The ONLY check available for the main gear is the WARNING LIGHT.Īgain retard throttle to check warning light. If the landing gear warning light is still ON, indicating gear not down and locked, pull fairing door emergency release knob and yaw the plane again to lock gear. Recheck landing gear warning light by retarding throttle below 20". If normal extension fails, re-check gear warning light by retarding throttle until light comes on.Īt an IAS of 170, put gear handle in down position and yaw plane. Flaps will be in desired position and will stay there until another selection is made. On all earlier models of the P-51, put flap selector to desired position and operate the hand pump until it siezes. There is NO emergency wing flap operation provided on the P-51D, as the hand pump has been eliminated. Turn ignition switch OFF after propeller stops turning. Run engine to 1500 RPM, set mixture control to IDLE CUT-OFF and move throttle fully open. If light does not come ON at previously noted position of throttle, gear is down and locked. Retard throttle and check warning lights. Retard throttle to check landing gear warning light (MP: 17" to 22").Īt 170 IAS or below, put landing gear handle in DOWN position. NOTE: Never land with dropable wing tanks. Take-off MP: 40" RPM: 3000 MIX: Auto RichĬruise MP: 26"-28" RPM: 2300-2400 MIX: Auto Richįuel selector to fullest tank.
#P51 cockpit gauges full
Maximum drop 100 RPM.Īt 2300 RPM check propeller for 300 RPM maximum drop and return to full INCREASE RPM.įuel booster pump on EMERGENCY, check for 14-19 psi. Oil Temperature: 70☌-80☌ desired, 90☌ max.Ĭoolant Temperature: 100☌-110☌ desired, 121☌ max.įuel Pressure: 12-16 psi desired, 19 psi max.<Ĭheck mags at 2300 RPM. Oil Pressure: 70-80 psi desired, 90 psi max. Use brakes as little as possible.Īlways taxi with wing flaps UP and the oil and coolant shutters OPEN.
For sharp turns, push stick forward of neutral to allow tail wheel full swiveling action. Taxi with stick slightly back of neutral to lock the tail wheel - in locked position the tail wheel can be turned 6° right or left with the rudder pedals. If drop tanks are installed, check fuel flow by rotating fuel selector control. If no oil pressure or low pressure after 30 seconds, SHUT DOWN engine.Ĭheck all instruments for proper readings.Ĭheck hydraulic system by lowering and raising flaps loading 800-850 pounds and unloading at 1050-1100 pounds.Ĭheck communication equipment for operation.Ĭheck both LEFT and RIGHT MAIN and FUSELAGE fuel systems by rotating fuel selector valve with booster pump switch in EMERGENCY. WARNING: When engine is not firing, mixture control should be in IDLE CUT-OFF. If engine does not fire after several turns, continue priming. Caution in use of starter not to overheat.Īs engine starts, move mixture control to AUTO RICH. Lift guard on starter switch and press switch to START. Prime engine 3 to 4 shots if cold, 1 to 2 if warm.
#P51 cockpit gauges generator
Generator and battery switch ON, unless battery cart is being used, then battery switch OFF.įuel shut-off valve ON and fuel selector valve to fuselage tank (if full), or Left Main tank if fuselage tank not used.įuel booster pump on NORMAL, check for 8-12 pounds of fuel pressure. Have prop pulled through, with ignition switch OFF, if plane has been idle more than 2 hours. WARNING: If red indicators show through openings on each side of the forward end of the enclosure, the emergency release is unlocked and unsafe for flight. Turn crank counterclockwise, holding knob inboard to close canopy. Push in on axle of crank on right side of cockpit to engage clutch.ĭisengage pin on crank handle from the holes on the face of the clutch housing by pulling crank knob inboard gently. Release hydraulic pressure with wing flaps and flap handle to UP position. Set trim tabs: rudder 5° RIGHT, elevator 2° to 3° nose UP (with 25 gallons or less in fuselage tank) elevator 1° to 3° nose DOWN (fuselage tank full) aileron 0° for takeoff.
Oil and coolant shutters to full OPEN as soon as battery cart is plugged in. Set altimeter to correct barometric pressure. Pull plunger on left side of the lock to unlock controls. Control lock is located at the base and just forward of the stick. Unlock controls and check for freedom of movement. On P-51D, there is NO ARENS control to prevent accidental raising of gear on the ground. North American P-51 Pilot's Check List PreliminariesĪdjust seat and rudders for height and length.Įnsure that landing gear handle is in the DOWN position.
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