* Steps Before First Engine Start:
Weight and Balance computed
Prop Blade Tracking
Make entry into builders log
Remove Upper and Lower Cowls
Remove Prop Spinner
Spark Plugs
Remove and Gap
Use Copper Crush Washers
Use Anti Seize on plug threads
Torque to Specs
Attach Spark Plug Wires
Install Oil Filter and torque to proper value
Safety Wire Oil Filter
Add appropriate amount and type of Oil to engine (mineral oil 7-8 qts)
Fuel Gauge Calibration
Fuel system Pressure Test
Fill Both Fuel tanks
Battery Master ? On
EIS ? On
Fuel Selector ? Right
Boost Pump ? On
Verify and Note Stable Fuel Pressure
Boost Pump ? Off
Check each fitting for fuel by sight and smell
Fuel Selector ? Left
Boost Pump ? On
Verify and Note Stable Fuel Pressure
Boost Pump ? Off
Check each fitting for fuel by sight and smell
Battery Master ? Off
EIS ? Off
Fuel Flow Test
Make sure fuel system is not still pressurized from prior test
Disconnect fuel supply hose at FI servo
Make hose connection via a union to some 3/8? tubing
Tubing should empty to a measured vessel of say 5 Gallons
Tie tail to the ground simulating climb attitude
Begin Timing (3 minutes)
Boost Pump ? On
Wait 3 minutes
Boost Pump ? Off
End Timing
Calculate GPH
Note in logbook
Unusable fuel amount Check
Return aircraft to level attitude
Pump remaining fuel from both tanks via Boost Pump into measured containers
Periodically shake wing to loosen debris
Note difference between quantity pumped into tank and fuel pumped out, That is the unusable fuel
Reconnect Fuel Supply Hose at FI servo.
Fuel Filter/Fuel Tank Contaminant Check
Drain remaining unusable fuel from tanks via fuel drains ? remove drains if necessary
Remove Fuel filter, remove filter element and clean
Re-install Fuel element and filter back into airplane.
Replace Fuel Drains if Removed
Oil System Air Purge
Remove bottom 4 spark plugs
Disconnect oil hose from oil pressure transducer
Connect via a union a piece of 3/8? tubing to direct oil flow
Battery Master ? On
Left Ignition ? Off
Right Ignition ? Off
Throttle ? Closed
Mixture ? Cutoff
Starter ? On
Crank Engine until oil is seen coming out of tubing
20 second cranks
2 minute intervals
Re-connect oil hose to oil pressure transducer
Replace and torque bottom plugs, use new copper washers
Clean up oil mess
* Engine Start Procedure:
Insurance - call and verify you have the correct insurance for engine start
Have at least one other person to help
Provide with Hand Held radio ? Frequency: 123.45 for handheld and aircraft
Verify handheld operation
Provide Fire Extinguisher to helper
Notepad and Pen for Helper to note read back values of Oil pressure and Fuel Pressure
Have Fire Extinguisher in cockpit.
Communication
?Shutdown Now? ? self explanatory
?Looks Good? ? self explanatory
Secure everything loose on the plane ? fairings, cover panels, etc.
Fuel Aircraft to half capacity
Secure aircraft to vehicle, building or something immovable
Chock wheels
Brakes - On
Engine Start
Throttle ? Closed
Mixture ? Cutoff
Fuel Selector ? Left
Boost Pump ? On
Confirm and Note Stable Fuel Pressure
Mixture ? Rich
5 seconds
Mixture ? Cutoff
Boost Pump ? Off
Throttle ? Cracked Open
Battery Master ? On
EIS ? On
EFIS ? On
Wait till unit stabilized
Page to Engine Page
Comm 1 ? 123.45
Verify Communications with Helper
Left Ignition ? On
Right Ignition ? On
E-Bus Alternate Feed - Off
Starter ? Engage
When engine fires
Mixture ? Rich
Throttle 1000 ? 1100 RPM
Monitor Oil Pressure (60 to 110 PSI )
Note Actual Oil Pressure ? Read to Helper
Cylinder Temps
EGT ? climbing
CHT ? slowly climbing
Verify for all four cylinders
One to Two minutes for all to Stabilize and continue rising
Oil Temperature
Climbing to 90F
Note System Voltage and system Amps
Throttle
1300 RPM ? 5 Seconds
Note Oil Pressure
1400 RPM ? 5 Seconds
Note Oil Pressure
1500 RPM ? 5 Seconds
Note Oil Pressure
1600 RPM ? 5 Seconds
Note Oil Pressure
1700 RPM ? 20 Seconds
Prop
Cycle ?pull prop control back (3-5 Seconds Max)
Watch for RPM drop
Manifold Pressure Rise
Oil pressure Drop
Push Prop Control back in when above conditions happen
Prop may not cycle until 2nd or 3rd attempt.
If Unsuccessful, try to cycle Prop at 1800 RPM
Magneto Check
Left Ignition - Off
Verify and Note RPM Drop
Left Ignition ? On
Wait 20 Seconds
Right Ignition ? Off
Verify and Note RPM Drop
Right Ignition - On
Wait 20 Seconds
Throttle Back to Idle
Note Idle RPM
Mixture - Lean
Slowly pull mixture and note RPM increase when leaning
Do this to confirm Idle Mixture adjustment
Master Switch ? Off
engine should not quit
Mixture ? Cutoff
Throttle ? Closed
Left Ignition ? Off
Right Ignition ? Off
Master - Off
Fuel Selector ? Off
Look over engine and prop hub carefully, Checking for Leaks or problems
Have a beer, or two.