User manual

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Climb
To achieve an appropriate climb configuration, reduce propeller RPM
to 1900 or 2000 RPM, as desired (check the performance charts
for appropriate RPM settings). When passing the transition altitude,
set your altimeter to standard pressure (29.92 inches or 1013 hpa).
Altitudes above the transition altitude are referred to as “flight levels”.
As the landing gear is already retracted, turn OFF the landing lights.
No-smoking and seatbelt signs may be set as desired. When reaching
higher flight levels during climb, the maximum available torque will
start to decrease. Consult the performance chart “Maximum climb
power – torque” and the kneeboard reference section for maximum
climb power settings and recommended climb speeds. Closely monitor
ITT, and start to lower the nose to avoid a drop in speed. On the
Cheyenne II and IIXL, you may want to use autopilot modes IAS or SPD
PRF to adjust your pitch attitude automatically.
When reaching the armed altitude, the plane gently acquires a lower
climb rate and will subsequently level off at the desired flight level. The
autopilot switches from ALT ARM to ALT HOLD. If you want to stay at
that level, you need to adjust the engines to the recommended cruise
power settings. If this was just an interim level-off and you intend to
continue the climb, (you may have been cleared by ATC to that interim
level only), dial in the new altitude with the altitude preselector, select
ARM, and establish again a climb pitch attitude. Typical climb rates at
higher flight levels are around 1000 fpm (feet per minute).