User manual

Piper PA-31T Cheyenne X
Aerosoft GmbH 2007
98 99
98 99
Take off
When all preflight checks are completed and you are ready for takeoff,
report “ready for departure” to tower. When takeoff clearance is
received, switch your transponder from SBY to ALT, turn ON the
landing lights, the strobes and the recognition lights, and enter the
runway to taxi into position. Gently move the power levers forward
to about 50% of its full range, and monitor torque and ITT to rise.
Release the brake and continue to advance the power levers until your
desired power setting has been reached (consult the performance
charts for maximum takeoff power settings, Do not move the power
levers all the way forward!!!). Check the first red line on the torque
gauges for an indication of maximum power.
Depending on the weight of your aircraft, rotate between 90-100
KIAS until 10° nose-up pitch attitude has been established. At a minimum
altitude of 50 feet AGL, retract the landing gear and continue to
accelerate 10KIAS above the minimum safe speed. The minimum safe
airspeed is indicated by the blue line on your airspeed indicator gauge.
At 500 feet AGL, start following your assigned departure route. If you
intend to use the autopilot, first turn on the flight director, and sync it
to your current pitch attitude using the FD SYNC button on the control
yoke. If desired, turn ON the autopilot and the yaw damper. Use the
vertical trim/ pitch attitude button/knob on the autopilot to establish a
steady climb. Retract the flaps at appropriate speed.