and tuned to the proper frequencies.  The ADF,VOR, DME, GPS and Transponder will be checked prior to taxi.
Taxiing

Signal the crew to remove the chocks and wait for the acknowledgment.  Check breaks by use of rudders, after allowing the aircraft to travel a short distance (approximately 1-2 meters) and coming to a smooth stop.  Further signal the crew to check all your anti-collision lights and the stall warning horn actuator.

Minimum power (set throttle to 1000 to 1200 RPM) should always be used during taxiing, to avoid damage or nicks to the propeller and to prevent overheating.

NOTE

Taxi no faster than a brisk walks; Always follow taxi lines

• Engine Run-up

        Accomplish Engine Run-up by referring directly to the Flight Crew Checklist.  Position the aircraft into the wind whenever possible.

NOTE:
DO NOT ALLOW THE AIRCRAFT TO MOVE FORWARD.
BEFORE TAKEOFF/LINE-UP

        Accomplish Pre-takeoff Check at the outbound/holding point by referring directly to the Flight Crew Checklist. Travel straight ahead a short distance to make sure that the nose wheel is straight.  Check the directional indicator for alignment with the known runway heading, and select ground reference points as aids to directional control during the take-off.                                         


                                                              













WARNING!
CLEAR ACTIVE RUNWAY BEFORE LINING-UP;
DO NOT TAKEOFF IMMEDIATELY BEHIND ANOTHER AIRCRAFT.

3.  TAKEOFF

• Application of Power

        Advance the throttle to full power, and the direction is maintained by smooth, positive rudder application.  A sudden application of power may cause the aircraft to yaw sharply to the left because of torque reaction.  Use right rudder as required to keep the aircraft aligned.  Check that at full power you have 2700 engine RPM and that the fuel pressure is not below 2 psi.



NOTE:

OPERATE THROTTLE SMOOTHLY AND EVENLY AT ALL TIMES;
CHECK INSTRUMENTS - ON THE GREEN

• Takeoff Roll

At the start of the take-off roll, let the elevator control seek a neutral position.  Since the aircraft has not gained sufficient speed for this control to become effective, there is no need to apply pressure.  Such practice will only aggravate the take-off and prevent from recognizing when the pressure is actually needed.  Maintaining the directional control should be check with the ground references (those picked after aligning the aircraft with the runway), and the directional indicator.


NOTE:
APPLY SMOOTH AND POSITIVE RUDDER FOR DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
VALIDATE TAKE-OFF ROLL WITH TOLD CARD DATA.

As the speed of the take-off roll increases, flight controls will gradually become useful in maneuvering the aircraft about its axes. It is at this point in the taxi-flight transition that the aircraft is being flown more than taxied. As this occurs, he needs to make progressively smaller rudder correction to maintain direction. When he feels good response to the elevator control, he should check the airspeed and at approximately 65 knots, he should apply backpressure to the stick and raise the nose wheel off the runway, establishing the take-off attitude.

Since a good take-off depends on the take-off attitude, it is important to know how this attitude is attained. The ideal take-off attitude requires minimum pitch adjustments after the aircraft becomes airborne. Keeping this in mind, the pilot can understand that the take-off attitude is approximately the same as the climbing attitude. At this point, all flight controls are effective in maneuvering the aircraft.

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