Specifications

[P-51D Mustang]
DCS
EAGLE DYNAMICS
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NORMAL PROCEDURES
External Check
The external check starts at the cockpit and moves clockwise around the left wing, engine, right wing
and finally the tail section. In walking to the aircraft and going around it, check the entire airframe
for wrinkles, loose rivets, dents, and loose access doors. Pay special attention to the following points:
 Check the tires. See that they are properly inflated, especially that they are not too low and not
worn deeply in spots.
 Check the clearance of the landing gear struts. The clearance should be about 3
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equal on both struts.
 Check the pitot tube to make sure the cover is removed.
 Make sure the covers on the gun hatches are securely fastened.
 Check the caps on the gas tanks, making sure they are properly closed.
 In looking over the aircraft, check all of Dzus fasteners, especially those around the nose
section. Also, be sure to check the screws in the fairings, especially those between the wing and
fuselage.
Pre-start
As soon as you enter the cockpit, make sure that the ignition switch is OFF and the mixture control is
at IDLE CUT-OFF. Request ground assistance to rotate the propeller at least 12 blades. After, perform
the following check around the cockpit, working from left to right:
 Fuselage fuel – check the gauge on top of the fuselage tank (behind the pilot’s seat, left side).
 Flap handle – UP.
 Carburetor ram air control – forward in RAM AIR position (unless FILTERED AIR required).
 Carburetor hot air control – forward to NORMAL position (unless HOT AIR required).