Powerplant Operation Flashcards
Min idle mixture rise leaned to peak (runup/shutdown)
50
Min rpm during engine runup idle check
975
Min rpm for in-flight (area) idle beyond gliding range of a runway
1400
Min permissible static rpm (full throttle runup)
2000
Tachometer normal operating range (rpm)
700-2800
Max permissible continuous rpm
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
10 psi
Oil pressure normal range
30-60 psi
Max time for oil pressure to reach 10 psi after start
30 second
Max oil pressure for full power operation if
OAT < 0°C
70 psi
Max oil pressure
100 psi
Min oil temperature
75°F
Max rpm after start until oil temp indication registers
1000
Oil temperature normal operating range
170-220 °F
Min oil temp to begin an area SFL at Area Idle
170 °F
Min oil temp for full power operation if oil pressure 100 °F
75
Max oil temperature
240 °F
Min oil quantity
4 US qts
Max oil quantity
6 US qts
Fuel pressure lower limit red line
3.5 psi
Fuel pressure upper limit red line
16.5 psi
Max continuous starter operation
10 second
Max cumulative starter op before cooling 3-5 min
30 second
Max time for CHT below 300 °F in descend
5 minutes
Min CHT takeoff & descend
240 °F
CHT normal operating range
300-420
CHT Caution range
420-460 °F
Max CHT
460°F
Engine model & type?
Continental motors - IO-240-B
