Power Plant Operation Flashcards
RPM normal operating range (tachometer green arc)
700-2800
Min. RPM during engine runup idle check
975
Min. RPM (“area idle”) if beyond gliding range of a runway
1400
Min. RPM during operations with fuel pump off
1400
Min. permissible full-throttle static RPM during engine runup
2000
Max. permissible continuous RPM if an IFT student is PF 2700
2700
Max. permissible continuous RPM (tach redline)
2800
Min. RPM drop during magneto check
25
Max. RPM drop during magneto check
150
MAx. RPM drop difference between magnetos
50
Max. permissible continuous bhp
125
Min. oil pressure (psi)
10
Oil pressure normal operating range (psi)
30-60
Max. time for oil pressure to reach 10 psi after start (sec.)
30
Max. oil pressure for full power operation if OAT <0C (psi)
70